First, Let’s Talk Safety. (Spoiler: We Take It Seriously.)

At ACP Entertainment, safety isn’t just something we slap on a brochure—it’s a full-time job. Literally. We employ multiple NAARSO-certified ride inspectors, even though we’re not required to. We have a full-time, in-house Safety Supervisor who inspects every ride before, after, and between events. And we perform thorough daily safety inspections on every attraction before operation.

We carry millions of dollars in liability coverage, exceed industry standards in maintenance and operation, and have one of the cleanest track records in the business.

In short, if safety were a sport, we’d have more trophies than Michael Phelps.

Welcome to the club.

Sometimes, no amount of data, insurance, or sparkling safety records will convince a department whose motto seems to be “If fun is happening, shut it down.” So, what do you do if you still want an exciting event but need to avoid giving your legal team heart palpitations?

You give them safe bets—the attractions even the most cautious departments can’t argue with.

What About Inflatables?

Some departments are cool with inflatables. Others? They picture chaos, kids somersaulting into each other, and a parade of twisted ankles. The irony? Inflatables are often more risky than rides.

Climbable inflatables can lead to bumps and bruises simply from kids doing what kids do—running, bouncing, crashing into each other like a hundred bouncy balls dropped in the middle of your driveway. Meanwhile, rides are supervised, secured, and controlled. Guests are buckled in, monitored by trained operators, and far less likely to injure themselves from pure enthusiasm.

Still, if inflatables are frowned upon, here are a few examples of non-climbable options:

• Inflatable Axe Throwing (Make sure they know that the axes are foam and Velcro, otherwise they may blow a gasket)
• Shooting Stars Basketball
• Batters Up Baseball
• First Down Football
• Soccer Fever

These inflatables are interactive, but no one’s flying off them or climbing inside. Engaging, exciting, and engineered to keep feet firmly on the ground.

Final Thoughts

Look, we love our friends in legal and risk management (really, we do). But we also love fun, and we believe the two can peacefully coexist. So next time they raise an eyebrow at your event plans, just remember: we’ve got the credentials, the insurance, and the impeccable safety record to back you up.

Whether you’re aiming for mechanical rides (we’ll help you make your case), or you’re stuck planning a zero-risk, fun-filled day that won’t send your compliance team into a tailspin, ACP Entertainment has the attractions—and the experience—to make it happen.

At ACP Entertainment, we’ve started noticing something interesting—and honestly, pretty exciting. More and more of our customers are planning their events on weekdays, and here’s the kicker: their turnout is often higher than expected.

That’s right. While the traditional mindset leans toward planning events on weekends, the tide is shifting—and for good reason. Weekday events might just be your secret weapon for a more successful, more attended event. Here’s why:

2. Easier to Secure the Best Entertainment

Booking your event on a weekday opens up a lot more availability—not just for venues, but also for premium entertainment options. Our inflatables, rides, and carnival games are in high demand on weekends, but weekday slots often have much more flexibility and availability. That means you often get first pick of our attractions (just make sure to book early still).

4. Higher Engagement, Less Stress

When attendees don’t feel like they have to “squeeze in” your event, they show up more relaxed and ready to enjoy. We’ve heard it from our clients time and time again: weekday events feel more focused, more laid back, and more successful—because people aren’t rushing from one thing to the next.

Bottom Line? Don’t Overlook the Power of a Weekday.

If you’re planning an event and want to maximize turnout, avoid schedule conflicts, and get more value for your budget, consider a weekday. It might feel unconventional—but it works. And we’re here to help you make it happen.

Let’s bring the fun to your weekday event. Contact us today to start planning something unforgettable.

At ACP Entertainment, we exist to create memorable experiences through safe and innovative attractions, while providing first class customer care. It’s not just a purpose statement, it’s our way of doing business: bringing energy, excitement, and excellence to every event we’re a part of.

In addition to our purpose statement, we have a set of ten core values; Safety, Colossians 3:23, Excellence, Fun, Team, Communication, Integrity, Courageous Decisions, No Gossip and Self Employed Mindset. While many companies operate with three or four core values—and that approach works for them—we view our core values, along with our purpose statement, as a comprehensive roadmap that guides every aspect of our organization.

First and foremost, Safety is at our core-not only for our team members, but also the participants using and riding our attractions. It’s not just a word or a cliché; It’s a principle we live by in every decision we make-from equipment maintenance and staff training to event setup and operation.

Our third core value is Excellence, we believe we are the best at what we do-and we stand by that! We have the very best attractions, staff and best equipment for our industry-not only in Michigan, but across the country. We’re proud to set the industry standard and then raise the bar even higher.

Core value number five is Team. We act as one cohesive unit, working together toward our mission in everything we do. The term “employee” may be the legal term, but “team” and “team member” paint a much more accurate picture-one we fully embrace.

Our seventh core value is Integrity, something that should go without saying yet a value that we hold especially dear. Integrity to us means honesty, respect, and living by the Golden Rule; Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Our ninth core value of No Gossip is our way of saying that we don’t tolerate rumors or talking down on each other. We spread positivity all around and address concerns directly.

At ACP Entertainment, our purpose and core values aren’t just words on a wall—they are the heartbeat of our company. They guide how we serve our clients, how we support one another, and how we continue to grow as a team and as leaders in the event entertainment industry. By staying true to these principles, we ensure that every event we’re a part of isn’t just fun, but meaningful, safe, and unforgettable.

With a new year comes new attractions that you can bring to your event! This year we are especially excited about our brand new 30 foot tall thrill ride called the Momentum Drop Tower. Also new for 2025 is Cruisin’ Classics, a kiddie ride that accommodates up to 26 riders at once under a colorful 26 foot umbrella. We are also introducing a few new inflatables like Arctic Plunge, Soccer Fever, 30′ Obstacle Course and Dual Axe Throwing. Carnival games are also joining the lineup with the Mad Dog Dash midway game trailer, Basketball Toss, Snake Pit, Mega Fish Bowl Toss and Mega Plinko. Finally we are adding multiple new mini golf courses to the lineup including a glow in the dark mini golf course! 

Check out all of the new attractions below. What new attractions will you bring to your event in 2025? We look forward to another spectacular year of Memorable Events! 

First and foremost, you may or may not of recognized our brand new website! With better navigating functions and an overall updated look – this is sure to be a much more friendly browsing experience when you’re planning your next event!

Cruisin’ Classics is a kiddie ride filled with motorcycles and classic cars that spins around under a giant 26 foot colorful umbrella. This attraction is being completely refurbished in house by our incredible maintenance team and is set to be completed in March of 2025. This attraction can accommodate up to 312 riders per hour and is built for kids only.  

While not totally new for 2025, Mad Dog Dash made a late arrival in 2024 and so for many of our customers this is the first time they are seeing it. Mad Dog Dash is a one of a kind game trailer (only one ever made!) with a scoreboard that’s analog in function by featuring dog balls that drop from the ceiling. Each ball acts as a point. To score points, users will roll another dogs ball up the alley and into the dogs mouth. Every time they score, they gain more points! Mad Dog Dash is unique in the way that it is a “center” trailer, meaning it opens up from all sides and is commonly placed in the center of an event. 

We are also debuting our Putt Putt Mini Golf Challenge, a complete 9 hole mini golf course with pop up obstacles. This mini golf course is great for all ages and is great for indoor or outdoor events.

4-Way-Fairway is a new golf experience that you’ve never seen before! 4 players putt the ball at the same time down the lane, up the ramp and into the square section where there is one singular hole. The player to score first wins! Or if you don’t want it to be as competitive, just a single hole of golf with 4 lanes in an X or + layout is just as fun.

Rounding up the new games for 2025 is Snake Pit, Mega Plinko and Basketball Toss. On Snake Pit, players will navigate a marble through a maze with the hopes of getting the marble all the way to the end of the track. Mega Plinko stands almost 6 feet tall and challenges users to pick a lane that they think the puck will land in. Will it land in their chosen slot? If so, they win! Basketball toss is a fun mini basketball game that’s more challenging than it looks! 

Slide with an adorable polar bear and his companion penguins down the slide-what an arctic rush! This very attractive slide will surely to be a hit at your event with the size and design alone, not to mention the 2 individual slide lanes. This is a dry slide only and is not made for use with water, snow or in below freezing temperatures. 

Embrace your inner lumberjack with our Dual Lane Axe Throwing. This axe throwing inflatable is the same design as our other inflatable axe throwing games but two lanes in one. Now we have a total of 4 axe throwing lanes for your event! As always, these are not real axes but yet foam axes wrapped with final and velcro to make it stick on the target. 

We’re excited to bring you so many amazing attractions for 2025 and we hope to speak to you very soon about your event! Remember, we book up fast so please do not delay in getting your events planned.