The 2023 Heartland Association of Fairs, Festivals and Events Convention will be held November 16-18, 2023, at The Best Western Ramkota in Aberdeen, SD.
Steps to a successful convention registration.
1. Complete Attendee Registration Form
2. Fill Out the Room Registration Form
3. Renew Membership for your Fair, Festival or Event for 2024
4. Sponsor the Convention
5. Apply for a Scholarship - Deadline September 15
6. Nominate A Fair Person of the Year, Hall of Fame Member or Associate of the Year - Deadline September 15
View Convention Schedule: CLICK HERE!
Have an idea for a convention topic / breakout session? Email us!
Click Link below for the Attendee Registration Form
Attendee Registration Form
(Spouse Meals available for evening meals only, please email Tera, secretary@heartlandassociationffe.com for more details)
Room Reservations are to be made directly through the link below. The room block discount is $97.99 per room/night for a regular room and $151.99 for suites. Upgrades are available for an additional fee.
If you wish to book a hospitality room/suite, please contact Tera, secretary@heartlandassociationffe.com.
Room block guarantee will be released as of October 15th, 2023.
Room Registration Form
We will provide additional rooming options once we have filled the Best Western Ramkota.
Fair Festival and Event Membership Form
Convention Sponsorship, Tradeshow Booth and Advertising Form
Online Convention Sponsorship, Tradeshow Booth and Advertising Form
Download Finanical Need Scholarship Form
Download First Timer Scholarship 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.
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
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
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.