2024 Annual Convention
Till Convention!
Hotel Rates and Reservations
The room rate is $139.00 per night. 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.
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
For questions about registration, please contact Janice Coroneos at [email protected]
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
A draft 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]
Membership Dues
Members receive discounted pricing on convention registration! To become a member or renew your membership, please click on the button below.
Keynote Speaker
Jake Brown
Jake Brown is a dynamic Communication Training Instructor, Workshop Facilitator, Speaker, and Consultant known for his engaging and insightful approach.
His extensive experience in brand and strategy leadership with organizations including The State Fair of Texas, Johnson & Johnson, WebMD, and Accenture, coupled with her roles as an entrepreneur and co-owner of the Joel Palmer House restaurant, provides a unique blend of
insights.
Jake works with both large, market-leading brands as well as small, local businesses, specializing 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
Happy Hour Entertainment
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.
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.
Sponsors
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS OF THE 2023 CONVENTION!
Grand Champion ($2,000-$4,999)
Champion ($1,000-$1,999)
First Place (Up to $999)
Art Decorating Company
