Associate Convention Registration


Thank You Sponsors!

The 2024 Heartland Association of Fairs, Festivals and Events Convention will be held November 21-23, 2024, at The Clarion in Minot, ND.

Steps to a successful convention registration.
1. Complete Attendee Registration Form 
2. Call The Clarion for Room Reservations
3. Renew Membership (invoices are sent to members needing to renew in September)
         **Please contact Tera if you are wondering if you need to renew this year**
4. Register for a Tradeshow Booth &/or Sponsor the Convention
5. Apply for Scholarship - Deadline October 1st
6. Nominate A Fair Person of the Year, Hall of Fame Member or Associate of the Year - Deadline September 15
7. Apply to Showcase - Deadline August 1st

View Convention Schedule: CLICK HERE!
Have an idea for a convention topic / breakout session?  Email us!

Attendee Registration & Room Reservations

Click Link below for the Attendee Registration Form
Attendee Registration Form
(Spouse Meals available for evening meals only, please email Tera, secretary@heartlandassociationffe.com for more details)

Room Reservations
Room Reservations are available at the Clarion in Minot, ND
2200 E Burdick Expy, Minot, ND 58701
Please CALL to reserve your rooms today! (in lieu of direct hotel website)
In order to maintain the room block for those that are registred for convention, if possible, please reserve rooms once you have confirmed attendees.
Front Desk: (701) 852-2504 
The block is under “Heartland Association.”

Room block guarantee will be released as of October 15th, 2024.
Best times to call are between 7am and 3pm Monday - Friday, Asking for Sid or Holly.  
**HOSPITALITY ROOMS, please contact Tera at secretary@heartlandassociationffe.com to reserve.  They are limited and first come first serve.

If all rooms become booked a notification will be sent for an alternative hotel, at which point be sure to contact Tera, secretary@heartlandassociationffe.com to be placed on a wait list for the host hotel.

Associate Membership Forms
Online Associate Membership Form

Download Associate Membership Form

Sponsorship, Tradeshow Booth and Advertising Opportunities for Members
Online Convention Sponsorship, Tradeshow Booth and Advertising Form

Download Convention Sponsorship, Tradeshow Booth and Advertising Form

Apply to for a Scholarship
Download 'Associate Scholarship' form

Apply to Showcase
Online 'Showcasing Application' form


We pay tribute to those who have given much to the fair industries in North and South Dakota.  Below you will find those were honored by the respective North and South Dakota Fair Associations prior to merging to form the Heartland Association of Fairs, Festivals and Events.

Award Nomination Forms

Download the 'Associate of the Year' form  Download the 'Event Person of the Year' Award form  Download the 'Hall of Fame' Award form

Online 'Associate of the Year' Award form  Online 'Event Person of the Year' Award form Online 'Hall of Fame' Award form

Event Person of the Year

Past Award Winners

Associate of the Year

Past Award Winners

Hall of Fame

Past Award Winners

IAFE Heritage Award Winners

Brian Carlson

Neil Fleming -  Pembina County and North Dakota State Fair

Edwin Schmidt - McLean County Fair

Charles 'Chuck' Meikle - Stutsman County Fair and North Dakota State Fair


Members

Any fair, festival, event, associate or individual may become a member of the Heartland Association of Fairs, Festivals and Events! Members will be listed in the membership directory that will be handed out at our annual convention, as well as displayed on our website, allowing for additional exposure to help reach individual goals. Members will also receive a wealth of information that will help in generating new ideas to enhance future events. We invite you to apply for HAFFE membership, as well as view information on our current members.

HAFFE Membership