MNFEA Conference 2026
| Miss Shannan | |
| March 12, 2026 | |
| Minnesota | |
| WhirlyBall Twin Cities | |
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Excited to be part of the 2026 MNFEA Conference, where Minnesota’s event professionals gather to grow, create, and be inspired.
This annual conference brings together leaders in festivals, community celebrations, parades, and live events for two days of dynamic, non-traditional education sessions, hands-on workshops, and powerful networking opportunities.
From security and safety planning to Event Technology & AI, crowd engagement, insurance, parade operations, and more — this conference focuses on the topics that matter most right now in the live events industry.
Your conference experience includes:
• Two full days of interactive education (Thursday & Friday)
• Access to tradeshow vendors
• Structured and spontaneous networking
• Evening socials on Wednesday & Thursday
• Breakfast and lunch both days
Beyond the sessions, attendees can connect at:
New Attendee Orientation Social
March 11 | Crowne Plaza
Kick Off Social at Luce Line Brewing
March 11 | Plymouth
Thursday Evening Soiree at WhirlyBall Twin Cities
March 12 | Maple Grove
Plus casual “Afterhours Hospitality” gatherings at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West.
If you’re an event professional looking to sharpen your skills, expand your network, and recharge your creativity, this is the place to do it.