Education
Educational and HAFFE Hour Sessions are offered at no charge to current members as an added value to your membership! We look forward to the line-up and will continue to update and add addtional sessions throughout the year.
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Upcoming HAFFE HOURS, Virtual Educational Sessions and Zone 4 Opportunities
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Thursday, February 24 - 4:00 pm CST
IAFE Thirsty Thursday Therapy! FREE Event to all Members & NON-Members of IAFE!!
Click Here for Meeting Details and Sign Up Link
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Wednesday, March 16 - 6:30pm CST
HAFFE HOUR Hosted by President & District IV Board Member, Candi Briley, SD State Fair
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IAFE Zone 4 Meeting, March 20-22 - LaCross, WI
“United '4' Fairs!” IAFE Zone 4 Meeting Mar 20-22 – REGISTER NOW
NOT A MEMBER OF IAFE? You DO NOT have to be to attend Zone 4!.
Click Here for Zone 4 Meeting Details and Link to Register
Click Here for Zone 4 Meeting Grant Application Details
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Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - 12:00pm CST
HAFFE HOUR Hosted by Past President & Associate Board Director, Corey Heiser, Games Galore Party Rental
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Past Sessions:
Thursday, November 19 - 7:00 pm CST
Kicking off our educational series Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 7:00pm (CST) is Michael Bradley, our convention keynote speaker. He will be covering 'Change-the Next Opportunity!' Change is the very word that we all fear. This presentation outlines the impacts of the Pandemic and our future, but more importantly, the opportunities for fairs. From entertainment seating, to livestock shows to the safety of our guests and staff.
Showcases: Creative Community Promotions • Mike Walker, GL Berg • Kenny Ahern and Carlson Talent • Dariann Leigh
November 19 • Recording
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Friday, November 20 - 12:00 pm CST
Friday, November 20, 2020 at 12:00pm (CST) is when the Annual Meeting was held. During the Annual Meeting, a voting held on the addition/changes to the association's by-laws, as well as introducing the Board of Directors for the 2021 Fiscal year.
November 20 Annual Meeting • Recording
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Thursday, December 3 - 7:00 pm CST
Steps to Prepare for an Open Fair During a Pandemic
Presenters: SD State Fair, Sioux Empire Fair and more!
Thank you to Creative Community Promotions LLC for sponsoring tonight!
Showcases: Liz Gregory Talent • Jessica Lynn Witty and DownTown Events • Mickey Utley
December 3 • Recording
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Thursday, December 17 - 7:00 pm CST
HAFFE Hour Hosted by Brad Brummond
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Tuesday, January 19 - 7:00 pm CST
Contracts following a pandemic... what changes have been made?
Showcases: Bear Creek Productions • Marty Davis, Creative Community Promotions LLC • Sting Ray Anthony and Horizon Talent • IV Play
January 19 • Recording
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Thursday, January 28th - 7:00 pm CST
HAFFE Hour Hosted by Board Directors, Brad Brummond and Kara Fladstol
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Wednesday, February 10th - 7:00 pm CST
HAFFE Hour Hosted by Brad Brummond
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Tuesday, February 16 - 7:00 pm CST
Utilizing Changing Technology to Accommodate your fairgoers!
- Using Aps for better flow at your Fairgrounds and Crowd Control
- Tips to help with Social Distancing
- Cashless Systems
- Digital Exhibits using QR Codes
Thank you to Etix for sponsoring tonights Round Table Discussion!
Hosted by Board Members; Candi Briley (SD State Fair), Kara Fladstol (Weston County Fair, WY), Dennis Scanlon (Etix) and Jodi Buresh (Saffire)
Showcase: Winterset Concert Events • ZZ-3
February 16 • Recording
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Thursday, March 18 - 7:00 pm CST
Round Table Discussion: Revenue Generating Ideas for your Fairground on the Off Season
Breann Lenzmier, Director of Marketing and Partnerships, Red River Valley Fair & Corey Heiser, Owner, Games Galore Party Rental
Showcases: Miss Bows & Her Messy Mania
Doo-Wah Riders • Winterset Concert Events, LLC
March 18 • Recording
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Tuesday, April 20 - 7:00 pm CST
Topic: Ag Education on a Budget presented by Emily Grunwald, Livestock & Big Iron Coordinator, Red River Valley Fair
Thank you to the Red River Valley Fair Association for sponsoring tonight!
Showcase: BubbleYou® Bubble Tower, Bill Coleman Entertainment
April 20 • Recording
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Tuesday, June 15th - 7:00 pm CST
HAFFE Hour Hosted by Brad Brummond
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Wednesday, January 19 - 7:00 pm CST
HAFFE HOUR hosted by Mark Landa, Greater Grand Forks Fair
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Wednesday, February 16 - 7:00 pm CST
HAFFE HOUR hosted by board director Kara Fladstol