| The Louisiana Association of Fairs and
Festivals provides a way to improve events by promoting them and by educating event
organizers. Membership in LAFF is open to all fairs, festivals and special events in
Louisiana. As with any association, there is strength in numbers. These fairs,
festivals and special events are a major part of tourism in out state. They enhance
the quality of life in a community as well as create an influx of tourism dollars that can
be spent at a local level. These events create a special cooperative spirit through
the hard work of volunteers and coordinators. In addition to the economic and
community benefits the events are a source of good wholesome fun! Help us tell the world that Louisiana has come of the
friendliest folks and the best fairs, festivals and special events in some capacity, such
as organizers, food vendors, entertainers, etc.
- Monthly Newsletters
- Free listing and copy of the annual LAFF Resource Guide
- Technical assistance in fair and festival development from
the Louisiana Department of Tourism
- Publicity Assistance
- Credibility from a LAFF endorsement
- Representation in government agencies, associations and
meetings
- Networking and communication with other festivals
- Education seminars and programs
What is LAFF?
The Louisiana Association of Fairs & Festivals is a
nonprofit organization financed solely by annual membership dues. The Association is
in existence to help promote the value and importance of fairs and festivals, serves as a
strong support group to members with the desire to improve the event. An elected,
representative board of directors governs the activities within the association.
Who is LAFF?
Membership includes community, parish, district and regional
fairs, shows and festivals located in the State of Louisiana. Membership also
includes industry representatives who provide supplies or service to fairs and festivals
as associate members. Membership is the primary strength of the association.
Why join LAFF?
The growth and success of your event and business requires
hard work and innovation. You have to supply the hard work, but innovation comes
from seeing, hearing and gaining knowledge of what is happening with other events in and
around Louisiana. Large, active membership expands the pool of resources for members
to draw from. It is extremely important to the survival and success of fairs and
festivals to group together along with associate members to work towards overcoming the
obstacles that face the fair and festival industry. Besides helping educate each
other, special, long-term friendships result from the association of our members.
Annual Convention
Held in the first quarter of the year, the annual convention
is the highlight of the association's activities. Industry speakers, panel workshops
and round table discussions are offered to give participants the opportunity to share
information, ideas and experiences. Industry representatives are available at a
Trade Show and in Hospitality Suites to assist attendees with plans and purchases for
upcoming events. The talent showcases banquets, hospitality rooms and the festival
atmosphere provide education, fellowship and fun for all who attend.
Informing member fairs and festivals of legislative issues
which affect the fair/festival industry is one of the priorities of the association.
The membership directory is published by the association for
the direct benefit of its members. The directory provides a list of the current year
officers and directors of LAFF an alphabetical listing of fairs/festivals organized by
district and an alphabetical listing of associate members, complete with addresses and
telephone numbers organized by services or products provided. The membership
directory is available to members as a part of the annual dues.
Newsletters are periodically sent to all LAFF members.
Their purpose is to keep fair/festival managers and board members abreast of current
legislative happenings, along with convention news and information of interest to all
members.
LAFF provides membership event dates, locations and contact
person information as requested by interested persons and is sent to several state and
national publication.
LAFF dues are minimal, providing an opportunity for every
festival and events participate as well as associated who provide services to our fairs
and festivals. Membership is billed annually for the annual convention
(February). To be included in the LAFF directory, dues must be paid by April
1st. If dues are paid after April 1st and by September 1st, information regarding
your membership will be printed in a Louisiana Fairs and Festivals brochure printed for
LAFF by the Louisianan Department of Agriculture and Forestry and distributed nationwide
by the Louisiana Department of Tourism.
Active Members:
$75 includes fairs and festivals
Associate Members: $75 includes vendors,
suppliers, consultants, entertainers, merchandisers, marketing and advertising agencies,
cities, convention and visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce, individuals, etc.
Click here for an
application.
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