Welcome to the Far West Fest 2026 Registration Page
Five districts: Five times the fun! Join districts 5130, 5170, 5190, 5220, and 5230 for a multi-district conference at the beautiful Grand Sierra Resort in Reno. Celebrate all that we've accomplished during the 2025-26 year at this family friendly event. In addition to world renowned keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and Rotary fellowship opportunities, Grand Sierra Resort offers activities for the whole family!
SCHEDULE & HIGHLIGHTS
Expect lots of activities at the Far West Fest! From entertaining keynote speakers and enlightening breakout sessions to an engaging house of friendship and plenty of opportunities to meet new friends from all five districts. We will be adding details as we get closer to the event.
- 2:00 PM – Registration Opens
- 5:00 PM – Poolside Welcome Reception and Conference Kick-Off
- Dinner on own at Grand Sierra Resort
- 8:00 PM – Showtime Grand Sierra - Tickets/Pricing TBD - Note: This is not an event organized by the District Conference Committee. Please check the information boards at the hotel to see if there is a show that you would like to see.)
- 9:00 PM – Strike Out Polio Bowling
- Mega House of Friendship and Project Fair
- BREAKOUT/WORKSHOP SESSIONS
- D5190 Speech Contest - morning session starting at 9am (All are welcome to attend)
- D5190 Music Contest - afternoon session (All are welcome to attend)
- Burners Without Borders - Chris Breedlove
- One Degree of Separation - Brad Bonar Jr.
- Human Trafficking- Awakening
- Peace Building - Soldiers Song - DG Kristine Redko
- District Breakouts
- Major Donor Reception
- SATURDAY LUNCH
- RYE Students Parade of Flags
- D5190 Speech Contest Winner
- D5230 Speech Contest Winner
- Keynote Speaker Barry Posner - Empowering Leadership
- SATURDAY DINNER
- D5190 Music Contest Winner
- RYE Parade of Flags
- Current Presidents & AG parade
- Keynote Speaker - Brad Bonar Jr. - One Degree of Separation
- After Dinner: District Hospitality Suites
- Interfaith Service
- Gin Fizz/Bloody Mary Mingle – Breakfast
- Mega House of Friendship and Project Fair
- SUNDAY BRUNCH
- President Elects & AG Parade
- Keynote Speaker - Chris Breedlove - Burners Without Borders
- Passing of the DG Line pins/badges - all 5 Districts
- 12:00 PM – Conference Ends
CONFERENCE MEALS
Lunch
Chicken Caesar Salad with Croutons, Parmesan with **Two Dressings** Pret-Set Chipotle Caesar dressing and Regular Caesar dressing
Soup: Minestrone Soup
Short Ribs - Guajillo Chili Braised Short Ribs with Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Squash
CANCELLATIONS
FUN TIMES AT THE GRAND SIERRA RESORT
Looking for fun things to do with the family? The Grand Sierra Resort has many options for you. Click HERE to learn more. Remember to come back to this page to finish your registration!
HOTEL ROOMS
PLEASE READ!!!
The conference committee has obtained special pricing for rooms at the Grand Sierra Resort. You MUST use the respective registration link for your district to book a room. Registration links for your district are located on the right side of this page under the "LINKS" tab.
TRAIN TRIP TO RENO
Please see the link to the right under the "LINKS" section to book your trip directly through AMTRAK.
