The Minnesota Festivals and Events Association will host its annual conference at the Best Western Plus Kelly Inn in St. Cloud! This year's conference will be packed with valuable information for event and festival professionals, vendors, and service providers!
Stay tuned for more details including a great line-up of sessions, networking time AND...the annual "Soirée" social event!
A sample of session topics include:
- Social Media & Marketing
- Sponsorship
- Public Relations
- Volunteer Management
- Event Security
- and more!
Hotel rooms should be reserved NOW by calling 320-253-0606, be sure to mention MNFEA for the group rate of $109/night!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT NETWORKING | 6:00-9:00PM
The event business will test your mind and patience so our Wednesday night entertainment should be right up your alley! Join us for cocktails and networking while we 'attempt' an on-site Escape Room and play some trivia. Get to know our vendors and sponsors in this informal setting.
'RUSH NIGHT' at the Red Carpet | 6:00-9:00PM
We'll stroll over to St. Cloud's infamous Red Carpet bar for dinner & live music from Grateful Red - all included in your conference fee! Dress is casual or as your inner rock star!
Special thanks to our friends at the Visit Greater St. Cloud Convention & Visitors Bureau for their support of the conference! The CVB is the marketing power behind the Greater St. Cloud region. Their staff responds to visitor inquiries, assists convention planners and works with group tour operators to provide a fun and interesting stay for all who stop in the area. It is their job to tell the world why Greater St. Cloud is the perfect place to visit and meet.
CONFERENCE FEES
Early Bird Registration: thru February 28, 2019
MNFEA Members $140/person
Non-Members $180/person
Regular Registration: March 1-10, 2019
MNFEA Members $160/person
Non-Members $200/person
Late/Onsite Registration: March 11-13, 2019
MNFEA Members $180/person
Non-Members $220/person
All fees include sessions, workshops, networking, activities and most meals.
**Note** When registering, be sure to click on the Pay Online button in the yellow box to finish your registration. Payment must be made in full in order to be registered.
MNFEA Conference Cancellation Policy: Registrations cancelled more than 60 days prior to the event will be refunded 95% of the registration fees. Registrations cancelled less than 60 days of the event will not be eligible for a refund. Registration can be transferred to another person.
