Event Ideas
What Type of Event Should I Hold?
The first step you need to take to begin planning your National Marina Day observance is to decide what type of event you will hold to honor this annual celebration. Remember that National Marina Day is only celebrated once a year, so be creative!
Size does not matter! Choose an event that will work best at your marina. The goal is to invite everyone in your community, boaters and non-boaters, to visit your marina and see first-hand the fun and relaxation that boating provides, learn how your marina helps fuel the local economy, and discover that marina operators work hard to protect the waterfront environment. This is your day to show off all that is great about the marina industry.
Options for such a celebration include, but are not limited to:
- Tours of your facility
- Complimentary cruises
- Children’s activities and events
- Raffles and fundraisers
- Clean up day
- Environmental demonstrations
- Charity fundraisers
- Youth centered events
- New boat demos
- Fishing rodeos
- Boating safety demonstrations
- Speeches in support of boating and marinas by local candidates for office and public officials
Click here to see an article on the round up of 2009 NMD events.
Click here to see photos from 2009 NMD
Don’t forget to visit the Resource Kit page to find information on our partner organization who can help you publicize your event and provide you with educational materials and resources for your visitors.
