Festivals and Events Planning Manual

Festival and event organizing committees are invited to use this interactive resource to assist in planning compelling festival experiences.

Setting the Stage - A Community-Based Festival and Event Planning Manual provides tools, templates and resources to help committees navigate through the planning, production and evaluation processes.

Full manual - color (12MB)
Full manual - black and white (11MB)
How to use this manual

Section 1: Organizing Committee Resources
Section 2: Resources for Coordinators

Section A: Champion or Chair
Section B: Sponsorship/Fundrasing Coordinator
Section C: Media Relations/Promotions Coordinator
Section D: Entertainment & Activities Coordinator
Section E: Vendor Coordinator
Section F: Production/Logistics Coordinator
Section G: Volunteer Coordinator

Section 3: Tools and templates
Section 4: Strategic Planning For The Future

For more information, please contact a Tourism Development Officer at 780-638-3350 or festivalsandevents@gov.ab.ca