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 1,200 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.
2025 NICA BUSINESS EXPO & FARE FOODS FOOD SHOW
February 9-11, 2026
Join us February 9-11, 2026 at the beautiful Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel, located at 10221 Princess Palm Ave. Tampa, FL, where we will be "Making Connections" at the 2026 NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods Food Show.Â
Registration is Now Open to All Attendees • Register Today!
Please Pre-Register by Friday, February 6, 2026 to avoid an onsite registration fee of $20. All proceeds will benefit the NICA Foundation.

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.







