<p>Whether you&#39;re a first-time event organizer or a seasoned pro, you&#39;ll learn how to plan, implement, promote and manage festivals and community events of all sizes. This essential handbook walks you through each step of running a successful event in a logical progression.</p>

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<li>Discover how to find your organizing committee and on-site volunteers.</li>
<li>Explore event themes for music, food, wine, beer, books, film and air shows.</li>
<li>Find out what sponsors need and want, and how budgets, money handling and online ticket sales work.</li>
<li>Master the key components of marketing a festival, and social media and publicity strategies to use before, during and after your event.</li>
<li>Learn the steps to book talent - headliners, artists, speakers, musicians, pilots, performers, winemakers, authors, chefs, entertainers and brewmasters.</li>
<li>Review revenue generating options and what&#39;s needed to sell food, drinks and merchandise.</li>
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<p>You&#39;ll find a wealth of insights, tips, tools and resources based on the author&#39;s years of hands-on experience.</p>