American Fence Association

American Fence Association AFA - Setting the Standard of Excellence for the Fence Industry. The American Fence Association has been serving the fence industry since 1962.

AFA is the largest and most comprehensive resource in the industry for the latest developments, tools, materials, standards, trends and discounts.

Labor Day is about the people behind the work. 💪The crews who start early and stay until the job is done.The mentors who...
09/07/2026

Labor Day is about the people behind the work. 💪
The crews who start early and stay until the job is done.
The mentors who teach the trade.
The suppliers who keep projects moving.
The business owners building what comes next.
The professionals who solve problems, lead teams and keep our industry moving forward.
For 65 years, people like you have built and strengthened AFA and the .
Today, we celebrate you.
Who helped shape the professional you are today? Tag them in the comments and give them the recognition they deserve. 🤝
Then make plans to reconnect at FENCETECH 2027 in Phoenix. Register during the first 65 days and save $65!

👇REGISTER TODAY!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the American Fence Association! 🛠️

This one's for the people who make this industry what it is. The third-generation fencers. The folks who've been at it 30, 40 years. The hard-working crews who show up, build something that lasts, and lift up everyone around them.

Your hard work deserves a celebration.

We love this industry, and we know you do too.
Because at the end of the day, we're better together 🤝

Happy Labor Day.
Now go enjoy it, you've earned it! ☀️

65 DAYS. $65 SAVINGS. YOUR FENCETECH EXPERIENCE STARTS NOW‼️FENCETECH 2027 is where the comes together in Phoenix to:📚...
09/04/2026

65 DAYS. $65 SAVINGS. YOUR FENCETECH EXPERIENCE STARTS NOW‼️

FENCETECH 2027 is where the comes together in Phoenix to:
📚 LEARN through curated education and practical insights you can put to work.
🤝 CONNECT with industry peers, leading suppliers and the people shaping what comes next.
📈 GROW your business through new ideas, solutions, technology and relationships.

Now, build the FENCETECH experience that fits your goals. Choose Full Package for education, networking and the show floor, or Exhibits Only when products and suppliers are your priority. Want to keep learning after Phoenix? Add Full Package Plus for post-event session recordings.

For the first 65 days of registration, save $65 on Full Package or Exhibits Only. That means Exhibits Only is FREE for AFA members during the 65th Anniversary Rate.

The 65th Anniversary Rate ends November 4. Rates increase November 5!

👉 REGISTER TODAY. SAVE $65. BUILD YOUR FENCETECH EXPERIENCE: https://events.american-tradeshow.com/fencetech27/

🌊 Grab your sunscreen and your business cards, the Carolinas Fence Association is heading By the Sea! ⛳The Carolinas Fen...
09/03/2026

🌊 Grab your sunscreen and your business cards, the Carolinas Fence Association is heading By the Sea! ⛳

The Carolinas Fence Association's signature event is back for a few days of education, golf, and laid-back networking on the South Carolina coast. It's where the fence community comes together to learn, connect, and have a whole lot of fun, families and business associates included 🌅

Here's what's happening:
📚 Thursday 9/10 - Family-friendly classes, 8:00am-4:30pm

⛳ Friday 9/11 - Golf Tournament at Harbor Course at Wild Dunes
🎶 Cocktail Party - party by the sea with live music from SNAP, great food, and even better company
🎟️ Raffle Prizes - grab tickets to win cool prizes and support CFA's causes

🌽 Saturday 9/12 - Co****le Tournament on the beach, sponsored by Women in Fence
🎓 Saturday 9/12 - AFA Certification Testing

📅 September 10-13, 2026
📍 Isle of Palms, SC
Come for the education, stay for the sunset! 🌅
🔗 Details & registration below!

09/03/2026

💡 "Depending on where you are in the country, everybody has a different idea of what a foreman is."

Here's how AFA defines it: not just the lead installer, but the person in charge of the crew.

Two days of jobsite-ready training on crew leadership, planning and delegation, safety and quality control, communication, and performance tracking.

Send a foreman. Bring back a better leader.
📅 November 11th-12th, 2026
📍 Embassy Suites - Grapevine, TX

🛏️ Tuition includes expert instruction, printed materials, daily meals, and 3 nights' hotel
🎓 Scholarships available (apply by Oct 1st) · 10% group discount for 3+ from your company
⏰ Early-bird pricing ends September 13th

🔗 Register - link in comments

⛳ Gate school, golf, and good company - the AFA Midwest Chapter is bringing it all to Oklahoma.🤠 The Midwest Chapter kno...
09/03/2026

⛳ Gate school, golf, and good company - the AFA Midwest Chapter is bringing it all to Oklahoma.

🤠 The Midwest Chapter knows how to mix sharpening your craft with a whole lot of fun. This one's got education, a distributor show, and a golf tournament all rolled into a few days with the people who make this industry tick.

Here's the lineup:
🔧 Sept 16 - Gate Automation Designer School (GADS): learn to design safe, code-compliant, reliable automated gate systems (UL 325 & ASTM)
⛳ Sept 17 - Golf Tournament & Education
📝 Sept 17 - AFA Certification Testing
📅 September 16-17, 2026
📍 Catoosa, OK

Whether you're a contractor, dealer, or supplier, this is where the Midwest fence community comes together. Come learn something, win a longest-drive, and make a few connections along the way.

Serving Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, eastern Nebraska, and NW Arkansas.
🔗 Register: link in comments

09/02/2026

Meet the Garden State AFA Chapter 🎣
"We want to be part of something bigger, not just stay to yourself." - Rob Hulet, Garden State Chapter President

Covering New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware, the Garden State Chapter welcomes everyone in the fence industry - suppliers, installers, and everyone in between. It's a place to connect, learn, and grow alongside people who do what you do.

Their events blend real community with real value: fishing trips, entertainment, and the Jackpot show in New Jersey, plus education on everything from AI to certification that helps you and your company move forward.

Getting plugged in supports your business and the whole industry.
As Rob puts it, that's how we all grow, together.

Want in?

👉 Check the Garden State Chapter's website and page for upcoming events and meetings.
We'd love to see you there!

09/01/2026

🎉 IT'S HEREEEEE ‼️
Registration for FENCETECH 2027 is officially OPEN! 🌵

& The 65th Anniversary Rate is LIVE NOW!! ⭐
📅 March 1 to 5, 2027
📍 Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix AZ

Register now and secure the 65th Anniversary Rate

🎓 Explore the education lineup
🤝 Find your people with our Special Interest Groups
🏆 See what's new with the Industry Excellence Awards
👇 Everything's linked on the FENCETECH website!

08/31/2026

🎉 The countdown is on!
Registration for FENCETECH 2027 opens TOMORROW, September 1! 🌵

⭐ 65 years. 65 days. One special anniversary rate.

To celebrate AFA’s 65th Anniversary, the 65th Anniversary Rate is available for the first 65 days of registration, September 1 through November 4. It’s your first and best pricing for our milestone year and the smartest way to start building your complete Phoenix experience. 🏜️

📅 March 1–5, 2027
📍 Phoenix Convention Center | Phoenix, AZ
🔗 Set a reminder and come back tomorrow to register!

⛳ Three days. One chapter. Everything the PNW does best.🏔️ The Pacific NW Chapter of The American Fence Association is b...
08/31/2026

⛳ Three days. One chapter. Everything the PNW does best.

🏔️ The Pacific NW Chapter of The American Fence Association is bringing it all together in Tacoma - real education, real community, and a little friendly competition on the course. Whether you're sharpening your leadership skills, earning a credential, or just here to network over dinner and a round of golf, there's a spot for you.

Here's the lineup:
📚 Sept 16-17 - Fence Foreman School + Leadership Academy (1.5 days each)
🍽️ Thursday, Sept 17 - Chapter Dinner
🏅 Friday, Sept 18 - Certification Testing + Golf Tournament
📅 September 16-18, 2026
📍 Hotel Murano - Tacoma, WA
🏨 Book your room by calling Joy Laborte at 253‑591‑4150. Golfing? Ask for the Stay & Play package. Rooms are filling fast, so don't wait.

Serving fence pros across Washington, Oregon, and Northern Idaho - come be part of it!

🔗 Register: link in comments

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