Basic FactsAbout Events

What is an Event?According to the dictionary, an event is anything that happens or a very important occurrence. Events can range from local, national, regional and international.

Local community event may be defined as an activity established to involve the local population in a shared experience to their mutual benefits. (Wilkinson)

A special event recognizes a unique moment in time with ceremony and ritual to satisfy specific needs. (Goldblatt)

Kinds of Events

Artistic Performances

Carnivals

Festivals

Training DaysTrade Exhibitions

Environmental Days

Civil Galas

War GamesOpen DaysCelebrity AppearanceGarden DaysBand ContestCaravan Rallies

Boat TripsAgricultural ShowsAnd Many More…

The above mentioned list of events makes one realize the diversity of events. Each event is different. It has its own characteristics and requirements that have to be identified and met. To consider an event as exactly the same as another can lead to poor organization.

Importance of Events

If properly done, events can be a thrill of a lifetime. If poorly done, they can bring about a very unpleasant experience. All, events and their customers are important. Thus, they need the best attention and treatment they deserve.

Similarities and Difference

Between Events

Events have similarities and differences. They are similar because the basic principles of event organization can be applied to all events.

Events have universal needs such as funding, facilities, transport, marketing and staffing. They face common problems and can apply common solutions. Hence, sports organizers can learn from art organizers and vice-versa.

Events have unique characteristics that make one event different from another. They could vary depending on the following factors. Geographical factors Size of Population Age of Population Number of Voluntary Organizations Affluence of the community Ability of the Organizers Nature of the Site Facilities and Equipment available