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47TH ANNUAL ARIZONA FAIRS ASSOCIATION CONVENTION
2026 AFA CONVENTION
JOIN US THIS YEAR BACK
IN LAUGHLIN!
"Networking with Friends & Family"
Nov 17 - 19, 2026
Come visit AFA this year back in Laughlin for our 2026 Convention. With more networking opportunities, more education, and a lot more fun!
Aquarius Casino Resort
1900 S. Casino Drive | Laughlin, Nevada 89029
Convention Registration – WILL OPEN SOON!
Registration is ONLINE ONLY!
Registration is only $200 per attendee. Includes some meals, a goody bag, educational sessions, showcases, and more. Bowling and golf are extra.
Hotel Information
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Room Rate: $30/night
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Resort Fee: $23/night
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Tax + $10 per additional person (up to 4 per room)
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Group Code (must use to be counted for AFA): GRAFA25
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CALL 800-662-5825 BETWEEN 7AM AND 8PM PST TO BOOK YOUR ROOM. Booking Deadline: November 1st – this is a hard deadline!
Trade Show Booths & Showcases
Want to be part of the fun?
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Trade Show Booths register online at the same link: COMING SOON In the new location, there is more room and all trade show booths will be located in the main room (where we will eat, meet, and socialize). Trade Show Booths are $300 and include one full registration.
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Showcase Acts must complete the application form here:
COMING SOON
After completing the application, you'll be contacted by our team. We are still working out dates and times for showcases.
Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
Bowling Tournament – Let’s Roll!
Riverside Bowling Lanes
Tuesday, November 17th at 8:00 PM
$25 per bowler
No team? No problem! We’ll piece teams together—come ready to have a blast!
Sign up during online registration.
Golf Tournament – Tee Time Returns!
Tuesday, November 18
$85 per golfer
Details coming soon—but it’s going to be a fun one!
Sign up during online registration.
Goody Bags Are Back – And Better Than Ever!
We all know the AFA convention goody bags are a fan favorite – and we need your help to fill them! Every fair is encouraged to contribute 200 items to go in the bags. These can be logo’d or non-logo’d items like candy, gum, pens, notepads, stickers, or anything fun and useful!
We already have the bags – now let’s stuff them with surprises that everyone will love!
Associate Members – this is a golden opportunity to get your promotional goodies in front of every fair manager and attendee. Don’t miss your chance to make an impression!
Items must be received by November 12th (unless shipping directly to the hotel). Please get your items to Karen at the Maricopa County Fair, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix AZ 85007 (you can ship your items directly to Maricopa County Fair) OR drop them off at either the state fairgrounds (1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix) or the Pinal County Fairgrounds, 512 S. Eleven Mile Corner Road, Casa Grande AZ 85194. OR you can mail/ship them to the Aquarius hotel (address above). However - if you ship them to the hotel, Please address them to the Arizona Fais Association Karen Searle. They must be at the hotel between November 14-16.