National FFA Convention & Expo
Everything Virginia chapters need for attending the National FFA Convention & Expo, including housing, transportation, registration, deadlines, hotels, and official resources.
Virginia Housing & Transportation
Virginia FFA coordinates the statewide hotel block and transportation for chapters attending the National FFA Convention & Expo.
Planning Information
The 2026 lodging and transportation rates have been approved.
| 2026 Virginia FFA Rates |
Cost |
| Omni Rate (per room, per night) |
$295 |
| Hilton Rate (per room, per night) |
$315 |
| State Bus Transportation (per seat) |
$320 |
National Convention Registration
Convention registration, attendee fees, entertainment tickets, and official deadlines are managed by the National FFA Organization.
| Item |
Details |
| Early Bird Registration |
September 9 • Opens at 6:00 PM EDT |
| General Registration |
September 30 • Opens at 8:00 PM EDT |
| Entertainment Tickets |
Available beginning September 16 at 6:00 PM EDT |
Career & Leadership Development Event Deadlines
| Deadline |
Requirement |
| September 1 • 5:00 PM EDT |
Agricultural Communications Portfolio
Agricultural Issues Portfolio
Marketing Plan Portfolio
Prepared Public Speaking Manuscript
Employment Skills Cover Letter & Résumé
|
| September 1 |
Dual Participation Notification Due |
Questions regarding National CDE/LDE submissions?
cde@ffa.org
Hotels
Virginia FFA's delegation will stay at the Hilton Indianapolis Downtown and Omni Severin Hotel. Hotel reservations are coordinated through the Virginia Housing & Transportation Registration.
National FFA Resources
Convention Website
Schedules, maps, FAQs, attendee information, and convention updates.
Visit Website
Registration
Registration information, rates, and deadlines.
Registration
Expo
Explore exhibitors, shopping, demonstrations, and career opportunities.
Explore Expo
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