About – Global Fiesta

Who is Global Fiesta?

Innovators who think outside the box. Event-booking enthusiasts who make things happen. Party people who love to celebrate.

Our Story

The people, the passion, and the purpose behind Global Fiesta

Where we started

Global Fiesta began as a humble experiment between two best friends around their kitchen tables in Springfield, MO and Wilmington, NC, in 2007.

They set out to create a way for party hosts to find the perfect entertainment for their special events. And they did, in the form of a simple online talent directory. It worked — and then some.

How we’ve grown

Today, that handy directory has become the go-to booking marketplace for event planners, talent, and entertainment professionals across the U.S. and Canada. Now led by Mark Steiner and Locke Bircher alongside their exceptional team, Global Fiesta enables thousands of people to book and be booked for any type of event, every season of every year.

What we stand for

Our mission drives us: to make it easy for planners and talent to connect so they can create unforgettable moments together.

From first-timers to seasoned pros, everyone should feel proud of what they’re creating. They deserve a partner to support their journey and confidence to build not just celebrations but memories that last.

Springfield, MO

Our Midwest office is Global Fiesta official headquarters and the center of our universe. This team personally interacts with customers to support them — real people striving to make real people happy, not a chatbot in sight.

Wilmington, NC

Our hybrid East Coast tech and design teams work behind the scenes, continually cooking up new features and updates for Gobal Fiesta. Despite the call of our historic downtown surroundings, we’re always focused on creating an amazing product for our users.

We’re event makers who celebrate people. How do we do it? With a few key ingredients:

1 Realistic expectations

Ambition is great — overpromising is not. We set ambitious goals that are rooted in reality.

2 Exceptional experiences

We do more than build solutions. We make it an experience people come back to time and again.

3 Intentional listening

Everyone has something to say, so we listen to everyone — from our customers to our team.

4 Holding to the high road

We take the path that yields the best outcome, especially in the face of criticism and adversity.

5 Delightful solutions

Our goal is to make people’s lives more enjoyable. It’s about enhancing, not dominating.

6 Work smarter, not harder

Ambition is great — overpromising is not. We set ambitious goals that are rooted in reality.

7 Going the extra mile

Moving beyond bare-bones and table stakes means putting in the effort to deliver the best possible outcome.

8 Taking calculated risks

We’re innovators, so the risks we take involve careful consideration of the potential reward-to-failure ratio.

9 Rising above mediocrity

We motivate others to live up to their full potential. When we support one another, we make great things.

10 Constant improvement

We never settle for what just works, but continue to innovate, create, and build an even better solution.

“We love this company!”

We’re proud to be part of Global Fiesta because our platform genuinely helps people create memories that last a lifetime. Every member of our team is committed to uplifting and supporting our local communities, one celebration at a time.

Where We Started — Global Fiesta

Global Fiesta began as a simple idea shared among a small group of friends in Washington, D.C., who were frustrated by how difficult it was to find all the essential elements for events and weddings under one umbrella. They envisioned a platform where hosts could easily discover everything they needed for their special occasions from talent to décor to services all in one place and at the most cost-effective rates. That vision took shape as an intuitive online directory and bidding system. It worked and it grew beyond anything they first imagined.

How We’ve Grown

Today, Global Fiesta has evolved into a premier booking marketplace for wedding, corporate, and family event planners, as well as for talent and entertainment professionals. The platform now empowers thousands of people each year to book — and be booked — for every kind of event, in every season.

What We Stand For

Our mission is simple: to uplift our communities by making it effortless for planners and talent to connect and create unforgettable moments together. Whether you’re a first-time host or an experienced professional, Global Fiesta is your village — a place where you’re supported by skilled, ethical people from your own community. Everyone deserves a trusted partner on their journey, and the confidence to craft not just celebrations, but memories that last a lifetime.

Join the Celebration

From future partners to future teammates, everyone’s welcome to be part of the Global Fiesta community. Help us spread the spirit of Community, Love & Joy