Exhibitor Information

The 32nd Annual Florida Festivals and Events Association Convention and Expo will take place August 4-6, 2026 at the Luminary Hotel in Fort Myers, FL. It will provide unmatched educational and networking opportunities to our audience of event planners, producers, suppliers and sponsors. Convention attendees represent a broad range of organizations including non-profits, Chambers of Commerce, Associations, Municipalities and event production companies. The group of 350 convention delegates plan a combined 3,500 events per year with millions of patrons.

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Included in the registration fee are:

• Exhibit space with one six foot draped banquet table and one chair, along with standard 8'x10' pipe and drape.
• List of Attendees' Contact Information (via Excel Spreadsheet)
• Opportunity to attend any of the more than 40 educational sessions
• Company name listed on event signage and logo in mobile app
• Pick your own space! Spaces will be assigned based on receipt of payment and vendor preference.
• Entertainment Showcases and Cocktails and Conversation Hospitality After Hours each evening
• All Food & Beverage Functions including:
  • Opening Reception (Food Stations, Beer, Wine, Soda & Water
  • Awards Lunch (Plated Lunch with Soda and Water)
  • Expo Luncheon (Buffet Lunch with Soda and Water)
  • Closing Social Celebration (Dinner and Cash Bar)

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EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE

The schedule below is designed to allow exhibitors time to interact with attendees in various aspects throughout the Convention. The exhibit halls hours are spread throughout the entire Convention in order to allow ongoing interaction between exhibitors and attendees. We strongly encourage all exhibitors to attend educational and networking events when possible, as they do not conflict with Exhibit Hall Hours. Items in RED below are MANDATORY times when your booth must be staffed. All other items on the schedule are recommended functions for exhibitors.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

9:00am - 3:00pm				Exhibitor Move In
3:00pm - 4:00pm				First Timer Orientation & Networking
4:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 8:30pm				Opening Session & Keynote Address Opening Reception on Expo Floor
9:00pm - midnight				Cocktails & Conversation Hospitality After Hours

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

8:30am - 11:00am				Educational Sessions & Peer Discussion Groups
11:00am - 12:30pm				Expo Tour
12:30pm - 2:00pm				Sunsational Awards Luncheon
3:00pm - 6:00pm				Offsite Behind the Scenes Tours
9:00pm - midnight				Cocktails & Conversation Hospitality After Hours

Thursday, August 6, 2026

9:00am - 10:15am				Educational Sessions
10:30am - 11:45am				Educational Sessions
11:30am - 1:30pm				Expo Luncheon
1:30pm - 4:00pm				Exhibitor Move Out
6:30pm - 9:00pm				Closing Social
9:00pm - midnight				Cocktails & Conversation Hospitality After Hours

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"FFEA has been an invaluable source for building key connections and providing education which has played a vital role to help me launch my business years ago and to continue to grow and thrive today.” - Lanie Shapiro, Owner, Touch Poll South Florida

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“FFEA is one of the best conferences we attend each year. We’ve exhibited for the past 5 years now, and are thrilled to be a part of this organization. The staff is always extremely organized and the attendees are a really interactive group! This is a can’t miss conference and opportunity!” - Cassie Roberts, Saffire

“Attending the FFEA the conference put our business in front of hundreds of potential customers and allowed us to demonstrate our product and answer questions in person. We formed several beneficial relationships through the conference and saw an increase in sales afterward.” - Marisa Madia, Help Get Sponsors

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“Zambelli Fireworks attends a number of annual conferences and tradeshows. Hands down the FFEA provides one of the best networking, educational, and trade show experiences. We haven't missed one in 25 years!” - Ernie Simmons, Zambelli Fireworks