Summer events are all about good vibes, live music, tasty food, kids running around, and neighbors enjoying the sunshine. But behind every great event? A whole lot of planning.

That’s where Proxi comes in.

Ranch Life, the community programming team at Rancho Mission Viejo in Orange County California, is using Proxi’s interactive mapping software to bring their Summer Concert Series to life, and make sure attendees have everything they need right at their fingertips.

Let’s take a look at how they're doing it and how you can too. 👇

What’s an Event Map (and Why Do You Need One)?

A Proxi event map is a digital guide that shows guests exactly where things are happening during your event. Think of it as your event’s personal GPS, helping people find:

• Parking and shuttle stops
• The main stage and seating areas
• Food vendors and beer gardens
• Kids’ zones and family activities
• Restrooms (because that’s always the first question)

With Proxi, these maps are interactive, beautifully branded, and super easy to share.

Why Ranch Life Turned to Proxi

Ranch Life organizes monthly concerts and community events for thousands of Rancho Mission Viejo residents. When summer rolled around, they needed a way to:

• Clearly communicate event layouts
• Help attendees navigate the space
• Show off sponsors and vendors
• Share maps quickly across different channels
• Make updates without starting from scratch

They chose Proxi because it’s easy, flexible, and, bonus! It looks great on both phones and desktops.

Map Spotlight: June Night Market & Concert Series

The June concert included a night market filled with vendors, family fun, and live music. To keep things smooth and stress-free, Ranch Life used Proxi to create a map that featured:

• Custom icons for booths, activities, restrooms, and more
• Drawn shapes to show key areas like seating and the stage
• Sponsor image overlays to highlight local business support
• A custom header with branding that matched the event
• A QR code printed on event mailers and signage
• Easy sharing via email and social media

Attendees loved it! No more guessing where to go, no more wandering in circles.

Map Spotlight: July 4th Celebration

The Fourth of July brought a big celebration—and an even bigger need for a smart layout. Ranch Life’s map included:

• Color-coded zones for activities, fireworks viewing, and food
• Clearly marked parking and shuttle stops
• Highlighted parade route 
• Kid-friendly areas with fun and games
• Eye-catching design that matched the festive theme

Whether you were coming for the parade, the food trucks, or the fireworks, you knew exactly where to go thanks to the map.

Why Use Proxi for Your Event Maps?

Planning a summer concert? Fall festival? Holiday parade? Proxi makes it simple to create interactive, shareable maps that make your event run smoother.

Here’s what event organizers love:

✅ No design or coding skills needed
✅ Drag-and-drop map building
✅ Custom icons and colors to fit your vibe
✅ Draw areas and upload sponsor logos
✅ Share via link, QR code, or website embed
✅ Easy to update, no reprinting required
✅ Print-friendly options for mailers or signage
✅ Built-in analytics to track map views and engagement

Plus, everything works great on mobile. No app download needed. No tech headaches.

Reuse Your Map, Save Time

One of the best features of Proxi? You don’t have to start from scratch every time. Just duplicate an existing map and update it for your next event.

That’s what Ranch Life does! For each new concert or celebration, they:

• Keep the same layout for stage, seating, and restrooms
• Update vendors, shuttle stops, or special activities
• Swap in event-specific details like parade routes or fireworks zones

It’s fast, easy, and keeps your maps consistent for attendees.

Final Thoughts

Ranch Life shows how powerful a great event map can be. By switching from old-school layouts to interactive Proxi maps, they’ve made their concerts easier to enjoy and easier to run.

Whether you're hosting a small community market or a major celebration, Proxi helps you put your event on the map, literally.

Ready to make your own concert map? Start with our template below!