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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!
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 EventsSteven 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 EventsBrigid 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 NowElizabeth Sherry, Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships for the MN Chamber of Commerce
Charitable Gambling in Minnesota: What Every Event Organizer Needs to KnowMN State Gambling Control Board Representative
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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)
Lunch Sponsor – $1,200
Happy Hour Sponsor – $750
Session Sponsor – $750
Event Supporter + Vendor Space – $500
Event Supporter – $250
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.
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.
