Member Benefits

The Virginia Festivals and Events Association is the only statewide organization serving individuals, organizations and businesses involved in the special event and festival industry. VFEA, a nonprofit association created nearly 20 years ago, provides workshops, seminars, vendor discounts, promotions and networking opportunities, as well as pertinent updates and information from local, state and national sources.

Our mission is to serve as the leading organization representing the special events industry in Virginia, and to provide a variety of unique resources, opportunities and benefits to the membership

What We Do

  • Monitor legislation affecting the event industry.
  • Provide networking opportunities for events professionals and vendor members.
  • Provide educational opportunities for members.
  • Interact with the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) on issues affecting events.
  • On request, evaluate member events.

Who Should Join VFEA?

You! Festivals, Chambers of Commerce, Vendors, Downtown Associations, Parks and Recreation Departments, Hotels, Arts Organizations, Fairs and hundreds more benefit from their annual VFEA membership. Join us and take advantage of all that we have to offer! How? Fill out the application and mail it back with your check– it’s that easy. Your membership is good for your entire organization and we’re working hard to keep the rate reasonable for you. For $125 per year your entire organization can enjoy the benefits of VFEA. What are you waiting for?

Benefits of Membership

  • Annual membership meeting
  • Programs on topics of special interest to Festivals and Events by top event professionals
  • Reduced fee for conference registration
  • Networking with Festival and Events planners and coordinators
  • Peer program to critique member's festival and events
  • Cooperative marketing and promotional opportunities with members
  • Access to educational materials.

Membership Fees

One year annual membership for festival and event planners is only $125. VFEA also welcomes current students and offers a student membership for $50 (a photocopy of your current student identification must accompany your membership fee).

Our Policy

It is the policy of this organization to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age or disability.

How to Join

Click on the link below to request an application or download the PDF form, fill out the form in its entirely and mail with your check payable to VFEA, c/o Linda Stevens, Treasurer, Suffolk Festivals, P.O. Box 1852, Suffolk, VA 23439.


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2008 Membership Application

 

 

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