Budget Under $20,000 Designs by Sean Dania, Florida Elaborately costumed performers, marching bands and death-defying specialty acts were just some of the entertainers at this carnival-like event. Acts that encouraged crowd interaction kept guests entertained for four hours.

Extraordinary Events Sherman Oaks, California An interactive dinner theater performance of Sunset Boulevard highlighted this evening at a historic mansion in Beverly Hills. Food and drink, decor and the 30-minute choreographed performance incorporated the architecture of this unique home.

High Voltage Productions New Hyde Park, New York A mock military boot camp theme set the mood for a weeklong Windjammer cruise for 55 sweepstakes winners. Daily events included sight gags, interactive games, theme parties and a USO-style closing show.