Summer is just around the corner, and for many businesses and organizations that means family picnics. Getting the entire team together for a fun day of food and activities is a great way to show appreciation to your employees, encourage bonding and boost morale. It’s all the same benefits of a holiday party, but in a different way. Including families at the summer events allows people a chance to get to know each other beyond their work interactions. And people appreciate being able to bring their kids to participate in the fun.
- Pick a great venue. Location is critical for a successful company picnic. You want something convenient for people to get to, with plenty of space for everyone to enjoy themselves and have a good time. Legacy Stables and Events is a great choice for hosting an employee appreciation picnic or summertime event. Our venue includes beautiful grounds for outdoor activities as well as indoor spaces to ensure the afternoon thunderstorms that make such a regular appearance in the summer months don’t dampen the fun of your event. Located outside of downtown Winston-Salem, Legacy Stables and Events is a convenient drive from anywhere in the Triad.
- Provide good food. After the venue, the food should be your next priority, as it is literally the focal point of any event. Whether you’re calling your event a picnic or not, you’ll want to serve a meal to everyone. Eating together provides time for conversation and socializing in a way that can’t be done at work, even around the water cooler. For big crowds we suggest something easy, like barbecue or hamburgers and hot dogs, served up buffet style for a relaxed atmosphere. Legacy Stables and Events teams up with great chefs to provide exceptional catering options for our guests. Chef Adam and Chef Gregory both have years of experience in restaurants and catering which helps them create menus that will please everyone and make sure events go off without a hitch.
- Plan entertainment. One way to get people excited about coming to the company picnic is to entice them with a show. Bring in a local band, a magician or even a hypnotist to entertain the crowd while they eat. It helps break the ice, encourage conversation, and provides a real party atmosphere.
- Add in fun activities. In addition to the main entertainment of the event, it’s a good idea to have some other fun things for people to do. Cornhole boards, a bingo tournament or even a few games like three-legged races and balloon tosses provide great moments for team building and make the day fun for everyone, including the kids.
- Look for a Turnkey Solution. At businesses and organizations, just getting through the day-to-day activities keeps you busy enough. Planning a party for the entire team on top of all that can feel overwhelming. That’s why Legacy Stables and Events offers turnkey solutions for our clients. You tell us the date, how many people to plan for and what type of event you’re wanting to host, and we can do the rest. We have relationships with entertainers and vendors in the area to provide great entertainment, and accessibility to other resources to make sure the décor and activities exceed your expectations.
If you’re planning to host a company picnic or employee appreciation event this summer, contact our team at Legacy Stables and Events today to get started planning. We can take you on a tour of our facilities and walk you through the process to host a turnkey company event.
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