Live Webinar - Beyond the Event: Year-Round Community Engagement That Fuels Festival

TaKeyia Dickens, CFEE
Community Curator and Community Partnerships Specialist
Lady T the Connector
Washington, D.C.

Discover how to transform your festival’s impact from a single moment into a year-round movement in “Beyond the Event: Year-Round Community Engagement That Fuels Festivals.” This session will explore practical strategies for building authentic, lasting relationships with communities through intentional programming, inclusive outreach, and strategic partnerships. Using real-world examples, TaKeyia M. Dickens, CFEE, will share tools and case studies that turn attendees into collaborators and advocates. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to sustain momentum, deepen connections, and create a lasting legacy well beyond the main event.