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Festivals & Community Events

Taking us back to our roots, outdoor events are not only a McFarlane Promotions specialty but are still the passion of our planner hearts.  From art festivals and car shows to Oktoberfest celebrations and holiday themed block parties, our team can help you from concept creation right down to the street sweeping.

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Permitting & Venue Relations

Leave the paperwork and red tape to us!  Our extensive experience with City and Regional permitting authorities means we know how to cross every T and dot every i.

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Logistics & Production

We manage every detail of the infrastructure of your event.  Starting with a professional to-scale drawing to securing competitive bids to managing the event load-in and dismantle.  Yes, that's right, we handle everything from the staging & lighting to the porta potties and dumpsters!

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Systems Development

Efficiency and guest experience are of utmost importance to us.  We help you and your team implement systems for pre-event planning and on-site logistics.  No lines, friendly staff and seamless operating systems are standards at our events.

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Entertainment Booking & Management

From local and cultural performances to national headliners, we have got you covered.  We help you find and contract unique entertainers and handle all of the follow up.  Roving entertainment & spectacle performances?  Heck, yes!  We love creating one-of-a-kind moments.

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Experience Creation

A great event is layers of experiences and we excel at conceptualizing and executing a dynamic adventures for every audience.  From Instagrammable art installations to friendly competitive games our events are known for the endless interactive moments that take you from being at an event to being part of the event.

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Event Design

We dream of color palettes, branding execution and lounge furniture vignettes, so you better bet that your event aesthetic will leave your guests talking well into the next year.  We strive to create visual moments that wow every guests

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Beverage Operations

Quick, friendly service and amazing drinks are accolades often heard from event attendees but so much more in meticulous planning is put in to ensure that beverage service at out events is a flawless experience for the FOH and BOH.

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Sponsor Management

It takes skilled professionals to precisely execute a sponsor partnership and to anticipate all needs before, during and after.  Our team exceeds at administering the deliverables of every event sponsorship to ensure repeat support.

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Vendor Management

You want the best gumbo vendor in Southern California?  We know him.  Looking for that one-of-a-kind potter?  We know her.  We have spent over 20 years cultivating relationships with the highest quality vendors of the region and have built a reputation on our exceptional communication and follow through.

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Branding & Promotions

Our creative team knows the importance of establishing the event concept and vibe from the first pieces of promotional and communication designs created.  From developing collateral to implementing branding into on-site activations, we master the art of cohesive and impactful branding.

Laurel took our dreams for the event and turned them into reality, implementing innovative ideas and a keen ability to overcome challenges.  I heartily recommend McFarlane Promotions. Laurel’s company can help you achieve success and leave a lasting impression on your guests

Cheryl Cox, Former Mayor of the City of Chula Vista

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