Co-Hosted: National Scenic Byway Association & the Mississippi River Parkway Commission
Co-Hosted: National Scenic Byway Association & the Mississippi River Parkway CommissionOctober 6-8, 2026 – Opening Reception Tuesday Evening – sponsored by Visit Arkansas
For info: contact Sharon Strouse, NSBA Executive Director, sharon.strouse@nsbfoundation.com, 330-231-3468
2026 National Scenic Byway Conference Agenda
Highlights: Jennifer Wilding – “The Byways Report” – Keynote speaker
Sponsor and Exhibitor information
***For those wishing to participate in the conference, please download the Partnership Packet link above by early summer, and follow instructions.
Lodging Information
The lodging block is now open at Southland Casino Hotel, and early bird prices run through September 6—use promo code 294 when booking online or via telephone. The deadline for the room block is 9/6/26.
Conference Registration
Conference Pricing:
National Scenic Byway Association Members and/or Affiliates with the Mississippi River Parkway Commission/Great River Road
- All Sessions – Early Bird: $195; Regular: $220
- One Day Session (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) – Early Bird: $100; Regular: $120
Non-Member
- All Sessions – Early Bird: $220; Regular: $245
- One Day Session (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) – Early Bird: $120; Regular: $140
Spouse/Guest
- All Sessions – Early Bird: $125; Regular: $150
- One Day Session (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) – Early Bird: $50; Regular: $75
Please note your Spouse/Guest may only attend meals and activities and will not be permitted into educational sessions.
There will be a 3.5% Service Fee for all credit and debit payments.
Registration and payment must be received by September 6, 2026, to receive early-bird pricing.
Early bird registration is now open! We look forward to connecting and learning together along the Great River Road.
Silent Auction Item Donation-Wed Evening-Oct 7
The National Scenic Byway Association welcomes donated items for a Silent Auction as part of the festivities Wednesday evening October 7 during the Conference.
Recognition will be given to all donors at the Silent Auction event. Auction items are requested to be at least $100 in value.
Link to this Google Form to register the item you are willing to donate to the National Scenic Byway Association: https://forms.gle/87UGRnJNq8kBgKw26
Please contact sharon.strouse@nsbassociation.com for any questions or comments.
Recent Past Byway Conferences
Scenic Byway Hokkaido International Forum – June 16-17, 2025
We are excited to extend an invitation to you for Scenic Byway Hokkaido International Forum
to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Scenic Byway Hokkaido. As we reflect on the journey that
brought us to this milestone, we would be honored to have you join us for a momentous occasion
of joy, gratitude, and celebration.
Scenic Byway Hokkaido International Forum
Event Details:
● Date: June 16th-17th, 2025
● Venue: Sapporo, Hokkaido
Agenda:
● Welcome and Opening Remarks
● Commemorative lecture
● Workshops and Panel discussion sessions
● Banquette
● Forum Excursion
In addition, we would like to invite you to visit some of Scenic Byways in Hokkaido as “AfterForum Excursions” and meet the Byway community members who have made the efforts to
make the Byways attractive.
After-Forum Excursions to Scenic Byways in Hokkaido
Event Details:
● Date: June 18th-20th, 2025
● Venue: Some routes of Scenic Byways in Hokkaido
RSVP Deadline: To ensure your presence at this significant celebration, please RSVP by April
14th, 2025
See the details posted on the Invite Link above.