Join AttendStar at IAFE 2026 in Louisville!
November 29–December 3, 2026
Kentucky International Convention Center | Louisville, Kentucky
AttendStar is heading to Louisville this November for the 2026 IAFE Convention & Trade Show! We look forward to reconnecting with our fair partners, meeting new teams, and talking about what it takes to make the 2027 fair season a success.
Hosted by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, this year’s convention brings fair professionals together around the theme “A Story Worth Telling.” Every fair has one: the traditions families return for, the volunteers who make it happen, and the work behind the scenes that keeps fair week moving.
We’re coming ready to hear yours. What worked this season? What put the most pressure on your team? And what would you like to do differently next year?
Let’s Talk About Your 2027 Fair
A conversation with AttendStar can start wherever your team needs the most help, from getting advance sales moving to answering guest questions when the gates open. Here are a few things we’d love to explore with you in Louisville.
Ticketing That Fits the Way Your Fair Operates
Your fair may have daily admission, season passes, grandstand events, special promotions, and sales happening both online and at the gate. We can help you think through how those pieces work together so buying a ticket is easier for guests and managing sales is easier for your team.
- Online and gate ticketing for multi-day fairs
- Advance-sale offers, ticket packages, and promotions
- Sales and attendance reporting to support planning and board discussions
Hardware and Connectivity for Busy Fairgrounds
Ticketing needs to work where your guests arrive. Let’s talk through your entrances, sales locations, and connectivity challenges, then explore the right combination of scanners, point-of-sale devices, private 5G, and Starlink connectivity for your grounds.
Learn more about AttendStar’s ticketing hardware and connectivity.
Guest Support That Takes Work Off Your Team’s Plate
Questions about parking, admission, schedules, and ticket delivery can quickly fill an office phone or inbox. AttendStar’s ticket buyer support can give guests a place to turn through email and a branded event phone number, with a team trained on your fair’s information and policies.
We can also discuss how support reporting helps identify recurring questions and improve the information guests receive before they arrive. Explore our ticket buyer support services.
Marketing and Day-of Communication
Selling the ticket is only part of the conversation. We can help you plan ticket buyer marketing before the fair and timely email and SMS updates during it, including arrival instructions, parking changes, shuttle updates, and weather advisories.
Let’s explore how clearer communication can support presales, help guests prepare, and reduce repeat questions for your staff.
Parking, Entry, and the Guest Experience
Bring us your parking and gate challenges. Whether you’re managing paid parking, multiple entrances, or different access permissions, we’d love to talk through ways to make arrival easier and give your team better visibility into who is coming through the gates.
Plan Your Visit to IAFE 2026
- Convention: November 29–December 3, 2026
- Location: Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, Kentucky
- Trade show: November 30–December 1, 2026
Visit the official IAFE convention website for registration, the program, and hotel information. See the IAFE trade show page for exhibit hours and details.
Let’s Connect in Louisville
Attending IAFE this year? We’d love to make time for your team. Bring your questions, your wish list, or the challenge you want to solve before next fair season.
Contact the AttendStar team to arrange a conversation during IAFE. Whether you’re an existing partner or getting to know us for the first time, we look forward to hearing what’s next for your fair.
See you in Louisville!