Want the men in the group to get excited about the family reunion? Book some cabins at a State Park (Book early though. They go fast.) Turn your family reunion into a fishing tournament. Let the kids swim and fish during the day. Have a great big fish fry at night . (You may want to bring hamburgers or hotdogs as backup.) Award trophies for real winners and ribbons for others, such as “Youngest Fisherperson,” “The One That Got Away Award.,” and “The Best Fish Cleaner Award.”
Super Bowl Reunion
Another way to get the men there is make it a Super bowl family reunion. Schedule the event somewhere that has a huge TV. Encourage everyone to wear game jersey’s. Get families to bring chili, soups, or desserts. Have all family members guess the final score as they walk in. Closest score gets a prize. Have sports trivia games out for anyone who wants to play. Bring footballs for family members who want to play a game of their own.
Holiday Cruise
Let everyone agree not to exchange presents this year. Instead, take that money and let everyone go on a short cruise during the holiday season. With a large group, don’t forget to check for discounts! Also, think about checking into cruises that are geared just for families.