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February 3 is your last chance to save big on registration for the 2026 Main Street Now Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, April 13 – 15, with Early Bird rates. There’s so much to experience, learn, and explore at the Main Street movement’s biggest gathering of the year. After February 3, registration rates for members and non-members increase by $100, so don’t wait: Register now!
Registration Rates: $499 Member, $720 Non-Member
Last Day to Benefit: Tuesday, February 3
Additional Perks: Last chance to pre-order your conference T‑shirt, and your best chance at getting Big Bash or mobile workshop tickets before they sell out.*
Still looking for more reasons to register? Keep reading!
Registration comes with a full suite of learning, network-building, and celebratory experiences, and other great benefits:
💡Automatic Access to 100+ Education Sessions — Find inspiration, solutions, and tangible takeaways on dozens of timely topics. Explore the schedule >
🍩Complimentary Breakfast, Monday-Wednesday — Get energized and ready for learning with an assortment of fresh pastries, fruit, yogurt, and a unique warm dish each day, plus coffee, tea, and other beverages.
👋Entry to the Welcome Reception on Sunday Evening — Arrive early for a chance to order refreshments on us: the first 1000 guests receive a $20 gift card to spend at food vendor stalls.
🎁Exhibitor Reception on Tuesday Afternoon — Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and beverages, learn about products and services offered by 50+ companies, and enter to win great prizes.
🏨Discounted Rates at Conference Hotels* — Keep your budget on track with specially priced rooms at nearby hotels. Find the right hotel for you >
👕 Conference T‑shirt — Limited edition, super soft, inclusive sizing, made in Tulsa.
🚎 Mobile Workshops* — 17 unique tours in and around our host city.
🕺 Big Bash* — Dance on Route 66 at the biggest Main Street party ever.
Have questions? We’re here to help! Start with our FAQs >
Need help? Contact us at info@mainstreet.org. Kindly allow up to 72 hours for a response.
*Quantities limited; subject to availability.
Main Street Now 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is sure to be the biggest professional development event for civic leaders looking to boost their impact and role in the success of their local Main Street. And with registration as low as $200, it's an unbeatable opportunity.
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Dionne Baux shares how Historic King Drive BID's executive director Ray Hill is leading the district to success by supporting strong economic sustainability.
Rooted in Main Street fundamentals and informed by feedback from across the network, the 2026 schedule is full of opportunities to exchange ideas, tackle real challenges, and gain practical tools to help communities stand strong for generations to come. Get a peek at new sessions, revamped favorites, and role-based learning tracks.
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