NWFHG CONFERENCE JANUARY 23-25, 2026
Hosted by Seattle Seafair Commodores
The Embassy Suites by Hilton, Seattle, WA
15920 W Valley Hwy (Tukwila - South Center)
Packet Registration closes January 9, 2026
Hotel Deadline is December 19, 2025
Key Note Speaker, David Crump
David Crump is in his tenth year of service on Seafair's Board of Directors, first on the general Board, then on the Board's Executive Committee where he served as Seafair Board Chair.
As Board Chair David helped steer Seafair through the unprecedented era of Covid and through years of budget deficits, overseeing Seafair's return to a budget surplus.
David is a forty-year practicing attorney in Seattle. His firm's mission is "Justice for Consumers and injured persons.
Friday, January 23, 2025
3pm-5pm: Registration Hotel Lobby Embassy Suites Hotel
15920 W Valley Hwy, Seattle WA 98188
3-5 pm - Hospitality Suite with snacks (Belmont Room)
5-5:45pm - Hotel complimentary reception with beer and wine
5:45pm - Leave for group no host dinner at South Center area restaurant
Saturday, January 24, 2025
8am-9am - Hotel complimentary breakfast buffet with cooked-to-order options.
Included in with your hotel stay. If you are coming for the day, you may purchase the normal hotel breakfast buffet for $22 per person plus tax.
Conference Meetings in Belmont Room/Hospitality Suite
9am-9:30- Session 1 - Ice Breaker - All Aboard
9:30 - 10:30 - Keynote Speaker - David Crump - "Today's Festival World"
10:30-10:45 -Break
10:45-11:45 -Session 2 - Daffodil Festival Board Member
"Growing with Younger Generations"
12pm-1pm - Lunch - Make your sandwich selection on the online registration form - Atrium #1
1:00pm-2:00pm -Dr. Galen Hunt, Microsoft Distinguished Engineer, "AI - Where do We Begin"
2:00pm-2:15 pm- Break with Snack and Beverage Service
2:15 - 3:00 pm Session 4 - Rachel Darlington, Royal Bavarian Kanzler,
"Creating Joy in Your Social Media"
3:00 - 10 minute break
3:10 pm-4:10 pm - Session 5
Learn From Others & Critique of Last Year's Festivals
4:10 pm-5pm - Session 6
Business Meeting & Promote Your Festival - Please bring your packets if possible.
5-5:45pm - Hotel complimentary reception with beer and wine
5:45pm - Leave for group no host dinner at South Center area restaurant
Packet Register: Registration will be closed January 9th.
Cost: $130.00per person; Saturday for the day $100.00 per person
Register online with Seattle Commodores at:
Northwest Festival Hosting Group Annual Conference | Commodores
FESTIVAL LEADERS - PLEASE BRING A BASKET FOR THE SILENT AUCTION
Lodging & Meeting at Embassy Suites by Hilton, 15920 W Valley Hwy, Seattle WA 98188
Guestroom Rates are $151.00, Double Double, plus tax, $141.00 King, plus tax
Overnight Parking is $16 per night, Day parking is complimentary
online registration: Available Rooms - Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Tacoma International Airport
Airport Transportation from SeaTac: $9.00 one way for 1-4 persons. Airport Shuttle holds up to 10 persons at a time and is first come first serve. Pet Fee is $75 per pet per night
To guarantee your group rate, please make your reservation prior to
December 19, 2025.
This conference is open to members in good standing with the
current member festivals of NWFHG only.
