TOPIC: Adding a hidden or secret event for vendors

I'm producing an event where the public can register to attend. I have vendors whom I'd like to register so I have counts for catering.
I'd like to create a different event that is NOT shown on the registration page of events and just send the vendors a link to the event registration page in secret. I'd prefer not to simply send them a discount code and register via the main event page as they don't need to fill out all the address info I need from paid attendees.

So, is there a way to publish an event, but not have it listed on the general events page?

Thanks, Scott

Here is how I have done it:
1) Create two separate DTReg Categories
2) Assign event to proper categories
3) On your view event list menu item make sure you are only listing the public events category(s)
3) Create a new menu category, I use hidden as an example
4) Create a menu link to the specific DTREG event
5) Now use the hidden menu link to send to client (abc.com/event1)