Rope a Calf With Our Rolling Roper!

Rope the calf! …

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It’s been called a calf roping machine, a roll-a-roper, calf roper, and roller roper—no matter what you call it it’s a getty-up good time. The Rodeo Roper is an excellent tool for teaching basic roping skills as well as an exciting piece of entertainment for your next western themed event. The Rolling Roper only requires a basic electrical connection and a 10ft by 20ft space.
Pair Rodeo Roper with spicy barbecue, good country music, your favorite buddies and you’ve got a YEE-HAW’N rodeo!

Pair AMJ’s Rodeo Roper with spicy barbecue, good country music and you’ve got a YEE-HAW’N  rodeo!
You mount the horse, rope in hand. Then, with a swift spurring kick to both sides of the horse, the spring-loaded mechanical calf shoots out from under the horse. If you roped him, just pull on the rope to bring him back for “reloading” and another practice run. You and your guests will love it!

Perfect for company picnics!  How about a western themed company picnic this year!  You will need some props, party Country-Western-Party-Ideassupplies, games, and of course music!  Some good ideas for western party decorations include old wagon wheels, old boots, spurs, vintage cowboy hats, lariats, ranch brand symbols, camp lanterns, saddles, bridles, and Navajo blankets. Your western party decorations can be functional, too. For example, when we host a cowboy party, it’s usually held outdoors. Use bales of hay for seating. Put up “wanted” posters with employee pictures, have some fun with it!  Rent our Photo Booth and let us supply fun western themed props!

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Your guests will the Rolling Roper….steer-roping at it’s best! Rope the steer and win! This attraction is so unique and fun and it also a great photo opportunity! Let AMJSE take care of all the work – we will deliver, set-up, and take down your Rolling Roper for your western themed party, so all you have to do is enjoy! Contact us now to talk about this or about the hundreds of other rentals we have ready to help make your party a spectacular event! Giddy-up and contact one of AMJ’s Expert Party Planners.

Hot, fresh mini donuts for your next event!

 

AMJ-Spectacular-Events-Mini-DONUT-BarCan you smell that tempting aroma of fresh baked treats? Wow your guests with these hot and delicious donuts right out of the oven, a definite crowd favourite! Try them in cinnamon sugar, or icing sugar! Make super fast delicious donuts with our Mini Donut Bar. Make the donuts to order in less than a minute! They come out piping hot and ready to eat!   Just sprinkle them with a bit of cinnamon and sugar, or any other sweet topping you would like, and enjoy!

The Mini Donut Bar turns donut making into a quick and easy thing.   Our on-site donut maker will do all the prep and work to ensure that our guests are enjoying piping hot donuts in no time! We also set up a line of dessert condiments to add to the donuts, like powdered sugar or glaze, and let everyone customize their donuts.

Everything you need to make donuts for all your guests is supplied with the Mini Donut Bar.  We provide hot fresh delicious mini donuts prepared right on site for your event or private party. Not only do we make them right in front of you and your guests, but we do so in a way that is visually entertaining as well. Our goal is to give your guests something to remember your event by and AMJ Spectacular Events always delivers!

Happiness Is A Hot Donut!

Are you looking for a unique, mouth-watering idea for your next party, or social event? Nothing makes people smile like fresh, hot donuts, so let us dazzle you and your guests!  We don’t just make donuts, we make smiles!

Mini Donuts Are Perfect For:

  • Weddings
  • Corporate Events
  • KidsParties
  • Birthdays
  • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
  • Fund Raisers
  • School Functions
  • College Events

ITEMS THAT COME WITH THE MINI DONUT BAR RENTAL:

  • Unlimited mini donuts during the rental period (our machine can produce 1200 donuts/hour)
  • Cinnamon & Sugar
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Toppings for “Sprinkles” donuts
    • vanilla glaze icing
    • multi-colored sprinkles
  • Chocolate Sauce

If you are looking for an exciting addition to your event, please feel free to contact us and we will share with you how we can add some fun and great taste! Call us at 630-833-4386 or visit us at http://www.amoonjump4u.com

Building your brand with better corporate event planning!

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Planning a corporate event can be complicated, and there is much to prepare and coordinate to ensure that your event is successful. One of the biggest concerns is keeping within a set budget, and realizing a satisfactory return on your investment. But budgeting any event can be difficult particularly if you are not accustomed to organizing a company conference or trade show. AMJ Spectacular Events has been organizing and planning corporate events for over 15 years.  AMJ has the products, resources, and event expertise, we work with you on your theme, venue selection and product rentals to ensure your corporate event is a huge success.

Got goals?  Let’s meet ’em. Is brand presence and loyalty serious business in your world? We’ve got the tools, products, and skills to build awareness and appreciation of your brand.

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No matter what the event is your going to want your guests remembering the name of your company or brand and these product rentals are sure to do just that!

From selecting the location to managing the vendors, corporate event planning can be an extremely tedious and elaborate responsibility. Here are a quick tips to keep in mind when planning a corporate event:

1. Determine the Objectives, Goals and Budget: When you define what you want to accomplish with your event, you are making the necessary preparations needed for a successful corporate event.

2. Create the Guest List: When you are putting together your guest list, consider your overall objectives.  A well-researched guest list is a key component to a perfect corporate event.

3. Find a Perfect Venue: The location is key when preparing for your corporate event. Select a venue that works within your budget, but consider what the venue provides (tables, chairs, in-house catering, lighting, sound, etc.) and what can be branded.

4. Confirm Vendor Arrangements: Sign off on vendor contracts as early as possible and make a copy of everything. Any necessary event deposits should also be made well in advance. Also, make sure that any event staff (ticket collectors, ushers, waiters, etc.) are also all well-informed of the plans for the corporate event.

5. Establish Event Timing and Procedures: Is there an opening speech, be sure to allot time for them. Will there be a set time for a sit-down dinner? Ensure adequate scheduling for every piece of the event, and allow additional timing for potential delays.

We hope to hear from you soon! http://www.corporateeventrentals4u.com

Trade Show Booth Attractions That Will Drive Traffic

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If you’re like many marketing and sales professionals, you have a love/hate relationship with trade shows. On one hand, trade shows provide a great platform for businesses to network, advertise, build brand recognition, and create a lasting impression. On the other hand, the typical trade show setup can make it tough for your booth to get attention, which can make trade shows seem like a waste of time, money and effort.

One of the biggest obstacles that companies face at trade shows is getting traffic to your booth so your team can have valuable conversations. Top quality giveaways will get people to stop by your booth, but sometimes it’s hard to get them to stick around and engage. Booth games and attractions can help!

Trade show booth games are a great way to drive attendees to your booth and engage with attendees. Games also make it easier to collect contact information from attendees who stop by your booth. Using games will ultimately help you stand out from the other vendors and generate more leads.

Gamification is a simple way to garner attention, build brand recognition and engage prospects. The idea is to introduce a little excitement, fun and friendly competition to an otherwise predictable event. We can help drive more traffic to your booth by adding some great  CORPORATE TRADE SHOW Rental Products. Our company carries the most extensive and impressive product selection in the Chicagoland and Midwest.

With over 1500 product to choose from, we have the perfect product for your next CORPORATE TRADE SHOW.

1. Arcade Games

Set up a video game console with a popular game that can be played quickly. Depending on the game, you can keep track of the scores and offer a prize for the highest score at the end of the event. Using a retro game console like a Pac-man may get you better results than a new console depending on the age and demographic of your target audience.pacman-table

2. Giant Games

We have many “Giant Games” to fit your booth that are sure to get booth guests reminiscing with these retro games. We have Giant Jenga, Connect Four and Giant Kerplunk.

Ask visitors to play the game against another person at the booth for a prize.

3. Crane Game

This carnival game is a classic challenger! Lower the crane claw and grab a prize! Load the game with all your branded merchandise and let your booth guests walk away with a memorable experience. Good luck and have fun.

4. Graffiti Wall

Need something to create the “WOW factor” at your next Trade Show? Want something that most of your booth guests have probably never seen before?! A new state-of-the-art attraction for creating digital graffiti at trade shows using a laptop, projection screen and an infrared spray-paint can. This is so cool they will be lined up to see it!

5. Zoltar

As you approach Zoltar, he invites you to come and receive a fortune. Trade show attendees also receives a printed fortune that is dispensed at the front of the machine. This can be customized with your brand and message what a way to add a touch of whimsy and fun to your next trade show. Zoltar is always a favorite that draws a crowd!

8. Photo booth

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Photo booths are fun, engaging and a great way to elevate your brand. Set up a photo booth with props that pertain to your business or industry, and have your business reps encourage attendees to have their picture taken. Collect contact info so you can email the photos to attendees.

You’ll also want to check with the event organizer to make sure your game is allowed and will fit in your booth space. Make sure your booth games are right for both the trade show and your target audience.

 

It’s a Totally Awesome 80’s Party from AMJ!

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Add an ‘80s theme party to your entertaining – and you’ll be guaranteed an epic night for an epic decade.

Big permed hair, neon leg warmers, Cyndi Lauper…

Rubik’s Cubes, Top Gun, the original Transformers toys…

The A-Team, Knight Rider, Miami Vice, breakdancing…

…are some of the many things associated with the 80s.

In particular, the music and over-the-top fashion.

Give old friends and new the chance to time travel back to the ’80s with this theme party idea.

Games and Activities 80’s Style

80’s themed party games can include 80’s trivia , breakdance contest, lip sync contest. Keep your guests entertained and buy a bunch of Rubik’s Cubes for the tables.  Travel back in time with AMJ’s Giant Games from the 80’s like our Giant Connect Four, Giant Light BrightGiant Twister, or our Giant Hungry Hippo game. Relive the 80’s by renting one of our retro Atari game consoles including CentipedeAsteroidsPacMan that will have everyone feeling nostalgic.

Remember the movie Big with Tom Hanks how about renting our Zoltar and amaze your guests.  Don’t forget a Photo Booth so everyone can remember your event with fun photo strips. 

Another neat idea is to have all the guests bring a picture of them in the 80s, hang them all up together, and have everyone guess who is who. You can also have guests tell their best/worst memories and have everyone vote on which is best/worst.  Don’t forget to have a lip-syncing contest!

Let everyone know it’s a fancy dress night

Dressing up 1980s style for this ’80s theme party is A LOT OF FUN – and a must. You can’t throw an 80s party without this. Think leg warmers in neon colors, fingerless gloves (a la Michael Jackson), jumpsuits, stonewashed denim, mini skirts, mullets…

Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Duran Duran, and Grace Jones were all the fashion icons at the time. As were many TV shows and movies. Take inspiration from ’80s music videos. Robert Palmer’s famous video ‘Addicted to Love’ is the reason why the girls on the top are dressed that way.

Decide on your ’80s theme party decorations

Everyone’s got their own take of the ’80s, so you may choose to decorate according your own experience. Alternatively, you may want to evoke a general feel of the decade, with these decoration ideas.

  • Dress your tabletops and walls in neon colors
  • Play music from the ’80s
  • Cover your walls in posters in ’80s icons. Think Bananarama, Prince, Beverly Hills Cop
Decide on your ’80s theme party food

Serve up regular finger food, but why not name them after ’80s song titles, just for fun? For example:

  • Eternal Flame[d] Chicken (the Bangles)
  • Poppadum Preach (Madonna)
  • When Smokey [Bacon] Sings (ABC)
  • I Get Weak [for Potato Salad] (Belinda Carlisle)
  • [This Chilli’s] Hot in the City (Billy Idol)
  • [Milk]shake Your Love (Debbie Gibson)
  • [Chocolate] Pleasure Principle (Janet Jackson)

For drinks menu, you could serve – pink champagne, lemonade, shandy, beer and a neon-colored fruit punch. AMJ has concessions, games  and much more to make your 80’s party one awesome event!

AMJ Trackless Trains for the Holidays

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All aboard The Miracle Family Express! Calling all children and adults! Whether your looking to make a grand entrance or bring Santa into a party in style our Trackless Trains will get you there!  Watch the faces of all the children light up with excitement in anticipation of riding a train.  Great for children and adults to enjoy together at your holiday event. 

The red and yellow custom made train comes with 1 Engine car, 3 coach passenger cars, with an engineer and conductor. This beauty will hold up to 24 children and adult passengers and will chug-a-chug around your event for an enjoyable and comfortable ride. 

Features include:
• stereo system/CD player
• interior dome lights
• LED running lights on all cars and engine
• public address system
• sound effects of a real train
• hand crafted wood interior/exterior
• for day or night train riding
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This train is perfect for inside/outside venues, such as malls, banquet facilities, churches, schools, fun fairs, reunions, birthday parties, grand openings, corporate functions, zoo events, family parties and so much more. The rear of the caboose is equipped with a standing station to allow Santa Claus or other VIP’s to arrive in style!  http://trainrentals4u.com

Cool Products for your Corporate Event!

With every event our customer’s needs are most important to us. Whether you are planning an company, trade show or an elaborate black-tie gala, we take great pride in providing our event planning experience to help create an unforgettable & spectacular event. Here are some unique products that you may want to incorporate at your next event.

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Picture this, you and your friends, family or co-workers are video taped for about 15 seconds in front of our white or green screen holding signs or funny props while your fun-lil’ antics are printed onto a bound flip book with a customized cover! Your guests leaving a wonderful evening with a glimpse of the fun in a colorful book to put on your desk or on your coffee table. A flipbook that you will treasure and laugh at for years to come. 

You’ve signed the venue contract, the menu is finalized, the DJ is booked and the décor set.  Now you just need something to give the guests an extra memorable experience.  Well, look no further! Flip Books Studio from AMJ rental is the answer to adding that something special to your event that you’ve been looking for! You can use these as unique, personal and fun favors for your guests

Corporate events, marketing tours and tradeshows love AMJ’s Flip Book Studio because the custom covers deliver a marketing message that seen by many and not thrown away.


 
Let the creativity begin! Our custom sign plates are the perfect unique addition to your event. Customers will love being able to create memorable street signs, license plates, or dry erase boards with their favorite picture or saying. We offer a variety of colors, fonts, and graphics to make your sign unique! These are a favorite at craft fairs and festivals. 

AMJ-Spectacular-Events-A-Moon-Jump-4U-Custom-Sign-Plates-aWith our custom printing process, guests have the opportunity to choose their own vanity plates and have them ready by the end of your event. Car enthusiasts this is the perfect revenue generating addition to your next meet up! Includes, computer system, cutting machine, signs, vinyl, sign-in sheets, and two attendants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Booths are the most popular addition to parties including corporate events!  Why not bring in the New Year with our Photo Booth?  You’re guests will be thrilled with the opportunity to capture their New Year moment on film.  If you are having any type of social event, your guests will be thrilled to know there will be a photo booth available, and if you are trying to sell your event, a photo booth may just what your event needs to encourage attendance. Call us today to help you plan your next corporate event!AMJ-Spectacular-Events-A-Moon-Jump-4U-Photo-Booths-2

 

Summertime event planning is easy with AMJ!

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Whether you’re planning a small backyard barbecue, a wedding, or a benefit rock concert for thousands of guests, there are simple tips and tools to consider and make the most out of your event, regardless of budget and scale.

AMJ  works with clients, to create events that are unique. We create large-scale corporate events for 5,000 people to intimate and exclusive gatherings for 10-20 people in a party tent, and regardless of the size or type of event, the same key elements are considered for the event and planning process.

Simple event planning tips common to all events that will help make your event come off without a hitch:

1. Set Your Sights on the End Game: What are your goals for the event?  Is it to entertain guests or clients? Socialize with friends?  Raise funds for a local charity?  Knowing what you are trying to accomplish is the first step.

2. Go With Experts: Work with a reputable, established event planning company that has experience in creating events that match your vision. It is also important to work with reputable caterers, musicians/entertainers, florists, venues, rental companies, and other vendors that support your vision.

3. Plan:  Be sure to book your team well in advance of your event.  If you wait until the last minute, you may not end up with your first choice, and it may cost more if your timeline is unrealistic or too short.

Schedule regular planning meetings, assign tasks with a timeline established for each milestone and set clear deadlines.   A well-planned event will give you the opportunity to pay attention to the details and finishing touches in the final moments.

4. Assign a Point Person: If you have a group of three or 30, appoint one person as the lead for the event. This person should coordinate and oversee the progress, vendors, and budgets and manage the overall planning process.  Make sure everyone working on the event is aware of who this person is and their role.

5. Set a Realistic Budget:  Planning an event without a budget can lead to financial disaster and undue stress when decisions need to be made or final payments are due.  A realistic budget will help with the planning process and set expectations on what you can (and cannot) achieve.  The costs associated with food, the venue, and incidentals can quickly add up.  It’s always a good idea to set aside a contingency amount of approximately 10% to cover any unforeseen issues.

6. Location, Location, Location:  Know the venue, the amenities and resource limitations. When looking at a location, consider availability and restrictions, seating and catering capacity, facilities, lighting, power, and parking. It’s always a good idea confirm if any other events might be taking place on the same day or next day to ensure you have plenty of room before and after the event for set up and break down.  Also, consider an outdoor event in a party tent if an indoor option is not readily available.

7. Set Guest Expectations:  Have a good idea of who you will be inviting to the event and the mix of your guests.  Ensure your budget can adequately cover the per guest cost while meeting your event goals.  Most importantly, clearly communicate to guests the event details including:

  • Type of Event:  “Business Social” vs. “Family Reunion and Barbeque”
  • Attire: “Shorts and Flip Flops Encouraged” vs. “Black Tie”
  • Guest restrictions:  “Bring your kids” vs. “Guests must be 21 to attend”
  • Event timing: “Cocktails at 6:30 p.m., Dinner at 8 p.m., Dancing from 9:30-10:30”
  • Logistical details:  Parking, hotel accommodations, dining options, sightseeing opportunities, weather, indoor vs. outdoor

8. Ambiance:  Set the stage for your event by considering key elements.  Food, lighting, seating arrangements, music, linens, glass and tableware, and entertainment are key components involved in building an event that sets the right mood for your guests.  Consider one big “Wow!” effect, such as a private, intimate tent setting detailed with chandelier lighting, silk “swags” for added drama, or a fun fashion show-ready runway for the bride and groom.

9. Confirm Details:  Don’t forget to follow up with vendors to ensure the day of the event will go smoothly. Confirm the event’s final details, in writing, with caterers, musician/entertainers, florists, venue contacts, rental companies, and anyone with a role in your event’s success.  Create a checklist and don’t leave any details to the last minute.

10. Enjoy:  You’ve invested the time and effort into planning an amazing event and the day of the event should flow seamlessly.

Gemstone Mining from AMJ is both FUN and EDUCATIONAL!

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Do you have a little explorer who craves adventures and loves to get their hands touching the Earth? This is the rental for them!  Rocks, minerals, fossils and gemstones, oh my! Sift, search, sort and shine rubble into beautiful gems with this rental activity! Children of all ages will discover a variety of colorful minerals and raw gemstones. With this AMJ rental, it brings the option of having something fun also be educational to a party or event. A lesson in mineral properties like: density, luster, color, texture, streak. While the little Rockhounds dig and sift they can learn about crystal structure and explore “The 3 C’s” of gem mining-color, clarity and crystals.  Hours of hands-on fun that is something a little different than the usual activities.

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Looking for an interactive station for your School Fun Fair or Scout party? Teachers would love this option to connect to the physical geography or mineralogy science units. This has everything you need to conduct your own “mining expedition”! Pan for gold? Sounds like a shiny great time.

Gem hunters of all ages will get their hands wet and be amazed at how beautiful the dirt of the earth can be after it has a little washing.

Throwing a birthday party for the Earth-loving nature enthusiast, who says they want to be a Geologist or Anthropologist when they grow up? This will be his/her highlight of the party, for sure!  Or a Snow White party perhaps?

Looking for an activity that is a little different for the children at your event to keep them entertained and having fun? Talk to our event planners about renting this Gemstone Mining Table!

When you’re planning an event, you want for it to be memorable. While inflatable rides can generate lots of laughter (and burn off some excess energy!), wouldn’t it be fun to bring in something that people will still be talking about next week, not to mention a little keepsake from the event? Then you might be interested in our Portable Gemstone Mining System!

This is a great hands-on participation activity for kids, with a little education attached. But it’s not just for kids – all ages will AMJ-Spectacular-Events-A-Moon-Jump-4U-Gemstone-Mining-2enjoy this activity.

We offer a 3 lb. bag of mineral rough n’ soil mixture, which contains many varieties of mineral stones. Your guests purchase a bag of mineral enriched soil and pour it into a sifting tray. They dip it into the sluice and watch the soil wash away leaving just the gems.

Our system is portable allowing us to bring the fun to you! (unlike many other panning systems out there today).  Please also ask us about Gem Stone Mining Packages available for your next event!

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Packages

*$875 Up to 2 hours of mining, 75 Bags filled with sand and gem stones

Additional Bags:

76-150: $700/bag

151-299: $6.50/bag

300+: $6.00/bag

 

 

Ho! Ho! Ho! All Aboard the AMJ Polar Express!

Trackless Trains by AMJ Spectacular Events

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Trackless Trains are an incredibly memorable event for all ages.  Train connoisseurs come in all shapes and sizes, as do our Trackless Trains.  We have three different trains sure to meet your needs.   Here are a few:

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Kids will be thrilled to ride the Party Express Gas Train which comes with an engineer, three cars and a train station.   The engine and each car are illuminated with LED lights.  This versatile train can be driven on all surfaces and can hold up to sixteen passengers.  This Express Train is perfect for birthdays, school functions, park districts, community festivals, and more.  Those who are 16 and younger…….”All Aboard!”

 

 

Looking for an electric train that can be used both indoors and outdoors?  Check out our AMJ Express Trackless Train with a 16 passenger capacity.  Here are a few of the features:

  • LED lights
  • MP3 Player
  • Public Address System
  • Realistic train sound
  • Capability to drive on all surfaces

This is the perfect train for an upcoming holiday event where you need to shuttle guests from one location to another, or perhaps just have a fun-filled ride with some hot cocoa and enjoy the scenery!

If you are looking for a larger train, check out our Miracle Express Electric Train with a 30 passenger capacity!  This magnificent train features a handcrafted wood interior and exterior.  It not only sounds like a train, but your passengers will feel as if they are really riding the rails!  At AMJ we strive to meet your diverse needs, from private party, school function, park district, corporate event, you name it, we are here to make your next event SPECTACULAR!

AMJ Spectacular Events is prepared to assist you in creating a memorable holiday party this year.  These items will be booked quickly this holiday season, so be sure to call us right away to check on availability (630-833-4386).