Spring and summer are the busiest months for event pros on The Bash, with thousands of clients searching for vendors for weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, and more.
To help you prepare for the busy season, we took a look at client requests and bookings from April through September of last year to highlight some of the biggest event and vendor trends on The Bash. These insights can help you spot opportunities, understand what clients are searching for, and make the most of the high-demand months ahead.
Spring and Summer Trends on The Bash
Most Popular Spring and Summer Celebrations
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Adult Birthday Parties
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Weddings
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Private Parties/Celebrations
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Community Events
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Corporate Functions
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Kids' Birthday Parties
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Club Events
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Graduation Parties
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Anniversary Parties
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Fundraisers
Birthday celebrations and weddings consistently drive strong demand on The Bash, while corporate functions and community events also see a noticeable increase during the warmer months.
Top-Requested Vendor Types
These are the most requested vendor types during the spring and summer months:-
Mariachi Band
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Guitarist
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Caricaturist
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DJ
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Cover Band
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Violinist
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Elvis Impersonator
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Magician
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Face Painter
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Country Band
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Bartender
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Bagpipers
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Saxophonist
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Balloon Twister
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Jazz Band
While DJs and bands remain popular choices for celebrations, unique entertainment like caricaturists, magicians, and specialty performers are also in high demand.
Cities With the Highest Number of Requests
The Bash received the most requests from party planers in these cities during the spring and summer seasons:-
New York City
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Chicago
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Houston
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Los Angeles
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Las Vegas
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San Diego
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Washington, D.C.
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Dallas
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Atlanta
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Orlando
Average Booking Amounts
While it depends highly on the category and location, last spring through summer vendors were being booked for $678 for a 2-hour event. So far this year, vendors are being booked for $690 on average for a 2-hour event, but have been booked up to $10K.
Corporate functions, weddings, and graduation parties are currently driving the highest earnings.
How to Prepare for the Busy Season
To capture more bookings during the busiest months of the year, make sure your online presence is polished and up to date.
Here are a few tips:
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Update your profile photos with recent events or performances
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Refresh your service descriptions to highlight popular event types
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Add any new services or packages you may offer
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Respond quickly to client inquiries to increase your chances of booking
Taking a few minutes to optimize your presence on The Bash, or wherever you're advertising, can help you capture more opportunities during the busiest time of year. Take a look at 6 Ways to Update Your Profile Right Now to get more tips.
Curious about what client demand looks like in your city and category? Contact us today and one of our member specialists would be happy to review these stats with you. Not yet a member of The Bash? Get started today!
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