WVAFF

2026 WVAFF Convention Schedule

Convention Schedule

Thursday, January 8, 2026

TimeActivitySpeakerLocation
1:00 – 6:00 PMTrade Show Setup Civic Center South Hall
3:00 – 4:00 PMContestant Check-In Marriott
4:00 – 4:45 PMContestant Registration Civic Center
4:45 – 6:00 PMContestants Reception Civic Center West Hall
6:00 – 6:30 PMPageant Welcome (Contestants, Directors & Parents) Civic Center North Hall
6:30 – 9:30 PMPageant Rehearsal (Contestants Only) Civic Center North Hall
6:30 – 7:30 PMMeet & Greet with WVAFF Board
(Parents & Directors)
Sponsored by jjones Evening Wear		 Civic Center 2nd Floor
9:30 PMGrab & Go Dinner (Contestants Only) Civic Center

Convention Schedule

Friday, January 9, 2026

TimeActivitySpeakerLocation
8:00 – 10:00 AMTrade Show Registration & Setup Civic Center South Hall
9:00 AMPageant Breakfast (Contestants Only) Marriott Salons A–D
10:00 AMFair & Festival Registration Box Office
10:00 – 12:00 PMPageant Contestant Interviews Marriott 2nd Floor
12:00 – 1:00 PMAssociate Member Meeting & Lunch Civic Center 204 – 205
12:00 – 2:00 PMCanva WorkshopJaylin Santee &
Kelsey Dowling		Civic Center 2nd Floor
1:00 PMSilent Auction Open Civic Center
1:00 – 6:00 PMTrade Show Open Civic Center
2:30 – 5:30 PMConvention Welcome, Showcase Entertainment & Pageant Event Promotions Civic Center
5:45 – 7:00 PMDinner in the Trade Show Hall (Weekend ticket holders welcome) Trade Show
7:00 – 9:00 PMShowcase Entertainment & Pageant Event Promotions Civic Center
9:00 PMSilent Auction Final Bidding Civic Center
9:00 PMTrade Show Closes Civic Center
10:00 – 11:30 PMWVAFF Reception – Food, Music, & Cash Bar featuring Non-Friction Marriott Salons A–D

Convention Schedule

Saturday, January 10, 2026

TimeActivitySpeakerLocation
7:30 – 9:30 AMContestant Continental Breakfast Marriott 2nd Floor
8:00 – 9:30 AMFair & Festival Registration Foyers A-D, Marriott
8:00 – 8:30 AMAnnual Meeting Breakfast Salons A-C, Marriott
8:30 – 9:50 AMAnnual Business Meeting Salons A-C, Marriott
10:00 – 10:50 AMUpdate on the state of Tourism and the impact on WV Fairs and FestivalsCommissioner, Chelsea RubySalons A-C, Marriott
8:30 – 11:00 AMContestant Interviews w/Judges Kanawha Board Room, Marriott
10:00 AM – 2:00 PMAssociate Members Exhibits Foyers A-D, Marriott
11:00 – 11:50 AMSurvive. Revive. ThriveShane JenkinsSalons D-F, Marriott
11:00 – 11:50 AMInsurance Essentials for Fairs and FestivalsDelegate Jonathan KyleCumberland Appalachian Boardroom, Marriott
11:00 – 11:50 AMEssential Grant WritingEmily Brammer Salons A-C, Marriott
11:50 AM – 1:00 PMGrab and Go Lunch (For Workshop Attendees) Foyers A-D, Marriott
12:00 – 12:50 PMHelping Hands, Event Volunteer EngagementDebra GardSalons D-F, Marriott
12:00 – 12:50 PMPutting the Fun in FundraisingTricia KingeryCumberland Appalachian Boardroom, Marriott
12:00 – 12:50 PMNetworking Roundtables

F & F Presidents/Board Reps

Michael Wodnicki

Salons A-C, Marriott
1:00 – 1:50 PMHow to Get Local Government to Support Your Fair or FestivalTom ClarkSalons D-F, Marriott
1:00 – 1:50 PMFairs and Festivals Livestock IssuesKelly CollinsCumberland Appalachian Boardroom, Marriott
1:00 – 1:50 PM911! Being Prepared!Montana BoggessSalons A-C, Marriott
11:00 AM – 3:00 PMPageant Rehearsal (Contestants only) North Hall- CC
3:00 – 3:30 PMPageant Meals/Grab & Go (Contestants only) North Hall- CC
4:00 – 6:00 PMContestants Prepare for Final Show Grand Hall- CC
5:30 PMDoors Open/ Entertainment/Select Menu Available for Purchase Grand Hall- CC
6:30 PM2026 Miss WV Association of Fairs & Festivals Pageant Grand Hall- CC

Showcase and Pageant

Friday, January 9th and Saturday, January 10th

Time Schedule Item
Friday, January 9th
2:30 PM Opening Remarks – Michael Wodnicki
2:45 PM Pageant Opening – Contestant Intro
3:00 PM Group A – Promotions
3:15 PM The Stewarts
3:35 PM Group B – Promotions
3:50 PM Davis Daniel
4:10 PM Group C – Promotions
4:25 PM Brayden Williams Band
4:45 PM Group D – Promotions
5:00 PM Brett Mahon
5:20 PM Group E – Promotions
5:35 PM Soda Pop Gypsies
DINNER BREAK
7:00 PM Fleetwood Heart
7:20 PM Group F – Promotions
7:35 PM Josh Pantry
7:55 PM Group G – Promotions
8:10 PM The Bennett Hall Band
8:30 PM Group H – Promotions
8:45 PM Tupelo Drive
9:05 PM Sponsor Recognition
9:15 PM Silver Stallion
9:35 PM Miss Photogenic Award
Saturday, January 10th
5:30 PM Doors Open
6:30 PM Miss WVAFF Pageant Finals

Saturday intermission performance by Cletus T. Judd. All times are approximate.