Welcome to NICA!
The National Independent Concessionaires Association is a membership-driven organization dedicated to strengthening relationships with the Fair, Festival, and Special Events Industries through effective Communication, Education, Benefits, Leadership, and Solutions.
Our growing membership includes over 1,100 mobile food and retail Concessionaires, Fairs, Festivals, and Associate Members in Industry-related companies that specialize in distribution, insurance, manufacturing, supplies, and special services in the United States and Canada. NICA's large number of benefits include discounts on variety of items including food, beverages, supplies, travel, and lodging, so you can make the most of your season.Â
NICA participates in a majority of State Fair annual conventions nationwide along with the NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods Food Show in February, Florida Federation of Fairs Convention and Trade Show in May, IAFE Convention in November, and NICA Marketplace and Trade Show in December.
Read the Latest Issue of NICA News:
2025 Scholarship Applications Are Now Available!
With the financial challenges that many of our students and their families are facing right now, the NICA Foundation is honored to award life-changing funds to so many deserving students. Created by NICA to oversee and administer a formal education scholarship program and foster development opportunities and training services, the NICA Foundation will be awarding a total of $50,000 to many deserving Scholarship Recipients in 2025.
The scholarship application for 2025 is now available online at www.nicainc.org/scholarship. Applications must be received in the NICA Office no later than June 1, 2025, to qualify. Start planning the next steps for the next chapter in your life today!
2025 NICA BUSINESS EXPO & FARE FOODS FOOD SHOW
February 10-12, 2025
Join us February 10-12, 2025 at the beautiful Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel, located at 10221 Princess Palm Ave. Tampa, FL, with the theme "Shining Bright!" at the 2025 NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods Food Show.Â
Registration is Now Open to All Attendees • Register Today!
Announcements
2025 Scholarship Applications Are Due June 1st!
Register & Reserve Your Room for the 2025 Business Expo & Food Show
NICA Director Election Results Announced
Thank You For Attending NICA Marketplace!
2024 NICA Foundation Scholarship Recipients Selected
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The discount and savings programs that NICA has negotiated with our premiere partners are just another way we are building relationships throughout this industry in order to bring much needed and REAL benefits to our members. See the latest Benefit Booklet for more details.
Member Benefits
View our full benefits list and see how you can save more than the cost of a membership.
