We Are Here For You

MNFEA understands the impact our members are currently facing with the impact of COVID-19 within the industry. We will continue to share industry news and updates through our site. While we would like to come together as an organization during this time, please be assured that our members health and safety is our number one priority.

Our MNFEA Facebook Member Group & Our LinkedIn Member Group are a great place for our members to communicate with other members and share industry resources during this time.

Minnesota State & National Updates

For continuous updates and safety tips, check out the Stay Safe MN website.

Minnesota's Stay Safe Plan
Click here to view the up-to-date guidelines and restrictions for Minnesota.

Requirements for Celebrations and Significant Life Events
Updated February 12, 2021

Guidance for Entertainment and Meeting Venues
Updated February 17, 2021

Updated Guidelines for Outdoor Race Events
Click here to view the updated guidelines as of September 4, 2020. 

Phase III: Guidance for Providing Food and Beverages for On-site Consumption at Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings

US Travel Association: Industry Guidance for Promoting the Health and Safety of All Travelers
Click Here to view the report

Contact information for regulatory questions and reporting in various cities and counties

CDC Issues New Guidelines for Events
Click here to view the new guidelines.

Reopening Resources

Hennepin County Elevate Business Program
Click here for information about the program. You can also download the COVID winter strategies toolkit for valuable tips.

Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide
Click here to download the guide for your events. 

Return to Events Planning Guide, from Saint Paul RiverCentre

Enforcement Suggestions Q&A
Advice to guide guest interactions from Reece Law, PLLC

Visit Saint Paul Signage Guide Examples

Drive Through Event Experience

Drive In Gathering Guidance 

MN Events Coalition Resources Page 

MN Business Preparedness Plan Template & Instructions  

MN Preparedness Plan FAQ's

Tips to Keep Guests Safe During Approved Concerts and Festivals

Considerations for sports federations/sports event organizers when planning mass gatherings in the context of COVID-19 
Guide provided by the World Health Organization | Updated April 14, 2020
Read Guide Here: WHO event addendum.pdf

Additional Resources

Like many others, the festival and event industry has been hit hard by the Covid-19 global pandemic. As we all struggle to reclaim some sense of normalcy, organizations like the Minnesota Festivals & Events Association are committed to supporting the producers, vendors, and partners that make up the MN Festival Community. 

As Minnesota, and the rest of the world, continues to mandate masks in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, we're proud to partner with Rooted Creative in the development of branded masks for the industry. Part of the proceeds from each mask sold from the MN Strong collection will be donated back to MNFEA. With several styles to choose from, find the one that's right for you! Visit the online store to view many different designs and to order yours now!

If you missed any of our past webinars, recordings are now available for each free webinar. For MNFEA member or paid webinars, click here for access.

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Cultural Sensitivity for the Accidentally Insensitive
View the recorded webinar here.

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State of the Industry
View the recorded webinar from May 27 here.

Resources from the webinar:

Sponsorship/Marketing Resources

• 5 Ways to Save Sponsorship Dollars if your Event is Canceled or Postponed
• How are Sponsors Responding to Live Events Amongst COVID-19 Crisis?
• IGE State of The Sponsorship Industry Study 
• Digital Marketing for Events During Covid-19 (Podcast)

Ticketing Resources

• What to do about Ticket Refunds

Virtual Event Resources: Virtual Event Production Tool List

Event Hub’s: Virtual Expo / Vendor Village Teaser

General SBA Resources and Links

• Post-Reopening Guide and Covid Liability When Reopening Podcast Ep w/ Steve Adelman
• SBA Disaster Relief Programs
• Aggregated Covid 19 SBA Resource List
• Tips for your Employees on How to Survive the Covid-19 Financial Crisis
  

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The Future of Sponsorship
View the recorded webinar from May 21 here.  Access Password: 1f?2Ii&%

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Keeping Your Brand & Event Alive During the Pandemic

View the recorded webinar from May 14 here.

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Planning Your Run During COVID-19
View the recorded webinar from May 7 here. Password: 0H^@H@AG
If you would like to reach out to any of our panelists with any additional questions, their contact information is below.
Mary Anderson, Anderson Race Management mary@andersonraces.com
Morgan Jappe, Brewery Running Series morgan@breweryrunningseries.com
Alicia Wiesneth, Make-A-Wish Minnesota awiesneth@mn.wish.org
Sam Worms, Star Tribune sam.worms@startribune.com
Brittany Williams, City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation brittany.williams@ci.stpaul.mn.us

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The Impacts of COVID-19 on Minnesota Festival Vendors
View the recorded webinar from April 23 here. Password: 2j&3f7G! 

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The Impacts of COVID-19 on Minnesota Festivals
View the recorded webinar from April 16 here. Password: r9%#S5.?

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The Impacts of COVID-19 on Minnesota Festivals
View the recorded webinar from April 9 here. 
Grandma's Marathon Cancellation Timeline (as requested from this webinar): GM Cancellation Timeline .pdf