2026 FAR-West Connects - October 15-18 Portland Oregon
Ticket Prices and Conference Information
Regular Registration: $275 until 10/4
Late Registration: $325 after 10/4
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)
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:
Sunday:
- Breakfast With the Board
- Special Events
