2026 Annual Convention

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UNTIL CONVENTION!

MAAFS United we Fair 2027 Theme

JOIN US NOVEMBER 5-8, 2026 AT THE PRINCESS ROYALE OCEANFRONT RESORT!

Hotel Address; 9100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842

Rates are based on single and double occupancy and exclude tax. Children under 18 years of age stay free in their parent’s room. Additional adults over and above double occupancy will be charged $25.00 per person. The resort fee is waived for our room block.

Cutoff Date —The cutoff date for making reservations is October 5, 2026.

Guests may also call the direct reservations line at 1-800-476-9253 and reference:
Group Name: MD Agricultural Fairs and Shows
Group Code: 26MAAFSIND
Date: November 5-9, 2026

(reservation agents may ask for the group code.)

Hotel Info

Ocean View/Pool View

Thursday: $99.00/night
Friday: $109.00/night
Saturday: $109.00/night

Pool Level Suites

Thursday: $109.00/night
Friday: $119.00/night
Saturday: $119.00/night

Oceanfront Suites

Thursday: $149.00/night
Friday: $169.00/night
Saturday: $169.00/night

Two Bedroom Condos

Thursday: $399.00/night
Friday: $449.00/night
Saturday: $449.00/night

Registration Information

Early Bird Registration ends October 12, 2026. 

Late Registration ends October 19, 2026. 

Registrations may be submitted and paid for online, or a paper registration may be mailed with a check. 

Your fair, show, or business must be a member of our organization in order to register for the convention. 

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

Paper forms coming soon.

FAIR REGISTRATION PRICING


Early Bird (Ends October 12)

Full Registration – $250
Single-Day Registration (Friday) – $75
Single-Day Registration (Saturday) – $175
Single-Day Registration (Sunday) – $50
Jr Fair Board Full Registration (40% Discount) – $150
Saturday Breakfast Ticket – $35
Saturday Lunch Ticket – $40
Saturday Dinner Banquet Ticket – $100
Sunday Breakfast Ticket – $50
Kids Meals – $25 per meal

Late Registration (Ends October 19)
Full Registration – $300
Single-Day Registration (Friday) – $100
Single-Day Registration (Saturday) – $200
Single-Day Registration (Sunday) – $75
Jr Fair Board Full Registration (40% Discount) – $150
Saturday Breakfast Ticket – $45
Saturday Lunch Ticket – $50
Saturday Dinner Banquet Ticket – $125
Sunday Breakfast Banquet Ticket – $75
Kids Meals – $25 per meal

ASSOCIATE REGISTRATION PRICING

Early Bird (Ends October 12)
Full Registration – $250
Friday & Saturday Partial Registration – $150
Saturday Breakfast Ticket – $35
Saturday Lunch Ticket – $40
Saturday Dinner Banquet Ticket – $100
Sunday Breakfast Ticket – $50
Additional Tradeshow Badge – $100
Kids Meals – $25 per meal
One (1) 8’x8′ Tradeshow Booth – $50
One (1) 16’x8′ Tradeshow Booth – $100
One (1) 24’x8′ Tradeshow Booth – $150

Late Registration (Ends October 19)
Full Registration – $300
Friday & Saturday Partial Registration – $200
Saturday Breakfast Ticket – $45
Saturday Lunch Ticket – $50
Saturday Dinner Banquet Ticket – $125
Sunday Breakfast Banquet Ticket – $75
Additional Tradeshow Badge – $100
Kids Meals – $25 per meal
One (1) 8’x8′ Tradeshow Booth – $50
One (1) 16’x8′ Tradeshow Booth – $100
One (1) 24’x8′ Tradeshow Booth – $150

CONVENTION SCHEDULE

Schedule coming soon!

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

SPONSORED BY POWERS GREAT AMERICAN MIDWAYS & REITHOFFER SHOWS

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FARM BABE - MICHELLE MILLER

Picture this: a twenty something slinging Gucci on Beverly Hills’ swanky Rodéo Drive, hopping trans-Pacific  flights (she racked up 68 countries before 30!), and proudly sporting the  “organic-only, anti-GMO” label. Then a Wisconsin farm kid at heart—who once spent summers bailing hay and mucking horse stalls in 4-H—found herself  standing in an Iowa cornfield next to a combine … and everything clicked.

That moment flipped Michelle Miller’s script. She traded designer runways for row crops, dove head-first into agronomy textbooks, and started sharing what she was learning—first on Facebook, then everywhere. What began as casual myth busting in 2014 snowballed into “The Farm Babe,” an online force with 400K+ followers and 5-6 million monthly impressions who has been featured in Forbes, AGDAILY, and morning show greenrooms across the country.

Today, Michelle splits her time between tending 17 Florida acres and speaking on global stages, translating soil science into soundbites, and reminding the world that farmers and consumers are teammates, not rivals.  Because if a Rodeo Drive fashion insider can become agriculture’s straight shooting truth-teller, there’s hope for every food skeptic out there.

For a full bio, click here.

FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR & SHOWCASES

COMING SOON!

Joseph Hosey

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Joseph Hosey is a songwriter, singer, and guitarist with extensive recording and live performance experience. He has Pennsylvania roots, where he developed a love for music and recording. He recently signed with SSM Nashville Records and released his new single, “Souls of the Working Class.” A music video is coming soon.

SATURDAY HAPPY HOUR & SHOWCASE

COMING SOON!

Chris Hughes

Chris Hughes is a Nashville recording artist whose journey from heartbreak and hardship to hope and healing is a testament to the power of faith and resilience. After overcoming an abusive childhood, personal struggles, and time behind bars, Chris turned his pain into purpose through songwriting—creating music that inspires and uplifts others. In 2024, he signed with Nashville PA Connection and Platinum Records Nashville to record four singles, two of which are set to release to Christian Radio in 2025, sharing his message of redemption and grace with the world.

Clint Hardnett

Clint Hardnett Project is based between Baltimore and DC, and is available as a solo or duo.

Ray Owen Presents

Based near Gettysburg, Pa Ray is grammy nominated and has a show for all ages. Ray is a recent addition to our talent pool. Welcome to my bio link, take a moment to get to know me, and enjoy my music.

SUPREME CHAMPION ($4,000+)

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GRAND CHAMPION ($2,000-$3,999)

CHAMPION ($1,000-$1,999)

FIRST PLACE (UP TO $999)

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