Event Management Services for Parks & People 2027 Picnic in the Park Fundraiser

Parks & People seeks qualified event management professionals to plan and execute its 2027 annual fundraiser, Picnic in the Park, on its 9-acre West Baltimore campus. The selected event manager will handle event planning, logistics, securing headliner entertainment, vendor management, guest experience, and on-site execution for an evening event hosting roughly 300 guests. The initiative aims to deliver a high-quality guest experience, advance fundraising goals, strengthen relationships, and celebrate the organization's impact. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA applicants. Interested vendors must submit proposals and questions to Carolina Agurcia at [email protected] by November 13, 2026. Submissions must cover relevant experience with comparable events, a proposed planning approach, live entertainment booking experience, and total cost. Evaluation relies on experience, approach, headliner booking abilities, budget, and overall value. The all-inclusive event management budget is up to $75,000, with work lasting from contract execution through the event on September 17, 2027.