Fresno, California • October 9-12, 2025
Tickets go on sale October 17, 2024 • Early-Bird discount until September 12 • Advance sales end Sept 30
About
The 2025 Far Western District Fall Convention is a must-attend event for all music enthusiasts! Join us October 9-12, 2025 at Saroyan Theatre in Fresno, California for a weekend filled with incredible performances and exciting activities hosted by Fog City!
Get ready to experience the best of a cappella music as talented groups from all over the region gather to showcase their skills. From breathtaking harmonies to soul-stirring melodies, you'll be captivated by the sheer talent on display.
But the fun doesn't stop there! This is much more than just a contest! Your registration also includes a variety of classes being offered from seasoned professionals who will share their insights and techniques, leadership training, a roundtable for directors, multiple singing opportunities, and many other events being planned. Whether you're a veteran performer or just starting out, there's something for everyone.
Make new friends and connect with fellow music lovers who share your passion. With a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, this convention is the perfect place to network and build lasting relationships.
So mark your calendars and join us at the 2025 Far Western District Fall Convention for an unforgettable weekend of music and camaraderie. We can't wait to see you there!
ALL EVENTS ARE RESERVED SEATING
*** ADA Seating ***
ADA Compliant wheelchair spaces (labeled '-W') are available for those with special needs as well as adjacent companion seats (labeled '-C'). Use Promo Code "ADA" to unlock those seats for selection.
Advance Registration closes September 30 at 11:59 PM
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Hotels
Coming soon
Venue
William Saroyan Theatre
at the Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center
730 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721
The jewel of Central California, the William Saroyan Theatre distinguishes itself with unparalleled elegance and luxurious seating and has hosted some of the world’s most renowned performers during its rich history. The Saroyan Theatre is Fresno’s premier cultural arts destination and home to the area’s leading performing arts groups, including the Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra, Fresno Grand Opera, Broadway in Fresno, Valley Performing Arts Council and Lively Arts Foundation. The theatre also hosts a variety of comedy shows, concerts, family entertainment and community events.
This historic 2,351-seat performing arts theatre recently underwent an extensive renovation, including beautiful front-of-house enhancements to the main lobby and VIP Lounge, as well as back-of-house upgrades with eight state-of-the-art dressing rooms and star rooms, two chorus rooms, two production offices and a green room with built-in bar and leather furniture – all while retaining the old-world charm of this iconic and elegant theatre named after Fresno’s own acclaimed Oscar and Pulitzer Prize winning author. The theatre features a VIP lounge off the main lobby and offers an enormous selection of superb snacks, cocktails, and desserts catered by Pardini’s Catering & Banquets – all of which can be pre-ordered prior to the show and ready at intermission. The Saroyan Theatre welcomes every performer and invites patrons to experience live entertainment in a grand style.
All Seats Reserved
ADA Compliant wheelchair spaces (labeled '-W') are available for those with special needs as well as adjacent companion seats (labeled '-C').
Use Promo Code "ADA" to unlock those seats for selection.
VIP Seating is offered to current FWD members of AFWDC, AIC, AISQC, FWD Hall of Fame, FWD Judges, and FWD Past Presidents. They may each bring one guest. Members of those groups will receive a special Promo Code to unlock VIP seating when purchasing their tickets
Dignitary Seating is offered to officials including Convention Chairman, Convention Honoree, member os the FWD BOD and DMT, and representatives from BHS and Harmony Foundation. Similarly, they will receive a Promo Code to unlock the Dignitary seats when purchasing tickets and may also bring one guest.
Convention Registration Rates
All Chorus and Quartet contestants must register at the Competitor rate.
"Non-Competitor" includes non-competing members, family, and guests twelve years and older.
If you are ONLY singing in the "Everyone Welcome Chorus" you can register as a "Non-Competitor".
| All Events Registration (plus ticket fees) | Early-Bird Order by Sep 12 |
Regular Sep 13-Sep 30 |
On-Site Oct 10-11 |
| Competitor Chorus and/or Quartet Competitor |
$65.00 | $75.00 | $100.00 |
| Non-Competitor Non-Competing Member or Guest, 12+ years |
$40.00 | $50.00 | $75.00 |
| Child Non-Member Child under 12 years |
Free | Free | $25.00 |
General Admission, Single-Event Tickets for non-competitors will be available On-Site for $40.00 each event:
Quartet Semifinal • Chorus Contest • Quartet Final & Encore Performances
* Advance Registration will close at 11:59 pm on September 30.
Important Dates & Deadlines
| 10-Oct-2024 (Thu) |
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| 12-Sep-2025 (Fri) |
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| 30-Sep-2025 (Tue) |
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| 09-Oct-2025 (Thu) |
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| 10-Oct-2025 (Fri) |
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| 11-Oct-2025 (Sat) |
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AFWDC Late Show
Coming soon.
Everyone Welcome Chorus
While some choruses may not be planning to compete, we know that many of our members would enjoy singing a couple of songs from Polecat songbooks on stage before a welcoming audience. To facilitate that we are organizing an "Everyone Welcome Chorus" to perform as the Mic Testers for the chorus contest.
As the name implies, everyone is welcome to participate – Far Western District members and friends of Far Western District members whether or not your chorus is performing. There will be no evaluation of the chorus. We will sing, simply because it is enjoyable to sing before an enthusiastic audience.
There will be an all-chorus practice on Saturday morning before the chorus contest. See the convention program/schedule for time and location.
Note: If you are ONLY singing in the "Everyone Welcome Chorus" you can register for the convention as a "Non-Competitor".
Where To Get Help
Convention Registration
We are using Eventbrite for ticketing this event, and you will find answers to most questions on their website.
Please take care when making your registration, as the information you provide will be used to print your convention name badge.
After making your purchase, to edit order information like your name or email address, go to “Tickets” in your Eventbrite account. Choose the order you want to update and click “Edit”.
- Login to your Eventbrite account. Then go to "Tickets".
- Select your order.
- Click “Edit”.
- Save your changes.
TIP: You can also use this method to transfer a ticket to someone else. If you sell a non-competitor ticket to a competitor they can "upgrade" it on-site at the registration desk for a $35 fee.
IMPORTANT: All changes/transfers must me made PRIOR to the close of advance registration. Once the name badges have been printed, any correrctions must be made manually on-site and are subject to a $10 badge re-print fee.
By the way, you can also go to "Tickets" to print your tickets (in case you lost the email).
For further help and questions related to event/convention registration, please contact the REGISTRAR.
Contest Entry
How do I enter my quartet or my chorus in the CONTEST?
Contest entry is handled on the BHS Member Center website:
- Go to the BHS Member Center (members.barbershop.org)
- Login to your account
- We recommend you watch the instructional video on contest entry available on the main dashboard
- Click 'Manage My SCs' from the top menu-bar
- Select your Quartet or CHORUS (not chapter) from the list
- Under 'Officer Management Actions', click 'Enter Contest'
- Follow the guided instructions.
FAQs, Walkthroughs, and How-To Videos
Some key points:
- All competitors must be dues-paid members of the Society.
- Quartets must be registered with the Society before they are eligible to compete, and be current with their annual quartet registration fee.
- Quartet registration and renewal is done through the BHS Member Center. Login and look for 'Register or Reinstate a Quartet'.
- All competitors must purchase an All-Events Registration to the convention in which they are competing (done HERE on this website).
Where to get Help:
- For help and non-technical questions related to the Contest, please contact the DRCJ.
- For technical help with the BHS Member Center and Contest Entry, please contact the Society at:
- Phone: (800) 876-7464
- Email:
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- For help with Registering (tickets) for the CONVENTION, please contact the Registrar.
Hotel Reservations
Hotel reservations are made directly with the hotel, either on their website or by phone.
For help related to HOTEL RESERVATIONS, please contact the hotel directly.
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