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2026 CVA Showcase: Defying Gravity

June 25 @ 9:00 am

Vineyards Country Club 400 Vineyards Blvd
Naples, FL 34119 United States

$30.00 – $250.00

Description

2026 CVA Showcase: Defying Gravity

A Wickedly Good Day of Entertainment, Connections & Magic!

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to one of the most exciting entertainment networking events of the season! The 2026 CVA Showcase: Defying Gravity is bringing together Lifestyle Directors, entertainment industry vendors, and talented showcasing performers for a magical day full of connections, live entertainment, games, prizes, and unforgettable fun.

Whether you’re looking to book incredible talent for your upcoming season, network with industry professionals, or showcase your own amazing performances, this is the event you won’t want to miss!

Expect a day filled with:

  • Live Showcasing Entertainers
  • Entertainment Industry (Entertainers/Performers Only) Vendor Tables
  • Raffle Prizes
  • Fun Games & Interactive Activities
  • Best Dressed Contest
  • Breakfast & Lunch Included for Attendees
  • Wickedly Good Networking Opportunities

And of course… attendees and vendors are encouraged to dress to theme! Whether you go pink & green or full-on Oz glam, we LOVE a great costume — and yes, Best Dressed prizes will be awarded!


Menu Highlights

Morning Refreshments

  • Regular & Decaf Coffee
  • Assorted Teas with Lemon & Honey
  • Fruit-Infused Water
  • Assorted Breakfast Pastries & Morning Treats

Lunch Service

  • Fresh Seasonal Fruit Cup
  • House Salad
  • Grilled Chicken Spring Mix Salad with Balsamic Dressing
  • Assorted Rolls & Butter
  • Chocolate Lava Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream & Strawberry Garnish

Beverages Included

Iced Tea, Lemonade, Arnold Palmers & Assorted Sodas


Event Details

Location

Vineyards Country Club
400 Vineyards Blvd
Naples, FL 34119

Attendee Event Timeline

9:00am – Check-In*
9:00am – 10:00am – Breakfast & Vendor Tables
10:00am – 10:30am – Welcome & Introductions 
10:30am – 1:30pm – Showcasing Entertainers
(Lunch served at 12:00pm)
1:30pm – Wrap-Up & Announcements

*Lifestyle Directors, please plan to arrive as close to 9:00am, as possible, to enjoy breakfast, networking, and vendor tables before the showcase begins! Vendor Tables are invited to join us for Welcome & Introductions. Unless staying for lunch or performing in the showcase, tabling vendors will be dismissed at 11:00am.


Attendee Information

Lifestyle Directors / Attendee Tickets

$35/person
Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Showcase Admission

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 16


Vendor Information

Vendor Tables – $150/vendor table

Entertainment Industry Vendors ONLY

Showcasing Performer – $250

Includes a 15-minute performance slot. Space is limited and registration is considered an application. If a showcase spot is unavailable, participants will receive a $100 refund and will be placed as a vendor table participant instead.

🎤 Performer lineup announcements will be released by June 17 (if not earlier).

Vendor Meals

$30/person

Each vendor is required to provide a raffle prize with a minimum value of $25. For additional information regarding vendor setup, expectations, tabling requirements, and event policies, please review the Vendor Guidelines for this event.


Registration Deadline for Vendors & Attendees!

Tuesday, June 16

Tickets
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CVA Showcase - ATTENDEE
Lifestyle directors and programming professionals attending a high-energy event focused on showcasing entertainers, and networking to enhance community programming and resident experiences.
$ 35.00
143 available
Vendor Table (Entertainment Vendors Only)
Vendor table registration - this is for entertainment professionals ONLY to connect and provide marketing materials to Lifestyle Directors while exploring opportunities within community events and resident programming.
$ 150.00
18 available
Showcasing Performer
Showcasing Performers registration is designed for entertainers and performance professionals to present their talent live at the CVA Showcase. Each selected performer will receive a firm 15-minute performance time slot. All equipment must be provided by the performer. Showcasing Performer slots are limited and offered by application only. If not selected, a $100 refund will be issued, and applicants will have the option to participate as a vendor table. If you choose not to accept a vendor table option, you will be refunded the full amount. Selections will be made by no later than June 17. Confirmation MUST be received by no later than June 19.
$ 250.00
Unlimited
Vendor Meal
Vendors are welcome to join the Lifestyle Directors for Lunch. Vendor Tables will be required to stay up till 11:00am. Lunch is served at 12:00pm. All vendors (vendor tables and showcasing performers) are welcome to stay the entire event.
$ 30.00
Unlimited
Details
Date:
June 25
Time:
9:00 am
Cost:
$30.00 – $250.00
Category:

Venue
Venue
Vineyards Country Club
Address
400 Vineyards Blvd
Naples, FL 34119 United States
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Organizer
Organizer
Jenene Dulaney Burke
Email:
CVAofSWFL@gmail.com