USAFF Welcome Happy Hour!

The Elgin Fringe Festival, Side Street Studio Arts, and the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission are excited to welcome the 2025 United States Association of Fringe Festivals Conference to downtown Elgin!

Help us kick off the conference with a warm Elgin welcome! Join us for an evening of drinks, bites, and connection with fellow festival organizers, artists, and friends from across the country.

Come unwind after your travels, meet your hosts and guests, and get ready for a weekend full of conversation, collaboration, and inspiration.

Open to all USAFF attendees, local Fringe friends, and Elgin art lovers.

Let’s celebrate the start of an unforgettable few days together—Fringe style!