I’m normally asked by purchasers for enjoyment ideas they could integrate into a benefit auction, especially all through the silent auction / cocktail part of the night.
One novel action I’ve seen at a western-themed profit auction was a mechanical bull. It added a lively ambiance to the night time.
Although company were cautious at initial, they eventually warmed to the concept and gave it a attempt.
The bull was positioned in the middle of an inflatable ring. The ring resembled an inflatable swimming pool for smaller young children. When the visitor was thrown off the bull (some quicker than many others), he or she experienced a “risk-free” landing.
Due to the fact this auction was a western theme, visitors were being encouraged to dress the component. Most friends wore jeans, which was conducive to the activity of bull-driving. Guys favored the activity over women of all ages, despite the fact that I did see at the very least a person female give it a shot.
The benefit auction by itself was held in the college auditorium. The bull was set-up on a heart-aspect, in close proximity to the bleachers. While company did momentarily stop buying in the silent auction to enjoy the riders, the bull wasn’t a apparent distraction to the silent auction by itself. Most persons would view 1 or two guests ride and then drift back again to the silent auction.
During the reside auction, we questioned company to sit in the bleachers. The inflatable ring was deflated so attendees could stroll about the now-collapsed ring to seat themselves on the bleachers.
If you are conducting a cowboy or western-themed occasion and visitors will be carrying everyday outfits, take into consideration speaking to an leisure firm about leasing a mechanical bull. It was a well known selection with the group.