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Convention and Trade Show
December 8 - December 12, 2013
Paris & Bally's Hotels
Las Vegas, Nevada














Hotel booking is now available. Please use the links below to receive discounted convention rates: Bally's - $94 rate, Paris - $109 rate
To phone in a reserveration, please call the Reservation Center at 1-800-358-8777 for Bally's and 1-877-603-4389 for Paris to secure a reservation on your group block. The name of the group is listed as IAFE Annual Convention. Callers may also use a group code to identify the group, SBIAF3 for Bally's and SPIAF3 for Paris.
NEW! Have an idea for a convention session or speaker? Submit your idea here!
The Annual Convention and Trade Show, held in Las Vegas, is the largest event serving fairs, shows, exhibitions, and expositions. Convention attendees network and learn from each other and top professionals during the intensive four days of workshops, special seminars, round table discussions, and social events. The Trade Show allows companies to showcase themselves while serving as a one-stop shop for all your event's booking, product, and service needs. Associate members receive a $100 credit toward the purchase of exhibit space at the annual Trade Show.

Showpeople Talent Search - Submit Your Audition Video Today!
Complete contest details online now at showpeoplehavetalent.com
We are accepting contestants of all ages, with all sorts of talents! All finalists to perform LIVE in Las Vegas December 10, 2013 at the Showmen's League Centenial Banquet and Ball, in support of scholarship funds and foundations of the SLA, OABA, and IAFE.
View our post-convention press releases below:
- 2013 New Chair
- Hall of Fame Winner
- Heritage Awards Winners
- Rising Star Winner
- Secretary/Executive of the Year Winner
- Agricultural Awards Winners
- Competitive Exhibits Awards Winners
- Communication Awards Winners
- Soybeans Awards Winners
- Sponsorship Awards Winners
- State and Provincial Awards Winners
The IAFE thanks our wonderful sponsors. View the entire list of our 2012 sponsors here (Excel). Consider extending your thanks to them today.
Interested in attending? Here's what past attendees have said...
Bonnie Seaman
Office Manager
Twin Falls County Fair & Rodeo
Wendy Sandberg
Washington County Fair, Utah
Brandon Johnson
Volunteer
Orleans County 4-H Fair




