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Registration:
- Full Day - Adults $100 Youth (Under 18) $90
- Lunch and Workshops - Adults $40 Youth $30
- Workshops Only - Adults $30 Youth $20
- Banquet and Awards Ceremony - $60
- Annual Business Meeting Only - no charge
- Registration will only be accepted until October 20th. We are unable to accept registrations after this date and no registrations will be processed at the door.
Schedule:
| 8:00 am
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Registration opens
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Main Hallway
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| 8:00 am - 10:00 am
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Baking Entries Accepted
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Contest Information
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Diamond Room
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| 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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Quilt Entries Accepted
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Contest Information
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Diamond Room
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| 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Trade Show Open
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Ruby Room
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| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Teacup Auction
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Main Hallway
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| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Photo Contest Judging
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Main Hallway
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| 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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Annual Business Meeting
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Including awards to fairs.
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Emerald Room
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| 10:30 am - 10:45 am
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Break
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| 10:45 am - 11:45 am
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General Session
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ADA Issues / Connecticut law
Michelle Dumas Keuler, Attorney
CT Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
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Emerald Room
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| 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
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Lunch
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Presentations by tradeshow participants
IAFE Update
Andy Imperati, IAFE Zone 1 Director
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Emerald Room
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| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Breakout Sessions
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Competitive (still) Exhibits - Attracting Exhibitors
Eileen LeClerc, Bethlehem Fair and Kim Terrill, Durham Fair
Andy Imperati, Dutchess County NY Fair, Moderator
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Emerald Room
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Marketing - Best Placement of Marketing Money
Patrick McConnell, Two Guys in Jackets
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Lunch Room
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Zero Waste/Recycling
Kim Price, Chester Fair and Sue & Stefan Michael, Durham Fair
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Sapphire Room
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| 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
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Break
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| 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
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Breakout Sessions
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Competitive (still) Exhibits - Rules, Proceedures, Premiums, etc.
Eileen LeClerc, Bethlehem Fair and Kim Terrill, Durham Fair
Andy Imperati, Dutchess County NY Fair, Moderator
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Emerald Room
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Marketing - Review and Future of ACF's Marketing Efforts
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Lunch Room
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Youth Involvement - Including Youth Boards
Renee St. Jacques, Washington County NY Fair
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Sapphire Room
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| 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm
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Break
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| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Breakout Sessions
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What's Your Issue? - Roundtable
Mark St. Jacques, Executive Director, NY State Association of Agricultural Fairs
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Lunch Room
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Sapphire Room
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| 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Break
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| 5:00 pm
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Awards Banquet
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ACF Annual Meeting:
- Please ensure two delegates from each member organization are in attendance. There is no fee to attend the Annual Meeting, and anyone who is involved with a member organization is welcome to attend. Delegates must pre-register.
Overnight Room Reservations:
Trade Show & Sponsorship:
- Notify all of your fair personnel, there is something for all departments at our trade show!
- Sponsorships are available! – help us to provide great speakers and educational content that benefits all area fairs!
Tea Cup Auction:
- Be sure to bring a donation to our Tea Cup Auction! All proceeds go directly to our Scholarship Fund.