Ticket Prices and Conference Information

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Regular Registration: $275 until 10/16

Late Registration: $325  after 10/16

Discounts for FAI Members and Canadian Residents

Information on discounted admission for Folk Music Presenters (venue & festival bookers, dj's)

One-day passes for Friday and Saturday will be available closer to the conference.

When: Thursday, October 15th to Sunday, October 18th

Registration begins at 4:00pm on Thursday, and ends on Sunday at Noon

Where: Doubletree by Hilton-Portland, 1000 NE Multnomah St (adjacent to Lloyd Center) 

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Included in your Registration

Daytime Programming:

• Panels and Workshops 
• Millsaps Coffeehouse Open Mic
• Busking Corner
• Jamming 24/7
• Happy Hour
• Mentorships
• Open Words Expo 
• Special Events

Evening Programming:

• Wednesday Night Open Mic - hosted by Artichoke Music-Portland
• 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

Make this Conference work for you!

Purchase Best of the West Luncheon Tickets

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Private showcases to apply to perform

Purchase Community Meals!

Get tickets to evening showcase concerts!