The 2026 Main Street Now Conference offers ample educational
and network-building opportunities designed to help
local leaders improve and strengthen the social, civic,
and economic fabric of their communities.
and network-building opportunities designed to help
local leaders improve and strengthen the social, civic,
and economic fabric of their communities.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR
THE MAIN STREET NOW
TULSA 2026 CONFERENCE
APRIL 12-15, 2026
THE MAIN STREET NOW
TULSA 2026 CONFERENCE
APRIL 12-15, 2026
EducationEducation sessions provide time-tested and leading-edge
educational content on a wide range of topics relevant to commercial district revitalization professionals, civic leaders, board members, volunteers, and supporters of place-based economic development efforts. Submission deadline for Tulsa 2026 has passed For questions about your submission, selection timeline, or any other Education related questions, please contact Karla Jackson. |
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Exhibition HallThe Main Street Now Expo offers a variety of promotional opportunities for companies specializing in products,
services, and resources designed to assist downtown and commercial district management professionals take their efforts to the next level. Booth registration is currently full, and a waitlist has started. |
Mobile Workshops Led by expert guides and packed with tangible examples of locally-powered community preservation and economic development efforts, Main Street Now mobile workshops
are the ultimate immersive learning experience at the Main Street Now conferences! Submission deadline for Tulsa 2026 has passed For questions about your submission, selection timeline, or any other Mobile Workshop related questions, please contact Anna Schilling. |
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SponsorsSponsoring the Main Street Now Conference is a highly visible, cost-effective way to reach community leaders and partners as they foster new ideas and solutions for preservation-based economic development in their historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts. Sponsor packages provide partners with the opportunity to demonstrate leadership through programming and promotions, connect directly with local decision-makers, and support communities on their path to economic revitalization.
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VolunteersVolunteers are the life blood of The Main Street Now Conference. From checking in attendees to helping
run the Big Bash, volunteers play a crucial role in executing the incredible experience that is Main Street Now. Volunteers also receive a discounted registration to the Main Street Now Conference. If you would like to volunteer and be part of the team in Tulsa, please register below. |
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The Big BashThe Big Bash will be held in Sapulpa Main Street,
on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 from 6:30-10:30PM! The conference's closing celebration, the Big Bash, will be an exciting street festival/night market with restaurants, catering, shops, bars, bands, games, prizes, and giveaways, all celebrating and showing off the best of Oklahoma Main Street! See below for list of participating restaurants and vendors, highlighted performers, Passport Game details, prizes, gifts, and more! |
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Participating Stores and Vendors
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Participating Restaurants
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Bands/Entertainment
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Vendor Passport Game
Each Big Bash attendee will receive a passport upon arrival in Sapulpa, with participating vendors listed inside.
Attendees will have from 6:30-8:30PM to collect all vendor stamps in their passport! No purchases necessary to collect stamps. Once completed, attendees will show their passports at the check-in table in Herald Square to receive a unique, one-of-a-kind Sapulpa gift and keepsake! |
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Gift Basket Raffle
Each attendee who completes the Vendor Passport Game will automatically have their name entered into a drawing to win one of several gift baskets, provided by the above participating Sapulpa vendors! The drawing will be held at 8:30PM in Herald Square, and you must be present to win. Winners will get to select their choice of gift basket as their names are drawn. Gift baskets can be held in Herald Square for the winners until they are ready to leave for the evening. |
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BIG BASH SPONSORS
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The Oklahoma/Kansas
The Oklahoma/Kansas Get-Together will be held at the Red Fork Depot, on Monday, April 13th, 2026 from 6:30-8:30PM!
This year's Get-Together will be in the Historic Route 66 Village, located in the Rt. 66 Main Street District! Sponsored and hosted by Gateway First Bank, Oklahoma Main Street Foundation, and Oklahoma Main Street Center, it will be a laid-back evening of beer and wine, appetizers and heavy hors d'oeuvres, photo ops, historic train tours, and socializing with our Kansas neighbors! RSVP no later Sunday, March 29th. Late RSVPs will not be accepted. |
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EXPLORE TULSA'S MAIN STREETS!
Conference Hotels
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