15Sep / 2016

Prost to you & your guests, this Oktoberfest!

Originating in Munich in 1810, as a royal wedding celebration, Oktoberfest has transformed into the world’s largest festival hosting nearly 6 million annual visitors.

Celebrate the sixteen days of Oktoberfest in the best way possible with these Oktoberfest tips. Oktoberfest is a wonderful harvest festival and provides the perfect excuse for a party with family and friends. Consider these Oktoberfest party tips as you plan your Oktoberfest celebration. Put your Tirolerhüte (Bavarian hat) on and get ready to enjoy the party!

Enjoy the Beer: When you think about Oktoberfest, you think about delicious beer from Munich, Germany. Make an exception and take this opportunity to find some great Oktoberfest beers from local brewers in your area. Ask for help from local liquor stores to identify some great beverages for your Oktoberfest party.

Eat Delicious Food: Aside from the beer, enjoy great food at your Oktoberfest celebration. Prepare food such as chicken, roast pork, sausages, and potato pancakes. Rent our Pretzel Machine or Popcorn Machine for some tasty treats. Make sure you also prepare some great entertainment and music.

Set up the Tents: You will need plenty of tables and chairs for all your guests oh and a tent as well to keep it festive! Elmhurst Party Tents has all your Oktoberfest needs including tents, tables and chairs!

Fun Rides & Games: Celebrate a traditional Oktoberfest and provide a few fun games for your guests. Try our bottle rings or hit the bucket game for some extra spectacular fun rent our Candyland Village. We have hundreds of carnival games & inflatables for your event and our expert event planners can assist you with choosing the right products for your budget.

Be Responsible: Enjoy Oktoberfest, but be responsible! Keep your drinks to a minimum, and be sure to eat plenty of food. If you’re going out, decide on a designated driver in advance of your celebration or take a taxi back to your home.

Get your beer, food, and beer stein together for Oktoberfest party planning in high style. Don’t forget your Tirolerhüte! AMJ Spectacular Events is your complete party rental company, designed to fit any sized party at any budget. We take great pride in being family owned and operated while being supported by our dependable staff. 630-833-4386 http://www.fallthemedrentals4u.com

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10Sep / 2016

It’s Fall Fest & Carnival Season at AMJ!

Back to school, sweaters, packing lunches, doing homework, readjusting to schedules after the freedom of summer. Yes, it’s time to celebrate fall with a festival, create family bonding time, and maybe even raise some funds for the new school year. Families love to play on the field full of inflatable games, carnival rides, concession machines, and field day style races. We can bring all the prizes or let you choose your own. We are truly the most flexible and hassle free provider of FUN for Carnivals, Fall Festivals, and any school Fundraisers. Fall carnivals & festivals are great for schools, communities and congregations – bringing people together to have fun and raise funds.

AMJ Spectacular Events has the largest selection of carnival games and activities for school carnivals, fall festivals and carnival themed events. We rent tents, carnival rides, carnival games and interactive inflatable games perfect for school carnival parties. School carnivals are for fundraising and we can help you generate more money by providing great activities designed for big crowds and boost attendance at you’re event. So much planning and so many details, from outdoor tents to keeping your guests warm, to tables and chairs for outdoor activities.

Your guests will love finding there way out of the Corn Maze or for a football game try our Field Goal Kick. We are excited to bring some new items into our already huge assortment of products including the Haunted Mansion and our 20″ Jack O Lantern. Our professional event planners will help you design a carnival or Fall Fest event to fit your budget and age group.

Choosing the right party rental company for your school carnival will make a huge difference in the results and we have years of experience with small and high volume carnivals to make it as stress free as possible. We have a huge selection including photo booths, carnival fun food and don’t forget the inflatables. We look forward to working with you so call, click or come by to get things started. http://www.fallthemedrentals4u.com

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16Aug / 2016

Trade Show Booth Attractions That Will Drive Traffic

If you’re like many marketing and sales professionals, you have a love/hate relationship with trade shows. On one hand, trade shows provide a great platform for businesses to network, advertise, build brand recognition, and create a lasting impression. On the other hand, the typical trade show setup can make it tough for your booth to get attention, which can make trade shows seem like a waste of time, money and effort.

One of the biggest obstacles that companies face at trade shows is getting traffic to your booth so your team can have valuable conversations. Top quality giveaways will get people to stop by your booth, but sometimes it’s hard to get them to stick around and engage. Booth games and attractions can help!

Trade show booth games are a great way to drive attendees to your booth and engage with attendees. Games also make it easier to collect contact information from attendees who stop by your booth. Using games will ultimately help you stand out from the other vendors and generate more leads.

Gamification is a simple way to garner attention, build brand recognition and engage prospects. The idea is to introduce a little excitement, fun and friendly competition to an otherwise predictable event. We can help drive more traffic to your booth by adding some great CORPORATE TRADE SHOW Rental Products. Our company carries the most extensive and impressive product selection in the Chicagoland and Midwest.

With over 1500 product to choose from, we have the perfect product for your next CORPORATE TRADE SHOW.

1. Arcade Games

Set up a video game console with a popular game that can be played quickly. Depending on the game, you can keep track of the scores and offer a prize for the highest score at the end of the event. Using a retro game console like a Pac-man may get you better results than a new console depending on the age and demographic of your target audience.

2. Giant Games

We have many “Giant Games” to fit your booth that are sure to get booth guests reminiscing with these retro games. We have Giant Jenga, Connect Four and Giant Kerplunk.

Ask visitors to play the game against another person at the booth for a prize.

3. Crane Game

This carnival game is a classic challenger! Lower the crane claw and grab a prize! Load the game with all your branded merchandise and let your booth guests walk away with a memorable experience. Good luck and have fun.

4. Graffiti Wall

Need something to create the “WOW factor” at your next Trade Show? Want something that most of your booth guests have probably never seen before?! A new state-of-the-art attraction for creating digital graffiti at trade shows using a laptop, projection screen and an infrared spray-paint can. This is so cool they will be lined up to see it!

5. Zoltar

As you approach Zoltar, he invites you to come and receive a fortune. Trade show attendees also receives a printed fortune that is dispensed at the front of the machine. This can be customized with your brand and message what a way to add a touch of whimsy and fun to your next trade show. Zoltar is always a favorite that draws a crowd!

8. Photo booth

Photo booths are fun, engaging and a great way to elevate your brand. Set up a photo booth with props that pertain to your business or industry, and have your business reps encourage attendees to have their picture taken. Collect contact info so you can email the photos to attendees.

You’ll also want to check with the event organizer to make sure your game is allowed and will fit in your booth space. Make sure your booth games are right for both the trade show and your target audience.

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19Jul / 2016

Summertime Movie Night Parties!

These warm summer nights are begging us to get out of our homes. So, while the nights are still balmy, why not throw a movie night with the stars? No, I’m not saying you should invite Leo DiCaprio. What I mean is, move the party outside and screen movies in your own backyard!

Movie nights are some of our favorite nights of the year. Host movie night for your next summertime event, or even an adults-only shindig (the kind where you can provide wine, cheese, and show a scary movie in your dark backyard). In any and all instances, be sure to have plenty of popcorn (see below).

Our backyard movie party rentals paired with your backyard, field or lot is sure to result in an extraordinary experience for all your attendees. We include everything to host the perfect outdoor movie night outside under the stars! Our Backyard Screen Is Great For: Birthday Parties, Graduation Parties, Halloween Events, Football Parties, Outdoor Barbecues, Backyard Cinemas, Pool Parties, Backyard Parties and Company Parties.

Our tips for the perfect movie night:

-Check the weather before you start planning anything

-Warn the neighbours about the noise (or better, invite them along)

-Beware of the cords from the laptop to the speaker and make sure that nobody can trip on them

– Wait for sunset to start the screening

-Why not have an intermission for drinks refuel?

-Get some mosquito repellent! (you’ll thank me for this one)

-Make sure the movie is appropriate for your audience, especially if it involves kids.

Popcorn for Movie Night Fun!

Easy edibles are a must when you’re hosting a movie night. Offer s’mores if you’re able to have a small outdoor fire, and wine and cheese for an adult party, and popcorn too – always popcorn. You might not think of popcorn as a base for testing new recipes, but there are some amazing popcorn mixes that will put the traditional movie theater buttered technique to shame.

Without a doubt, you need to check out this list of 50 flavored popcorn recipes from Food Network, and then offer your guests a variety at your next movie night. Or you can always rent our popcorn cart we we can pop up traditional or Chicago Mix popcorn!

Some favorites?

Sushi Popcorn: Whisk 1 1/2 tablespoons each vegetable oil and soy sauce with 2 teaspoons each toasted sesame oil and rice vinegar; drizzle over 16 cups hot popcorn. Toss with 2 cups torn roasted seaweed snacks and 1 cup wasabi peas.

Maple Pecan Popcorn: Heat 2 cups sugar, 1 cup maple syrup and 1/2 cup light corn syrup in a large pot until it reaches 260 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 12 minutes. Add 3 cups pecans and cook 2 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons butter until melted, then pour over 16 cups hot popcorn; toss to coat. Spread on baking sheets and let cool.

Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn: Drizzle 6 tablespoons melted butter over 12 cups hot popcorn; toss with 4 cups cinnamon cereal (such as Cinnamon Toast Crunch), 1/3 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.

So grab some friends, popcorn and a blanket and cozy up for a fun filled night of movies and laughs!

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31May / 2016

Summertime is Party time with Rentals from AMJ!

Summertime is party season; more specifically, it’s outdoor party season. It’s the time to gather with friends and enjoy the warmer temperatures while they last. And nothing beats having a good meal and good times in your backyard or outdoor venue. Be sure to give yourself enough planning time for a spectacular summer party. Outdoor parties are great opportunities to enjoy some extra fun that you normally would not be able to indoors. As an immediate advantage, you can invite plenty more guests to an outdoor party. As the saying goes: the more the merrier. So be sure to invite all of your favorite, and even not-so-favorite friends and families. Heck, why not invite the neighbors too. It’s summer time for having some fun~

Extra tables and chairs are a must for an outdoor party and we can help supply enough tables and chairs to comfortably seat all your guests even the little ones. A canopy tent can provide a nice amount of shade from the hot sun or provide shelter in case the weather turns stormy.

Games and activities are a must for both adults and children alike. AMJ Spectacular Events is the leading rental company in providing the largest selection of backyard games, inflatables, concessions, bounce houses and much more for any size gathering.

If your planning a causal picnic or BBQ you may want to rent our badminton or bocci ball games or how about setting up Giant Jenga or Giant Checkers for loads of laughs. If you have little ones to keep occupied then you may want to rent our standard moon jumps available in many themes.

When the weather is warm help your guests cool off in one of our water slides like our popular Freaky Frog Splash with Pool or for something a bit more adventurous try our Raging River 20′ Double Lane Water Slide w/ pool Rental.

Once outdoors, no one is going to want to settle down into preparing food for everyone when there is so much fun to be had. Instead, consider featuring concession machines that take minimal monitoring to ensure proper service of food and treats to your guests. Everyone is sure to get enough out of the hot dog, cotton candy, popcorn and snow cone machines. Other than this, serving bowls full of chips, pretzels or any other finger food snacks should satisfy the guests. For drinks, pack lots of water as a healthy choice, but be eco-friendly and avoid bottle waters, portable dispensers work just fine. Ensure everyone stays properly hydrated, as they will be enjoying hours of fun-filled physical activity outdoors in the sun.

No matter the occasion, an outdoor party usually allows for a lot more fun and partying. Be sure to consider AMJ Spectacular Events in planning your events, there are plenty of ideas to share in planning a successful outdoor party.

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19Apr / 2016

It’s a Totally Awesome 80’s Party from AMJ!

Add an ‘80s theme party to your entertaining – and you’ll be guaranteed an epic night for an epic decade.

Big permed hair, neon leg warmers, Cyndi Lauper…

Rubik’s Cubes, Top Gun, the original Transformers toys…

The A-Team, Knight Rider, Miami Vice, breakdancing…

…are some of the many things associated with the 80s.

In particular, the music and over-the-top fashion.

Give old friends and new the chance to time travel back to the ’80s with this theme party idea.

Games and Activities 80’s Style

80’s themed party games can include 80’s trivia , breakdance contest, lip sync contest. Keep your guests entertained and buy a bunch of Rubik’s Cubes for the tables. Travel back in time with AMJ’s Giant Games from the 80’s like our Giant Connect Four, Giant Light Bright, Giant Twister, or our Giant Hungry Hippo game. Relive the 80’s by renting one of our retro Atari game consoles including Centipede, Asteroids, PacMan that will have everyone feeling nostalgic.

Remember the movie Big with Tom Hanks how about renting our Zoltar and amaze your guests. Don’t forget a Photo Booth so everyone can remember your event with fun photo strips.

Another neat idea is to have all the guests bring a picture of them in the 80s, hang them all up together, and have everyone guess who is who. You can also have guests tell their best/worst memories and have everyone vote on which is best/worst. Don’t forget to have a lip-syncing contest!

Let everyone know it’s a fancy dress night

Dressing up 1980s style for this ’80s theme party is A LOT OF FUN – and a must. You can’t throw an 80s party without this. Think leg warmers in neon colors, fingerless gloves (a la Michael Jackson), jumpsuits, stonewashed denim, mini skirts, mullets…

Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Duran Duran, and Grace Jones were all the fashion icons at the time. As were many TV shows and movies. Take inspiration from ’80s music videos. Robert Palmer’s famous video ‘Addicted to Love’ is the reason why the girls on the top are dressed that way.

Decide on your ’80s theme party decorations

Everyone’s got their own take of the ’80s, so you may choose to decorate according your own experience. Alternatively, you may want to evoke a general feel of the decade, with these decoration ideas.

Dress your tabletops and walls in neon colors

Play music from the ’80s

Cover your walls in posters in ’80s icons. Think Bananarama, Prince, Beverly Hills Cop

Decide on your ’80s theme party food

Serve up regular finger food, but why not name them after ’80s song titles, just for fun? For example:

Eternal Flame[d] Chicken (the Bangles)
Poppadum Preach (Madonna)
When Smokey [Bacon] Sings (ABC)
I Get Weak [for Potato Salad] (Belinda Carlisle)
[This Chilli’s] Hot in the City (Billy Idol)
[Milk]shake Your Love (Debbie Gibson)
[Chocolate] Pleasure Principle (Janet Jackson)

For drinks menu, you could serve – pink champagne, lemonade, shandy, beer and a neon-colored fruit punch. AMJ has concessions, games and much more to make your 80’s party one awesome event!

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14Apr / 2016

“Springtime” Parties! Communion Parties, Graduation Parties and Memorial Day

Spring-time means party-time! From communions to graduations, Mother’s Day to Memorial Day, the weather gets warm and people want to party! AMJSE has everything you need to throw the perfect party. From inflatable fun to concessions, we have something to fit every party. Calling us to help you create something special is our job.

Have a large crowd and need tables, tents, and chairs? We’ve got you covered and will even take care of the set-up and take down! We also have other equipment and extras to make your party a success including spot lights, refrigerators, inflatable bars, bubble and fog machines, and giant signs.

Whether you are having a picnic party, Hawaiian Luau, or want to add some water games to your warm weather fun, AMJSE has what you need to entertain and delight your guests. AMJSE is in the business of helping you make new happy memories with family and friends.

We can help make your party spectacular and memorable! Don’t hesitate to call us at 630-833-4386 to reserve your party supplies and equipment because spring-time means party-time!

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01Apr / 2016

Bring on the end of the year parties!

The school year is coming to an end, how will you celebrate? With a school field day of course! Here you will find the top 8 field day rentals for elementary students. These items are fun for all ages and will provide hours of entertainment.

Whether you’re hosting an open house, graduation, alumni homecoming, fundraiser or something else, we’re sure you’ll appreciate our immaculately clean equipment and extraordinary service from the time you call us to through the time our Eventioneers return to pick everything up.

Get a Jump Start

School carnivals require a whole lot of advance planning. It’s best to get a jump on it. (Just a little bounce house humor for you!)

Seriously, get your committees together, plan your budgets, set your dates, and reserve our services of course!

Your guests can run, jump, crawl, play, climb, and bounce the day away, while visions of sugar plums dance in their heads with our Candyland Village! This decorative inflatable playland will instantly bring a festive feel to your party and will get your guests into the holiday spirit!

Or rent our 28″ obstacle for kids 10 and younger. Grab a buddy and try our 28ft obstacle course. Race your friends through this challenging course. See who is the first to get to the other side and win!

It’s a super crazy time of year. Let us do it for you.
We can do booths, games, rides, entertainment… and bounce houses too! We have packages for sports or field days. We have one for water slides. We have several different complete carnival packages depending on the size of your group….

Field days, blacktop carnivals, and school parties seem to make the last month of school fly by. Schools that are looking for a fun treat for their students can take advantage of trackless train rentals to end the year with a bang.

Give one of our event planners a call today and let them help you plan one spectacular field day!

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25Feb / 2016

It’s a Whole New Way to Photo Booth!

Photo Studio

By using state-of-the art “green screen” technology, your guests will be delighted with a truly interactive photo experience with endless possibilities! Our Photo Studio is perfect for:

Weddings
Corporate Events
School Functions i.s. Prom or Homecoming
Graduation Parties
Fundraisers

Some of the features included in our Photo Studio Interactive are customizable step–and–repeat backgrounds, standard photo booth shots, “Be Scene”, which lets your guest appear “inside” the photo booth with each participant, and interactive “Fun Scenes” that take themed interactive shots. Each of these options are prompted by unique videos and “photographers”. Your guests will be able to customize their photo session by choosing from different print size options or share their creations on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

Add your company’s logo with our custom logo options. Let us take care of all the work – we will deliver, set-up, and take down your Photo Studio Interactive, so all you have to do is enjoy!

With revolutionary new features, such as customizable step – and – repeat backgrounds or “Be Scene”, which lets your guest appear “inside” the photo booth, the Photo Studio is a game changer! Don’t forget, every time you enter the Photo Studio, A New Experience Awaits.

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04Feb / 2016

AMJ at NACA 2016!

The team at AMJ Spectacular Events will be heading to this year’s NACA 2016 in Louisville, KY on February 20th – 24th. More than 85 performers are slated to take the stage during the 2016 National Convention! You’ll see the best music, poetry, comedy, speakers and magicians that the college market has to offer, all under one roof!

We are so excited to bring the best products for College Programming to this year’s conference. We will be showcasing some of our new product as well as discussing the how to put together a spectacular event on a budget. Here are some tips that may save you money in the long run!

Make sure your party has a theme! A theme is ALWAYS fun, no matter how lame you might think it is. Some ideas include retro or throw back parties, Hawaiian or beach themes. Any theme will work as long as you have a plan on how to incorporate it into your event. AMJ has Jumbo Inflatable Games that are the perfect add on to almost any theme including games like Giant Twister, Giant Jenga, Hungry Hungry Hippos and more!

Know your budget! You will want to invest on the products and services that will really make your event fun! Try incorporating interactive inflatables like our Meltdown or Black oPs Obstacle Course always a hit at campus events. Another fun item is our Custom Street Signs where students can make custom plates with the name of the College or event printed right there.

Advertise! This is usually done through colourful and well-inspired flyers, Facebook group, and/or word of mouth.

AMJ Spectacular events has been helping colleges plan campus events for decades you can even say we’re experts at it. So stop by Booth#437 and let us help you plan a great campus event on a budget that will be fun and memorable. Visit us at http://collegeeventrentals4u.com for more information.

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