Associate Convention Registration


Thank You Sponsors!

The 2026 Heartland Association of Fairs, Festivals and Events Convention will be held November 19-21, 2026, at The Clarion in Minot, ND.

Steps to a successful convention registration.
1. Complete Attendee Registration Form, Early Bird Registration Ends November 5
2. Call The Clarion for Room Reservations - Deadline October 15, information below
3. Renew Membership (invoices are sent to members needing to renew in September)
         **Please contact Tera if you are wondering if you need to renew this year**
4. Register for a Tradeshow Booth &/or Sponsor the Convention
5. Apply to Showcase - Deadline September 1
6. Nominate A Fair Person of the Year, Hall of Fame Member or Associate of the Year - Deadline September 15
7. Apply for Scholarship - Deadline October 1

View Convention Schedule: CLICK HERE!
Have an idea for a convention topic / breakout session?  Email us!

Attendee Registration & Room Reservations

Click Link below for the Attendee Registration Form
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION LINK

(Spouse meals are available for a maximum of one meal, if additional meals are requested, full convention registration is manditory, please email Tera, secretary@heartlandassociationffe.com for more details)

Room Reservations
Room Reservations are available at the Clarion in Minot, ND
2200 E Burdick Expy, Minot, ND 58701
Please USE THE LINK or CALL to reserve your rooms today! 
CLARION BOOKING LINK
In order to maintain the room block for those that are registreed for convention, if possible, please reserve rooms once you have confirmed attendees.
If you wish to call in please call the Front Desk: (701) 852-2504 
The block is under “Heartland Association.”
Ask for either Amy (sales department manager) or Randi (sales) and they would be happy 
to help make your reservations!

Room block guarantee will be released as of October 15, 2026.

**HOSPITALITY ROOMS, please contact Tera at secretary@heartlandassociationffe.com to reserve.  They are limited and first come first serve.

If all rooms become booked a notification will be sent for an alternative hotel, at which point be sure to contact Tera, secretary@heartlandassociationffe.com to be placed on a wait list for the host hotel.

Associate Membership Forms
Online Associate Membership Form

Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities for Members
Download Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities Form

Apply to for a Scholarship
Download 'Associate Scholarship' form

Apply to Showcase
Online 'Showcasing Application' form

Download 'Showcasing Application' form

We pay tribute to those who have given much to the fair industries in North and South Dakota.  Below you will find those were honored by the respective North and South Dakota Fair Associations prior to merging to form the Heartland Association of Fairs, Festivals and Events.

Award Nomination Forms

Download the 'Associate of the Year' form  Download the 'Event Person of the Year' Award form  Download the 'Hall of Fame' Award form

Online 'Associate of the Year' Award form  Online 'Event Person of the Year' Award form Online 'Hall of Fame' Award form

Event Person of the Year

Past Award Winners

Associate of the Year

Past Award Winners

Hall of Fame

Past Award Winners

IAFE Heritage Award Winners

Brian Carlson

Neil Fleming -  Pembina County and North Dakota State Fair

Edwin Schmidt - McLean County Fair

Charles 'Chuck' Meikle - Stutsman County Fair and North Dakota State Fair


Members

Any fair, festival, event, associate or individual may become a member of the Heartland Association of Fairs, Festivals and Events! Members will be listed in the membership directory that will be handed out at our annual convention, as well as displayed on our website, allowing for additional exposure to help reach individual goals. Members will also receive a wealth of information that will help in generating new ideas to enhance future events. We invite you to apply for HAFFE membership, as well as view information on our current members.

HAFFE Membership