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 1,150 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:
Election Ballots Were Sent Out On November 15th
It's that time of year again! Election Ballots are Due on Monday, December 15, 2025. This year's Candidates for All Ballots Were Sent Out on November 15th are Bary Bunts, CCE, The Apple Cart; Ryan Collmer, Meatball Factory; and Vincent Nelson, CCE, Vinnie’s Fine Foods. New Directors will be installed in February 2026. Read more about them at www.nicainc.org/director-elections and in the upcoming December issue of NICA News.
We sent out election ballots on November 15th to Voting Members. Members without email, non-working emails, or those with a shared email address were sent the election ballot via mail. If you do not receive a mail ballot by November 28th or have received an online ballot, but would prefer it to be sent by mail, contact the NICA Office at (813) 438-8926. Thank you for your continued support!
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.
