TFEA Annual Conference and Trade Show 2026
About TFEA Annual Conference & Trade Show 2026
The Texas Festivals & Events Association (TFEA) Annual Conference and Trade Show is the premier gathering for festival, fair, and special event professionals across Texas and the Southwest. The event brings together over 300 event planners, festival producers, civic leaders, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), chambers of commerce, and industry suppliers.
The three-day conference provides educational sessions, peer-to-peer networking, trade show exhibitions, and business development opportunities for delegates who collectively produce more than 4,000 community events annually.
2026 Dates & Schedule
November 9–11, 2026
- Pre-Conference (TEMI FastTrack): Saturday–Sunday, November 7–8, 2026 (Texas Event Management Institute courses)
- Kickoff Welcome Reception: Sunday evening, November 8, 2026
- Main Conference & Trade Show: Monday–Wednesday, November 9–11, 2026
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin 6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752
Organizer
Texas Festivals & Events Association (TFEA) Official website: tfea.org/p/conference
Register for entry or booths
Venue Map and Hotels Around
Austin - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin, Texas, United States