Something New was proud to be part of the City of Lomita's annual Founders Day celebration, a beloved two-day community festival held over a weekend in late June. As one of the city's most cherished traditions, Founders Day brings together residents of all ages for a weekend filled with fun, food, and community spirit. To keep the energy high and the smiles going across both days, Something New brought 10 carnival games per day, turning the festival grounds into an exciting, action-packed destination for families, kids, and neighbors to enjoy together. Capping off the first night with a massive, multi-minute fireworks display, the weekend became a truly unforgettable celebration of community pride.
City of Lomita Founders Day |
Carnival Games for Community
Events | Something New
Case Study
Ten-Game Package
To match the scale and spirit of a two-day community festival, Something New delivered a 10-game carnival package that kept the fun going from the first attendee to the last. With 10 games running each day, there was always something to play, always a reason to linger, and always a new memory being made somewhere on the festival grounds. The package was designed to serve large crowds across both days without missing a beat, giving families, kids, and neighbors a full lineup of carnival entertainment that made the celebration feel complete.
The Heart of Founders Day
What made this event shine was its ability to capture the warm, wholesome spirit of a true community celebration. Founders Day is the kind of event where neighbors reconnect, kids run between game booths, and families make memories that carry through the year. Something New's carnival games fit right into that fabric, adding an extra layer of excitement and interaction that kept guests engaged from the opening hour all the way through the spectacular fireworks finale on the first night.
Features & Add-Ons
The carnival games came with full-service support from Something New as a carnival game vendor, turning the setup into a seamless, end-to-end experience.
Expert Facilitators
Our facilitators kept the energy lively, guided guests through the games, and made sure every attendee, young or old, felt welcome and excited to participate throughout the weekend.
Assorted Plushies
A colorful selection of plush prizes gave kids and families something to take home, turning a winning moment at the booth into a lasting keepsake from the celebration.
2-Day Setup
Something New handled the full setup across both days of the festival, ensuring a consistent, polished experience from Saturday morning through the final game of Sunday.
Why it Worked
The activation succeeded because it met the Lomita community exactly where they were, delivering a full weekend of carnival fun that felt right at home alongside one of the city's most beloved annual traditions. By bringing 10 carnival games each day, Something New gave attendees of all ages a reason to gather, play, and stay engaged throughout the entire weekend. The combination of classic carnival fun, warm facilitation, and a stunning fireworks display on the first night created a festival atmosphere that felt both exciting and deeply familiar. It was the kind of weekend that reminds people why local celebrations matter and why Founders Day continues to be one of Lomita's most treasured annual traditions.
Carnival Games,
Reimagined.