A waiters race is an opportunity to organize a competitive and entertaining community event with local and international food vendors, sponsors, and organizations displaying their products and services to the community.
A large variety of entertainments around the race
A waiters race is not only a competition but a festive event with a great atmosphere. The areas around the starting and finishing lines present great opportunities for advertisers looking to get involved in the event and showcase their brand or products. Today booths are often set up around the waiters race with local vendors selling food, wine, and services to fans and participants. A great environment is created where people can leisurely walk around and enjoy the friendly atmosphere, while meeting many of the competitors who are participating in the race. In some cities, races have been organized for children before the main event to get the crowd involved for the main event. It is quite a site to see children dressed in waiters clothes with tray in hand racing down the lanes.
Additional contests have been specifically organized to test competitors speed and balance. For example, a bottle juggling contest has become a very popular event in the race circuits. These added obstacles can be incorporated into waiters races around the world and drive up the entertainment value of the competition, resulting in greater media coverage of the event.
The race during Festivals
Many festivals around the world are beginning to organize waiters races. The race is proving to become a popular event appreciated by all ages and visitors. It provides a greatly entertaining event introducing many people to the old tradition of French culture. Waiters races will be very successful at festivals focusing on a variety of food, wine, organic products, tourism, and hospitality. Bastille Day, France’s day is an opportunity to organize a competitive and entertaining community event with local and international food vendors, sponsors, and organizations displaying their products and services to the community. In the U.S., the festival called Bastille Day in Washington DC includes traditional waiters race for years, and this is not the only one.
Experience for spectators
On the day of the race, spectators excitingly cheer and get involved in the competition. Thousands of people show up and cheer for their respective restaurant or cafe. New races are held every year, they use the winning recipes of traditional races, although they sometimes include some innovations. Races around the world adapt to their respective local traditions and cultures adding new experiences.
A Professional Meeting
The race is also a great opportunity for professionals of the local, regional and national levels to meet. It is also a great opportunity for local officials to connect with the service industry and local business owners to communicate any concerns about the affairs of the economy. The waiters race has the true potential to bring in all sectors of a local economy, to work together, and forge new business opportunities.
