StarEvents Blog

You don’t need to reach for your wallet to get your fill of fun in Chicago. As the winter months approach us, it might be a bit harder to find the hot spots in the city without breaking the bank. Here is a list of… Read more

In the beginning of October, we started to see an uprise in live music and small events taking place. But as COVID cases have started to rise in a second wave, Governor JB Pritzker has announced new restrictions for bars and restaurants in Chicago that… Read more

Due to the impact of Covid-19, many small businesses have taken a toll. It is with heavy hearts as we say goodbye to the few of many bars and restaurants that have permanently closed in Chicago.  Remember to shop local during this hard and trying time.… Read more

During the summer months, restaurants and bars were able to accommodate their business with outdoor patio options. With a long and cold Chicago winter approaching us, many bar and restaurant owners are terrified of what’s to come for their businesses. Because restaurant patios represent most… Read more

In the blink of an eye it’s October, and the year is coming to an end. 2020 might have been different than we expected, but event companies are starting to plan their events calendar for 2021! The job of an event planner is to expect the… Read more

How to Market Your Product Through an Event Have you ever sampled a product, visited a pop-up shop, or encountered a brand ambassador? Then you’ve probably engaged in experiential marketing! Experiential Marketing is a strategy that helps consumers experience a brand or product that veers off course… Read more

You may know StarEvents because of our fundraising festivals, which have raised over $20,000,000 for local non-profit organizations around Chicagoland since 1996. But did you know that StarEvents built a park? In 2009, we produced a festival to raise the funds to create what is now… Read more

Are you one of many who loves to go to festivals? It could be for the food, music, art, fun, to be outdoors or even for the free stuff (no one is judging you)! Maybe it’s all of those things! No matter what the reason… Read more

As Chicago and the rest of the world begins to reopen amidst the coronavirus pandemic, here are 5 simple steps about how to stay healthy when going out. Wear a mask. The simplest one of all: not only are you protecting yourself from catching the… Read more

Cold beer, live music, and local artists and restaurants lining the streets. Who else misses summer festivals? We know we do! Although almost all events are canceled in 2020, there is a good chance they will make a comeback in 2021. Scientists predict that a vaccine… Read more