OCFF Conference
2013 in Mississauga
The OCFF conference is the key event for Ontario’s folk, roots, and traditional music community. The 27th annual conference will take place October 17-20, 2013, once again at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga, ON. Members Only Early Bird registration is open until May 31, 2013 and Youth registration (21 years of age and under) is open from now until the conference begins.
All conference delegates and their guests must agree to abide by and to be bound by the OCFF Conference Rules (PDF).
2013 Programming
Over four days and three nights in October 2013, more than 750 delegates will:
- hear provocative speakers and learn about new products and services for performers and presenters
- engage in lively roundtable discussions and private meetings with industry professionals
- interact with panelists during educational seminars and workshops
- hear some of the best performer showcases in the country
- play in the best jam sessions outside of the festival circuit
- have a whole lot of fun!
All conference delegates and their guests must agree to abide by and to be bound by the Conference rules of the OCFF.
OCFF members receive the lowest registration rates. Non-members are welcome to join the OCFF at registration time in order to receive member rates.
Registration is now open to youth 21 and under and OCFF members in good standing through October 2013. Purchase membership here or log in to renew or extend your membership.
| REGISTRATION RATES (taxes extra) | Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|
| *Members Only Early Bird Rate – Deadline May 31, 2013 | 200.00 | N/A |
| *Full conference – Youth (21 and under) – NO DEADLINE | 85.00 | 185.00 |
| *Early Bird Rate – June 1-August 31, 2013 | 300.00 | 400.00 |
| *Regular Registration Rate – after August 31, 2013 | 400.00 | 500.00 |
| Daily rate – Thursday, Oct. 17 | 75.00 | 100.00 |
| Daily rate – Friday, Oct. 18 | 175.00 | 250.00 |
| *Daily rate – Saturday, Oct. 19 (with gala dinner) | 250.00 | 350.00 |
| Daily rate – Saturday, Oct. 20 (without gala dinner) | 175.00 | 250.00 |
| Gala Dinner Ticket ONLY | 75.00 | 100.00 |
*includes gala dinner, subject to availability
Online registration will once again be provided through a partnership with Ticketpro.
Register Online Here
If you prefer to register by fax or mail, please download registration forms
(English PDF) | (French PDF)
2013 Accommodations
The Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre, at 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga ON, will be hosting the conference again in 2013. The OCFF has negotiated a special room rate of $129.00 plus taxes per night (available until September 25, 2013 or until our room block is filled, whichever comes first). This rate includes high-speed Internet and parking for one vehicle. Please click here to book a room, or call 1-800-422-8238 and mention ONTARIO COUNCIL OF FOLK FESTIVALS.
The map above shows the location of the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre
Sponsors
The OCFF welcomes sponsors for the 2013 OCFF conference. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alka Sharma at asharma@ocff.ca.
» See the full listing of OCFF sponsors.
Upcoming Conferences
- October 17 to 20, 2013 – Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre, Mississauga, ON
- October 16 to 19, 2014 – Location TBD
Past OCFF Programs
» View the contents of the past several issues of Folk Prints conference programs.
What Took Place in 2012?
To see everything that went on at the 2012 conference, please download the schedule (PDF).
Who Was There?
To see who registered for the 2012 conference and agreed to have their contact information published, please download the delegate directory (PDF) (updated November 6, 2012).