Every year, FFA members nationwide converge in one place to celebrate their accomplishments and find inspiration for their next steps. Motivational keynote speakers, energetic concerts, fulfilling workshops and a sweeping expo floor bustling with agricultural education and industry opportunities covering a vast expanse of career pathways provide a relevant, validated educational standards experience.
The National FFA Convention & Expo is a National Association of Secondary School Principals approved student program.
New for 2019
- Onsite Registration has moved to Indiana Convention Center, Hall B
- Hotel shuttles will not operate in 2019. Additional options will be posted on Travel Planning this summer.
- All concert and rodeo tickets will be sold via Ticketmaster beginning in September
- Rodeo shuttle tickets will be sold via convention registration starting in September.
- Parking passes for all vehicles and buses will be sold directly by garages and lots with special National FFA rates. Links to purchase will be posted on Travel Planning in September.
Registration Pricing
Early Bird Registration
Early Bird Registration opens Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. EDT
Buy early and save! Early Bird rates are valid Sept. 10 through Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. EDT.
$65 — Full Registration, staying in FFA Housing Block*
$85 — Full Registration, not staying in FFA Housing Block
$35 — Daily Registration (Single-day access)
*Housing block rate also applies to chapters within a 100-mile radius of the Indiana Convention Center.
Standard Registration
Standard registration rates begin after Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. EDT.
$90 — Full Registration
$43 — Daily Registration (Single-day access)
Registration shipping policy: No registration items in 2019 will require advance shipping. Name badges will not be printed or shipped prior to convention and expo. All badges must be picked up at the Indiana Convention Center, Hall B starting on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. EDT.
What’s Included
Registration includes full entry into the National FFA Expo and FFA shopping mall during operating hours, one opening session ticket* (selected during registration), access to all general sessions (including the American Degree Ceremony), student and teacher workshops and the Blue Room.
Attendance and/or participation in award banquets, Career Success Tours, National Days of Service, concerts, rodeos and hypnotists shows requires separate tickets and/or registration.
*Daily registrations purchased for Friday, Nov. 1 or Saturday, Nov. 2 do not include opening session tickets.
Activity Pricing
Career Success Tours – $18
Concert – $40 / $45 / $50
The concert will occur at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. To purchase a concert ticket, you must be a registered convention attendee.
Hypnotist Shows – $18 (General) / $22 (Premium)
Standard Vehicle Parking – $35 to $105
Rates depend on length of stay and location.
Bus, Motorcoach or Mini-bus Parking – $75 to $155
Rates depend on length of stay and location.
Onsite Registration
New 2019 Location: Indiana Convention, Hall B (Wabash West Hallway)
All convention attendee badges must be picked up in person at Onsite Registration. No badges will be shipped in advance.
Onsite Registration Hours of Operation
Tuesday, Oct. 29: 1 p.m. — 8 p.m. EDT
Wednesday, Oct. 30: 8 a.m. — 8 p.m. EDT
Thursday, Oct. 31: 7 a.m. — 8 p.m. EDT
Friday, Nov. 1: 8 a.m. — 8 p.m. EDT
Saturday, Nov. 2: 6:30 a.m. EDT at Lucas Oil Stadium only
Accessibility
FFA is dedicated to making sure that all members and guests are able to participate in national-level events and have a positive learning experience.