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Why Become an ISFA Member?
Receive a listing in the Indiana Festival Guide and on IndianaFestivals.org, the website for travelers. Network and receive valuable info at the annual workshops and convention. Apply for an ISFA grant and much more!
Join ISFA by JUNE 30 for a chance to win a FREE 1/6-page ad in the 2014 Indiana Festival Guide!
Sign up at the top of this page and become a member today!
Advertise in the Festival Guide
ISFA's Festival Guide is Indiana's most popular travel guidebook! Reach 500,000 travelers who are looking for a festival to attend.
Ann Retseck Memorial Grant Applications Now Available
The Ann Retseck Memorial Grant makes attendance to the annual ISFA Fall Convention possible for ISFA members who need assistance in paying their representatives' costs.
This grant is dedicated to Ann Gettinger Retseck for her donation of time and effort into her community's festival, the Merom Bluff Chautauqua.
ISFA Queen Appearances
Mahala Miller, representing Nappanee Apple Festival, is this year's ISFA Queen!
To request that the ISFA queen make an appearance at your festival, contact Chris Benson or call at 260-569-9391
Register Now for Fall Convention!
Join the annual ISFA Fall Convention, where industry professionals from around the state share event ideas, trends and more. The convention is a great networking and learning opportunity for events specialists and beginners alike. It will be held at the Wyndham Indianapolis West from November 15 to 17, 2013.
Advertise in the 2014 Festival Guide!
Advertising space is now being reserved for the 2014 edition of the Indiana Festival Guide! Don't miss your chance to reach over 500,000 Indiana travelers. Deadline to reserve your ad space is JULY 31, 2013.
ISFA Scholarship Pageant Participation
Young women who represent their local ISFA member festival can compete in the ISFA scholarship pageant in Nov 2013. Scholarships of $3,000 will be awarded!
Click below for info and application.
Deadline to apply for the pageant is OCT 13, 2013.
Charlene "Shorty" Harrell Memorial Grant Applications Now Available
The Charlene "Shorty" Harrell Memorial Grant makes attendance to the annual ISFA Fall Convention possible for ISFA members whose festival budget is less than $10,000.
This grant is dedicated to Charlene "Shorty" Harrell of the Lagro Good Ole Days Festival, who died on November 9, 2012 while attending the annual ISFA Fall Convention.
Indiana Festival Website for the Public
Visit ISFA's website for travelers, Indiana’s best online resource for festival info! Over 450 searchable festival and event listings.
About ISFA
The Indiana State Festivals Association is the state’s largest membership organization for festivals and events. ISFA publishes the Indiana Festival Guide each year and maintains this website featuring searchable festival listings.
Almost 500 festivals and events receive promotion, leadership and education opportunities as members of ISFA.
Thank you to former Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman for her tremendous support of ISFA!
NEW! Associate Member Search
ISFA Associate members are companies and organizations who can contribute to the success of your festival! Associate members are destination marketing organizations, travel destinations, festival suppliers, entertainers and lodging partners. Use the SEARCH at the top of this page to find partners for your event!
New ISFA Discussion Board!
Post your comments and questions for ISFA members. This forum is a new resource just for ISFA members! Join the Discussion Board today.
New Outdoor Stage Requirements
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security inspectors are inspecting all stages more closely. ISFA members will need to have a entertainment/amusement permit from IDHS for any type of event that has a stage. Provisions have been made to exempt smaller festivals and fairs on free standing lighting and sound. If you have questions, call Gale Gerber, ISFA President, at 574-356-6034.
ISFA Updated Bylaws
At the ISFA Board Meeting on April 27, the updated By-Laws were approved. Click on the link below to read the new ISFA By-laws.
Upcoming Board Meetings
ISFA Board meetings are open to guests and members to attend.
Sunday, September 8
Wyndham Hotel West, Indianapolis
1 pm
Friday, November 15
Wyndham Hotel West, Indianapolis
4 pm
Saturday, November 16
Annual Meeting of Membership
during the ISFA Convention
Wyndham Hotel West, Indianapolis
Golden Ballroom #4
11:45 am
Sunday, November 17
After Convention concludes
Wyndham Hotel West, Indianapolis
Hospitality Suite 162
11 am to 1 pm