Zone 2

Greetings Zone II! Before I begin, give yourself an applause for a great meeting in Naples! It’s always a pleasure to join the Florida Federation of Fairs for its state convention and we are counting down the days until we can do it again.

On the international stage, if you haven’t heard already, registration is now open for the 2022 IAFE Convention in

Indianapolis. It is going to be one for the books, as the

IAFE office and convention planning committee have been hard at work creating a convention like never before.

At the top of the list, more programming on Sunday highlighted by a Fair Experience for Fair people to enjoy, hosted at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. So often, as fair folks, we don’t have time to enjoy our events – so this is our chance!

Also, watch out for additional information on some exciting Indianapolis Experience Education Options. These experiences will include educational opportunities and facility tours provided by the staff at each location and will likely include Lucas Oil Stadium for facility operations, The

Children’s Museum of Indianapolis for educational displays and activities, Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the guest experience, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway for event production. Registration for the Indianapolis Experience Education Options will open in September. There may be an additional fee and spaces will be limited!

For those of you who have completed your fair – I hope that you are able to rest and recharge. For those of you who have yet to host your fair – best of luck on a safe and successful event.

Best wishes to all and I hope to see you in INDY! Photographs: Top left: Kathy Ross, IAFE Board of Directors Middle: Rhonda Ward, Florida Federation of Fairs President Bottom: Dan West, Executive Director Florida Federation of Fairs and Terry Atchley, incoming President Summer 2022/51

Kelly Collins, CFE State Fair of West Virginia Lewisburg, WV