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Helping members to achieve the goals of their festivals and events by providing networking, education, and leadership development opportunites.We do this to enhance the quality of life in our communities and promote a better understanding of special events.
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CALFEST 18TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
February 8-10, 2012
Doubletree Hotel - Berkeley Marina

Make Love Not War....
18th Annual CalFest Convention
Berkeley, CA
To see the complete CalFest Convention brochure including registration forms, click on:
18th Annual CalFest Convention Brochure
To register, you can download the registration page(s) in the brochure and pay by check or credit card by mail, email or fax or -
To register online, click on https://2012calfest.theregistrationsystem.com/en/1163
Pack your bell bottoms, granny dress and tie-dye t-shirts, we'll supply the love beads and flowers for your hair. Join fellow CalFestians in shaping the future of festivals in California and Nevada at the come-as-you-are 2012 CalFest Convention ~ Up, Up and Away!
The 18th Annual CalFest Convention will be held February 8-10, 2012 at the Doubletree Hotel, Berkeley Marina. There will be break-out sessions on the importance of networking, successful marketing programs, sponsorship, working with volunteers, alcohol sales, keeping your event safe, vendor relations and much, much more. In addition, there will be a special one-day workshop on "Social Media & Beyond," with information about developing apps for your events. Separate registration is required for this workhop.
The CalFest Expo features the most innovative products and services available to the fetival industry. The Expo will be open at the Welcome Reception and each day of the convention for two hours.
Who should attend? Anyone who is involved with festivals and events in their community incuding festival directors, vendors & suppliers, volunteers, parade producers, entertainers, parks & rec department, chamber of commerce, fairs, downtown and main street associations, farmers markets, craft faires, event producers, arts organizations, etc.
When? February 8-10, 2012
Where? Doubletree Hotel, Berkeley Marina
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