Festival/Event Rating ~ How It Works

As mentioned in last week's Blog, this new series, FESTIVAL/EVENT RATING, will give readers an idea of what Judi and I and in some cases, our Festival Nomad Correspondents, thought about the event being “rated”. We are going to rate each event in five (5) different areas:

EVENT PROMOTION ~ Includes event websites, advertising/promotion, media ads and coverage, and the program guides.

CURB APPEAL ~ Includes event location, parking, traffic control, signage, event admission staff, fees and provisions for out-of-town visitors

FESTIVAL SITE ~ Includes event set-up, accessibility, layout, weather proofing, crowd control, food, quality of vendors and attractions, washroom facilities, hours, garbage, recycle, first aid, child care and “green” provisions.

FESTIVAL THEME ~ Includes theme uniqueness, appropriateness, timing and attraction

FINAL THOUGHTS ~ Includes event appeal, size and scope, attendance, organization, and event staff.

Each "Evaluation" area will have a rating of between 1 and 5 points, with "5" being the highest rating. With each rating, we will give a brief summary of how we arrived at the rate. We will also give an overall rating to the event, with an explanation of why that rating.

NOTE ~ A word of caution, however, the rating and evaluation are the "opinions" of the writers and don’t necessarily reflect those of the readers. Also, we do not attend an event for its entire duration. Our visits are only a “snap shot in time”. We would encourage readers to “discover” each event for themselves. Whatever you decide, remember that Ontario festivals and events are the best and so are their event organizers and their volunteers. Anything can determine how an event appears at any given time ~ weather, time, unforeseen circumstances, etc. Always keep an open mind and if you have a suggestion or concern about an event, let the organizers know. They will appreciate your input.

(Next Week - Rating the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show)