Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) is a non-profit organization that has been representing the festivals and events industry in Ontario for 30 years. We make sure communities continue to produce unique, quality festivals in all corners of the province. Providing education, professional development and networking while fostering a community of passionate people invested in the festival and event industry, FEO works hard to deliver membership benefits that help support the growth of the industry.

Our membership includes festivals, events, suppliers, municipalities, schools, RTOs and DMOs, students, BIAs, and everyone in between! Each member contributes to our growing community of people who know what it’s like to run successful festivals and events. Together with FEO, our members have an active role in the growth of the festivals and events community in Ontario.

Currently located in Kitchener, Ontario, FEO operates with a team of four and is governed by a Board of Directors. FEO continues to serve the industry through a number of projects throughout the year.

FEO provides festival and event organizers across the province, with a networking forum and offers professional development opportunities and resources aimed at encouraging professionalism and excellence in the industry.

FEO acts as an advocate for the industry by identifying, and working towards solutions on issues such as legislation, governance, product development, and more.

FEO serves the interests of festival suppliers whose goods and services are of use and benefit to Ontario’s festival and event organizers. 

Our membership includes festivals, events, suppliers, municipalities, schools, RTOs and DMOs, students, BIAs, and everyone in between! Each member contributes to our growing community of people who know what it’s like to run successful festivals and events. Together with FEO, our members have an active role in the growth of the festivals and events community in Ontario.