The Blue Ribbon Foundation is pleased to once again announce the selection of five interns to serve as staff members at the upcoming Western Fairs Convention and Tradeshow in Anaheim, California January 8 – 12, 2012.

This successful program, sponsored with support from Butler Amusements, has proven to be a great way to introduce students to the fair industry.  This year’s interns, selected from a strong pool of twelve applicants, come to us from CSU Fresno, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and CSU Chico.

Interns selected are Sarena Silva, CSU Fresno; Theresa Hinrichs, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Jessica Neugebauer, CSU, Chico; Kelee Harding, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; and Cheyenne Poitra, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

The staff and board of the Blue Ribbon Foundation feel that this has been a terrific program and a great opportunity for the industry to make friends and develop tomorrow’s leaders.  Convention interns contribute to and participate in a variety of convention functions including registration, committee meetings, professional development programs, receptions and other outreach activities.

The WFA Trade Show is the premier place to see and be seen! Four hours of nonstop Trade Show action. From the Coke Lounge to the NICA Food Show, there is no better place to see, touch and taste everything you need to make your fair successful. Imagine the possibilities as more than 100 businesses showcase their products, services and entertainment at the sold-out Trade Show. There are a lot of new exhibitors and some all-time favorites. Make sure you visit every booth.

Trade Show Hours
Monday, January 9, 12-4 p.m.
Tuesday, January 10, 12-3 p.m.

Tuesday is also prize day in the Trade Show. Make sure to bring your raffle tickets for your chance to win big prizes.

Join us for Imagine 2012, Western Fairs Association’s annual Convention and Trade Show January 8-11 in Anaheim, California. We’ve lowered member registration to $200 per delegate–the lowest registration fee in two decades!

Make your dreams come true and extend Convention into a family vacation with discounted Disneyland tickets.

“Imagine” the possibilities as more than 1,200 fair CEOs, directors, staff and fair-related professionals, representing more than 150 fairs, festivals and special events from the western United States and Canada gather in one convenient location. Register now.

Book Your Room

The Anaheim Marriott Hotel is offering Imagine attendees a special rate of $99 for single/double occupancy (based on availability). You must book your hotel room in the Western Fairs Association room block by December 15. The first 100 Convention attendees who book their room at the Marriott will enjoy a free Starbucks coffee on us.

Western Fairs Association has made big changes to its premier event, the 89th annual Convention and Trade Show. This much anticipated event will be held January 8-11 in Anaheim, Calif.

• New Price–Concluding the year-long celebration of the 200th anniversary of fairs, Western Fairs Association has lowered registration to $200 per person–the lowest registration fee in 20 years!
• New Dates–Convention is two weeks earlier this year, which means earlier registration and booking deadlines. Registration and hotel reservations must be made by December 15 to guarantee the low rates.
• New Location–Sunny Southern California welcomes Western Fairs Association back to the Anaheim Marriott with a $99 room rate. Discounted Disneyland packages will make it easy to extend Convention into a family vacation.

“We are excited to be back in Southern California after a three-year hiatus,” says Carrie Wright, Western Fairs Association Marketing Director. “The new location brings new markets and new opportunities for attendees and exhibitors, and the new registration fee and low hotel rate makes it more affordable than ever.”

“Imagine” the possibilities as more than 1,200 fair CEOs, directors, staff and fair-related professionals, representing more than 150 fairs, festivals and special events from the western United States and Canada gather in one convenient location.