Welcome to the new Southeast Festivals and Events Association (SFEA)
To better serve the needs of our members, the Georgia Festivals and Events Association has become the Southeast Festivals and Events Association (SFEA). Through customer surveys and additional research, the executive board learned that the most valuable member resource were those that were accessible within the southeast region. To address those concerns and to meet the needs of our local festival and event managers and the vendors and suppliers, we are expanding our mission. SFEA will now be able to commit 100% of our financial resources to strengthen regional relationships and promote growth in the southeast. Now you have a choice between regional and national membership.
GFEA has been part of the International Festivals and Events Association since 1996 but officially split in the spring of 2009. “We appreciate the support IFEA has provided over the years and will continue to be a part of IFEA as an association but the time has come to offer our membership and others in the region an option”, says Carolyn Morris, long time member, previous board member and Executive Director.
For the past 7 years, GFEA has produced the Southeast Festivals and Events Conference servicing the entire southeast region. We listened to our attendees, says Wendy Thomas, Chairman of GFEA and created an organization that is regional, has a low cost membership and is a great networking resource. “It was time to build an association that was not only regional but cost friendly. It is perfect for large and small festivals and events, organizations, government agencies and vendors and suppliers in the event industry.”
Please consider joining us and investing in the future success of your business, festival or event.