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Our mission

El Dorado Festivals & Events is a mission driven 501(c)3 company founded to create the "Festival City of the South!"  Embracing the spirit of Southern arts and culture, we are looking to engage new economic opportunity for the city through the creation of an Arts & Entertainment district in the southern core of the City of El Dorado's nationally recognized (2013 CNN's America's Best Small Town Comebacks, 2009 Great American Mainstreet Award) beautiful downtown.

We were formed in 2011 after the completion of a study conducted by Roger Brooks of Destination Development International.  Roger's team was contracted by the city to develop a plan to help find the best economic development project to change the tide of a declining population and rising unemployment.  The result was a brand action plan calling for an increase in the tourism industry through the creation of an arts and entertainment district.

Who we are
Pam
Pam Griffin
President & CEO

Contact: pamela@eldofest.com

Manager of Development & Ticketing
Daniel Hill
Human Resources Manager

Contact: danielh@eldofest.com

Kelsie Madison
Kelsie Madison
Hosted Events Manager

Contact: kelsiem@eldofest.com

Joanna Benson
Joanna Benson
Marketing Coordinator

Contact: joanna@eldofest.com

Benji Brown
Benji Brown
IT Manager

Contact: benjib@eldofest.com

Alison Peachey
Alison Peachey
Staff Accountant

contact: alisonp@eldofest.com

James Pridgen
James Pridgen, Jr.
Facilities Manager

Contact: jamesp@eldofest.com

Terry Frisch
Terry Frisch
Production Manager

Contact: productionmanager@eldofest.com

Jimmy Martinez
Jimmy Martinez
Ticketing & Membership Manager

Contact: jimmym@eldofest.com

Rusty Goss
Rusty Goss
The Man

Contact: rustyg@eldofest.com