This forum is for committee members and branch leaders to discuss the operational realities of hosting a successful regional engine day. Organizing these events requires careful coordination—from negotiating venue insurance and land use agreements to ensuring that all machinery displays comply with national safety protocols. In this discussion, we will share templates for event risk assessments, crowd control strategies, and the logistical challenges of managing thousands of visitors. We invite branch chairs to detail how they handle the power requirements for demonstrations and the safety barriers needed for running stationary engines. By sharing our successful event plans and the “lessons learned” from past rallies, we can establish a uniform standard of excellence across all SAVTEC branches. This is the place to share your draft event schedules, discuss budget management for regional show prizes, and brainstorm ways to improve public engagement with the next generation of potential preservationists.