Barbara J. Neff

Barbara J. Neff is the founder and driving force behind Neff Productions. A successful business owner in Downtown New London, Barbara operated her family's store for twenty years. While running the business, Barbara also began planning numerous community events. Years later, Barbara founded Neff Productions and now devotes herself to full-time event planning.

Barbara is a life-long resident of Southeastern Connecticut: and very active in her community. Named the New London Elks' Person of the Year in 2005, she can frequently be found behind the scenes running some of regions' most popular events. Most well-known for her revitalization of Sailfest, Barbara works tirelessly to ensure every detail of every event is meticulously planned. Her expertise extends from smaller, more intimate receptions, to large-scale regional events. No matter the occasion, Barbara is up to the challenge and will do everything in her power to turn your ordinary event into something extraordinary.

Mission: Premium Event Coordinator and Services

The goal of Neff Productions is producing high quality events of any size in the New London County region and across Connecticut. Successful events produced by Neff Productions include:

• Sailfest

  Sailfest is Southeastern Connecticut's premiere summertime event attracting over 300,000 people over the three-day festival. Complete with a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, Tall Ship, and over 100 vendors lining the downtown streets. Barbara J. Neff has been the coordinator of this event for the last 14 years.

• Raft Races

  Located on the Thames and viewable from the New London Waterfront Park. Groups created and raced home-made boats.

• Music Events

  IAM Music Festival is Connecticut's premier indie music festival, set on the piers of the gorgeous New London Waterfront Park.

• Fishing Events

  The Wal-Mart FLW Striper Series live release saltwater striper bass fishing tournament hosted 76 teams from around the area all competing for a top prize of $30,000.

• Sport Events

  3-on-3 basketball competition.

• Fund Raising Events

  Second Night - an event benefitting the Gemma E. Moran Food Center. Festival of Trees Holiday Charity Tree Auction - an event benefitting New London Community Meal Center.

• Kids and Family Events

  New London Haunted House events, one of which was held in conjunction with the presence of the ship used in the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean".

• Cruise Ship Welcome Center

  Coordinated the welcome center for the 3,000 passenger cruise ship, Explorer of the Seas, bringing local vendors and businesses together to meet and greet the visitors and introduce them to the rich cultural history of New London.

• Whaling City Film Project

  Neff Productions, in association with SECT Film and the New London Film Commission, proudly produced the first filmmaking competition in New London. The project gave film teams four days to script, shoot, edit and score a short film with a running time between 4 - 7 minutes, all within a four day period, culminating in a filled to capacity public viewing attracting over 200 people.

• Cigar Dinners

• St. Patrick's Day Celebration

  The first outdoor St Patrick's Day festival in New London.