EDPA CHAPTER EVENTS
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August
Event Name: UMEDPA Annual Golf Tournament & After Social MixerWhen: Monday, August 17, 2026 – 8:00 AMWhere: Columbia Golf Club, 3300 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418Description: Join us August 17th at Columbia Golf Club for a great day of golf, networking, and fun! This event is inclusive for golfers and non-golfers alike - all skill levels are welcome.
Not interested in golfing, join us at 2 pm for lunch and social hour. Looking to continue networking, join us for an After Social Mixer!
Participation in our golf outing will include:
Green fees
Cart for every 2 golfers
Lunch after golf
2 Drink tickets
Registration: https://umedpagolfouting2026.rsvpify.com/
Event Name: Get Out of The Gutter...for a Good Cause!
When: Thursday, August 20, 4:30 – 8:30pm
Where: Lucky Strike Chamblee, Atlanta, GA
Description: Join the EDPA Southeast Chapter on August 20th for the19th annual team bowling event to help support the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic!
Join the EDPA Southeast Chapter on Thursday, August 20, 2026 for the 19th annual team bowling event to help support the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic!
Arrive at 4:00pm for sign-in and to get organized. Bowling will start at 5:00pm sharp!
Registration:
Get Out of The Gutter...for a Good Cause! Tickets, Thursday, August 20 • 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Eventbrite
Event: EDPA/IFES US Masterclass alongside their annual golf tournament from
Date: Sunday, August 23rd to Tuesday, August 25th
Event Highlights:
Welcome Reception: Join us for an evening of networking on August 23rd.
Golf Tournament: Tee off with fellow members with a four-man scramble on August 24th
Masterclass Educational Sessions: Enhance your industry knowledge and learn more about international events on August 25th.
This event is open to all EDPA and IFES members. You can choose to participate in either the golf tournament, the Masterclass, or both events.
Register today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/edpa-texas-golf-tournament-and-ifes-master-class
Event Title: EDPA Classic Golf Outing
Date: August 31st, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Cyprian Keyes – Boylston, MA
Description: Whether you're registering a foursome, joining as an individual golfer, or promoting your company through one of our sponsorship opportunities, The Classic offers a great opportunity to strengthen relationships, make new connections, and support an important industry cause.
This year, proceeds from the outing will benefit the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic Fund.
For more than two decades, the Randy Smith Fund has provided financial and emotional support to families in the exhibition and events industry who have experienced severe tragedies or are facing overwhelming medical expenses. The fund embodies the spirit of our industry-bringing people together to support colleagues and their families when they need it most.
We are proud to support an organization that continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many within our community.
Registration:The EDPA Classic Golf Outing
September
Event Name: Bats, Bites and Bleachers - A Family Night at the Ballpark
When: September 9, 2026 - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Las Vegas Ballpark, 1650 S Pavilion Center Dr., Las Vegas, 89135
Description: Join the EDPA Las Vegas community for a night of baseball, networking, and good company at Las Vegas Ballpark. The Aviators take on the Sacramento River Cats while we take over a reserved section with food, drinks, and great conversation. It's a night out for the whole family — and yes, it's VGK Hockey Sweater Night at the ballpark, so break out the gear.
Open to industry colleagues, sponsors, friends, and families. Grab your tickets and bring the crew.
Registration:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/edpalasvegaschapter/2283596
Event Name: Psyched for Sponsorship with Kellie Mayrides, CMP and Victoria Matey
Date: Tuesday, September 29th at 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Displayit, 4345 Hamilton Mill Rd. Ste. 100 Buford, GA 30518
Description: Ready to flip the script on how sponsorships are sold, bought and executed? This interactive session uses behavioral science to unlock what truly drives sponsorship effectiveness.
Together, we'll dissect real-world examples, test interactive exercises around attendee
behavior, and practice designing sponsorship programs and activations that grab attention and deliver ROI. You'll learn how to apply proven psychological concepts to create authentically engaging sponsorship experiences.
Leave with practical, science-backed strategies that both show organizers and sponsors can use to transform their approach and deliver real value for everyone involved. Come ready to collaborate, experiment, and revolutionize how you think about sponsorships.
By the end of this session, participants will learn:
What drives attendees to engage with (or avoid) sponsors and exhibitors.
How to show up authentically and pull attendees in without aggressive sales tactics.
Apply a behavioral sponsorship checklist to evaluate their own event’s sponsorship strategy.
Schedule:
Networking:................... 11:00am – 11:30am
Chapter Updates:.......... 11:30am – 11:45am (lunch served during this time)
Panel Discussion:.......... 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Displayit tour ................. 1:30 pm
Registration: Coming Soon
October
Event Name: Networking Happy Hour @ Steel Toe Brewing
When: September/October 2026 – Date & Time TBD
Where: Steel Toe Brewing, St. Louis Park, MN
Description: Unwind and connect with fellow UMEDPA members at Steel Toe Brewing in St. Louis Park! Join us for a relaxed evening of great craft beer, good conversation, and meaningful connections with colleagues from across the exhibit and display industry. Whether you're a seasoned industry veteran or newer to the field, this casual happy hour is the perfect setting to grow your network, share ideas, and just enjoy some well-deserved downtime with your peers. Cheers to great people and even better beer!
Registration: Coming Soon
November
Event Name: Pints & Paddles + Charity Drive
When: Thursday, November 19, 2026 – Time TBD
Where: Pints & Paddles in Maple Grove, MN
Description: We’re serving up a little friendly competition and a lot of fun at our Pints & Paddle event on Thursday, November 19th at Pints & Paddles in Maple Grove, MN
Registration: Coming Soon