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October 6, 2016
Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park became 'Camp Microsoft Ignite' for a party on the final night of the tech conference.
Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park became "Camp Microsoft Ignite" for a party on the final night of the tech conference.
Photo: Courtesy of Microsoft
Organizers provided a variety of fun options, including live music, individual activities, and group competitions such as tug-of-war.
Organizers provided a variety of fun options, including live music, individual activities, and group competitions such as tug-of-war.
Photo: Becky Stein
Old-school games like foosball, pinball, ping-pong, and Pac-Man were a hit in the Arcade Tent.
Old-school games like foosball, pinball, ping-pong, and Pac-Man were a hit in the Arcade Tent.
Photo: Becky Stein
A trike relay also served as a fund-raiser: Microsoft donated $1 to the Atlanta chapter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for each lap completed at the party.
A trike relay also served as a fund-raiser: Microsoft donated $1 to the Atlanta chapter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for each lap completed at the party.
Photo: Becky Stein
Unusual activities such as Knockerball attracted crowds who cheered on the participants.
Unusual activities such as Knockerball attracted crowds who cheered on the participants.
Photo: Courtesy of Microsoft
Each section of the park had camp-theme lounges with teepees in the Southwest area and hammocks in the Glamping section.
Each section of the park had camp-theme lounges with teepees in the Southwest area and hammocks in the Glamping section.
Photo: Courtesy of Microsoft
Portable fire pits and chairs placed around the park provided spots for guests to relax. While there were three stages with different types of musical entertainment, Eickhoff said the vastness of the park allowed them to create many quiet areas for guests to converse.
Portable fire pits and chairs placed around the park provided spots for guests to relax. While there were three stages with different types of musical entertainment, Eickhoff said the vastness of the park allowed them to create many quiet areas for guests to converse.
Photo: Courtesy of Microsoft
Organizers focused on providing activities that are typically found at a camp, such as archery and relay races.
Organizers focused on providing activities that are typically found at a camp, such as archery and relay races.
Photo: Courtesy of Microsoft
In the Glamping area, guests could play a giant Jenga game while listening to a DJ.
In the Glamping area, guests could play a giant Jenga game while listening to a DJ.
Photo: Becky Stein
Eickhoff said the s'mores station was popular at the party. Other “camp fare” included Frito pie, turkey legs, burritos, and popsicles from King of Pops.
Eickhoff said the s'mores station was popular at the party. Other “camp fare” included Frito pie, turkey legs, burritos, and popsicles from King of Pops.
Photo: Courtesy of Microsoft
Event staff were on hand to assist with some of the more challenging activities, such as bungee jumping.
Event staff were on hand to assist with some of the more challenging activities, such as bungee jumping.
Photo: Courtesy of Microsoft
1. Orange County Fair
1. Orange County Fair

#1 Festival & Fair
Shortly after Orange County formed in 1889, the long-running fair began. It has since grown from a small, community, five-day celebration to a 23-day festival, last year drawing more than 1.3 million visitors for the “Get Your Fair Face On”-theme festivities, marking an uptick from the previous two years. Next: July 14-August 13, 2017

Photo: Courtesy of Orange County Fair
In a new take on the traditional photo backdrop, guests bounced on a trampoline before having their photo taken. Side rails around the custom station kept guests safe.
In a new take on the traditional photo backdrop, guests bounced on a trampoline before having their photo taken. Side rails around the custom station kept guests safe.
Photo: Roderick Peña
At a flavored popcorn station, custom-built stands had a false fill at the top so they never appeared empty. Serving staff refilled the popcorn at the base as needed.
At a flavored popcorn station, custom-built stands had a false fill at the top so they never appeared empty. Serving staff refilled the popcorn at the base as needed.
Photo: Roderick Peña
A fortune teller offered sartorial advice such as how guests could upgrade their outfits at sponsor Neiman Marcus.
A fortune teller offered sartorial advice such as how guests could upgrade their outfits at sponsor Neiman Marcus.
Photo: Roderick Peña
A colorful canopy covered the outdoor food stations.
A colorful canopy covered the outdoor food stations.
Photo: Roderick Peña
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