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    • Wednesday, September 24, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Graze Food Hall by Travail, 520 N 4th St, Minneapolis 55401
    • 22
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    MNFEA Member Appreciation Mixer

    Graze Food Hall by Travail
    520 N 4th St, Minneapolis
    Wednesday, September 24, 2025
    4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

    Join fellow members of the Minnesota Festivals and Events Association (MNFEA) for an evening of networking, great food, and connection at Graze Food Hall by Travail in the heart of Minneapolis. Whether you're a long-time member or new to the organization, this casual mixer is the perfect opportunity to meet industry peers and share ideas.

    No formal program – just great conversation and community!

    We hope to see you there!

    • Thursday, October 09, 2025
    • Loft 214 - 213 S Main Street, Stillwater, MN 55082
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    Join us for a Fall Focus at Loft 214 in Stillwater, MN! This full-day event features engaging educational sessions, a provided lunch and happy hour, and valuable opportunities to network with industry peers. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and grow!

    REGISTER NOW

    CONFERENCE SESSIONS:

    KNOWLEDGE VERSUS SKILLS: Training Staff to Run Safer Events
    Steven Adelman, Adelman Law Group,Vice President of the Event Safety Alliance, and Deputy Chair of the Global Crowd Management Alliance

    In this session, you will hear pro tips about running safe festivals and events – you will forget most of them instantly. You will also do things to engage with the material – this engagement will enhance your skills in ways that, if you practice them, will become automatic. Most people struggle in an emergency because the situation is scary and new for them. This session will demonstrate how you and your team can identify hazards sooner and perform better if something goes wrong. Which you know it will.

    Measuring the Economic Impact of Festivals and Events
    Brigid Tuck - University of Minnesota Tourism Center 

    Operations & Logistics of Winter Events

    Randy Dewitz - Fanfare Attractions (St. Paul Winter Carnival)

    Robin Anthony-Evenson & Sara Jespersen - Stillwater Snow Sculpting Competition

    Bryan Soto - Loppet Foundation

    Samantha Hansen- Klondike Dog Derby

    AI Essentials: What Event Professionals Need to Know Now
    Elizabeth Sherry, Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships for the MN Chamber of Commerce

    Charitable Gambling in Minnesota: What Every Event Organizer Needs to Know
    MN State Gambling Control Board Representative

    MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE

    • Thursday, October 09, 2025
    • Loft 214 - 213 S Main Street, Stillwater, MN 55082
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    Sponsorship Opportunities – MNFEA Fall Focus 2025

    The Fall Focus is MNFEA’s signature autumn gathering a one-day professional development and networking event bringing together festival and event organizers, tourism leaders, vendors, and industry partners from across Minnesota. This is your chance to showcase your brand, build new relationships, and directly engage with decision-makers in a casual and collaborative setting.

    Presenting Sponsor – $2,500 (Exclusive)

    • Be front and center as the official presenting sponsor of Fall Focus.

    Lunch Sponsor – $1,200

    • Keep the energy going by sponsoring lunch for attendees.

    Happy Hour Sponsor – $750

    • Close out the day with a toast and casual networking.

    Session Sponsor – $750

    • Put your brand in the spotlight by sponsoring one of our Fall Focus educational sessions. This is a great way to align your company with professional development and thought leadership in the event industry.

    Event Supporter + Vendor Space  – $500

    • Support the overall success of Fall Focus while staying visible.

    Event Supporter  – $250

    • Support the overall success of Fall Focus while staying visible.


    • Thursday, November 06, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Virtual Networking Session - Zoom
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    MNFEA Coffee Break logo next to a cup of coffee
    Level Up Your Marketing Game
    Virtual Coffee Break

    Thursday, November 6, 2025
    9:00 am - 10:30 am

    Grab your favorite morning beverage and meet us online as we spend some time reconnecting and learning about Marketing! 

    Get ready to level up your marketing game!
    In this session, Hubbard Radio & 2060 Digital will be your guides through the wild world of modern marketing. We’ll walk you through how to capture the right audiences, guide them from awareness to conversion, and get the most out of your marketing investment. Whether you're looking to drive traffic to your event, boost awareness, or sell tickets, we'll share our tips for making every marketing dollar count. You'll leave with marketing ideas to help your festival, event, business, or city shine.

    Adam Runnoe, Digital Brand Strategist, 2060 Digital
    Adam Runnoe is a seasoned digital marketing strategist with extensive experience driving growth through data-driven and full-funnel marketing approaches. Currently, he collaborates with industry leaders to craft innovative campaigns that connect brands with their ideal customers. Adam’s expertise spans multi-channel digital advertising, audience targeting, and optimizing marketing investments to deliver measurable bottom line business results. Passionate about helping businesses thrive, he combines strategic insight with hands-on execution to maximize impact and ROI.

    Dave Unitan, Senior Account Manager, Hubbard Radio & 2060 Digital
    With nearly 30 years at Hubbard Broadcasting, Dave blends traditional media with cutting-edge digital tactics to create powerful, integrated campaigns, leveraging the full power of Hubbard Radio Stations and Podcasts along with Hubbard’s full-service digital agency, 2060 Digital. Dave has worked with The Renaissance Festival for over 25 years, and has also worked with the St. Paul Winter Carnival, Scream Town, The Minnesota State Fair, Shephard’s Harvest Festival, and most recently Viking Fest Minnesota.

           

    • Wednesday, March 11, 2026
    • Friday, March 13, 2026
    • Plymouth


    We are excited to announce the 2026 MNFEA Annual Conference will be March 11-13, 2026 in Plymouth! We look forward to seeing you there.


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