Distribution channels – they can distribute schedules, maps, flyers, promotions, sponsors’ literature

Mobile Information Booths – particularly useful when there is not one set entrance to an event, they answer people’s questions about where to go for what and at what time

Historians – telling festival guests tidbits of the festival’s history and longevity

Comedians – they joke with the crowd, they’re always after a good laugh

Amusement – they may do pocket magic, jump rope, hula hoop, balloon animals, puppets or other prop antics, even sing-a-longs or dance-a-longs, etc. They are sort of “hit-n-run” entertainment!

Clowns are to kids …what Stilt walkers are to adults

Emcees – they can be on-call to announce what’s happening at a stage or introduce an entertainment act and they can even help “fill” when there are stage delays

Traffic control – urging people to funnel here or there, particularly for parade preparation

Crowd control – disbanding crowds gathered around a bad incident …you may even call their cell phone to have them move to somewhere to help deal with a situation

Re-direct when visitors need to go elsewhere due to a printing error or otherwise a location change, they become the “town crier” shouting directions when needing to move or gather people

Moving decorations – dressed in costume, so event patrons will take their pictures with stilt walkers

Roving advertisements – they can wear sponsors’ logo/sign, etc. (i.e. “Eat at Joe’s”)

A resource for ALL of your committee event planners to utilize …plus much more