Florida Festivals and Events Association

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Get This One on Your 2026 CalendarA new year means new plans, fresh ideas and plenty of chances to grow and connect. Tha...
12/06/2025

Get This One on Your 2026 Calendar

A new year means new plans, fresh ideas and plenty of chances to grow and connect. That is why now is the perfect time to add our Coffee & Conversation: New Year, New Ideas event, January 13, to your 2026 calendar.

This meetup is all about starting the year with creativity, collaboration and a good cup of coffee. It is a chance to share thoughts, spark inspiration and connect with fellow event professionals who are gearing up for another exciting year.

So before your calendar fills up, save the date and join us. New ideas start with great conversations, and we cannot wait to kick off the year with you.

Make sure you get registered: https://www.ffea.com/events/2026/coffee--conversation-new-year-new-ideas

Why did you get into the hospitality industry?
12/05/2025

Why did you get into the hospitality industry?

Join Us for Our December FFEA Virtual Hospitality Happy Hour Chat Holiday EditionPour your favorite drink, fire up the w...
12/04/2025

Join Us for Our December FFEA Virtual Hospitality Happy Hour Chat Holiday Edition

Pour your favorite drink, fire up the we**am and put on your best holiday festive sweater, a sparkly accessory or that Santa hat. Our Virtual Hospitality Happy Hour Chat, December 17, is the perfect way to wrap up the year with friendly faces from across Florida’s events and hospitality community.

This relaxed virtual meetup is a chance to share ideas, swap stories, connect with peers and enjoy a little end-of-year cheer from the comfort of home. No travel, no stress; just good conversation and some holiday spirit.

We would love to see you there. Come festive, come cozy and come ready to close out the year together.

Be sure to register: https://www.ffea.com/events/2025/ffea-virtual-hospitality-happy-hour-chat

Get Ready to Grow and Tell at the Bromeliads Show and SaleDate: Dec 06 - Dec 07, 2025Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMLocation(s):...
12/03/2025

Get Ready to Grow and Tell at the Bromeliads Show and Sale

Date: Dec 06 - Dec 07, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location(s):
2350 Mcgregor Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33901 US

If you have been plant-curious or your home already feels like a small indoor jungle, the Bromeliads Show and Sale is a great place to enjoy a weekend surrounded by color and creativity. Growers and plant enthusiasts come together for an event filled with vibrant displays, unique varieties, and plenty of inspiration for your own collection.
Guests can explore an impressive selection of bromeliads and learn helpful tips from experienced growers. New plant lovers and longtime gardeners will find it easy to discover something special to bring home. Many of the plants on display are striking, hardy, and full of personality.

Head over to our website for more information.

Member Monday Spotlight: Northeast Florida Fair - Callahan, FL Today we’re shining a spotlight on one of our members, th...
12/01/2025

Member Monday Spotlight: Northeast Florida Fair - Callahan, FL

Today we’re shining a spotlight on one of our members, the Northeast Florida Fair; a tradition that’s been community spirit to the region for generations!

Held each October in Callahan, the Northeast Florida Fair is everything you love about a classic fair experience.

We’re proud to have the Northeast Florida Fair as part of the FFEA family!

Help Us Grow the FFEA Family!You already know the value of being part of FFEA: connections, education, support, and a co...
11/29/2025

Help Us Grow the FFEA Family!

You already know the value of being part of FFEA: connections, education, support, and a community that truly understands the festival and events world. Now it’s your turn to share that with others!

If you work with an organization that could benefit from being part of FFEA, invite them to join. Through our Member Referral Program, you’ll receive a $25 credit toward your next renewal (or a $25 Visa gift card), and your referral will get $25 off their first year of membership.

It’s simple: fill out the referral form and let us know who you’re bringing into the FFEA community. There’s no limit to how many organizations you can refer!

Let’s grow together and make Florida’s event industry stronger.

💙 Gentle Reminder, FFEA Family… Let’s Get Those Member Profiles Filled OutYour FFEA member profile?It really wants to be...
11/28/2025

💙 Gentle Reminder, FFEA Family… Let’s Get Those Member Profiles Filled Out

Your FFEA member profile?
It really wants to be completed.
It’s sitting there… half-filled… waiting patiently… believing in you.

And here’s the thing: when your profile is up to date, other members can connect with you more easily, you’ll get the most out of your benefits, and you’ll show up beautifully in our directory. It’s a small task with a big payoff for our whole community.

So take a minute, click in, and give your profile the attention it deserves. We’re not mad. We’re not even disappointed. We just know how amazing you are, and we want your profile to show it.

You’ve got this.
We believe in you.
Now go make that profile proud.

Happy Thanksgiving, FFEA!
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, FFEA!

Start Your Holidays With a Little Extra Magic at Flamingo Gardens, Now Through December 30!Looking for the perfect way t...
11/26/2025

Start Your Holidays With a Little Extra Magic at Flamingo Gardens, Now Through December 30!

Looking for the perfect way to jump-start your holiday spirit? Head to Flamingo Gardens for Hoffman’s Chocolates Winter Wonderland, where twinkling lights, sweet treats, and Florida’s favorite feathered friends come together for a festive experience like no other!

Stroll through glowing gardens, enjoy dazzling light displays, and make memories surrounded by the charm only Flamingo Gardens can deliver. It’s the kind of holiday fun that gets everyone smiling , kids, grown-ups, and maybe even a flamingo or two.

Kick off the season in the most 🦩 flamboyant 🦩 (IYKYK) way possible.

Details & tickets: https://www.ffea.com/events/2025/hoffmans-chocolates-winter-wonderland-at-flamingo-gardens

Why FFEA? Because Growing Together Is What We Do Best.Thinking about getting more involved with FFEA or wondering what m...
11/25/2025

Why FFEA? Because Growing Together Is What We Do Best.

Thinking about getting more involved with FFEA or wondering what membership offers? Here are just a few of the benefits that help our event family thrive:

Networking That Actually Means Something

Regional Networking Events held quarterly so you can connect with peers right in your area.

Our Annual Convention & Tradeshow, featuring networking socials, a packed tradeshow floor, and conversations that spark real collaboration.*
A built-in social community through our member portal, where you can chat, share ideas, and stay connected year-round.

Education & Training to Keep You Ahead

Regional Educational Seminars that offer a full day of learning plus a behind-the-scenes tour of a local event.
Monthly webinars covering everything from sponsorship and marketing to operations and safety.
And of course, our Annual Convention, loaded with 30+ educational sessions designed to support every corner of the events world.

In FFEA, you’re never doing this alone. You’re learning, connecting, and growing alongside the people who understand this industry best, your fellow event pros across Florida.

That's value for your membership.

Member Monday Spotlight: United Site ServicesToday we’re shining the spotlight on one of the members who helps keep Flor...
11/24/2025

Member Monday Spotlight: United Site Services

Today we’re shining the spotlight on one of the members who helps keep Florida’s events running smoothly from the ground up, United Site Services!

With a nationwide reputation and a strong Florida presence, United Site Services delivers clean, reliable portable restrooms, handwashing stations, temporary fencing, and site services that keep festivals, fairs, and community events comfortable and compliant.

We’re proud to have United Site Services as part of the FFEA family, helping elevate the guest experience at events throughout the Sunshine State.

https://www.unitedsiteservices.com/

Sponsor the FFEA Conference & Connect With Florida’s Event LeadersThe Florida Festivals & Events Association invites you...
11/22/2025

Sponsor the FFEA Conference & Connect With Florida’s Event Leaders

The Florida Festivals & Events Association invites you to partner with us as a sponsor for our upcoming programs and initiatives! FFEA represents a vibrant, statewide community of event professionals who create many of the most memorable experiences across the Sunshine State.

By joining us as a sponsor, you’ll place your brand in front of a powerful network of decision makers while supporting the growth, innovation, and excellence of Florida’s event industry.

Here’s what you can expect as an FFEA sponsor:

Prime visibility with event producers and tourism professionals
Year-round recognition through FFEA communications and programming
Direct access to leaders shaping Florida’s festival and event landscape
Opportunities to showcase your products and services at FFEA events

Your support strengthens the resources we provide to our members and helps cultivate the professional development that moves our industry forward.

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Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
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Providing Value for Event Planners, Suppliers, and Professionals

For over 20 years, Florida Festivals & Events Association has been promoting and strengthening the festival, event and fair industry in Florida. FFEA currently supports more than 500 event industry professional members who collectively represent 3,500 events.


  • We offer practical education and training and a community of support and ideas to establish best practices and help you to grow your event.

  • We create opportunities to network with event professionals so you can expand your base of business and your bottom line.

  • We provide hands on, real-life experiences and exposure to events so that you can gain the skills and contacts to pursue a career in the event industry.