# Fest Forums Santa Barbara (FestForums)

- Dates: 3 February 2027 to 5 February 2027
- Location: Santa Barbara, United States
- Organiser: AboutFest, LLC
- Industry: Media & Entertainment
- Expected attendance: 35

## About

FestForums is a B2B live gathering for festival producers, organizers, and industry leaders. The conference features panels, exhibitors, awards, concerts, parties, and a trade show for networking and discussion of topics like technology, sustainability, safety, wellness, and marketing. It is for festival leaders and industry professionals.

## Who attends

FestForums® is the B2B live gathering for festival producers, organizers, and industry leaders to learn and network all in one place.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.festforums.com)
- [Registration](https://www.festforums.com/attend)
- [Agenda](https://www.festforums.com/agenda-2027)

## Topics

- Wine & Spirits
- Entertainment & Media

## Speakers

- Kevin Lyman, Founder of Vans Warped Tour, FestForums Advisory Board Member
- Michael McDonald, FestForums Advisory Board Member
- Danny Hayes, Former CEO, Danny Wimmer Presents

## Where to stay

- **Spanish Garden Inn**: 350 m from the venue, 15 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, 93101
- **Kimpton Canary Hotel**: 400 m from the venue, 31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, 93101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.canarysantabarbara.com/)
  - Phone: +1 805-884-0300
- **Drift Hotel**: 400 m from the venue, 524 State Street, Santa Barbara, 93101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sbadh-drift-santa-barbara-a-member-of-design-hotels/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-855-721-2658
- **Hotel Santa Barbara**: 400 m from the venue, 533 State Street, Santa Barbara, 93101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelsantabarbara.com/)
  - Phone: +1-805-957-9300
- **Hotel Virginia**: 560 m from the venue, 17 West Haley Street, Santa Barbara, 93101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sbasbup-hotel-virginia-santa-barbara/)
  - Phone: +1-805-963-9757
- **Moxy Santa Barbara**: 840 m from the venue, 12 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, 93101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sbaox-moxy-santa-barbara/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-805-845-1000
- **De La Vina Inn**: 1.0 km from the venue, 1323 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, 93101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.delavinainn.com/)
  - Phone: +1-805-774-1463
- **Riviera Beach House**: 1.0 km from the venue, 121 State Street, Santa Barbara, 93101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.rivierabeachhouse.com/)
  - Phone: +1 805-966-6586

## What people are saying

- [FestForums](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThZAMaSo1H8)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/fest-forums-santa-barbara/