“THE ART AND BUSINESS OF CELEBRATIONS”

Welcome Back!

We are delighted that the Michigan Festivals and Events Association will be returning to Kalamazoo for its 24th Annual Convention in November of 2016. Downtown Kalamazoo and the surrounding region have continued to grow and prosper since MFEA held its annual convention here in 2014. We invite you to bring family, friends and co-workers to discover Kalamazoo.  Please visit our website at DiscoverKalamazoo.com.

Greg Ayers, CSEE, CTA President & CEO Discover Kalamazoo

FRIDAY, NOV 4TH 

5:00AM - 10:00PM Kalamazoo Athletic Club Open...stay active, stay healthy 

7:30AM - 8:00PM MFEA Registration / INFO Center Open 

8:00AM - 9:00AM Morning Coffee & Donuts 

8:00AM - 12:01AM Premium Marketplace Trade Show Booths Open (Exhibitors Discretion) 

9:00AM - 10:30AM Educational Workshops 

9:30AM - 12:00PM Marketplace Trade Show Set-Up 

10:30AM - 10:45AM Break 

10:45AM - 12:15PM Educational Workshops 

12:30PM - 2:00PM The Welcome Luncheon MC’ed by Sue Bila and Chris Holman 

~ Keynote speaker Kelly Brennan, Director of Presidential Events & Protocol for Eastern Michigan University First Time Attendees Recognized & Vendor Parade 

2:15PM - 3:45PM Educational Workshops 

2:15PM - 3:45PM Marketplace Trade Show Exhibitors Final Set-Up 

3:45PM - 6:00PM Silent Auction Open 

3:45PM - 6:00PM Marketplace Trade Show Premier Welcome ~ Happy Hour 

4:00PM Hotel Check-In 

6:00PM - 7:00PM Young Professionals Social Hour - MFEA Hospitality Suite 

6:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner On Your Own 

8:00PM - 10:50PM MFEA Showcase Extravaganza-Including “T-Shirt Toss” Dress Attire Favorite Festival T-shirt/Sweatshirt Sponsored by Michigan Antique Festivals 

11:00PM - 12:00AM MFEA Hospitality Suite Open ~ Networking Sponsored by Printwell, Inc.