Register for the 82nd National FFA Convention
The National FFA Board of Directors has set the 2009 National FFA Convention registration fee at $50. A $10 registration discount will be applied for those chapters that preregistered online for the housing block. The national FFA convention continues to be an outstanding value for your students and you.
During the past five years, FFA has seen a steady increase in the convention’s operational costs as the convention has continued to evolve into a larger, more dynamic event. At the same time, sponsorship and other revenue have helped offset convention costs–up to a point. It’s important to point out that convention registration fees still covers a fraction of the overall cost of the convention.
National FFA staff continually searches for new efficiencies and savings while also maximizing the convention experience for FFA members at the most affordable price possible.
Pre-Registration
National FFA Convention pre-registration is officially closed. You will now have to purchase all registrations and event tickets at the National FFA Convention. On-site registration opens at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, in the Maryland Street lobby at the Indiana Convention Center.
Onsite Registration Hours
Pre-registration is your best option to avoid the lines at convention. If you are unable to pre-register and take advantage of reduced prices, the main convention registration desk will be located in the Indiana Convention Center off the Maryland Street entrance.
Indiana Convention Center - Maryland Street Lobby
Tuesday, Oct. 20 1 - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 21 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 22 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 23 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24 6:30 - 9 a.m.
Indiana State Fairgrounds – West Pavilion
Tuesday, Oct. 20 1 - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 21 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Some events sell out prior to the start of convention, during pre-registration; we cannot guarantee the availability of tickets to any specific event. Please plan accordingly.
Payment Methods
Cash, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express), school checks or original signed school purchase orders will be also accepted.
Lost Badges
Lost convention badges can be replaced at the main convention registration desk at a cost of $7 each. An advisor or chapter chaperone must accompany members to the registration desk when a replacement registration badge is needed. The badge replacement form requires a chapter number and name, along with the advisor/chaperone signature and $7 payment, which must be in cash.
Convention Ticket Exchange and Refund Procedure
Opening session tickets may only be exchanged at the registration counter at the Indiana Convention Center. Exchange of these tickets will be accommodated if the desired session has available seats. All other tickets are nonrefundable and may not be exchanged or returned unless the event is cancelled. In the case of a cancellation, you will receive instructions on receiving your refund.
Please Remember!
National Days of Service activities and Career Success Tours are only available by registering online. Pre-registrations are accepted through Oct. 7.
The Convention website is sponsored in part by STIHL as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.
