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2026 OCTA State Conference Registration and Hotel Information

The 2026 OCTA State Conference will be held at Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, in Lima OH, on September 4-6, 2026.

Veterans Memorial is located in the heart of Lima at 7 Towne Square, Lima OH 45801. The facility includes a 13,950 square foot exhibit hall, 10 meeting rooms, 1,774 seat performing arts center, and banquet facility. It is connected to the 100-room Wingate by Wyndham Hotel and to the Market Street Parking Garage, so our entire conference can be held under one roof!

Registration:

Registration for the 2026 OCTA State Conference is now officially open! Pricing is as follows:

$50 excerpt registration fee
- This allows entry for all 3 days of excerpts, whether you watch 1 excerpt or 14 excerpts.
- All performers and audience members must be registered in order to enter the theater.
$50 banquet fee
- This covers your meal at the Sunday evening banquet and awards celebration.
- Deadline to register for this is Saturday, August 1, 2026.
$20 musician fee
- This allows entry for any musicians who are playing for an excerpt. This is good for one (1) performance only.

We are using a new online system called Zeffy, and Zeffy does not charge a service fee! But you must make sure to indicate you do not want to donate to Zeffy. Step by step instructions are as follows:

1. Once you've chosen all the items you are registering for, it will take you to a summary page, you will see a section that is specifically to donate to Zeffy, saying "Help keep Zeffy free for OCTA". It will already default to a percentage of your total spend:

2. Click on the dropdown, and you will see various percentages, but at the bottom you will see an option for "Other".

3. Choose "Other" and then enter in $0.

4. Proceed to enter your credit card information.

Hotel information:

The OCTA discounted block of rooms at the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel are officially SOLD OUT. However, there are other hotels in the area that are in close proximity of Veteran's Memorial, but are NOT offering an OCTA discount:

Hampton Inn Lima (3-Star Hotel)
- Distance: 1.9 miles.
- Estimated Labor Day Weekend Rate: ~$122–$152 per night.
- Key Perks: High guest satisfaction ratings (4.5/5), free hot breakfast, indoor pool, and digital keys via the Hilton Booking Platform.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Lima (3-Star Hotel)
- Distance: 1.7 miles.
- Estimated Labor Day Weekend Rate: ~$141–$202 per night.
- Key Perks: Exceptional community ratings, indoor pool, and fully stocked in-room kitchenettes.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lima (3-Star Hotel)
- Distance: 1.8 miles.
- Estimated Labor Day Weekend Rate: ~$141 per night.
- Key Perks: Highly rated for cleanliness on the Marriott Digital Catalog, featuring free breakfast and extended-stay style suites.
Courtyard by Marriott Lima (3-Star Hotel)
- Distance: 2.5 miles.
- Estimated Labor Day Weekend Rate: ~$144 per night.
- Key Perks: Modern rooms, on-site bistro dining, and highly secure parking options.

In Memoriam slideshow:

Each year OCTA creates a video shown at the state conference to honor members from our OCTA member groups who have passed away. This year, we are starting with members who have passed since August 15, 2025. Please make your submission below no later than August 14, 2026.

Submit your honoree by clicking this link

State T-shirts:

Buy your 2026 state T-shirts before they're gone! Deadline for all orders is Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 12:00pm.

Buy now by clicking this link

Conference Flyer:

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