142nd 2027 MAFE Convention January 7-9, 2027
at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel & DeVos Place, Grand Rapids MI
Fairs Helping Fairs
Applications
Below forms due November 2 via Jotform
2026 MAFE Scholarship Program
Hall of Fame Application and Rules
Heritage Award Application and Guidelines
Volunteer of the Year Application and Guidelines
Entertainment Showcase Application
Draft Schedule
Click here for the current draft schedule including tradeshow hours
Click here for the current draft session topics
Fair/Festival Registration
Click here to register and reserve hotel rooms for your fair or festival.
Early bird registration is $80 per person before November 20. Registration is $120 starting November 21. If your annual meeting is after November 20, please contact the MAFE office.
Tradeshow Registration
The MAFE convention brings about 1,300 people from all across the state to Grand Rapids. Fairs and festivals come to learn and network over the three days of convention.
Our tradeshow is at the heart of our convention with members offering goods and services for fairs and festivals.
Booths are $525 until November 20 and $575 starting November 21. Booths include one registered attendee and an associate membership. Each booth comes with a skirted table, two chairs, pipe/drape, a booth ID sign and electrical. Additional registrations can be purchased at a discount in advance or onsite.