Western Fairs Association will be returning to Reno, Nevada for the 2010 Annual Convention and Trade Show, January 24-27th. Make sure to mark your calendars now for this great event. We will continue to build on our success with the theme, Innovate: Celebrate! Our convention is just like a fair, a once a year opportunity not to be missed. A sold out Trade Show, lively packed Entertainment Showcase, cutting edge Educational Programming and great Networking opportunities are in the works for 2010. See you there!
2009 Fair Season Starts Strong!
The 2009 WFA Convention and Tradeshow, Building Better Fairs, was a great success. Western Fairs Association would like to thank all those who made the convention possible. We, as an association, are very privileged to have such dedicated members – sponsors, volunteers, attendees, tradeshow exhibitors, committees and speakers all play a role in the success of the WFA Convention and Tradeshow and we, as staff, truly appreciate your hard work and commitment.
A special thank you to all of our sponsors and donors, without which many events would not be possible:
AlamedaCountyFair
AntelopeValley Fair
Barham’s Hot Dog on a Stick
Big Fresno Fair
Butler Amusements, Inc
California Exposition and State Fair
California Fair Service Authority
CaliforniaMid-State Fair
Capitol Cookery Inc.
Coca-Cola Company
Davis Goldmark Jewelry
E Tickets
Kern County Fair
Marin County Fair
NevadaState Fair
Orange County Fair
Ovations Fanfare
Ray Cammack Shows
San Diego County Fair
Sonoma County Fair
Ventura County Fair
Wilson Events, Inc..
A heartfelt thanks to our volunteers, interns and support staff who make us look good: Sharon Ashton, Joe Brengle, Ronn Brookens, Don Delahoyde, Pat Desmond, Susie Donahue, Paul Farnam and Julie Pumphery, Judy Fatland, Kristine Felix, Dennis Forel, Paul Gillingham, Brian Garlough, MaryLee and Ernie Guderjahn, Jan Hansen, JM Video, Judy Henbury, Sandy Hurtgen, A.G. Kawamura, Alan Lawler, LB LightsWest, Lightening, Doug Loftsrom, John and Sonia Needham, Myfanwy Parry, Jason Rierdon, Dave Schalbach and NICA, Mike and Lisa Schweiterman, Speeda Sound, Denny and Carole Thompson, Jeff Thornberry, Lonny Wunder, AND the Blue Ribbon Foundation Interns – Ashley, Melissa, Callie and Lindsay, Freeman and Crew and Fairs and Expositions
The Western Fairs Association staff is looking forward to connecting with our members in the 2009 fair season – and helping you connect with other WFA members. Please visit and join the WFA online community.
Mark your calendars, the 2010 Convention and Trade Show will be held in Reno January 24 - 27, 2010.
Download the 2010 Trade Show informational brochure and application Here 
