StHustle Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 So I am part owner of a sports marketing company that puts together events featuring top athletes. We are based in Philly but do events all over. We did the "Fan Conference" events a few years back in Buffalo (had guys like Josh, Dawkins, Hyde, Poyer, Lorax and Edmunds come out) and looking to do more Bills player events (as the one owner from Buffalo the weights on my shoulders) so I am looking at doing something in August when all the guys are in town. I won't release the name/theme of the event yet but it'll be held annually and give fans a chance to see and interact with some of the players before the season. My question to you all is; If you were at an event where there's around 20 Bills players (many of the top guys) and a few thousand fans, what sort of activities would make this a fun, exciting & interactive (but not too interactive, lol) event that would have you and other fans looking forward to the next annual? Compensation: Anyone who gives ideas that aren't already on the table, are FIRST to give them in this thread (ideas that improve upon other ides count!), will get free LIFETIME tickets to the event! I appreciate all those who decide to contribute. Thanks in advance. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) Have a players forum where they roast each other or tell funny stories. Nothing too serious but some light hearted ribbing is always fun and makes you feel closer to the players and what goes on behind the scenes. Another idea is catch passes from Josh, which would be pretty sweet. It's tough because you don't want the players to do too much physically especially in season. My #1 idea is posted below but also adding here: "Tailgate with the Team" pep rally type deal with tailgate events including beer pong (doesn't need to be beer), flip cup, corn hole, wing eating, table smashing, best team goes up against a team of players. Also frostbitmic's idea of food tasting judged by the players and players can enter themselves. Radio stations broadcasting live, NFL network on site, etc. I think we should do this even if it isn't chosen for this event Edited March 25, 2022 by KDIGGZ 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Throwing footballs into the net targets that the QBs practice on. Point values for circle size and distance. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) Spin the bottle? In all seriousness with 1000s it's difficult to have a ton of interaction, but I've had fun at events where the crowd does some sort of competition (shooting baskets, playing video games, etc.) and the winner of a tournament style challenge gets to challenge a special guest. Something like the Jordan Poyer golf simulator challenge or Shoot 3s vs Dawkins. Wish you the best. Edited March 24, 2022 by ndirish1978 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vod Kanockers Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Cocaine and hookers. DM me to ask where to send my check. 😎😎 1 1 11 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Since tailgating is a major part of the Bills fan experience, set up a dozen or so grills and tables (to hold food not jump thru) and have a number of players show off their culinary skills. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Karaoke with OJ 1 1 1 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, frostbitmic said: Since tailgating is a major part of the Bills fan experience, set up a dozen or so grills and tables (to hold food not jump thru) and have a number of players show off their culinary skills. To build upon it for the fan fun, how about tailgating games (beer pong, flip cup, corn hole, best table slam, etc)? The annual tailgate games! The players don't normally get to tailgate so this would be a fun way to bring them into the community. A pre tailgate tailgate/pep rally before the season Edited March 24, 2022 by KDIGGZ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Raffle drawing that gives 10-20ish fans (8, 16?) the chance to partner with one of the random Bills players in a single elimination cornhole tournament. Winning fan gets four ticks to a regular season game so there's something to play for. Winning player gets 4 ticks donated to a charity of his choice. 13 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blank Stare Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) 1. Trivia (sports, pop culture, tv show, movie themed). Split the guys up and let them battle it out. Maybe even have a team made up of fans to compete. 2. Video game competition (e.g., Madden, MLB, CoD, FIFA). 3. Dating Game (split the guys up into teams and see how well they know their teammate). 4. Fan Q&A (Do a media/super bowl style interview panel for fans to ask questions to their favorite players, but to ask a question, fans need to bid/donate a certain amount per question to that player’s charity/foundation). *Edit: 5. Pinewood Derby Races (Take them back to their Cub Scout/Boy Scout days. Have them partner with either another teammate or Oishei children's hospital patient to design/decorate their cars and race against one another. Similar to a “my cause, my cleats” vibe). Edited March 25, 2022 by TheProcess 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 22 guys? Have the Defense square off agains the O (the "Chiefs") to recreate the final 13 seconds and let random fans make the defensive calls from the sideline and see how close you can get to 100% of them calling plays that ends the "Chiefs" drive! Maybe another lucky fan can be "practicing kickoffs" on the sidelines, while a guest star/layperson can tell everyone it's a squib kick scenario. Any woeful fan who can't successfully stop "the Chiefs" can then lead the crowd in a chant of "the players didn't execute!!". I can foresee lusty enthusiasm from all attendees! 1 1 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 If Tre White is there, suit him up in goalie gear, put him in net and let fans try to score on him. You could use street hockey pucks and sticks. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: 22 guys? Have the Defense square off agains the O (the "Chiefs") to recreate the final 13 seconds and let random fans make the defensive calls from the sideline and see how close you can get to 100% of them calling plays that ends the "Chiefs" drive! Maybe another lucky fan can be "practicing kickoffs" on the sidelines, while a guest star/layperson can tell everyone it's a squib kick scenario. Any woeful fan who can't successfully stop "the Chiefs" can then lead the crowd in a chant of "the players didn't execute!!". I can foresee lusty enthusiasm from all attendees! You are a vicious and irredeemable thug.... 1 1 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Have an annual Sean McDermott clapping contest. The fan that can clap their hands the most in a 15 second period of time wins tickets to the next years event. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Wing eating contest for the players. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Lewes Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Love all these ideas! Buffalo's (proud to be) a blue collar town. Consider making the event scalable, where regular folks can get a small piece of the action and those able to pay (give to a good cause?) can have better access to more activities/players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, Simon said: You are a vicious and irredeemable thug.... high praise lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Bills Mafia tables games tournament , beerfest style. Pong , flip cup, quarters etc. Each team pays a fee, gets a signed piece of memorabilia for placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Everyone else gets a free Bills shirt with registration. This takes place in the afternoon time. once the games are completed there is a Bills fan/ player dinner buffet. Bills players of each decade tell their favorite stories/roasts of players while people eat. Dinner should consist of local foods. Wings, Beef on Weck, Garbage plates, etc set up tables of players who can sign stuff for a price during dinner and give tables a time limit so the lines don’t get too long. After the dinner is over, cocktail hours with cash bar. Half the proceeds of all money are donated to a charity of choice. It would encompass everything Bills fans are known for. Tables, drinking, community amongst players/fans, and donating to people in need. That’s the best I got for a legit one 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0017 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Dunk tanks with the players in them! It would feel amazing hitting that bullseye with a football and dunking Allen! Just to say I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Golf outing where 1 bills player gets inserted into everyone’s 4 some. Maybe like a scramble where you can play with one of them in your group. Tournament style maybe some meet and greet after 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Have a mini carnival where the Bills players are the carnies. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveorhatembillsfan4life Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Have some sort of a challenge by say position ex Qb. Maybe have Josh weave through a few obsticles and throw at a few different targets to accumulate points and set the standard. Then participants can try to beat the pro score. If they do they win some sort of prize. Also a picture or autograph session would be cool for close interaction and something for the kids to remember. Maybe each ticket has a mystery number that gets them a picture with a certain player. Then you have a few Billy Buffalo Golden (or Blue Red) tickets which is rare and gets them to meet the player of their choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 10 minutes ago, HappyDays said: Have a mini carnival where the Bills players are the carnies. And a dunk tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) "How far can you run straight at Edmunds until he decides to pursue you" event would be a fan favorite. Had to get it in there. A face painting booth would be funny, especially if Josh was painting his Bills logo on people. Edited March 25, 2022 by The Wiz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said: And a dunk tank! This... ...but with Isaiah McKenzie. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Well, since safety has be considered, I don’t recommend virtual QB ala Kyler Murray, but I’d love to try it myself.. the children. the carnage. the humanity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Poker tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenMac Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 You're referring to August for the Buffalo Bills, so I'm guessing that the town you're talking about is Rochester, where they will be in training camp. The NFL often does "throwback" games. One thing that I would like to see along those lines is a throwback event for the Rochester Jeffersons. Many of the people who live in Rochester are totally unaware that there was an NFL team here. I'd like to see that history honored. I believe it would also strengthen the ties between Rochester and New York's only remaining NFL team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 A work detail building the new Stadium, I will bring my cement mixer 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdo67 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Kan Jam tournament where every team is composed of a randomly selected fan and a Bills player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 17 minutes ago, KenMac said: You're referring to August for the Buffalo Bills, so I'm guessing that the town you're talking about is Rochester, where they will be in training camp. The NFL often does "throwback" games. One thing that I would like to see along those lines is a throwback event for the Rochester Jeffersons. Many of the people who live in Rochester are totally unaware that there was an NFL team here. I'd like to see that history honored. I believe it would also strengthen the ties between Rochester and New York's only remaining NFL team. I posted about the Rochester Jefferson's yesterday. I even mentioned that there was a TV series aboutvthem in the late 70's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 1 hour ago, SinceThe70s said: If Tre White is there, suit him up in goalie gear, put him in net and let fans try to score on him. You could use street hockey pucks and sticks. Thissssssss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 1 hour ago, SinceThe70s said: If Tre White is there, suit him up in goalie gear, put him in net and let fans try to score on him. You could use street hockey pucks and sticks. Good idea, but I have a feeling the Bills would nix this because the chance of injury. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuvtalker Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 A Q&A session where the players maybe answer a few basic level questions, nothing too heavy or serious, and how about a players vs fans Bills trivia game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanoros Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 1 hour ago, StHustle said: So I am part owner of a sports marketing company that puts together events featuring top athletes. We are based in Philly but do events all over. We did the "Fan Conference" events a few years back in Buffalo (had guys like Josh, Dawkins, Hyde, Poyer, Lorax and Edmunds come out) and looking to do more Bills player events (as the one owner from Buffalo the weights on my shoulders) so I am looking at doing something in August when all the guys are in town. I won't release the name/theme of the event yet but it'll be held annually and give fans a chance to see and interact with some of the players before the season. My question to you all is; If you were at an event where there's around 20 Bills players (many of the top guys) and a few thousand fans, what sort of activities would make this a fun, exciting & interactive (but not too interactive, lol) event that would have you and other fans looking forward to the next annual? Compensation: Anyone who gives ideas that aren't already on the table, are FIRST to give them in this thread (ideas that improve upon other ides count!), will get free LIFETIME tickets to the event! I appreciate all those who decide to contribute. Thanks in advance. I’ll note a few ideas that come to mind. But first (even though I’m about to answer). What’s the setting? Will fans be walking around and hop in line to do said event and the players are stationed (rotating?) at different events? I’m kinda curious what the intended format is, or if it’s completely open to ideas? Ideas below: -One of the Bills embeds showed a tug o war contest. Perhaps you could have players vs fans. Or have fans and players mixed for each of the sides. Maybe even with a Bills themed rope or something like that. -(really random): have like a foam table (made of foam but looks like the classic fold up style) that can stand on its own, but also be used to jump on the table. Put the foam table on top of a gymnastics mat so the fall is soft. To more directly involve the players, perhaps have the players throw people (not crazy throw) onto the table ala the Josh Allen fan table throw. - a pretty simple idea that I’m sure others will mention is a throwing type of competition. Perhaps involving either fans throwing to players, or players to fans. - Or even just fans attempting to throw into a net with certain spots being worth points and the goal is to get a “first down” or 10 points on 3 attempts. Could have some 4th down option where you step back a certain distance based on how many points you have left. So like 4 points to go you step back 4 of whatever distance is chosen (like 4 feet, inches, etc). Overall there could be some digital app (or just a card with stamps, or tickets) that tracks completion of the events, with some sort of “prize” for those who complete all of the events (maybe the prize is to be entered into a raffle). I’d be happy to elaborate and I’ll attempt to brainstorm some more ideas. Thanks for engaging the community, such a cool idea to crowd source something like this. Good luck with it all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babulator Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) Have it set up like a tail-gaiting experience, different "tables" / stations of players / vendors doing all of the above fun things. Have games people can play and maybe compete with the pro's. Stations for food and maybe if players have a flair for cooking, make that happen. 100% go with the tail-gating theme. It's almost a no brainer. Go Bills! Edited March 25, 2022 by babulator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Fantasy Bills camp Get to play on the field with the pros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Kim Pegula kissing booth. Next 3 stadiums will be paid off. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz28 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Have a contest where the players draw each other, and have the fans judge it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since1981 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Tailgate food, drink, cook contest with players and non players. “Best Player Wings” “Best mafia wings” “Best Red Neck Mafia Olympics” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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