2025 Career & Trade Shows
Table of Contents
Rules of the Shows
To ensure a courteous and inviting atmosphere for all of our participants, the following rules govern both shows:
- Vendors agree to maintain a kind, respectful, and courteous event for every guest. Vendors agree to never disparage, harass, bully, discriminate or treat any participant, guest, staff, or vendor negatively - ever! Especially related to or stemming from race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status.
- Agricultural Education is non-political. NO vendor is allowed to display, exhibit, or promote any information or materials which may be constituted as political.
- Agricultural Education is not affiliated with any religious beliefs. NO vendor is allowed to display, exhibit, or promote any information or materials which may be constituted as religious.
- Vendors agree that they will not sell directly to or offer any sale materials for participants at the show. Companies/organizations offering fundraising services, products, and/or promotional items to FFA Chapters, Members, and/or Advisors are allowed to attend the show to promote their organizations and display their products.
- Vendors are not allowed to give out any item that can be affixed to another item. In the past, when stickers have been at the show, stickers have been found across all of the host facilities, thus incurring significant cleaning expense to remove.
Discount
Those who register to attend both shows using the combined link below will receive a $50 discount ($25 for each show).
2025 Iowa Agricultural Career Show
Annual Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference - click here to download the flyer.
Location: Iowa State Center, Ames, Iowa
Dates: April 14-15, 2025
What is the Iowa Agricultural Career Show?
The Iowa Agricultural Career Show is held annually as part of the Iowa FFA Leadership Conference. Each year, 6,500+ student FFA members, advisors, parents, sponsors, and guests travel to this conference to celebrate the achievements of FFA across the state of Iowa during the previous year. While at the conference, students take time to interact with exhibitors in the career show, helping students to understand the agricultural industry and gain valuable information regarding their career path.
Event Schedule
- Move-in: Sunday, April 13, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Monday, April 14, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
- Show Hours: Monday, April 14, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday, April 15, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Move-out: Tuesday, April 15, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Booth Pricing
$500 (Indoor & Outdoor). Late registration fee: +$50 after April 1.
Register for the Iowa Agricultural Career Show Only
Registration is now closed - please call our offices to discuss registration.
All Career Show exhibitors are initially set up in the Whova App. Access is granted after registration and will be your tool to communicate with the attendees-- a great opportunity to share what you have at your booth and to monitor one-on-one interactions. It is highly recommended to upload a video or brochure about your products or organization, schedule live info sessions or demos, and provide coupons, giveaways, and raffles to generate more leads! Don't worry-- an exhibitor guide will be emailed to you to learn how to get setup!
2025 Iowa Agricultural Education Summer Conference Tradeshow
Location: FFA Enrichment Center
Address: 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy., Ankeny, Iowa 50023
Date: June 24, 2025 - 9am to 12 noon
What is the Iowa Agricultural Education Annual Summer Conference Tradeshow?
The Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators (IAAE) invites you to participate in the Iowa Agricultural Education Summer Conference Tradeshow. The summer conference draws the attendance of agricultural educators from more than 250 high schools and 13 community college agriculture programs as well as Iowa State University faculty.
Booth Pricing
$150 per booth.
Register for the Iowa Agricultural Education Summer Conference Tradeshow Only
Click here to register