Where Community Comes Together.

We create, manage and steward festivals, markets and hospitality experiences throughout United States

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FOUNDER STORY

A young woman with long brown hair and a white top standing in front of a green leafy bush, smiling at the camera.

“We wanted to build places
where neighbors could simply
show up and belong.”

Amanda's journey started in 2002 as a server at a small Italian restaurant. In 2005, she moved into the banquet department of a five-star hotel, where her hospitality career really began 21+ years that now shape every YCE experience.

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every gathering, built the same way

WHAT WE DO

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Festival that bring people together around shared interests.

Community Festivals

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Recurring marketplaces connecting local producers & residents.

Farmers Market

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Bringing the hospitality industry and community together.

Hospitality Events

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Advice, partnership, or a full handoff for existing festivals.

Consulting & Partnerships

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SIGNATURE EVENTS

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Sat & Sun, August 21-22 - Downtown Square

Bee Fare Festival

Three young adults, two women and one man, smiling and posing outdoors with two dogs, during a sunny day at a farm or rural setting.

Sat, September 18 - Riverside Park

Dog Festival

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Sun, February 21 - Amelia Island

Amelia Wedding Crawl

is your community's beloved festival looking for its next steward?

FESTIVAL STEWARDSHIP

Stewardship means we help long-running festivals keep going strong. Whether that's a little guidance or a full handoff. We partner with organizers so these events can keep serving their communities and supporting the local economy, without losing what made them special.

go at whatever pace builds trust

THREE WAYS TO WORK WITH US

Consultation

Not ready to hand anything over? We'll assess what's working, what's not, and where you could use support no commitment required.

Partnership

Stay involved. We bring hospitality expertise and operational muscle; you keep your seat at the table and your festival's identity.

Full Stewardship

Ready to pass the torch? We take over production entirely, so the festival keeps running and growing while you step back.

every partnership, rooted in community

PARTNER WITH US

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Join us in creating community events together.

Partner With Us

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Help us bring community events to life.

Sponsor an Event

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Share your craft with the community we love.

Become a Vendor

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Lend a hand and be part of the magic.

Become a Volunteer

let’s talk about partnering.

GET STARTED

Tell us a bit about what you have in mind. A venue, a sponsorship, a vendor spot, or a festival that needs a steward and we'll follow up to talk through fit.