When you want to see your community grow, running a local event is a great idea. Luckily, many FOSS projects have been down this path, so you won't need to start from scratch. This talk covers the process of running a successful community event, from finding great folks to plan with -- to follow-up for the next event. When you love your community, you want to see it grow and become stronger. And if you are also lucky enough to have a little extra time and enthusiasm? Well, then it might be time to run an event. Many FOSS projects have been down this path, so you won't need to start from scratch. This talk will cover: - Setting the scope for your event - How to find folks to work with - Creating a plan for success - Making sure attendees have a great time Once you have a solid plan in place, running a community event can be very rewarding. Attendees will walk away with a sense of where to start and a strategy for finding the resources they'll need to put on an inspiring community event.