When party planning, the types of events you hold typically determine where they will be held. But, that’s not the case with these events! Rather than having to find individual venues, these event types can all be held in one place – under a clearspan tent.
Interested in learning about event management? Perhaps you want to become an event manager. Then again, maybe you have found yourself in the role of an event manager, but you aren’t sure where to turn. Of course, you could simply just be interested in learning about all the different types of events, the way they are categorized, and what each entails.
Knowledge is always good to have – even when it is in reference to throwing a great party!
So, whatever your reason for finding yourself here, we will be sure not to let you do. Let’s dig into the different types of classifications for events – and the types of events that you can plan inside of a clearspan tent.
1. Private Events
The private events category is one that is sure to provide you with the longest list of potential events and the largest variance. Why? Because these events are personal.
They are the events that you and your friends design and create. Or those events that bring your family together. Just like their name suggests, they are private. They are booked by an individual (or individuals) and not by businesses, schools, etc.
These events include things, such as:
- Birthday parties
- Baby showers
- Wedding ceremonies and receptions
- Retirement parties
- Family reunions
- Graduation parties
- Holiday gatherings
In other words, any events that are personal and involve private moments are considered to be private events.
2. Corporate Events
Oh, for the love of corporate events! Some people love them. Others love to hate them. Some organizations host very few – if any – corporate events while others host so many they get them confused.
Corporate events are considered such when there are planned and organized by a business to offer itself a new level of promotion to build the relationships between its employees – also leading to better the overall business.
So, what falls under the corporate event category? Here is where you’ll find:
- Seminars
- Product launches
- Trade expositions
- Networking events
- Leadership building
- Team building
- Conferences
- Business dinners
And, hey, even the annual company picnic would fall under corporate events. Basically, this is where you will find anything, regardless of formality, that is put together by the company itself.
3. Charity or Fundraising Events
How about those events that are created and hosted for the greater good? You know, the events that are designed to bring in money that will make a difference for some cause. These events fall under the category of charity or fundraising events.
These types of events – and reasons behind them – limitless thanks to the number of causes from around the world. What they do have in common, however, is that these events are designed to benefit a greater good.
The most common people to host these events are:
- Corporations
- Schools
- Community organizations
In fact, these sorts of events have helped children gain new educational tools, local towns gain new recreational areas, and companies give back.
So, whether it is a formal dinner and masquerade, an outdoor barbecue, a carnival, a speaker series, a silent auction, or something else – just know that all the fun that takes place will result in something positive.
Here are a few of the most popular charity or fundraising events:
- A Society Ball
- A sporting event
- A charitable auction
- A sponsored event, such as a race or auto show
- A musical or theatrical show or production
4. Sports Events
Sporting events are definitely one of the types of events you should know. However, keep in mind that these events have a different sort of feel. They do not provide a party atmosphere and they don’t raise money for charity. Instead, they bring together people who share the love for one particular sport.
These types of events take place most often outdoors and may not necessarily have a designated spot to do so; including:
- Football
- Soccer
- Bull-riding
- Horseback riding
- Polo
- Hockey
- Tennis
This means that someone will be in charge of hosting the event – all of which can be done in a tent.
Just because sporting events are not your typical event, doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t end up on the list of different classifications of event that you can plan in a tent. After all, it may feel like a party for someone who plays the sport or for those who enjoy watching it.
5. Live Events
A live event is just what the name suggests – they are live. These are shows, concerts, festivals, and the like. Hosting these events often requires a lot of planning. After all, then tend to bring with them a lot of attendees and a lot of formalities as far as keeping the flow of the live event while maintaining security and safety.
Generally, these events bring a great number of individuals seeking to witness something or someone. Hosting the event means you need to make sure this goes off without any kinks – or you will be dealing with the wrath of a lot of people. In fact, live events take away the celebratory factor and bring in a greater sense of demand.
Planning is essential.
Booking the Events
If you are learning how to classify different events, you need to know and understand the different venues available, and different workings all types of events. It doesn’t matter whether you are referring to a 6-year-old boys birthday party, a bridal shower, a company leadership summit, or the annual county pig races.
Every event is different.
Having the foundation in place for each event is the starting point for building and creating. Choosing an outdoor, tented venue gives you the chance to start from scratch and design an event exactly how you want to. From the layout and the flow to the decorations and design – and everything in between.
You can classify events in any categories that you want to. But, the truth is, it does not matter how you look at them – an event is an event and it is meant to be memorable. As the host or the event planner, it is up to you to make sure that happens.