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10/13/2026

🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Heritage Award winner, Billy Claiborn of the Ozark Empire Fair, MO!

Billy has served the Ozark Empire Fair in many roles, including coordinating volunteer ushers and ticket takers and ensuring rural youth have access to fair activities. Known as a “Volunteer’s Volunteer,” he willingly tackles any task, from event setup to serving as an auctioneer for youth livestock and 4-H sales.

As a board member of both the Ozark Empire Fair and its Foundation, Billy also shares his financial expertise and leadership to support the fair’s continued success.

Join us in congratulating Billy on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉

Thank you to our Heritage Award sponsor, Haas & Wilkerson Insurance.

10/08/2026

👀 Get a sneak peek at what’s coming to the Wagons & Wh***ey auction! 🥃

We’ve already got some great items lined up, and you can now take a look at a few of the items that will be up for grabs at the Wagons & Wh***ey Fundraiser!

🎁 Want to help make the auction even better? There’s still time to donate an item! Whether it’s an experience, gift basket, unique item, or something your organization has to offer, your donation can help make a difference.

👉 View the auction items and find out how you can donate: https://www.iafefoundation.org/wagonsandwhiskey

We can’t wait to see what makes it to the auction table!

10/06/2026

🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Heritage Award winner, Kevin Bieber of the Oley Valley Community Fair, PA!

For 42 years, Kevin has been dedicated to the Oley Valley Community Fair, serving as treasurer or president since his election in 1995. Following in the footsteps of his parents, who helped establish the fair in 1947, Kevin has played an important role in its continued growth, including helping design, fund, and build the Oley Valley Fair Centre.

His commitment extends beyond his local fair. Kevin serves on the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Association of County Fairs and volunteers in the Family Living Department of the Pennsylvania Farm Show.

Through his dedication to preserving the fair’s agricultural and community heritage while helping lead it into the future, Kevin has made a lasting impact on the Oley Valley Community Fair and the fair industry.

👏 Congratulations, Kevin, on this well-deserved honor!

Thank you to our Heritage Award sponsor, Haas & Wilkerson Insurance!

10/02/2026

📆 Upcoming Events:

October 5 | 3:45 pm Central
Convention Workshop Preview: Operational Innovation & Optimization
https://fairsandexpos.com/workshop-previews

October 12 | 3:30 pm Central
Convention Workshop Preview: Concessions Conundrum: Evolving the Model
https://fairsandexpos.com/workshop-previews

October 12 | 3:45 pm Central
Convention Workshop Preview: More Than a Certificate: How YQCA Builds Better Exhibitors
https://fairsandexpos.com/workshop-previews

October 19 | 3:30 pm Central
Convention Workshop Preview: Prepare 2 Respond
https://fairsandexpos.com/workshop-previews

October 19 | 3:45 pm Central
Convention Workshop Preview: Beyond the Banner: Partnering for the Future
https://fairsandexpos.com/workshop-previews

October 22 | 2:00 pm Central
Human Resources II (IFM #203)
https://fairsandexpos.com/event/human-resources-ii-ifm-203

October 26 | 3:30 pm Central
Convention Workshop Preview: The Value of Clean: Turning Facility Hygiene into Revenue, Retention, and Risk Reduction
https://fairsandexpos.com/workshop-previews

October 28 | 1:00 pm Central
Young Professionals Vibe Check
https://fairsandexpos.com/event/young-professionals-vibe-check-copy

⏰ Reminders:

Renew your IAFE Membership
https://iafe.users.membersuite.com/home

10/01/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO SAVE! Early Bird Ends TONIGHT! 🚨

Time is running out to lock in the best rate for the 2026 IAFE Convention & Trade Show! ⏰

Don't miss out on top-tier education, valuable networking, and the industry’s largest trade show. Register before 11:59 PM Central TONIGHT (October 1) to secure your Early Bird savings!

Register: https://fairsandexpos.com/2026convention/

09/30/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT CONTEST NOTICE: Check Your Entry Divisions!

IAFE members, please review your contest entries immediately to make sure each entry is assigned to the correct division.

✅ Draft entries: You can still make changes directly in the entry system.
📩 Submitted entries: Email [email protected] immediately if a correction is needed.

Entries in the wrong division after the deadline will be disqualified.

Don't wait! Take a few minutes to double-check your entries and make any necessary corrections before the deadline.

09/29/2026

🚨 LAST CALL FOR IAFE CONTESTS! 🚨

Showcase your fair’s achievements! 🏆

The IAFE Contests submission deadline is tomorrow, September 30, at 11:59 PM Central. Don't wait until the last minute — submit your entries now to highlight your fair's hard work!

👉 Submit entries: www.fairsandexpos.com/iafe-contest-home/

09/24/2026

Call for Judges: Lend Your Expertise to the IAFE Contests! 🏆

Enhance your knowledge and give back to the industry by judging this year's IAFE Contests.

Judge as much or as little as your schedule allows — the more you judge, the more you learn!

Discover innovative ideas and sharpen your skills while supporting fellow members.

Apply to judge here: https://fairsandexpos.com/iafe-contest-home/judge-user-application/

09/21/2026

⏰ 10 DAYS LEFT TO SAVE!

Early Bird pricing for the 2026 IAFE Convention & Trade Show ends October 1!

Planning to join us in Louisville? Register now to lock in the best rate before pricing goes up.

✈️ Make your travel plans: Special flight discounts are available for IAFE Convention attendees.

🏨 Book your hotel: Connections Housing is the only official housing vendor for the 2026 IAFE Convention. Be sure to book through the official IAFE hotel block to access Convention hotels and avoid unauthorized housing providers.

📍 Louisville, Kentucky
📅 November 29–December 3, 2026

Start planning your Convention experience! https://fairsandexpos.com/2026convention/

09/18/2026

⏰ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!

There are just 12 days left to enter the 2026 IAFE Contests! 🏆

Showcase the creativity, innovation, and excellence happening at your fair in one or more of this year’s categories:

🌾 Agriculture
🛍️ Commercial Exhibits & Concessions
🎨 Competitive Exhibits
📣 Hall of Honor Communications
💡 Innovation in Sponsorship
🎟️ Non-Fair Facility Usage

📅 Deadline: September 30

Don’t miss your chance to put your fair’s accomplishments in the spotlight!

Enter today: https://fairsandexpos.com/iafe-contest-home/

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Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
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