Inflatable Archway Helps City Sponsor Youth Race at Lower Cost

Inflatable Arch Saves (and Raises) Funds for Parks & Recreation

For several years, the City of Beloit, Wisconsin, had been renting an inflatable archway for its Annual Dirty Dash Mud Run, a popular local youth race open to kids ages 4 to 18. But rental fees were proving too costly.

That's when Parks & Recreation Coordinator Sonya Hoppes turned to Landmark Creations. "We did extensive research about product, company, and customer service," she relates. "We trusted Landmark Creations to stand behind the product."

Closely following Hoppes's direction, Landmark designed and built a giant inflatable archway, complete with removable signage. Standing 15 feet high and 26 feet wide, the vivid red custom inflatable makes a dramatic impact. And so far, says Hoppes, it has been a big boon for Beloit.

"Overall, this purchase will more than pay for itself in savings from the annual rental fees," she says. "We anticipate that it will last well beyond the time estimated."

While it mainly serves as the starting line for the Dirty Dash race at Beloit's Big Hill Park, the versatile inflatable archway can serve other purposes, too. "We also hope to partner with other community events," says Hoppes, "and recover even more funds through a minimal charge to outside groups. It will be a win/win for all involved!"

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What Others Say About Landmark Creations

"We are able to directly track customer traffic caused by the boot, so we know the inflatable boot paid for itself within the first year."

- Jerry Kavsh, Renton Western Wear

"Since they were purchased, these Sonic areas have attracted a great deal of attention when using the cup at the store or at special events in the community. [...] You have been excellent to do business with, always letting us know about any special deals and shipping the items quickly so we can start putting them to work. I appreciate your attention to our group of Sonics and for handling your business in a very professional manner, always delivering any information I need when making a decision. Here is a special thanks, with a "cherry on top."

- Mason-Harrison, Jarrard Enterprises

"The inflatable arch allows for safe and easy setup and takedown. People have raved about the arch and have made requests to have it at their events."

- Karen Klevesahl, SMET Construction

"Simply put, the bobbleheads were a real hit at TwinsFest. Over 21,000 fans attended the two-day event raising more than $100,000 for the Twins Community Fund charities."

- Heidi Sammon, Minnesota Twins

"After speaking to a number of vendors, Landmark Creations had the professionalism, customer service, ingenuity, and creativity that we did not find elsewhere."

- Sean Conway, Arch and Loop

"Our tunnel was also a great addition to our pre-game tradition: the Wildcat walk. Our city shuts down three blocks of downtown, and we have hundreds of fans lining the streets with a police escort, while we walk to the stadium."

- Sam Baker, Head Football Coach at Waconia High School