Oregon Festivals & Events Association Annual Conference
Our spring conference is our biggest gathering for festival and event industry professionals. Our speakers, seminars, round tables, entertainer showcases, a trade show and the Ovations! Awards provide an unparalleled opportunity to meet your peers from around the state while learning from experts.
We hope you'll join us along with event producers, sponsors, entertainers, volunteers, vendors and suppliers from across the state. Together, we can share information, resources and contacts to make our events more successful.
Yo Ho! Yo Ho! The Events Life for Me
March 2-4, 2023
Seaside Civic and Convention Center
Hoist the main sail, raise anchor, and join us for educational breakout sessions from industry leaders, showcases from top performers, a chance to network at our Trade Show, and our annual Ovations! Award night recognizing the most innovative and successful events out there and those that help make them happen. Plus a chance to catch up with old friends, make some new ones, and connect with others in the industry. Check back for more information this Fall or be prepared to walk the plank, matey!
2023 Conference Schedule Coming Soon
The OFEA Conference Committee is hard at work planning our 2023 event. Check back soon for information on the amazing speakers and sessions we have coming your way.
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9am - Pre-Conference Workshop
11am - Registration Opens
1:30pm - THE Conference Begins!: Anchors Away Welcome and Opening Kick-off
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
5pm - Dinner on the Town - Check-in at the lobby no later than 5:30pm for your Dining Vouchers, then enjoy dinner at one of Seaside's great restaurants.
7pm - Hospitality Night & Entertainment Showcases
times subject to change
Conference Attendee Rates
Registration Includes:
- Conference Welcome Packet
- Educational Sessions from Leading Industry Experts
- Entrance to Hospitality Night Celebrations
- Meals: Thursday Night Dinner on the Town, Friday Lunch, Friday Ovations! Awards Dinner, Saturday Lunch
Thank you to everyone that donated an item to our 2022 Auction!
Adam's Rib Smokehouse
Ashley Christie Designs
Filmed by Bike Film Festival
Flip Flop Sounds
Funtastic Shows
Gilgamesh Brewing
Green Cactus Sponsorship Agency
The Grotto
Honey Bucket
Ingalls and Associates
JD Fulwiler and Company Insurance
Lebanon Strawberry Festival
Madras-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce
Oregon Jamboree
Phoenix
Seaside Chamber of Commerce
Waterfront Blues Production
Xtreme Grafx
Some memories from our 2020 Conference in Bend, Oregon.
Thanks to Payton Ryan of Fairly Decent Promotions
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