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Plan to join us February 16–17, 2026, in Charlotte, NC, for ShowFest—Event Innovators Conference.

📍 Feb. 16–17, 2026
Registration is OPEN! Click HERE for Details!

✅ Networking
✅ Educational Sessions
✅ Exhibit Hall
✅ Entertainment Showcase
✅ Awards Program
✅ Scholarship Auction
…& MORE!




Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel

Book your room for the 2026 conference HERE.

A special rate of $119 will be available until the room block sells out.

SHOWFEST 2026 PROGRAM

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Program
Interested in serving on the ShowFest planning committee?
Please send us an e-mail! info@ncfestivals.com

2026 Speaker Line Up

Brad Panovich Brad Panovich Meteorologist
Greg Fuson Greg Fuson Chandler Thinks Chandler Thinks
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Robert Krumbine Robert Krumbine Center City Partners Center City Partners
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Marlise Taylor Marlise Taylor Director of Tourism Research for Visit North Carolina Director of Tourism Research for Visit North Carolina
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Dr. Brianna Clark Dr. Brianna Clark Chair, Department of Event & Hospitality Mgmt., High Point University Chair, Department of Event & Hospitality Mgmt., High Point University
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Charlie Fuller Charlie Fuller Vice President, Alcohol Management, LLC Vice President, Alcohol Management, LLC
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Liz Hynes Liz Hynes 57 Marketing 57 Marketing
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Stephanie McIntyre Stephanie McIntyre Staircase Event & Sponsorship Management Staircase Event & Sponsorship Management
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Theresa Mathis Theresa Mathis Director, North Carolina Whirligig Festival Director, North Carolina Whirligig Festival
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Jennifer Williams Jennifer Williams Sr. Tech Support Specialist, Eventeny Sr. Tech Support Specialist, Eventeny
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Julie Beck Julie Beck Director, North Carolina Pickle Festival Director, North Carolina Pickle Festival
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Stephanie Saintsing Naset Stephanie Saintsing Naset Director, NCAF&E
Director, Lexington Barbecue Festival

Thanks to our 2026 ShowFest Sponsors

charlotte SHOUT!
Presenting
Town of Mooresville
Imagine Music Group
brioLIVE
InterACTive Theater of Jef
Imagine Design & Production Services
Visit Goldsboro/Wayne County NC
BrandSpeed
Excellence Award Sponsor

ShowFest Fun!

2026 EXCELLENCE AWARD INFORMATION

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2026 Award Winners
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AWARD PROGRAM DETAILS
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AWARD CHECKLIST

2025 Excellence Award Winners

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2025 Winners

2024 Excellence Award Winners!

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Award Winners

2023 Excellence Award Winners!

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2023 Winners
North Carolina Association of Festivals & Events
(336) 956-6433 info@ncfestivals.com
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