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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. 

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:

Welcome to Las Vegas for NICA Marketplace!

Wow, it's already here! We are now only days away from NICA Marketplace, "Together!" where we will share ideas, networking, products, and services. In 48 hours you will network with colleagues, discuss practical solutions, enjoy storytelling, and return enriched. We encourage you to view our Full Program Schedule below to plan your event.

Thank You to All Who Have Registered!

We are looking forward to meeting you! If you are arriving on Sunday, from 2:00 - 6:00 PM, we invite you to take the elevators upstairs from the Tuscany Hotel and/or the escalator to Registration, located in the Florentine Lobby, where you can learn more about the event, pick up your badge, lanyard (sponsored by Forever Concession Trailers), and Tote Bag (sponsored by Entegra). If you are arriving on Monday and/or Tuesday, Registration will be located near the escalators in the Florentine Lobby just outside the Trade Show, open daily from 7:30 AM – 5 PM on Monday and 8 – 11 AM on Tuesday.

If you have not yet registered, online registration is now closed. Onsite, the Registration rate will be $239 for Members and $269 for Non-Members. We are very thankful for your continued support and we will see you soon!

Marketplace Membership Promotion: When registering for NICA Marketplace become a new NICA member for $100 ($50 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 Directory

As a NICA Member, you have 24/7 access to your online Membership Directory.

Member Benefits

View our full benefits list and see how you can save more than the cost of a membership.

Industry Associations

Our sister organizations include IAFE, WFA, IAAPA, IISA, OABA, and CAFE.

Event Calendar

View our event calendar to see upcoming deadlines, events, and shows for NICA.

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