Custom Festival Signs And Banners
Festival signage works differently indoors versus outdoors. You’ll need some extra-tough outdoor signs to manage whatever Mother Nature throws at them – they have to be made from weather-resistant materials like blackout vinyl.
Your indoor signs won’t have to battle rain or wind, so lighter materials will do just fine. These items work well in controlled locations like convention centers or hotel ballrooms. Because they’re safe from the elements, you can also add features like touch screens to your indoor signs.
Strong and bright signs that grab people’s attention outdoors. That’s why you can see tall feather flags near entrances or LED shows that light up the night. These signs naturally guide crowds. They build excitement even from far away.
For indoor signage you’ll have more flexibility with information display. Retractable banners work well since you can move them around and add lots of text. Your visitors will spend more time reading indoor signs because they won’t have any issue with sun glare or rain.
Your festival planning should include how you can move and store your signs. Some options like feather flags are very portable and fold down small. Large vinyl banners need more storage area but could be worth it for their results.
Make sure signs are properly secured with heavy-duty stakes or weights against strong winds. Most indoor signs only need a basic stand to stay put.
Sign placement makes a difference at your festival too. Make sure that your signs look interesting above the crowds and sit at natural points like path crossings. A well-planned layout can give you an obvious flow through your festival grounds. If it’s pointed the wrong way then nobody will see it. Think about the flow of people and the angle within their walkway.
Your choice of materials can affect how long signs last as well. Outdoor banners need thick vinyl with strong edges and sturdy grommets for hanging.
Design Tips For Maximum Visibility
Your festival signs have to grab attention while staying readable. Bright colors will make signs pop! But you need to choose the right ones. Red and orange create energy that draws people in – while blues and greens help them to feel calm and peaceful.
I learned this firsthand at my first music festival when our bright purple signs clashed with the surroundings. People walked right past our booth because it looked so out of place. You should always take a look at the festival’s design theme before picking your colors.
The fonts you pick will affect how people can read your signs from far away. Easy fonts work best for crowds – even if they aren’t as pretty as fancy scripts. Those decorative fonts might look perfect up close but turn into a blurry mess when your audience tries to make their way through packed festival grounds.
Your signs need to be at their best day and night. The right lighting changes a basic banner into a glowing beacon that draws people in. People have to be able to find your signs from every direction without other booths or decorations blocking the way.
Short and simple messages work best at festivals. Your audience is moving around and won’t stop to read longer signs. Try to follow three lines of text to get your point across. Those will be seen!
Materials And Sizes
Festival signage will make your event pop and you’ll need the right materials to achieve those results. Your vinyl banners will show these colors and strong designs – plus they’ll stay strong even when it rains.
Combine banners can be used for those gusty festival days. When it’s windy, air flows right through small holes so your signage won’t act like a sail in the wind. These lightweight alternatives to vinyl also make the moving and creating process much easier. It also keeps banners from falling down or blowing away.
Fabric banners can help create that high-end feel you want in VIP sections or indoor spaces. Beautiful designs can be printed on sides for a polished and professional look. These banners should stay inside or under cover because they don’t manage outdoor conditions.
Your festival signage dimensions are important too. What seems giant in your planning room might look small once it’s hanging at your venue. Your guests’ viewing distance determines the size. Stage banners should dominate the space, while food vendor signs can stay a bit more modest.
Some people end up accidentally learning this lesson the hard way. Giant banners can overwhelm and cramp a booth space – picture trying to squeeze an elephant into a phone booth. Some people have to get very creative with the installation. We measure everything twice for this reason.
Weather plays a giant role in your signage success too. Vinyl shrugs off rain but can give you some challenges on windy days. Combine banners manage those gusts well but might not give you those rich and great colors. Fabric is quality but it needs non-stop attention when the weather turns nasty.
Two-sided printing lets you maximize your festival messaging. Your guests will find these directional signs and sponsor messages from every angle – though you’ll pay more than single-sided options. The extra exposure usually pays off in the long run.
Need Help With Festival Signage?
The perfect festival experience starts with some exceptional signage that guides all your attendees naturally through the venue. The best events can feel effortless too – everyone finds their way around and feels like they’re right at home in the space. You can create this smooth experience through thoughtful planning and each detail from the entrance banners to the smallest directional markers.
Your future events will get better when you track data about how your signs perform in real-time. an eye on crowd movement patterns and ask your attendees for honest feedback in your post-event surveys. Event organizers see dramatic improvements by changing their signage strategy based on actual results and visitor comments.
We at American Signs have helped event organizers create unforgettable experiences over the past 40 years. Our family-owned business serves the Los Angeles area and past, as we manage everything from first creative concepts through permits and installation. While we’re proud to work with prestigious names like the Widespread Awards and Target, we give the same dedicated attention to events of any size. We’ve helped organize the LA Pride Festival, various art festivals, concerts and more.
We’ll make your next festival memorable – reach out at American Signs at AmericanSignsInc.com or 800-579-9198!