Fresh Features for Your Map

Our Map Widget has always been one of the most versatile tools in the Grandstand platform, giving your website visitors a dynamic, interactive way to explore your event or organization. And now, it’s even more powerful with several brand-new features that are live for everyone today.

What’s New in the Map Widget

• Static Map → Interactive Map (Grandstand Exclusive)

  Take your flat, static map graphic — even a PDF — and transform it into an interactive web experience. Instead of uploading a non-clickable file, drop your map into our widget, add pins, categories, and filters, and watch your visitors navigate, discover, and engage.

• Print Option

  Visitors can print the exact view they see — including any pins that are selected or filtered. Ideal for guests who want a carry-along map or organizers who need to share a customized view with staff, volunteers, or vendors.

• Always-On Filter Bar

  An optional horizontally scrolling filter bar (modeled after our mobile apps) gives attendees an at-a-glance view of everything they can explore. Food vendors, stages, restrooms, and more are only a swipe away.

• Improved Pin Details

  Faster loading and smoother interactions, plus simpler dismiss/close actions that make the whole experience feel lighter and more intuitive.

Features You Already Love

The Map Widget was designed to be flexible for events of all shapes and sizes. Core capabilities include:

• Interactive Pins – Clickable markers with rich details, from vendor descriptions to performer bios.
• Category Filters – Toggle categories like food, shopping, activities, or restrooms to customize the map.
• Responsive Design – Scales beautifully across desktop, tablet, and mobile, so it can live on your website without extra coding.
• Searchable Map – Type a vendor’s name or keyword to locate them in seconds.
• Integration with Your App – The widget mirrors your in-app map, delivering a consistent experience from planning on desktop to navigating on the go.

Save Time with Shared Data

All Grandstand Web Widgets — including the Map Widget — use the same data as your mobile apps. Enter information once and it updates everywhere. No double entry. No mismatched info. One source of truth across web and app.

Use Cases in Action

• Fairs & Festivals: Filter by food vendors, rides, or stages; print a personalized map before arrival; and use phones for live navigation on event day.
• Campus Tours: Showcase buildings, landmarks, and departments; let prospective students filter by academic areas or services.
• Sports Tournaments: Pin fields, courts, or golf holes so families know exactly where to go — then print a map of just their team’s locations.
• Community Events: From art walks to holiday markets, highlight participating businesses and help visitors quickly find their favorites.

Explore Our Web Widget Gallery

See the Map Widget and other widgets in action:

• Map Widget Examples
• Schedule Widget Examples
• List Widget Examples

Why It Matters

A map is often the most important piece of wayfinding information you share with your audience. The Map Widget turns a flat PDF into an interactive tool that encourages exploration, planning, and engagement — and with printing, easier filters, improved performance, and seamless data syncing across web and app, it’s more user-friendly and time-saving than ever.

Get Started

If you’re already using the Map Widget, these updates are live today. New to Grandstand? Reach out to our team to see how the Map Widget can bring your event or organization to life.