Convention and Trade Show

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2013 Annual Convention
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 have Talent

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:

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...

"Attending the IAFE Convention was by far the best experience for networking and education. The program format with its changes was full of many excellent opportunities to attend workshops and roundtables and the speakers were dynamic."

Bonnie Seaman
Office Manager
Twin Falls County Fair & Rodeo

"I really appreciated the First Friends Reception for new comers. It really broke the ice for me and made me feel more comfortable with this over-whelming experience. The education center and Flash Drive of all the winners is priceless! I reviewed a few, but need to take a day and go through everything and write down what would apply to our fair. I can't wait to get back to work!"

Wendy Sandberg
Washington County Fair, Utah

"What a wonderful and educational opportunity it was. I met with some great people and networked with many others who I would never have had the opportunity to do so. The round tables and workshops and trade show were a great tool for me in my adventure through the fair industry."

Brandon Johnson
Volunteer
Orleans County 4-H Fair

Phone Number: 417.862.5771
Toll Free Number: 800.516.0313
Fax Number: 417.862.0156

IAFE Office Address:
3043 East Cairo St, Springfield,
Missouri 65802, USA

Have questions or comments?
Check the IAFE Staff Contact page
for more information.