Make Sure Your Holiday Events are on the FFEA Events Calendar

In this Issue: Add Your Holiday Events to Our Calendar • Free Insider's Tour of Mirada Lagoon • Post a Job or Resume on the FFEA Job Board • Amendment 3 Resource Center • Award Spotlight on Visit Panama City Beach • Sponsor Spotlight and Special Offer from Palm Productions and Events • Welcome New Member

A MESSAGE FROM SUZANNE

Oct. 13, 2026 - The holiday season is right around the corner, and we know our FFEA members have plenty of exciting events planned! From holiday festivals and light displays to concerts, parades, and community celebrations, now is the perfect time to start promoting what's coming up.

Don't forget to add your upcoming holiday events to the FFEA Online Events Calendar! With thousands of views each month, it's a great way to get additional exposure for your events. Plus, we regularly select events from the calendar to feature on our social media channels, giving you another opportunity to reach a wider audience.

Submitting your events is FREE, quick, and one of the many benefits of your FFEA membership!

Let's make sure your holiday events get the attention they deserve!

Suzanne Neve

CEO, Florida Festivals & Events Association

UPCOMING EVENTS...

Oct. 15 | Clematis by Night: 56 Ace

West Palm Beach

Oct. 15 - 30 | Friday Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds

West Palm Beach

Oct. 16 | Costumes & Cocktails

West Palm Beach

Oct. 17 - 31 | Spookyville in Yesteryear Village

West Palm Beach

Oct. 17 | ¡Viva Oviedo! Festival 2026

Oviedo

Oct. 24 | South Beach Seafood Festival

Miami Beach

Oct. 24 | Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation's Red Gala 2026

Fort Lauderdale

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Industry Updates & Resources

Oct. 22 | Free Insider's Tour at Mirada Lagoon

FFEA Members are invited to get an insider's look at Mirada Lagoon on Thursday, October 22 in San Antonio, FL from 2:00 - 4:00pm. The tour is being provided free of charge by FFEA sponsors Metro Lagoons and you can get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their property and get ideas for your next event.

RSVP Here

Post Jobs & Resumes for FREE Using the FFEA Job Board

FFEA membership connects you with Florida’s festivals and events community in more ways than one, including helping you find your next great hire or career opportunity. The FFEA Job Board is a FREE benefit for FFEA members, giving you direct access to talent and opportunities within Florida’s events industry.

Post a job. Post your resume. Find the right fit while leveraging the FFEA network of Florida event professionals at no cost to you.

Access Here

Amendment 3 Resource Center

Everything you need to explain what's at stake:

Amendment 3 is not a tax cut, it’s a tax shift.

When property tax revenue drops, public safety, stormwater systems, and road repairs don’t disappear from the budget. They get shifted onto renters, businesses, and the neighbors who didn’t get the break.

Click for Data, Research and More

Webinar Recording: Understanding the Property Tax Amendment

The Florida League of Cities hosted a free educational webinar featuring leaders from organizations that could be significantly affected by Amendment 3.

Watch Here

FFEA's Official Position & Social Media Toolkit

Until there is a reliable plan to preserve the places, programs, and traditions that define Florida's communities, the Florida Festivals & Events Association encourages Floridians to vote No on Amendment 3.

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Celebrating Award-Winning Excellence

Each newsletter, we’re spotlighting some of the outstanding work recognized in this year’s FFEA SUNsational Awards. From innovative programs to standout marketing, these winning entries offer great ideas and inspiration from across Florida’s festivals and events industry.

This Week’s Spotlight: Visit Panama City Beach

This week, we’re celebrating Visit Panama City Beach, which earned an impressive 11 SUNsational Awards across three of its signature events!

The Gulf Coast Salute Air Show took home 1st Place for Best New Event, Community Outreach Program and Multi Agency Program; 2nd Place for Educational Program; and 3rd Place for Emergency Action Plan. Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Festival earned three 1st Place awards for Children’s Program, Television and Volunteer Program, along with 3rd Place honors for Radio and Signage. UNwineD Presented by Publix also earned 1st Place for Overall Event Theme/Branding.

1st Place Best New Event: Gulf Coast Salute Air Show

For 2026, Visit Panama City Beach expanded the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show beyond the traditional two-day aviation experience with two new components: a Friday Night Community Outreach Event and an interactive STEM Zone at Aaron Bessant Park. Together, they brought education, career exploration, military engagement and community connection into the event experience. 1st place - Visit Panama City B…

The STEM Zone gave students and families hands-on opportunities to explore aviation, aerospace, engineering and technology, while Friday night offered the community rare, direct interaction with members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. 1st place - Visit Panama City B…

And the response was impressive: more than 12,000 visitors engaged with the STEM Zone, while thousands attended the Friday night event. The result was a new experience that extended the impact of the Air Show well beyond what happened in the sky. 1st place - Visit Panama City B…

Take a closer look at the 1st Place Best New Event entry and see how Visit Panama City Beach brought the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show to life.

Project Overview

Sponsor Spotlight:

Palm Productions and Events

NEW from Palm Productions & Events:

Truss Gate Structures

Make a lasting first impression at your next event with the new Truss Gate Structure from Palm Productions & Events! Designed to create an eye-catching entrance, this free-standing aluminum structure is ideal for festival entrances, race start and finish lines, red carpets, stage entrances and more.

Built with safety and versatility in mind, the Truss Gate Structure features a durable design engineered for outdoor use. Custom banners can be displayed on both the front and back, providing excellent opportunities for event branding, sponsor recognition and welcome or farewell messaging.

Another major advantage? Quick and easy setup!

Palm Productions & Events transports the structure in a dedicated trailer with the assembly nearly complete, allowing for efficient installation with minimal setup time.

Whether you're welcoming thousands of festivalgoers or creating a memorable entrance for a special event, this new offering provides a practical and professional way to make a big impact.

Contact Palm Productions & Events to learn more about incorporating a Truss Gate Structure into your next event!

FFEA Members can get a 25% discount - be sure to mention you are a member!

Welcome New Member

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FFEA Members: Go Plan for Paradise!

One of our FFEA members, MetroLagoons, is inviting event professionals to get an insider’s look at Mirada Lagoon on Thursday, October 22, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at 31461 Mirada Blvd. in San Antonio, FL!

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Looking for Your Next Opportunity? Or Your Next Great Hire?

The FFEA Job Board is here for both sides of the search.

If you’re ready for your next career move, browse opportunities and see where your event-industry experience could take you.

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