Set up your next collaborations quickly with a few clicks and just a little bit of brain power. First, let’s start with some inspiration…
- Think through the themes you want to highlight:
Family Adventures
Visit Marshfield – Family Fun Collaboration
Featured locations:
- NORTHWARD Peddle and Paddle
- Feltz’s Dairy Store
- Putt -N- Play
- Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo
- Hiking trails & parks
Collab themes:
- Family Fun/Kid-friendly
- Zoo
- Parks
- Food & outdoor dining on/along the water
Peir B – Spring Break Staycation– Winter Family Fun!
Featured family-friendly locations:
- Dog Sledding at Endurance Kennels
- Night Tubing at Spirit Mountain
- Hiking Local Trails
- Aquarium
- Canal Park Shopping
Collab Themes:
- Spring Break Staycation-
- Winter Family Fun!
- Outdoor adventure
- Fun shops
- Cozy breweries & coffee shops
Couples Getaway
Explore Alexandria – Winter Adventure Collaboration
Featured locations great for couples:
- Downhill skiing: Andes Tower Hills
- Fat Tire Biking: Kensington Runestone Park
Collab themes:
- outdoors
- fat tire biking
- downhill skiing
Visit Mankato – Winter Date Night
Featured locations:
- Number 4 Restaurant
- Olives Restaurant
- Chankaska Winery
- Maverick Hockey Game
- fat tire biking, ice fishing,
- Mount Kato
Collab themes:
- Date Night
- hockey game
- winter activities
- Warm the soul with coffee/cocktails
Shopping/Dining Adventures
Visit Fairmont
Featured locations:
- The Giddy Up Boutique
- Booj Boutique
- El Agave Mexican Restaurant
- Fairmont Opera House
- Marina Lodge Resort
- Fairmont Opera House
- Jake’s Pizza
- The Blazer Bar And Grill
Collab themes:
- Shopping
- Local dining
- Fairmont Opera House
Otter Tail Lakes – Spring Brewery Tour
Featured locations:
- Fergus Brewing
- ABC Brewing
- Big Pine Lodge & Restaurant,
- Silvermoon Lounge & Steakhouse
- Creative Handmade Goods
Collab themes:
- local breweries
- shopping
- food
Explore the Outdoors
Otter Tail Lake Country – Outdoorsy Otter
Featured outdoor locations:
- Rent sonwshoes at Glendalough State Park
- Rent cross country skis at Spidahls Skigaard
- Ice fishing with local guide Erik Osberg
- Axe throwing at Beach Bums Bar & Eatery
Collab themes:
- Winter adventures
- Ice fishing
- Snowshoeing
Discover Austin
Featured locations:
- Jay C Hormel Nature Center
- Rydjor Bike Shop
- Todd Park
- Horace Austin Park
- Coffee House On Main
- Super Fresh Produce Bakery
Collab themes:
- outdoors
- food
- family fun
Local Events & Festivals
Central Wisconsin – Marshfield Maple Fall Fest
Featured events & locations:
- Food offered in Fall Fest Food Court
- Blue Heron Brewpub Beer
- Wildwood Park & Zoo
- Jurustic Park
Collab themes:
- At Maple Fall Fest: Foodie/Craft Beer
- Beer garden
- Family Fun Activities/Zoo Exploration
- Handmade Craft Show Shopping (Handmade)
Shakopee – Late Summer and Fall Festivals and Events in Shakopee
Featured locations:
- Minnesota Renaissance Festival
- Minnesota Harvest Craft Cider Bar & Orchard
- Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store
- Bravis Modern Street Food
Collab themes:
- Renaissance Festival
- Fall adventures
- Apple picking
Seasonal Content
Summer: Grand Rapids – Summer Collab
Featured locations:
- Tioga Beach
- Children’s Discovery Museum
- Itasca County Historical Society
- Scenic State Park
- Schoolcraft State Park
- MacRostie Art Center
- Judy Garland Museum
Collab themes:
- Mountain Biking
- Art and History
Fall: Visit Mankato – Fall Family Fun
Featured locations:
- Goofy Goat Farm
- Welsh Heritage Farms
- Mom & Pops Ice cream
- Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail
- WOW! Zone
- Southern Minnesota Children’s Museum
Collab themes:
- Fall Festivities
- Local Treats & Eats
- Parks, Kid Friendly Activities
Winter: Hayward – Snowmobiling and Fishing through the Ice
Featured locations:
- Hayward Power Sports
- Chief Lake Lodge
- Deerfoot Lodge & Resort
- Boulder Lodge
- Town of Hayward Recreational Forest (for sledding)
Collab themes:
- Snowmobiling
- Ice Fishing
- Sledding
Spring: St. Joseph – Spring Collab
Featured locations:
- The Local Blend
- Flour & Flower
- Kay’s Kitchen
- Milk & Honey Ciders
- Bad Habit Brewing Company
- Krewe Restaurant
- Jupiter Moon Ice Cream
Collab themes:
- shopping
- rest & relax
- local dinging
2. Highlight your favorite places and things to do in town!
What are the businesses in your network that fit within the themes of the collaboration? What places are your personal favorite that you want to highlight?
Examples of places that make great Shrpa stops:
- Local restaurants, bars, breweries, coffee shops
- Boutiques, small shops
- Museums, historical sites, monuments,
- Hiking trails, lakes, water sports,
3. Think about the creator’s lodging.
Is there a hotel in your community that would like to host a creator? Verify they are interested in hosting for your collab or consider reaching out to other hotels you would like to have featured. We’ve created this template to help make all of that easier.
4. Fill out the rest of the details!
Based on the themes and businesses you want this collaboration to feature, choose the right time of the year, let the creator know what you can comp for them, list the gear needed, and any additional information you want them to know!
And you’re ready to go! Post the collaboration for creators to start applying! You will have 7 days to choose a creator.
Examples of great collabs and their set up:
Visit Mankato – “Fall Adventurer”
INPUTS:
Collab Name:
Fall Adventurer
Preferred Timing:
Oct 8th – Oct 31st, 2021
Themes:
Biking, Hiking, A night on the town, Golf, Outdoor Activity, MSU hockey game
Perspectives:
Couple
Suggested Businesses/Attractions/Activities:
River Ramble event, Canoe/Kayaking (weather permitting), Seven Mile Creek, Rasmussen Woods, Terrace View Golf course, MN River Trail, Red Jacket Trail
Required Businesses/Attractions/Activities:
Summary of Comped Activities:
2 rounds of golf at North Links , 2 Hockey tickets for 10/9 game
Required Gear to Bring:
activity specific gear (mountain bike, canoe, kayak)
Lodging Details:
Can’t cover lodging
Area Boundaries:
within 20 miles of town
Reference Material:
https://www.mktosports.com/kiwanismountainbiketrail https://www.bikemn.org/
Additional Notes for the Creator:
Depending on the chosen activities, we will do our best to comp activities. If this trip turns into a full day and an overnight is needed, we will do our best to get a hotel comp. Depending on the weekend, availability may be limited
RESULTS:
Hayward Lakes – “Winter Silent Sports”
INPUTS:
Collab Name:
Winter Silent Sports
Preferred Timing:
Jan 16 2022 ~ Jan 31 2022
Thursday/Friday timing is best for lodging.
Themes:
Winter Fat Biking, Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing
Perspectives:
Anyone
Suggested Businesses/Attractions/Activities:
New Moon Ski & Bike, Riverbrook Bike & Ski, OO Trailhead (skiing/fat bike), Hospital Trails; Snowshoeing-Town of Hayward Recreational Forest. The Ranch Supper Club, Flat Creek Eatery and Saloon, Sawmill Saloon.
Required Businesses/Attractions/Activities:
Summary of Comped Activities:
Fat Bike rental, ski rental, snowshoe rental
Required Gear to Bring:
Warm weather clothes, jackets, hats, mittens, things to keep you warm outside.
Lodging Details:
Can cover a 2-night stay
Northwoods Motel
Area Boundaries:
within 25 miles of the City of Hayward
Reference Material:
http://www.haywardlakes.com, https://sawyercountyalliance.com/
Additional Notes for the Creator
RESULTS: