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Plan to join us January 25–26, 2027, in Charlotte, NC, for ShowFest—Event Innovators Conference.

📍 Jan. 25–26, 2027

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

Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel

Book your room for the 2027 conference HERE.

A special rate of $125 will be available until the room block sells out.

SHOWFEST 2026 PROGRAM

Program

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

2026 Speaker Line Up

Brad Panovich Meteorologist

Greg Fuson Chandler Thinks

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Robert Krumbine Center City Partners

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Marlise Taylor Director of Tourism Research for Visit North Carolina

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Dr. Brianna Clark Chair, Department of Event & Hospitality Mgmt., High Point University

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Charlie Fuller Vice President, Alcohol Management, LLC

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Liz Hynes 57 Marketing

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Stephanie McIntyre Staircase Event & Sponsorship Management

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Theresa Mathis Director, North Carolina Whirligig Festival

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Jennifer Williams Sr. Tech Support Specialist, Eventeny

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Julie Beck Director, North Carolina Pickle Festival

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Stephanie Saintsing Naset Director, NCAF&E
Director, Lexington Barbecue Festival

Thanks to our 2026 ShowFest Sponsors

Presenting

Excellence Award Sponsor

ShowFest Fun!

2026 EXCELLENCE AWARD INFORMATION

2026 Award Winners

AWARD PROGRAM DETAILS

AWARD CHECKLIST

2025 Excellence Award Winners

2025 Winners

2024 Excellence Award Winners!

Award Winners

ShowFest 2027

Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel

SHOWFEST 2026 PROGRAM

2026 Speaker Line Up

Thanks to our 2026 ShowFest Sponsors

ShowFest Fun!

2026 EXCELLENCE AWARD INFORMATION

2025 Excellence Award Winners

2024 Excellence Award Winners!

2023 Excellence Award Winners!