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.
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 will open December 10, 2025. If you are interested in hosting a booth and/or would like more information, please follow the link below. |
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 contact Tamara Nelson. |
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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! Check back soon for list of participating restaurants and vendors, and highlighted performers! |
EEXPLORE TULSA'S MAIN STREETS!
Conference Hotels
Aloft - Tulsa Downtown
200 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 918-947-8200 |
DoubleTree - Tulsa Downtown
616 W. 7th Street Tulsa, OK 74127 |
Hyatt Regency Tulsa
100 East 2nd Street Tulsa, OK 74103 |