Event Budgeting Guide: How to Stay on Budget and Avoid Hidden Costs
June 10, 2026 | Written by: Meg Breithaupt
Budgeting is a massive part of event planning and often the aspect that causes the most stress for event planners. Budgets rarely go over by accident. Instead planners tend to overspend because of poor planning, underestimating costs and hidden fees that get... learn more
How to Track Attendance at Events: Best Methods & Top Tools
June 03, 2026 | Written by: Meg Breithaupt
Many event organizers still rely on manual check-in processes and outdated attendance tracking tools. The time and effort it takes to mark attendees off using a printed list or spreadsheet increases the likelihood of data entry errors and admittance bottlenecks.To... learn more
Event Showcase: Annual Crawfish Boil 2026
May 27, 2026 | Written by: Emma Larj
At a GlanceEvent Name: Crawfish boil 2026Organizer : SCHMIDT & STACY and ALA Event Type : GatheringLive Site: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/crawfishboil2026 Crawfish Boil 2026Get ready for a community tradition 27 years in the making as SCHMIDT &... learn more
Best Event Ticketing Software for Hassle-Free Registrations
May 20, 2026 | Written by: Mark Bushy
Selling tickets is an integral part of event management.However, many ticketing platforms charge high fees or complicate the process by requiring extra steps.What event organizers need is an efficient ticketing solution that can handle multiple ticket types, payment... learn more
Event Showcase : Pickle with Purpose
May 13, 2026 | Written by: Emma Larj
At a GlanceEvent Name: Pickle with PurposeOrganizer : PurposeWorks Event Type : Charity Fundraiser & Social EventLive Site: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/pickle-with-purpose-2025Pickle with Purpose: Where Fun Meets a Greater MissionPurposeWorks is back with the... learn more
Free Conference Planning Template to Organize Your Event Effortlessly
May 06, 2026 | Written by: Meg Breithaupt
If you don't take a structured approach to event planning, you run the risk of your conference being disrupted by last-minute chaos.Simple yet important details can easily slip through the cracks—things like making venue deposit payments, arranging for on-site... learn more
Event Showcase : Bike for Trykes 2026
April 29, 2026 | Written by: Emma Larj
At a GlanceEvent Name: NorCal Trykers Bike for Trykes 2026Organizer : NorCal TrykersEvent Type : Fundraiser Live Site: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/bikefortrykes2026/ Community in Motion: NorCal Trykers’ Annual FundraiserWe are thrilled to highlight a recent standout... learn more
How to Use Google Forms for Event Registration: A Complete Guide
April 22, 2026 | Written by: Mark Bushy
Many event planners head to Google Forms for event registration. It's free, easy to set up, and user-friendly for attendees.But while Google Forms is great for simple sign-ups, it lacks advanced automation, has limited branding and integration options, and doesn’t... learn more
How EventCreate Works: From Event Setup to Post-Event Analytics in 8 Steps
April 15, 2026 | Written by: Mark Bushy
For many event planners, it’s the norm to juggle multiple tools for registration, ticketing, attendee management and email communication. This can mean switching between multiple platforms just to manage a single event. This scattered approach can quickly become... learn more
21 Event Engagement Ideas to Keep Attendees Hooked
April 08, 2026 | Written by: Meg Breithaupt
For many event planners, getting people to attend is the easy part. Engaging attendees beyond passive listening, however, is harder than it sounds.The problem is that many events lack interactive elements, leading to low engagement, minimal networking, or worse—bored... learn more
