Winthrop, WA—November 14, 2024— Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival Wins Top Honors at WFEA Conference Summit
WINTHROP, WA — The Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival is proud to announce its recent accolades from the Washington Festivals and Events Association (WFEA) Annual Conference held October 29-31, 2024, where it was recognized with multiple awards for outstanding marketing and logistical excellence. The festival garnered awards in several key categories, including Best Poster, Best T-shirt, Best Logistical Achievement (for successfully navigating significant operational challenges), Best Social Media Ad Campaign, and Best Radio Ad Program. Capping off this achievement, the festival was honored with the Grand Summit Award, WFEA’s highest distinction for excellence in overall marketing.
Kudos to Sean Donovan of Gator Boy Graphics for his epic designs this year!
Adding a special recognition to the festival’s accomplishments, the festival’s Executive Director Erika Olsen was celebrated with the Organizer of the Year award. This honor reflects the organizer’s exceptional resilience and leadership during a festival weekend marked by unprecedented challenges, including nearby wildfires, raining ash, highway closures, extreme heat, and an unexpected global IT outage that impacted artist travel. Despite these obstacles, the entire team’s dedication to producing a world-class experience for attendees shone through.
“This recognition belongs to our incredible team,” said the festival’s organizer. “Their hard work, passion, and perseverance in the face of adversity made it possible for us to pull off an amazing weekend. It’s truly humbling to receive this level of acknowledgment, especially with the high caliber of festivals and events represented this year. We are deeply grateful for this honor and are incredibly proud to contribute to a vibrant cultural experience that supports and unites our community.”
These awards underscore the Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and community. Backed by a remarkable team, the festival continues to provide an unforgettable experience for music lovers year after year.
