FAQ
Q: What kinds of events are allowed on the calendar?
A: All public events that are legal, ethical, non-discriminatory, and non-defamatory are allowed on the calendar. Events put on by a business should be those that occur outside or in addition to its regular operations unless it is a Howdy! Central Florida online Business Directory member.
Q: Are religious events allowed? Any religion? How about political events?
A: Yes, yes, and yes! As stated above, as long as it’s non-discriminatory, non-defamatory, legal, and open to the public, Howdy! Central Florida would love to have it on the Community Event Calendar.
Q: Do events on the calendar have to be free for everyone?
A: No they do not; events that require a ticket purchase – either in advance, or at the door – are allowed. Please include info on how to purchase tickets when you upload your event.
Q: Can I upload my organization's internal event?
A: No, only events that are open to the public (either free or ticketed) are allowed.
Q: Our event isn't within Central Florida limits - can it still be included on the Community Event Calendar?
A: Only events located in Central Florida (including Marion, Sumter, Lake, Seminole, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Hardee, and Highlands Counties) are permitted.
Q: How can I upload a recurring (e.g. weekly, monthly) event?
A: You have two options: 1) Become a Howdy! Central Florida Basic Business Member (this package includes a complimentary recurring event for your business); or 2) Upload the recurring event manually.
Q: How much does it cost to upload an event?
A: Nothing; event uploads are free. If you’d like for us to post on our social media accounts about your event, our Social Media Add-on option is only $5 per post.
Q: How do I become a Basic Business or Non-Profit Member?
A: Check out the details on our Membership details page.
Q: Does Howdy! Central Florida offer any other Member packages?
A: Yes, you can view the details on our Membership details page.
Q: Will Howdy! Central Florida upload our event if we email it?
A: Howdy! Central Florida‘s VIP Business Member package includes event upload services. Otherwise, the User is responsible for uploading events using our website’s Submit Event function.
Q: Do you offer special pricing for Non-Profits?
A: Yes; Non-Profit Member pricing can be viewed on our website’s Membership page.
Q: How long does it take for an event to be posted on the Community Event Calendar after submission?
A: Events should be approved and posted to the Community Event Calendar within 48 hours of a User submitting it. Please note that missing information may add to the turn-around time.
Q: Does Howdy! Central Florida sell event tickets through its website?
A: No, Howdy! Central Florida does not sell tickets. Please be sure to include a link or information about how folks can get tickets to your event when you upload it.
Q: What if an event on the Community Event Calendar is canceled, but does not get removed from the Calendar?
A: Unfortunately, Howdy! Central Florida is not able to follow up on the validity of every event. It is the responsibility of the Event Organizer to ensure that updates are made to the Community Event Calendar accordingly.
