Festival and Events Association of Oklahoma

Past FEAO Conferences

Saturday — Sunday April 1, 2006 — December 31, 2006	FEAO Behind-the-Scenes Tours To Be Announced Exclusively for FEAO members, Behind-the-Scenes tours of top Oklahoma events will be scheduled throughout the year. To view previous tours, click on "Past Events," above.
Saturday October 22, 2005	Behind-the-Scenes: Oktoberfest, Tulsa River West Festival Park, River Parks 2100 S Jackson Ave Tulsa, OK For info, write info@feao.org All FEAO members will receive complete information in the mail.
Saturday September 24, 2005	Behind-the-Scenes: International Festival Library Plaza 110 SW 4th Lawton, OK For info, call 580-355-3541 For info, write dburch@lawtonfortsillchamber.com All FEAO members will receive complete information in the mail. Each current member may bring one guest. RSVP to Debra Burch by Sept. 21.
Saturday September 10, 2005 3 p.m.	Behind-the-Scenes: Bluegrass & Chili Festival Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Parkway Claremore, OK For info, call 918-341-8688 For info, write cvb@claremore.org Each current FEAO member may bring one guest. RSVP by August 29* to Tanya Andrews at the Claremore CVB.*
Sunday — Sunday August 1, 2004 — October 31, 2004	Behind-the-Scenes Tours To Be Announced More tours coming -- check back here!
Saturday June 5, 2004 7:30 p.m.	Behind the Scenes: Great Plains Chautauqua Campus of Western Oklahoma State College Altus, OK For info, write sidwillis@sbcglobal.net
Friday May 7, 2004 6:00 p.m.	Behind the Scenes at Rooster Days Central Park 1500 S Main Broken Arrow, OK For info, call (918) 251-1518 For info, write KathyLandreth@brokenarrow.org FEAO Members: please RSVP to Kathy by Thursday, May 6th.
Saturday June 8, 2002 3 p.m.	Clear Channel RiverFest River West Festival Park, River Parks 2100 S. Jackson Tulsa, OK For info, call 918-596-2007 For info, write tscott@riverparks.org Attendance limited to the first 20 FEAO members who respond!
Monday — Tuesday April 1, 2002 — December 31, 2002	Future Behind-the-Scenes Tours Various We are scheduling tours of our events, exclusively for FEAO members. Dates and locations will be posted as they become available!
Thursday December 6, 2001 5 p.m.	Stillwater Downtown Christmas Parade Stillwater Parks Office 315 E. 9th St. Stillwater, OK For info, call 405-747-8080 For info, write senioractivities@stillwater.org Gather at the Stillwater Parks offices located at 315 E. 9th St. for light snacks and refreshments Walk to the parade at 5:30 p.m. (Main St. and 9th) Stay after the parade at the Stillwater Bay restaurant to discuss upcoming events, and parade Q&A. RSVP by December 3 to Valerie Zayat-Bloodgood.
Friday October 19, 2001 12:30 p.m.	Oktoberfest VIP Tour 2100 S Jackson Tulsa, OK For info, call 918-744-9700 For info, write admin@tulsaoktoberfest.org Delicious food, delightful company and a chance to see one of Oklahoma’s premiere events. Hosted by Kathy Baker. Reservations required by October 5.
Friday August 10, 2001	Jazz on Greenwood 500 N. Greenwood Tulsa, OK For info, call 918-742-6005 For info, write markmorgan@webzone.net “Jazz it up” with an insider’s tour and an evening of entertainment at one of Oklahoma’s best music festivals, exclusively for FEAO members. 6:00 p.m.: meet at the VIP tent for great jazz and hospitality. 7:00 p.m.: behind-the-scenes tour hosted by festival director Barbara Swiggart 8:00 p.m.: enjoy more jazz, featuring internationally renowned artists, Tower of Power. RSVP required by August 7 to Mark Morgan at the e-mail address or phone number above. For more information on the festival, click on the event name, above, to visit their web site.
Thursday August 2, 2001	Tsa-La-Gi Cherokee Heritage Center (Approx. 3 miles south of Tahlequah) Tahlequah, OK For info, call Kin Thompson, 918-456-5511 x3087 For info, write thompsok@nsuok.edu The renowned Cherokee Heritage Center is the setting for a unique evening of networking, socializing and entertainment. 6:30 p.m.: Business After Hours in the Museum atrium (refreshments provided). 7:15 p.m.: Tour of the facility, hosted by Patrick Whelan and Richard Wells 8:00 p.m.: Trail of Tears drama, Tsa-La-Gi Amphitheater Cost: Business After Hours and Museum: no charge for FEAO members; $10 for non-members. Trail of Tears Drama: $10 for members and non-members. RSVP by July 31 to Kin Thompson, Northeastern State University College of Business, at 918-456-5511 x 3087, or thompsok@nsuok.edu.Cash or checks payable to FEAO will be received at the door. Make a day of it! Come early to tour the Tsa-La-Gi Ancient Village and Adams Corner Rural Village and Farm for a separate admission fee. No reservation required. See their website for further information, directions, maps, schedule and prices.
Friday May 11, 2001	69th Rooster Days Broken Arrow, OK For info, call (918) 251-1518 For info, write kathy@brokenarrow.org Come and enjoy the oldest festival in Oklahoma with BBQ, a tour, VIP seats and parking for the Asleep at the Wheel and Dave Alexander and the Legends of Western Swing concert. Arts, crafts, carnival and two stages of great entertainment. Gates open at 4:30pm. Hosted by Kathy Landruth. For reservations, please call Kathy at the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday May 5, 2001	Pioneer Days Rodeo Guymon, OK For info, call (580) 338-5838 x277 For info, write melynj@ptsi.net Put on your jeans and head to Guymon for Oklahoma’s richest rodeo with over 750 PRCA contestants. Hosted by Melyn Johnson. Please call or e-mail for reservations and information.
Thursday April 26, 2001	Festival of the Arts Oklahoma City, OK For info, call (405) 736-0313 For info, write lprice@ms.rose.cc.ok.us 4:00pm Refreshments and “Learn About Festival” 4:30pm Guided tour of the Festival grounds 5:30pm Q & A 6:00pm Adjourn to the world famous International Food Row for dinner on your own and enjoy live entertainment and festival activities. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the 35th annual Festival of the Arts, one of America’s top arts festivals. Tours guides and hosts include Liz Eickman, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Oklahoma City; Peter Dolese, Festival Director of the Arts Council of Oklahoma City; Barney Semtner and Susan Edwards, co-chairmen, 2002 Festival; and Billie Thrash and Richard Howell, co-chairmen, 2001 Festival. Hosted by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City.
Friday April 6, 2001	Medieval Fair Norman, OK For info, call (405) 288-2536 For info, write llin@ou.edu Jousting, Madrigals, Jugglers, Games of Yore! Join in the fun at the 25th Annual Medieval Fair in Norman.