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 1,160 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 Due June 1st!
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!
Join Us in Las Vegas for NICA Marketplace "Together!"
Save the date for the upcoming NICA Marketplace "Together!" event, taking place November 9-12, 2025 at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. In 48 hours you will network with colleagues, discuss practical solutions, enjoy storytelling, and return enriched. We are excited to announce that Early Bird Registration, Trade Show Exhibitor Registration, and Hotel Room Reservations are now available!
Marketplace Membership Promotion:
When registering, add or become a new NICA Member for $125 and you will also receive the Early Bird rate ($80 savings).
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.
