Festivals and community events are at the heart of our most cherished memories. Beyond the joy they bring, these gatherings are essential to the economic and social fabric of towns and cities across the U.S. Events:
- Foster community connections by bringing people together to celebrate, learn, and grow.
- Boost local economies by supporting small businesses, creating jobs, and generating revenue for local governments.
This means the hard work behind these events is under threat. Rising costs, limited funding, and legal challenges are forcing many festivals and events to cancel, depriving communities of these vital celebrations. Save Our Events aims to protect them from predators and make sure they thrive.
Join Save Our Events (SOE)
Save Our Events (SOE) is a grassroots movement dedicated to ensuring the long-term sustainability of festivals and community events. Through awareness campaigns and, advocacy for event-friendly policies, SOE is protecting the future of the events that unite us.
The SOE Roadmap
Here’s how we’re driving change—and how you can be a part of it:
1. Help us Build a Coalition
- Partner with us as an event organizer, trade association, vendor, or community-minded individual who cares about the future of events.
- Collaborate with industry leaders and influencers to amplify the message.
- Join SOE mailing list.
2. Share Stories of Impact
- Showcase events that are struggling or have been canceled due to rising costs.
- Highlight the fundraising challenges and cost escalation drivers affecting events.
- Share success stories of events that have made a positive community impact or were saved through the SOE mission.
3. Mobilize Supporters
- Use SOE resources to promote awareness via websites, newsletters, and social media.
- Start talking about SOE and the issues with your friends, colleagues and peers
- Share calls to action, like signing petitions or contacting representatives, to rally support.
4. SOE Activates Change
- Develop policy priorities
- Engage lawmakers through coordinated outreach campaigns led by coalition members and supporters.
- Counter opposition efforts with clear, data-driven messaging.
How You Can Help Today
- Follow SOE on Social Media:
- Instagram: @save_our_events_usa
- Facebook: @SaveOurEvents
- LinkedIn: @Save Our Events
- Share the SOE Message on Social Media:
- Use our Canva template to personalize why your event matters (example below).
- Post your message with phrases like:
- “Save Our Events because… [your reason here].”
- Tag us so we can amplify your post!
- Share Stories About Your Event:
- Highlight how your event supports your community, whether it’s through economic growth, cultural preservation, or simply bringing people together.
- Talk to friends, colleagues and peers about
- Collaborate with SOE:
- Email us at communications@saveourevents.org to explore partnership opportunities.
Together, we can protect the events that make our communities thrive. Let’s secure their future, one action at a time.
