Event strategy · Production · Promotion

Events people drive hours for.

Harold Phillips

Twenty years of concepting, launching, and running signature events—now available to venues, cities, and organizations that want a calendar people plan around.

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20+Years producing
events
55+National acts
presented
12Signature events
built & run
2Major venues
led

01 / Signature events

Built from
a blank page.

Concepted, launched, produced, and operated from first sketch to final load-out.

01

Brew Fest

Created
02

Wine Fest

Created
03

Tacotopia Fest

Created
04

Classic Car Show

Created
05

Concert Series

Created
06

Cycling Events

Created
07

Sports Show

Co-created
08

MMA Fight Nights

Produced
09

Super Bowl Party

Produced
10

Craft Fair

Operated
11

Speedway Racing

Operated
12

County Fairs

Operated

02 / On the marquee

Acts Harold
has presented.

From country legends to arena rock, comedy headliners, and culture-shaping icons.

Billy Idol✦Miranda Lambert✦Jay Leno✦Heart✦Johnny Cash✦Boyz II Men✦Willie Nelson✦Alice Cooper✦
The Righteous BrothersCharlie DanielsKansasGabriel “Fluffy” IglesiasBret MichaelsRon WhiteStyxJosh TurnerJeff FoxworthyKen JeongChris IsaakRick SpringfieldBoz ScaggsQueensrÿcheFoghatTerry FatorLarry the Cable GuyDaughtryMidlandAaron LewisRodney CarringtonGary AllanWarren GQuiet RiotThird Eye BlindGeorge ThorogoodForeignerJoan JettThe Beach BoysPapa RoachSeetherLynyrd SkynyrdScorpions

03 / Services

How we work
together.

01

Event Concept
& Design

Audience, format, name, date strategy, and the hook that makes people mark their calendar a year out.

02

Launch
& Turnaround

First-year launches and struggling events rebuilt through budget, timeline, vendors, ticketing, and run-of-show.

03

Sponsorship
& Partnerships

Packages sponsors renew, plus local partnerships that lower costs, raise reach, and build community ownership.

04

Marketing
& Promotion

Positioning, media buys, street-level buzz, and earned press that fills the gap paid media can’t.

04 / About

A career spent
making the date matter.

For two decades, Harold Phillips has built events from a blank calendar page.

As general manager of a county fairgrounds, and most recently as marketing director of a destination entertainment resort, he has concepted, launched, and grown signature events into annual traditions. Now he helps venues, cities, and organizations do the same.

From first ideato final encore

05 / Testimonials

Proof from the
people in the room.

Four perspectives on Harold’s entertainment experience, leadership, community service, and event production.

01 / Entertainment Experience “Harold understands what it takes to turn an event into an experience.” Jay Ellenberger · GM, Seven Feathers Casino Resort Read full note

Harold Phillips brings extensive experience in entertainment marketing, live events, concerts, and special events, with a career built around creating memorable experiences for audiences and guests.

During his years in casino marketing, including his time as Marketing Director at Seven Feathers Casino, Harold was involved in developing and promoting a wide range of entertainment programs. His experience includes working with performers, entertainers, event producers, community partners, and marketing teams to create events that attract audiences and generate excitement.

From concerts and comedy to special events, casino promotions, community celebrations, and large-scale entertainment programs, Harold understands what it takes to turn an event into an experience. He combines creative ideas with strategic marketing to build awareness, drive attendance, and create lasting memories for guests.

His entertainment experience also extends beyond the casino industry. Through his years working with the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Harold helped coordinate and promote concerts, rodeos, fairs, weddings, conferences, and numerous community events.

Today, Harold’s experience gives him a unique perspective on the entertainment business—from finding the right talent and developing event concepts to marketing the event and creating an experience people want to come back for.

02 / Financial Leadership & Stewardship “Responsibility, efficiency, community value, and long-term sustainability.” Doug Robertson · Douglas County Commissioner Read full note

During his 22 years working with the Douglas County Fair and Fairgrounds, including 15 years as Facility Director, Harold Phillips demonstrated strong leadership in overseeing the operations of a major community facility. His responsibilities required careful planning, organization, coordination, and responsible stewardship of the fairgrounds and its many events.

Harold worked with a wide range of organizations and community partners, helping create successful events while maintaining the facility as an important resource for Douglas County. His long tenure reflects the trust placed in his ability to manage the day-to-day operations and competing needs of a busy public facility.

His approach to leadership was centered on responsibility, efficiency, community value, and long-term sustainability—principles that continue to shape his professional work today.

03 / Accomplishments “A legacy of leadership, service, event experience, and community involvement.” Sandy Bratton · Fair Board Chair Read full note

Throughout his career, Harold Phillips has built a strong record of leadership, community service, and successful event management. He worked with the Douglas County Fairgrounds for 22 years, including 15 years as the Facility Director, overseeing one of the community’s important gathering places.

During his tenure, Harold helped bring together a wide variety of events and people—from 4-H programs and business conferences to weddings, concerts, rodeos, and community events. He was recognized for his commitment to serving the community and for creating opportunities for people to come together.

Harold also served on the Douglas County Fair Board and worked closely with community leaders, businesses, organizations, and the media. His accomplishments reflect not only his professional experience, but also his dedication to Douglas County and the people he served.

After 22 years of involvement with the fairgrounds and Douglas County Fair, Harold retired in 2017, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, service, event experience, and community involvement.

04 / Event Production “A true passion for bringing people together and creating memorable experiences.” Fran Romeo · Fran Romeo Agency, Talent Buying & Concert Services Read full note

Harold Phillips brings more than two decades of experience in marketing, events, entertainment, and community engagement. His career reflects a true passion for bringing people together and creating memorable experiences. Harold’s leadership, creativity, professionalism, and commitment to the community make him a trusted partner for organizations looking to make their events and marketing efforts stand out.

06 / Contact

Have a date
on the calendar
and nothing on it yet?

Email Harold