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Roundtrip for Two, Good for Two Years Hawaii, New York, Florida, Mexico, and many destinations #101
With over 1200 daily departures, Alaska Airlines has been named No. 1 for overall operational performance for the last three years by the Wall Street Journal, while Virgin America, who recently merged with Alaska, has placed No. 2. for the last two years.
Tickets for Two to Anywhere Alaska Airlines Flies
As of 2020, the airline has been ranked by J. D. Power and Associates as having the highest customer satisfaction of the traditional airlines for twelve consecutive years.
Alaska's route system spans more than 115 destinations in the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, and Mexico.
Value: $1,550
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Hawaii, New York, Florida, Mexico, and many destinations #102
If you’ve ever seen the South African landscape and wondered what it would be like to see it for yourself, this is for you. This fabulous sixday/six-night South Africa photo safari for two with four star hotel accommodations awaits you!
I Dreamed of Africa Safari
You’ll see the plains’ abundant game elephant, rhino, leopard, giraffe, hippo, zebra, nyala, cheetah and buffalo during your daily open Land Rover trips with the experienced guides.
Your trip includes:
Six nights in a standard room for two people in your choice of the following luxury accommodations:
Hemmingway Safari Tent Camps Heritage Hotel
Twice daily open Land Rover trips with experienced guides All meals included (personal beverages and phone calls are not included, nor is airfare)
Good for two (2) years from tonight’s auction
Value: $1,550
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Enjoy Four Tickets to Lil Wayne Live on May 17th at the Tacoma Dome.
Enjoy Four Tickets to Lil Wayne Live on May 17th at the Tacoma Dome. With Special Guest DDG, also performing Kash and King & YngSolomon!
Lil Wayne is a highly influential and successful American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He began his music career at a young age, joining the hip-hop group Hot Boys in the late 1990s. Lil Wayne gained widespread recognition with his solo debut album, "Tha Block Is Hot," released in 1999, which went platinum.
Known for his distinctive voice, intricate wordplay, and dynamic flow, Lil Wayne quickly became a prominent figure in the rap industry. His subsequent albums, including "Tha Carter" series, "Tha Carter III," and "Tha Carter IV," solidified his reputation as one of the most talented and versatile artists in the genre. "Tha Carter III" won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2009.
Lil Wayne's impact on hip-hop extends beyond his solo career, as he has collaborated with numerous artists across various genres. He founded the record label Young Money Entertainment, which has produced successful artists like Drake and Nicki Minaj. Wayne has earned multiple Grammy Awards, MTV Music Awards, and BET Awards throughout his career.
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Dinner for four at the "definitive steakhouse in the country" #104
El Gaucho Wine Dinner with the Chef for Four
Four people will enjoy fine dining of a bygone area at Seattle's El Gaucho Restaurant; where a team of talented chefs and staff provide old school; tableside service for people celebrating their lives. Each ritual; from the greeting at the front door to dinner is the restaurants nod to the past and vision for how fine dining should remain.
Opened in 1953; Seattle's original El Gaucho was part speak-easy and part Hunt's breakfast club. Paul Mackay reopened El Gaucho in 1996; and the establishment is what people dreamed the past was and amplified it for today's guest. Food and wine are included.
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Raise Your Glass and Toast in Seattle, WA for Four Days & Three Nights at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle for Two #105 Value: $2,900
Includes a Snoqualmie Falls and Seattle Winery Tour (Land Only), Complimentary Breakfast, a visit to Boehm's Swiss Chocolate Factory and Free Concierge Service.
Stay in an iconic landmark in the vibrant heart of Downtown Seattle, where timeless charm meets modern luxury. Find yourself in the center of it all, with recently refreshed and exquisitely designed spaces where you can gather, connect, see and be seen. Located just steps from the Seattle Waterfront, Pike Place Market and the city’s renowned museums, sports facilities and attractions, Fairmont Olympic Hotel is your gateway to an unforgettable Seattle experience.
Toast to the Pacific NW Coast at the Fairmont!
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VICTORIA B.C.
Enjoy a Three Day, Two Night Trip for 2 to the Spectacular Olympic Peninsula and Vancouver Island Incudes a One-Night Stay at the Red Lion Port Angeles Harbor and a One-Night Stay at the Royal Scot Hotel & Suites in Victoria, BC, 2 RoundTrip, Walk On Passenger Tickets aboard the MV Coho and 2 GA Day Passes to the Butchart Gardens
How it Works: Our ducks are plastic ducks – they each have a number on the bottom that corresponds to the number on your ticket(s). the winning ducks will be drawn on Saturday, May 4th at the keynote lunch.
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2ND PRIZE Case of Confluence Wine from A Winning Camaraderie Cella
3RD PRIZE
8 Bottles of Assorted Wine from Grand Event Rentals
1 FOR $10 5 FOR $40 (BUY 4 GET 1 FREE) 15 FOR $100 (BUY 10 GET 5 FREE)
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PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AND INDUSTRY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
WFEA Foundation Conference Scholarship Program
WFEA is pleased to offer two Scholarship Programs to enable both Event Management Students & Emerging Industry Leaders to attend the WFEA Annual Conference and network and learn within the WFEA Community.
The individuals selected to receive this conference scholarship have the opportunity to:
Learn about the variety of careers available in the events industry.
Attend informative presentations concerning current issues in the event industry.
Engage in discussions and network with event professionals.
Participate in professional development workshops and numerous educational session.
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
The Students Scholarship Award is open to current students who are studying in an event related program
EMERGING LEADER SCHOLARSHIP
The Emerging Leader Scholarship Award is open to all attendees who have been employed in the industry for less than three years and have demonstrated a strong desire to positively affect the future of the event planning profession.
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WFEASpringConference
NetworkSupplierLunch EXPOSpeedDating
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Isabella Ballroom
ResearchingPotentialPartners:TheSponsorPerspective
10:00 – 10:45 a m
How to research your sponsor’s needs
How to discover how your sponsor’s mind operates
Why ongoing partner research is important
What is important and valuable to sponsors What’s important at fundraising events
BIG MARKET EVENTS:
Erick Peck, BECU
Peggy Doering, Spokane Valleyfest
Early Bird Ballroom
SMALL TO MID-SIZED MARKET EVENTS:
Chuck Denney, Tumwater Parks and Recreation Department
Marie Antoinette Room
Discover the latest trends in our industry! Each table at the lunch will be hosted by a vendor/supplier, who will distribute materials and discuss the merits of their products with fellow table members. During this lunch, each table will be visited by multiple different suppliers.
Sponsorship–ndSponsorships:DiversifyingIncome
45 – 1:30 p.m.
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BIG MARKET EVENTS:
Phil Megenhardt, Bold Hat Productions
Early Bird Ballroom
SMALL TO MID-SIZED MARKET EVENTS:
Rose Thompson, Victoria Jones, Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival
Marie Antoinette Room
Sponsorship-HowtoDevelopaProposalandPricing
1:45 – 2:30 p.m.
Customizing a sponsorship proposal for a business category
How to present added value and benefits that will get a proposal noticed
Demographic information about your event that will match with your potential sponsor “Creating the Right Fit”
Helping sponsors differentiate themselves from their competitors
BIG MARKET EVENTS:
Bruce Skinner, Washington Festivals & Events Association
Early Bird Ballroom
SMALL TO MID-SIZED MARKET EVENTS:
Kathy Kramer, Central WA State Fair
Meredith McIlmoyle, Anacortes Arts Festival
Marie Antoinette Room
Friday,May3
May2-4,2024 HistoricDavenportSpokane
Phil Megenhardt, Bold Hat Productions
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Victoria Jones, Port Angeles Marathon Association
WFEASpringConference
Friday,May3
Sponsorship–TheImportanceofRetaining YourSponsors
2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
Renewals and retention is EVERYTHING in sponsorship
Stats and trends
Best practices to improve your sponsorship renewals
Pre-event
During event
Post-event
Renewal Process
Post event reports
Recap and renewal meetings
Renewal documents
BIG MARKET EVENTS:
Bruce Erley, Creative Strategies
SMALL TO MID-SIZED MARKET EVENTS:
Amanda Korb, Blue Ink
Sponsorship–DevelopingaBenefits Package
3:45 –4:30 p.m.
Benefits: The Formula for Sponsorship Success and Growth”
Adding Value to Your Sponsorship Packages
Sponsorship exclusivity vs. non-exclusivity
Using the demographics of your event
Business-to-business opportunities
The importance of activation
How to provide the best in sponsorship hospitality
Using post-event evaluation statistics
BIG MARKET EVENTS:
Amy Lindsey, Riverfront Spokane
SMALL TO MID-SIZED MARKET EVENTS:
Tawnia Linde, Clark County Fair
EarlyBirdBallroom
• Attracting and Retaining Sponsors
• Assembling your A-Team
• Creating your Brand and Identity
• Building Excitement for Participants 4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
*Please note, there is no scheduled dinner on this date
Hospitality Suite – Networking After Hours
8:00 – 11:00 P.M. Suite #1205
May2-4,2024 HistoricDavenportSpokane
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Amanda Korb, Blue Ink
Early Bird Ballroom
Marie Antoinette Room
Early Bird Ballroom
Marie Antoinette Room
WFEASpringConference
EventsandTourism
8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Events have been a key part of tourism efforts throughout the Pacific Northwest – hear how they can generate economic impact and put heads in beds Also, learn how you can work with your local tourism entities to help market your event
Sponsorship–TheKeytoSuccessfulSales
Just another form of the sales process
Building relationships, people buy from people Developing a potential list of sponsors
Leveraging your board and other sponsors to sell 9:30 – 10:15 a m
BIG MARKET EVENTS:
Adriana Berndt, Spokane Lilac Festival
Annika Marshall, Marcon Renovation
SMALL TO MID-SIZED MARKET EVENTS:
Amy McGuffin, Kittitas Chamber of Commerce
Mary Kae Repp, Genesis Marketing
HowBudgetingCanSaveYouSubstantialMoney 10:30 – 11:15 a m
The importance of forecasting Conservative budgeting Developing a process Who’s accountable
Eric Corning, Seattle Seafair
Tom Stebbins, Vision Marketing, Spokane
Saturday,May4
May2-4,2024 HistoricDavenportSpokane
RoseNoble,VisitSpokane
Eric Corning, Seattle Seafair
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Saturday,May4
Sponsorship–ExpandingYourPartnersand GrowingRevenues
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Sponsorship categories
Creating a sponsorship menu
What companies should you target
How your event can fit a sponsor’s needs
BIG MARKET EVENTS: Riley Stockton, Spokane Hoopfest
SMALL TO MID-SIZED MARKET EVENTS:
Victoria Jones, North Olympic Discovery Marathon
Kari Chance, Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts
Lori Lancaster, Benton Franklin Fair
Non-Sponsorship–TicketingandHowto ExpandYourRevenues
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
Using data from your ticket sales
Why online ticketing can increase your revenues How to improve your cashflow
BIG MARKET EVENTS: Amy Maxwell, Ticket Tomato
SMALL TO MID-SIZED MARKET EVENTS:
Georgia Johnson, Field Arts & Events Hall, Port Angeles
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Kari Chance, Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts
Amy Maxwell, Ticket Tomato
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ideas to help your sponsors Look for that unique idea Creative activation 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. Spokane Chinese Association Dancer Group 4:20 p.m. Filipino American Northwest Association Dance Troupe 4:30 p.m. Indian Youth Club of Spokane 4:45 p.m. Native Voices
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5:30 p.m. Spokane Children's Theatre 6:15 p.m. Pillar Procession 7:00 p m Kalimba Band, A Tribute to Earth Wind & Fire 8:30 p.m. Drone Show
Isabella
Early Bird Ballroom
Flowerfield Room
Early Bird Ballroom
Flowerfield Room
OCTOBER 29-31, 2024
HOSTED AT THE HYATT REGENCY BELLEVUE
"The WFEA Conference is a wonderful experience and opportunity to recharge your battery and find inspiration to be your best. The speakers are some of the best and most successful in our industry. I always leave energized and with pages of notes of new ideas to help the communities and festivals and events I support."
George Sharp, Rural Program Manager Thurston
Economic
Development Council
2024 WFEA ANNUAL CONFERENCE SAVE THE DATE! MORE INFO: WFEA.ORG
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Spring Conference Attendees
Vanessa Adams Nez Perce County Fair vanessa@npcfair.org
Michael Allen Spokane Community College mike.allen@scc.spokane.edu
Emilie Baker Olympic Music Festival emilie@olympicmusicfestival.org
Jon Bockstruck VIP Production Northwest jon@vipproductionnw.com
Bill Burke Pig Out in the Park billme123@comcast.net
Jenn Clark Quake Family Fun Center Jennifer.little@smgnational.com
Chris Cummings
Enhanced Visitor Experiencemoreinfo@enhancedvisitorexperience com
Chuck Denney Tumwater Parks & Recreation cdenney@ci.tumwater.wa.us
Peggy Doering Valleyfest peggy@valleyfest.org
Bruce Erley Creative Strategies
Warren Franklin Enhanced Visitor Experience moreinfo@enhancedvisitorexperience.com
Heather Gobet Western Display Fireworks heather@westerndisplay.com
Erin Gurtel
Spokane County Fair & Expo Center egurtel@spokanecounty.org
Aisha Allen Aisha Allen Consulting aisha@aishaallenconsulting.com
Lissy Andros Forks Chamber of Commerce director@forkswa.com
Adriana Berndt Spokane Lilac Festival ed@spokanelilacfestival.org
Daisy Bower Bellevue Lighting
Candace Burkhardt OMC Foundation candaced515@gmail.com
Ashley Cone Electric Photoland ashley@electricphotoland.co
Shirley Damian Green Latrine shirley.damian@gogreenlatrine.com
Summer Dio Port Angeles Fine Arts Center events@pafac.org
David Doxtater Workshop Events doxtater@workshopevents.com
Deci Evans Kind + Co Events info@kindandcompanyevents org
Matt Gibson Northern Quest Casino
Hilary Gonzalez
Spokane Conservation District Hilary@SpokaneCD.org
Krista Hanan OMC Foundation kristajolynne@gmail com
Jerry Allen Seven Cedars jallen@7cedars.com
Jill Babcock Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce jill@lakechelan.com
Andrea Bianchi WFEA andrea@wfea.org
Rachelle Buchanan Spokane County Fair & Expo Center rbuchanan@spokanecounty.org
Kari Chance Juan de Fuca Foundation for the Arts karichance@jffa.org
Eric CorningSeafair eric@seafair.org
Patsene Dashiell City of Sequim pdashiell@sequimwa.gov
Cari Dixon Washington State Fair carid@thefair.com
Rian Emmerson College Hill rian@collegehill.com
Zack Fogle ZZ Broadcast Studios zack@zzbroadcaststudios com
Jeremy Gilchrist WFEA jeremy@wfea.org
Rachel Gordon Central Washington Fair Association citlalil@fairfun.com
Judah Harris 509 Jumpers LLC judah@509jumpers com
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Spring Conference Attendees
Sam Harris 509 Jumpers LLC Sam@509jumpers.com
Georgia Johnson Field Arts & Events Hall GJohnson@fieldhallevents.org
Victoria Jones Port Angeles Marathon Association victoria@nodm.com
Amanda Korb Blue Ink ak@blueinkseattle.com
Diane Krieg Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce/ Arlington Farmers Market info@stillyvalleychamber.com
Dr. Trevor Lane WSU Extension, Community & Economic Development trevor.lane@wsu.edu
Tawnia Linde Clark County Event Center tawnia.linde@cceventcenter.org
Rachael Ludwick JAKT Foundation rachael@jaktfoundation.org
Amy Maxwell Ticket Tomato amy@tickettomato com
Amy McGuffin Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce amy@kittitascountychamber.com
Phil Megenhardt Bold Hat Productions phil@boldhatproductions.com
Jon Neill Community Cancer Fund jon@communitycancerfund.org
Beth HegdeProvidence Health
Brad Jones Visit Bellevue WA bjones@visitbellevuewa.com
Melissa Jurcan Compass One at Amazon Melissa.Jurcan@compass-usa.com
Ali Koski AHA! Creative ali@ahacda.com
Kevin Krieg Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce Arlington Arts Council info@stillyvalleychamber com
Sherri Lehmann OMC Foundation sherimlehmann@gmail.com
Amy LindseyRiverfront Spokane alindsey@spokanecity.org
Natalie Maitland Fort Worden Hospitality nmaitland@fortworden.org
Brad McCabe Meridian Barrier bmccabe@meridian-barrier.com
Meredith McIlmoyle Anacortes Arts Festival aafdirector@anacortesartsfestival.com
Lorrie Mittman Peninsula Adventure Sports lorrie.mittmann@gmail.com
Danny Nelson Hero Event Support danny@heroeventsupport.com
Erika Olsen Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival rikkito@mac.com
Elisabeth Hooker Downtown Spokane Partnership lizh@downtownspokane.org
Melannie Jones Inland Northwest Wildlife Council/Big Horn Show info@inwc.org
Cindy Kazlauskas Sequim Health & Rehabilitation ckazlauskas@shr.calderacare.com
Kathy Kramer Central Washington Fair Association citlalil@fairfun.com
Lori Lancaster Benton Franklin Fair Association lori@bentonfranklinfair.com
Bethany Letcher Visit Spokane bletcher@visitspokane.com
Jen Little Stephens Media Group Jennifer.little@smgnational.com
Annika Marshall Marcon Renovation
Missy McElprang WSU Extension, Youth & Family
Katie McKellar Workshop Events katie@workshopevents.com
Star Moser CORT Pro Services star.moser@cort.com
Rose Noble Visit Spokane
Erick Peck BECU
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Spring Conference Attendees
Leona PerryGSI lperry@greaterspokane.org
Mary Kae Repp Genesis Marketing
Roxanne Rose Washington State Fair roxanner@thefair.com
Cayley Schmid Celtic Arts Foundation cayley@celticarts.org
Tim Shustoff Gonzaga Sports Properties
Susan Spence Water Music Society spencephotodesign@me.com
Jon Stone
Jon Stone Consulting LLC jon@jonstoneconsulting.com
Diana Thompson Water Music Society soaper@reachone.com
Aline Vida Gigs4U aline@gigs4u org
Wayne Wardlow Kettle Falls Area Chamber of Commerce kfachamber@gmail.com
Gail Ralston OMC Foundation gtralston@hotmail.com
Leslie Robertson Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce events@portangeles.org
Kristen Rosello Workshop Events kristen@workshopevents.com
Betsy Schultz Captain Joseph House Foundation betsy.rs@live.com
Toni Silicio-Prebezac Event Management Services tonisilicio@prebezac.com
Tom Stebbins Vision Marketing tom@vision-marketing.net
Breanna Stratton Downtown Association of Yakima events@downtownyakima.com
Rose ThompsonMarkwood Events rose@markwoodevents.com
Jaycie Wakefield United Way of Clallam County Jaycie@unitedwayclallam.org
Brenton Webster FastBar brenton@getfastbar.com
Marisa Worden Tumwater Parks & Recreation mworden@ci.tumwater.wa.us
Eddie Redman Grand Event Rentals eddier@grandrents.com
Damaris Rodriguez Feiro Marine Life Center nw.rain@yahoo.com
Howie Ruddell Port Angeles Youth Basketball Howie@ruddellauto.com
George Sharp Thurston Economic Development Council gsharp@thurstonedc com
Christy Smith United Way of Clallam County christy@unitedwayclallam.org
Riley Stockton Spokane Hoopfest riley@spokanehoopfest.net
Chuck Stroeher OMC Foundation wa7ebh@juno.com
Wendy Tyner Tyner & Associates tynerassociates@aol.com
Abby Walser Nez Perce County Fair abby@npcfair.org
David Wells City of Bonney Lake wellsd@cobl.us
Ashley Young Tacoma Venues and Events ayoung1@tacomavenues.org
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WFEA Member Benefits WFEA Member Benefits
Grants and Other Funding
There will be many federal and state grants that will be made available to Washington festival and event organizers going forward. Let WFEA do the work for you – as a member, we’ll keep you apprised of funding that you can apply for.
WFEA Annual & Spring Conference
The leading conferences for Festival & Event Organizers in 2024. The Spring Conference will be held May 2-4 at the Historic Davenport in Spokane. The Annual Conference will be held October 29-31 at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue Membership includes discounted rates for this conference
Regional Chapters
When you join WFEA, you are joining two associations for the price of one, as you automatically become a member of your WFEA regional festivals and events association chapter also Several seminars will be held in your region throughout the year on important subjects such as local funding, sponsorship, and most importantly working with leading event organizers and suppliers in your area.
Chapters include: North Olympic Peninsula, South Puget Sound, Greater Tacoma, Southwest Washington, Central Puget Sound (King County), North Puget Sound, Central Washington, Southeast Washington, & Greater Spokane.
Monthly Webinars for Members
Includes updates from health and government officials and presentations on many subjects, and how events have changed strategies.
Helping Hands
A bi-weekly newsletter to help you with your decision-making as you develop plans for your next event.
Discounts
Discount for members to attend WFEA conferences.
One Day Seminars
Member discounts to educational events that will be held in every corner of the state in 2024. Sponsorship, security, revenue generation and all facets of event production will be featured.
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WFEA Calendar & Membership Directories
Free listing for members with additional discounted opportunities to promote your events throughout the state by region and by calendar. 60,000 copies are distributed to chambers, visitors bureaus and other tourism hot spots
Networking
Generate business leads and connect with potential event resources. Associate with other individuals working in your field to share ideas and build strategic partnerships
Hall of Fame presented by Grand Event Rentals
WFEA continues to recognize members who through their exceptional work and achievements have made a significant contribution to the events industry with its Hall of Fame award.
Summit Awards presented by Honey Bucket
Win industry awards at the WFEA conference in October
CLEP Certification program presented by Ticket Tomato
Members will have the opportunity to take courses and go behind the scenes at events to become certified
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP RATE
If you are not already a member, we are offering a discounted membership of $95. To redeem online please: Go to wfea.org/join Select “Individual Membership” Enter discount code JoinWFEA2024 at the bottom of the online membership form Good until May 28, 2024
Bruce Skinner, Executive Director Washington Festivals & Events Association bruce@wfea org 360-808-3204
www.wfea.org 1015 Georgiana Street Port Angeles, WA 98362
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