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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • HISTORY
    • BEST OF THE WEST HISTORY
    • Board of Directors
  • 2026 CONFERENCE
    • FAR-West Sponsors
    • 2026 Official Showcase Applications
  • PROGRAMS
    • Campfire
    • FAR-West Presents Third Thursdays
    • New Song Salon
    • Sound and Delivery
    • FAR-West Community Spotlights
    • FAR-West Teaches
  • DONATE
  • SUPPORT
    • Volunteer
  • RESOURCES
    • Folk Alliance Family
    • Newsletter Archive

2025 FAR-West Conference - October 9-12 Vancouver, Washington

Building Bridges

Bringing together and celebrating the many and diverse communities of Folk, Roots, and Acoustic music.

FAR-West 2025 Conference! It's a wrap!

Hilton Vancouver Washington

OFFICIAL CONFERENCE HOTEL

All official events will take place in the Hilton. For the best conference experience we recommend staying at this hotel. Book your rooms now - THEY MAY SELL OUT! Use code FAR when booking to get the conference rate of $169.00.

PLEASE NOTE: The Vancouver Hilton Online registration system can be confusing and challenging to use.  Should you encounter difficulties, I suggest you call them at 
+1-360-326-8359  and make the reservations that way.  Just make sure you use the code word FAR to get the special rate. Let us know at conference@far-west.org if you have any problems.

Ticket Prices and Conference Information

Full Conference Price $300
Special pricing is available for residents of Canada in recognition of current exchange rates - follow the registration link to see pricing. One-day passes for Friday and Saturday are also available.

Included in your registration: 

Daytime Programming:

  • Panels and Workshops 
  • Millsaps Coffeehouse Open Mic
  • Busking Corner
  • Exhibit Hall/Networking Center
  • Happy Hour
  • Mentorships
  • Open Words Expo (Sunday)

Evening Programming:

  • Wednesday Night Open Mic at The Brick House, Vancouver
  • Thursday Night Presenters’ Choice Showcase 
  • Friday and Saturday Official Showcases
  • Private Late Night Showcases (Thurs, Fri, Sat nights)

Saturday Afternoon:

  • Best of the West Awards Luncheon and Ceremony 

Sunday:

  • Breakfast With the Board
  • Special Events
  • Open Words Expo

 

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