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GMFEA is a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes events and festivals in #SouthFlorida.

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A new member to welcome to the GMFEA community! 👏

Say hello to Special Memories FL ( @specialmemoriesfl ) bringing creative event experiences to South Florida with LED dance floors, LED screens, photo booths, lighting, staging, entertainment and more.

From festivals to corporate events and celebrations, they help make the magic happen behind the scenes.

Give them a warm welcome and check out their work!

🌐 specialmemoriesfl.com

#GMFEA #NewMember #EventProfessionals #MiamiEvents #SouthFloridaEvents taken in Miami, Florida by @gmfea_miami

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🎥 Sponsor Spotlight: @lasernet_ofc
Want your event to leave a lasting impression? Start with a little wow factor.

Laser Production Network creates spectacular laser projections, custom graphics, and immersive visual experiences that turn buildings, stages, and venues into unforgettable works of art. If you're looking for something guests will photograph, share, and remember, they're the team to call.

We're grateful for their support of the GMFEA Conference and for the creativity they bring to events throughout our community. ✨

Learn more about @lasernet_ofc at https://lasernet.com/

📸 - @masterwingcreative

#LaserProductionNetwork #SponsorSpotlight #EventProduction #LaserShows #ProjectionMapping by @gmfea_miami

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From workout wear to evening wear in one bathroom break. 😉✨

#EventPlanner #GMFEA #BehindTheScenes #EventSetup by @gmfea_miami

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NEW MEMBER ALERT! 🎉

Big events need big production, and we’re excited to welcome @gpsglobalproduction to the GMFEA community! 🎬

From impressive stages and LED video walls to concert-quality sound and lighting, GPS brings the technology and creativity that help turn events into unforgettable experiences.

Here’s to new connections, exciting collaborations, and making great events happen across South Florida!

Learn more - gpsglobalproductionsource.com

#GMFEA #NewMember #GlobalProductionSource #SouthFloridaEvents #EventProduction taken in Global Production Source by @gmfea_miami

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🚧 Safety is the foundation of every successful event.

A big thank you to @awpsafety for supporting this year's GMFEA Conference! As a leader in traffic control and work zone safety, AWP Safety helps keep communities, crews, and event attendees safe every day, making it possible for events and projects to run smoothly.

We're grateful for their partnership and their commitment to creating safer environments throughout South Florida and beyond. It takes dedicated organizations like AWP Safety to help strengthen our events industry and the communities we serve.

Thank you for being a valued GMFEA partner and for helping make this year's conference a success! 💙🚦

Learn more about @awpsafety at https://www.awpsafety.com/

📸 - @masterwingcreative

#AWPSafety #SponsorSpotlight #TrafficControl #WorkZoneSafety #PublicSafety taken in Miami, FL by @gmfea_miami

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🐶 Calling all South Florida paw-ty animals!

We’ve got a doggone good weekend ahead. 🐾

🎃 OCT. 10: Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest & Parade in Doral ( @cityofdoral )
Costumes, a pup parade and prizes for everything from the funniest look to the best coordinated paw-sse. 👻🐕

🐾 OCT. 11: NMB Bark Fest in North Miami Beach ( @nmbparksrec )
An afternoon of furry friends, wagging tails and pawsome fun!

Save the dates, grab the leash and make a weekend of it. 🐕‍🦺

Want more? See the FULL South Florida event calendar at the link in bio!

📣 GMFEA members can promote their events on our calendar and in our weekly newsletter as part of their membership benefits.

#GMFEA #SouthFloridaEvents #DogEvents #MiamiEvents #Doral taken in Miami, Florida by @gmfea_miami

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🎉 NEW MEMBER ALERT! 🍕❤️

Meet @newyorkromapizzamiami, the newest addition to the GMFEA community!

Serving up Brooklyn style pizza tradition since 1985, they bring fresh made favorites and authentic flavors to Miami. And when it’s time to celebrate, their catering services make it easy to give your guests something delicious to remember! 🍕🎉

Here’s to new connections, exciting events, and plenty of great food along the way!

Learn more - newyorkromapizza.com

#GMFEA #NewMember #NewYorkRomaPizza #MiamiEvents #EventCatering taken in New York Roma Pizza by @gmfea_miami

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Meet the team helping lead GMFEA into 2026–2027! 🎉

Our recent Board Retreat at Reflection Productions gave us the chance to get out of the meeting room, think bigger and map out what we want the year ahead to look like for our members and South Florida’s festival and event community.

Hosted by board member Tom at Reflection Productions, the day included plenty of planning, collaboration and a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of a space filled with incredible productions, creativity and stories.

We also made our 2026–2027 leadership official!

✨ President: Retta Logan, A3 Visual ( @a3visual_miami )
✨ President Elect: Ivan Marin, Complete Ticket Solutions ( @completeticketsolutions )
✨ President Elect: Camille Marchese, Coconut Grove Arts Festival ( @coconutgroveartsfestival )
✨ Secretary: Andrea Ramos, FIU Biscayne Bay Campus ( @fiuinstagram )
✨ Treasurer: Roberta DiPietro, DiPietro & Associates

Committee Chairs:

📣 Marketing: Amanda MacMaster, MasterWing Creative Agency ( @masterwingcreative )
🎉 Programming: Vanessa Contreras, Museum of Miami ( @museumofmiami )
🤝 Membership: Lanie Shapiro, TouchPoll South Florida

With new ideas already taking shape for programming, membership, marketing and events, there is plenty to look forward to this year.

A huge thank you to Reflection Productions for welcoming our board and giving us such a memorable place to plan what’s next. Stay tuned! 🎪 taken in Reflections Productions Inc by @gmfea_miami

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✨ Meet the GMFEA Board ✨⠀
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Pati Vargas, owner of @pativargasentertainment, has returned to the GMFEA Board, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome her back!⠀
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For many years, Pati has been a respected leader in South Florida's events industry, connecting clients with exceptional live entertainment, world music, cultural performances, costumed performers, dancers, and specialty acts that bring events to life. Her passion for creating unforgettable experiences and her deep industry relationships have made her a trusted resource for event professionals throughout the region.⠀
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As a returning Board member, Pati brings a wealth of experience, invaluable industry knowledge, trusted advice, and meaningful connections that continue to strengthen GMFEA. Her collaborative spirit and willingness to share her expertise have always made a lasting impact, and we're thrilled to have her back on our Board.⠀
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Welcome back, Pati! Thank you for your continued dedication to GMFEA and for sharing your talent, experience, and passion with our members. We're excited for all that's ahead!⠀
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#boardmember #spotlight #gmfea #miami #southfl taken in Miami Florida by @gmfea_miami

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A little planning. A lot of ideas. And some exciting things taking shape for GMFEA. 👀

Our Board recently came together for a retreat focused on what’s next for our organization and, most importantly, how we can continue bringing more value to our members and South Florida’s festival and event community.

Led by our new Executive Director David Fernandez and Board President Retta Logan of A3 Visual ( @a3visual_miami ), we spent the day digging into programming, member benefits, events, marketing, partnerships and new ways to connect and support our industry.

We also made it official and elected our officers for the year ahead. More on that soon. 😉

A big thank you to Board Member Thomas Mitchell and Reflections Productions ( @reflectionsproductions ) for hosting us, treating us to a fantastic lunch and giving the Board a behind the scenes tour of their space and production capabilities. From the productions they’ve brought to life to the equipment, props and pieces with stories of their own, there is a LOT happening behind those doors and so many amazing stories to go with it.

We left with full notebooks, fresh ideas and plenty to share.

Stay tuned for photos, officer introductions and more about what GMFEA has in the works. 🎪🎤🎟️ taken in Reflections Productions Inc by @gmfea_miami

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🎡 Sponsor Spotlight: @werentfun

If it's fun, chances are they can bring it to your event.

From carnival rides and inflatables to interactive games and family entertainment, We Rent Fun creates experiences that keep guests of all ages smiling. Whether you're planning a festival, corporate event, school celebration, or community gathering, they know how to turn ordinary into unforgettable.

Thank you to We Rent Fun for supporting the GMFEA Conference and bringing excitement to events throughout South Florida! 🎉

Learn more about @werentfun at https://www.werentfun.net/

📸 - @masterwingcreative

#WeRentFun #SponsorSpotlight #EventEntertainment #CarnivalRides #Inflatables taken in South Florida by @gmfea_miami

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Things got a little spooky for the GMFEA Board! 👻🎃

Our Board was invited to Media Night at Sounds of Screams for a first look at Miami’s new Halloween theme park, and let’s just say… there were definitely a few screams. 😱

With five haunted houses, scare zones, carnival rides, live entertainment and 13 acres of Halloween fun, Sounds of Screams is officially open at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center ( @fairexpocenter ) through November 1.

Now the question for our GMFEA members is… should we have a Meet Me At event here? 👀🎃 Or are you too scared?

Either way, you should check it out this Halloween season!

📍 Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center
10901 SW 24th St., Miami, FL 33165
📅 September 24–November 1, 2026
⏰ 6–11 PM
👻 https://soundsofscreams.com taken in Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition by @gmfea_miami

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