Festival Postmortem and Root-Cause Analysis: Turning Issues into Improvements
Festival Production Large-Scale Festivals

Festival Postmortem and Root-Cause Analysis: Turning Issues into Improvements

After the festival ends, the real work begins. Learn how top festival teams run a postmortem within 72 hours to dissect what happened, find root causes, and turn mistakes into actionable fixes. Discover how to rank issues by severity, frequency, and cost, assign owners and deadlines to improvements, and share “we listened, we changed” updates with staff and fans. Transform slip-ups into success and build a festival culture that constantly learns and gets better every year.

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Accessibility Communications for Folk Festivals: Photos, Measurements, and Transit Links
Festival Production Folk Festivals

Accessibility Communications for Folk Festivals: Photos, Measurements, and Transit Links

Learn how to make folk festivals truly inclusive with clear accessibility communications. From sharing photos of ramps and terrain to giving precise measurements and transit info, this comprehensive guide shows festival producers how to welcome everyone. Discover real examples of festivals that publish detailed access guides (including maps of viewing platforms and quiet rooms) and get actionable tips on providing contact support for disabled attendees. A must-read for any festival organizer aiming to elevate their accessibility game and delight audiences of all abilities.

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Settlements, Thank-Yous & Re-Up Offers: Building Loyalty After Your Wine Festival
Festival Production Wine Festivals

Settlements, Thank-Yous & Re-Up Offers: Building Loyalty After Your Wine Festival

Discover how to turn one-off participants into loyal partners for your wine festival. Learn post-event best practices – timely settlements, heartfelt thank-yous, sharing photos/videos, and early re-up offers – that build lasting loyalty among wineries, vendors, artists, sponsors, attendees, and the local community. These insider tips from a veteran festival producer will help your wine festival foster strong relationships and become a beloved annual tradition. Don’t miss these actionable strategies for festival success!

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