diff --git a/docs/USAGE.md b/docs/USAGE.md
index 11684d4..6c5b9b7 100644
--- a/docs/USAGE.md
+++ b/docs/USAGE.md
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Coleads are scoped to one or more departments. When creating a colead user, assi
 
 ## Event Setup
 
-1. **Configure your event** — set the event name, venue, dates, and timezone via the API (`PUT /api/event`). These appear on the Dashboard.
+1. **Configure your event** — go to **Settings** and set the event name, venue, dates, and timezone. These appear on the Dashboard and volunteer signup page.
 2. **Create departments** — under Departments, add each department your event needs (e.g., Gate, Greeters, Rangers, Build, LNT).
 3. **Import participants** — see next section.
 4. **Create shifts** — under Schedule, create shifts for each department with day, start/end time, and capacity.
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/Settings.svelte b/frontend/src/pages/Settings.svelte
index 5caf2ee..138af08 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/Settings.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/Settings.svelte
@@ -1,9 +1,11 @@
 <script>
   import { onMount } from 'svelte'
   import { api } from '../api.js'
+  import { db } from '../db.js'
 
   let loading = $state(true)
   let saving = $state(false)
+  let savingEvent = $state(false)
   let testing = $state(false)
   let error = $state('')
   let success = $state('')
@@ -18,10 +20,23 @@
   let testEmail = $state('')
   let noteLabel = $state('Additional note')
   let noteRequired = $state(false)
+  let eventName = $state('')
+  let eventVenue = $state('')
+  let eventStartDate = $state('')
+  let eventEndDate = $state('')
+  let eventTimezone = $state('')
   let shiftSignupsOpen = $state(false)
   let togglingSignups = $state(false)
 
   onMount(async () => {
+    try {
+      const ev = await api.event.get()
+      eventName = ev.name ?? ''
+      eventVenue = ev.venue ?? ''
+      eventStartDate = ev.start_date ?? ''
+      eventEndDate = ev.end_date ?? ''
+      eventTimezone = ev.timezone ?? ''
+    } catch {}
     try {
       const s = await api.settings.get()
       smtpHost = s.smtp_host ?? ''
@@ -41,6 +56,28 @@
     }
   })
 
+  async function saveEvent(e) {
+    e.preventDefault()
+    savingEvent = true
+    error = ''
+    success = ''
+    try {
+      const updated = await api.event.update({
+        name: eventName,
+        venue: eventVenue,
+        start_date: eventStartDate,
+        end_date: eventEndDate,
+        timezone: eventTimezone,
+      })
+      await db.event.put({ ...updated, id: 1 })
+      success = 'Event saved.'
+    } catch (err) {
+      error = err.message
+    } finally {
+      savingEvent = false
+    }
+  }
+
   async function save(e) {
     e.preventDefault()
     saving = true
@@ -127,6 +164,39 @@
   {#if loading}
     <div class="text-muted">Loading…</div>
   {:else}
+    <form onsubmit={saveEvent}>
+      <div class="card" style="margin-bottom:1.5rem">
+        <h2 style="font-size:0.95rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem">Event</h2>
+        <div style="display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1rem">
+          <div class="form-group" style="grid-column:1/-1">
+            <label for="e-name">Event Name *</label>
+            <input id="e-name" bind:value={eventName} required placeholder="My Event 2026" />
+          </div>
+          <div class="form-group" style="grid-column:1/-1">
+            <label for="e-venue">Venue</label>
+            <input id="e-venue" bind:value={eventVenue} placeholder="Location name" />
+          </div>
+          <div class="form-group">
+            <label for="e-start">Start Date *</label>
+            <input id="e-start" type="date" bind:value={eventStartDate} required />
+          </div>
+          <div class="form-group">
+            <label for="e-end">End Date *</label>
+            <input id="e-end" type="date" bind:value={eventEndDate} required />
+          </div>
+          <div class="form-group" style="grid-column:1/-1">
+            <label for="e-tz">Timezone</label>
+            <input id="e-tz" bind:value={eventTimezone} placeholder="America/Los_Angeles" />
+          </div>
+        </div>
+        <div class="actions">
+          <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary" disabled={savingEvent}>
+            {savingEvent ? 'Saving…' : 'Save Event'}
+          </button>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </form>
+
     <form onsubmit={save}>
       <div class="card" style="margin-bottom:1.5rem">
         <h2 style="font-size:0.95rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem">SMTP Email</h2>
@@ -160,7 +230,7 @@
         </div>
 
         <div class="form-group">
-          <label for="s-url">Base URL <span class="text-muted" style="font-weight:400">(for volunteer token links)</span></label>
+          <label for="s-url">Base URL <span class="text-muted" style="font-weight:400">(for kiosk links in emails)</span></label>
           <input id="s-url" bind:value={baseURL} placeholder="https://events.example.com" />
         </div>