2023 Annual Convention
Till Convention!
Host Hotel
To make reservations, please call the Grand Hotel at 410-289-6191 and provide the code MAFA23 to book your rooms.
To receive the rates below, attendees must book their rooms by October 6, 2023.
Room Rates
City View
Thursday: $69 per night
Friday & Saturday: $89 per night
Ocean View
Thursday: $ 79 per night
Friday & Saturday: $99 per night
Direct Ocean View
Thursday: $ 87 per night
Friday & Saturday: $124 per night
Registration Deadline & Pricing
Early Bird Registration
Early Bird Registration deadline is September 18, 2023.
Early Bird Member Fairs and Associates (Dues are Paid)
Full Registration – $200
Single-Day Registration (Friday, October 27) – $75
Single-Day Registration (Saturday, October 28) – $125
Single-Day Registration (Sunday, October 29) – $50
8’x8′ Booth – $50
Early Bird Non-Member Fairs and Associates (Dues are NOT Paid)
Full Registration – $300
Single-Day Registration (Friday, October 27) – $100
Single-Day Registration (Saturday, October 28) – $150
Single-Day Registration (Sunday, October 29) – $75
8’x8′ Booth – $100
Late Registration
Late Registration deadline is October 4, 2023.
Late Member Fairs and Associates (Dues are Paid)
Full Registration – $225
Single-Day Registration (Friday, October 27) – $100
Single-Day Registration (Saturday, October 28) – $150
Single-Day Registration (Sunday, October 29) – $75
8’x8′ Booth – $50
Late Non-Member Fairs and Associates (Dues are NOT Paid)
Full Registration – $325
Single-Day Registration (Friday, October 27) – $125
Single-Day Registration (Saturday, October 28) – $175
Single-Day Registration (Sunday, October 29) – $100
8’x8′ Booth – $100
Registration
Online Registration
Online registrants are able to pay with a credit card by registering online. Please click on the button below to register online.
Paper Registration Forms
Please mail with a check with your paper forms. If your dues are paid, please use the member forms. If your dues are NOT paid, please use the non-member form.
Convention Schedule
Final schedule will be available in October 2023. Click on the button below to view the tentative schedule.
Membership Dues
Members receive discounted pricing on convention registration! To become a member or renew your membership, please click on the button below.
Extra Activities
Alley Oops Pre-Convention Hangout
Thursday, October 26 @7:00pm
Midtown OC Alley Oops
5509 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, MD
Coming in on Thursday? Join us at Alley Oops Midtown OC for pre-convention fun, bowling, and games! For more info on Alley Oops, please visit midtown.alleyoopsoc.com.
Alley Oops is an extra-curricular activity for attendees and is not included with convention registration. Attendance is optional and is an additional opportunity for attendees and their families to network and socialize with others.
Roland E Powell Convention Center Tour
Friday, October 27 @ 9:30am
Meet at Grand Hotel Lobby at 9am
*Limited to the first 30 people to sign up
Take a private tour of the newly renovated Ocean City Convention Center! This state-of-the-art facility holds hundreds of events year-round and is an economic driver for Ocean City.
Register for the free tour by clicking on the button below.
