2024 Annual Convention

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Till Convention!

JOIN US November 1-3, 2024 AT THE Ashore Hotel !

Hotel Address: 10100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842
Hotel Info

Hotel Rates and Reservations

The room rate is $139.00 per night and resort fees are waived. Attendees may book using their rooms by calling 410-524-3535 and requesting the Maryland Association of Agricultural Fairs and Shows Convention Group Rate OR by clicking on the button below. 

All reservations must be made by Thursday, October 10, 2024. 

*If you missed the hotel booking deadline and still need a room, please contact Jeremy at [email protected]. He may be able to assist you in booking under the convention rate. 

Book Hotel Rooms

Registration Deadline & Pricing

Early Bird Registration

Early Bird Registration deadline is September 15, 2024.

Fairs & Member Associates (Dues Paid)
Full Registration – $250
Single-Day Registration (Friday, November 1) – $75
Single-Day Registration (Saturday, November 2) – $175
Single-Day Registration (Sunday, November 3) – $50
8’x8′ Booth – $50

Non-Member Associates (Dues are NOT Paid)
Full Registration – $350
Single-Day Registration (Friday, November 1) – $125
Single-Day Registration (Saturday, November 2) – $225
Single-Day Registration (Sunday, November 3) – $75
8’x8′ Booth – $100

Late Registration

Late Registration deadline is September 27, 2024.

Fairs & Member Associates (Dues are Paid)
Full Registration – $275
Single-Day Registration (Friday, November 1) – $100
Single-Day Registration (Saturday, November 2) – $200
Single-Day Registration (Sunday, November 3) – $75
8’x8′ Booth – $50

Non-Member Associates (Dues are NOT Paid)
Full Registration – $375
Single-Day Registration (Friday, October 27) – $150
Single-Day Registration (Saturday, October 28) – $250
Single-Day Registration (Sunday, October 29) – $100
8’x8′ Booth – $100

Registration

Registration is now closed. For questions about registration, please contact Janice Coroneos at [email protected]. She may be able to add a last second 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. 

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. 

Fairs Convention Registration Form
Associate Members Convention Registration Form
Associate Non-Members Convention Registration Form

Convention Schedule

The convention schedule is now available! The schedule is subject to change and updates will continue to be made as we approach the convention. For schedule questions, please contact David Gordon at [email protected]

2024 Schedule

Membership Dues

Members receive discounted pricing on convention registration! To become a member or renew your membership, please click on the button below. 

Membership Information

Bonfire on the Beach

Thursday, October 31 @7:00pm

Please join us in even SMORE fun!

Coming in a day early? Join us for a bonfire on the beach! Free to attend and smores will be included! Grab a beverage at the hotel bar and head down to the beach to join in the festivities!

Keynote Speaker

Sponsored by Powers Great American Midways
Jake Brown
Jake Brown is a dynamic Communication Training Instructor, Workshop Facilitator, Speaker, and Consultant known for his engaging and insightful approach.
 
Jake has worked with large, market-leading brands like The State Fair of Texas, Johnson & Johnson, Lockheed Martin, and GM Financial as well as small, local businesses. He specializes in helping leaders enhance communication through storytelling and neurodivergent thinking.

Jake has trained thousands of professionals in marketing strategy and insight-driven
communication. His ability to entertain and uncomplicate issues not only empowers his audiences but also provides clarity and direction for his clients, guiding them toward success.
While Jake loves speaking and inspiring audiences, he enjoys spending his free time with his
wife and four kids, exploring the outdoors, doodling, or playing LEGOs.

For more info, check out www.JakeBrown.co

Friday Happy Hour & Showcases

Sponsored by Powers Great American Midways
Live Performances

Reid Schoenfelder
Hardnett 7
The Missing Years
Ray Owen
Hailey Leonard

*Acts are in no specific order. 

Video Performances

Mack Berry Band
Jarrod Turner
Chad Brock
Kylie Ryan
Cynthia Renee
Jeff Bates
Hugh Philips
Dustin Devine

*Acts are in no specific order. 

Saturday Happy & Hour Showcase

Sponsored by Etix
Jimmy Mowery

Jimmy Mowery grew up in Altoona, Pennsylvania. At age eleven, after losing his father to a terrible tragedy, he decided to follow his father’s dream of being a professional singer. Once he taught himself how to play guitar, he found the best therapy in writing songs.

In 2019, Mowery finished in the top 24 on season 16 of The Voice, working with Adam Levine, Charlie Puth, and John Legend on the show. He has a story of true persistence, as it was the 11th time of trying out that was the charm.

After playing over 200 shows annually while living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Mowery traded in his sticks and bricks home for an RV in order to travel the country performing music.

Sponsors

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS OF THE 2024 CONVENTION!

Grand Champion ($2,000-$4,999)

Reserve Champion ($1,000-$1,999)

First Place (Up to $999)

Art Decorating Company