Listing your festival on FestivalTrekker is simple. Follow the steps below to submit your event, get it reviewed, and published in our directory so festival‑goers across the United States can discover it.
This guide is for festival organizers only. General visitors do not need an account to use the site.
Step 1: Confirm your festival is eligible
Before submitting, make sure your event meets our basic requirements:
- It is a festival or festival‑related event (music, food & drink, seasonal, cultural, arts, film, community, etc.)
- It is open to the public
- It has confirmed dates and a U.S. location
- It has an official website or social media page
For full details, see our Festival Submission Guidelines.
Step 2: Create or log in to your organizer account
To submit a festival, you’ll need an organizer account.
- Go to:
/account/ - If you already have an account, log in
- If not, click Register and create your organizer account
Once logged in, you’ll be able to manage all your festival listings in one place.
Step 3: Go to the submission form
After logging in:
- Visit the submission page: 👉
/submit-listing/
This is where you’ll enter all of your festival details.
Step 4: Enter your festival details
Fill out the submission form carefully. At minimum, you should provide:
- Festival name
- Description (what attendees can expect)
- Start and end dates
- Location (venue, city, state)
- Official website or social link
- Category (music, food & drink, seasonal, etc.)
- Featured image (a clean, representative image of the event)
The more accurate and complete your information, the better your listing will perform.
Step 5: Review your submission
Before you click submit:
- Check spelling and dates
- Confirm the website link works
- Make sure the location is correct
- Ensure the image looks clear and professional
Accurate information helps festival‑goers trust your event and reduces delays in approval.
Step 6: Submit your festival
Once everything looks good:
- Click Submit on the form
- Your festival will be sent to our team for review
You’ll see your listing status in your organizer dashboard.
Step 7: Wait for review and approval
All festival submissions are reviewed to ensure they meet our guidelines.
- Most events are reviewed within 24–72 hours
- We may contact you if more information is needed
- Approved events will appear in the directory and relevant categories
Step 8: Update your listing if anything changes
If your dates, times, location, or other details change:
- Log in to your organizer account:
/account/ - Find your festival
- Edit the details and save
Keeping your listing up‑to‑date helps festival‑goers have a reliable experience.
Need help submitting?
If you have questions or run into any issues while submitting your festival, we’re here to help.
📧 Contact: info@festivaltrekker.com