We are in the party business, that is what we do.  We party 24/7, 365 days a year.  After attending hundreds of parties, the biggest tip we can give is to plan ahead.

You maybe thinking that there must be more important aspects in planning a party, but the truth is, if you plan ahead, everything will fall easily into place.

How early should you plan ahead?  At least two months for a typical family gathering like a family reunion or birthday party.  Are you planning the company picnic, festival or community day?  Give yourself at least three to six months, depending on the size of your event.  If you want a specific venue, entertainer, caterer, or other service, you may want to think a year in advance.

We have one client who always goes above and beyond for her parties - they are themed and everything from food to decorations to music enhances the theme.  Our first contact about her next event happened almost two months from the date of her party.  Shawnee Mountain Ski Area schedules their entertainment for the summer and fall festivals in the dead of winter, and Rockaway Townsquare schedules their Kidgits Club Entertainment four to five months in advance.

Check back for our #2 tip - "Know Your Party Season"!

That is all thanks to you.  In fact, thanks to you, we won in 3 of the 5 categories we were nominated in: Best Party Company, Best Local Entertainer, Best Local Live Theater, and we are second for Best Local Artist.

Today is a great day for the Poconos, so many local and well deserving people and businesses were also recognized: Scott Amori for Best Local Attorney, Cat's Incredible Dog's for Best Hot Dog, Moe's of the Poconos for best Mexican restaurant, gluten free and vegetarian menu, David Paskiet and Paskiet Martial Arts for best teacher and best Martial Arts Academy, Thai Orchid for best wings, Mountain Valley Bike Shop for best bike shop, Nice Hair for best salon, Major Hyundai for best foreign and used car dealer, Mr. Kyle Kuczma Photography for best photography studio, Precision Engine for best auto repair shop and Joe Gerry for best real estate agent.

A huge thank you to everyone who voted for us and all the fine establishments in the Poconos, and an even bigger thank you the people behind The Greatest Around the Poconos. Without your hard work, none of this would have been possible.  See you next year!

    We recently had the opportunity to help a  dear friend, Scott Amori, reorganize his law firm, Amori & Associates, LLC.  While our part was miniscule, we were there for the all the highs, lows and emotions that go along with the reorganization process.   When you are staring a business from the ground floor, those highs, lows and emotions increase tenfold.

    Aardvark Entertainment can help with the grand opening, providing stilt walkers, moonbounces, balloon artits, face painters for the big day, but before that time remeber this: take it one step at a time, and make sure all the details are are taken care of.  If it gets to be too overwhelming, give Scott Amori a call.  He is happy to help you get your business started.

   

    Eleven days until the new year, and time for resolutions and fresh starts.  As we think about what our fresh start for the new year will be, ours will be some changes to this site and our sister sites.  Let us know what you would like to see on the site.  We encourage your feedback

The holiday season is in full swing!  Light are up, decorations are out, it's a fantastic time of year, so much warmth and coziness. 

We all have so much going on during this time of year - shopping, wrapping, partying - it all tugs at our time.  At Aardvark Entertainment, this is one of our busiest times of the year, we can really feel that tug, but we are lucky.  We get to see the joy, the wonder, and the innocence that children children experience during this time of year.  Each time it renews and refreshes our spirit.

As the stresses of the season begin to wear on your spirit, take a moment to enjoy the the holidays through the eyes of a child.

It's that time of year again.  The time when our days become busier, preparation for the holidays start to take over, and we find ourselves getting lost in the hustle and bustle.

It seems that as we get lost in our daily struggles, we forget the good things that we have in our lives.  Thanksgiving is a time to remember the good we do have - family, friends, health - the important things. 

We wish you a very happy Thanksgiving, and we hope that you blessings are bountiful.
 

Thanks so much to all of you who nominated us daily earlier in the fall.  Because of your support, we have secured our place in the voting, not only in the categories we were seeking, but three others as well. 

We are asking you support now in making sure we are voted into the number one spot as best "Local Entertainer" and best "DJ/Party Company".  Visit www.greatestaroundthepoconos.com and cast your vote today!

You don't have to reside in the Poconos to vote.  You may have seen us at a resort, festival or restaurant while you were on vacation.  You can vote for those places too!

We also have been nominated in three other categories - "Local Blog/Blogger", "Local Artist", and "Local Live Theater".  During the nomination period, we didn't quite see how we fit into those categories, but you sure did, so vote for us there too!

We have been so busy this summer, the blog has taken a back seat.  As fall settles in, we do slow down a bit, our mid-week gigs come to a halt.  So hopefully

It's time for another installment of FAQ!  This week we talk about...

What happens if it rains?

There are a few things we can do. 

We offer the option of a rain date - you pay an extra fee to secure a second date for your event.

We also have no problem moving indoors - give us a garage, basement, family room, we can make it work.  Except for the inflatable rides, we can move everything indoors.  We have no problem substituting another available activity.

We will move to another date provided we are available,  but during the warmer months, when most events happen outside, this is a gamble.  We worked with a school this past spring that did not secure a second date, and tried to move their event to another date due to the weather forecast.  She could not find a date that all her vendors were available for and her hands were tied.  

Most people opt for the substitution and have the party anyway.  For most events, it is about the fun and togetherness.  Enjoy that.