Convention & Allied Tradeshow

We look forward to seeing everyone back in Marco Island, FL for the 2025 FCA Convention and Allied Tradeshow. The core dates of the 2025 convention are Tuesday, June 24th- Thursday, June 26th, but as usual, we will have some events on Monday, June 23rd.

JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort

400 S Collier Blvd.

Marco Island, FL 34145

The room block for the 2025 FCA Convention & Allied Trade Show opens November 4th, 2024.

There are three ways to reserve your room starting 11/4/24:

1. Call the Marco Island JW Marriott at 239-394-2511 and ask for in-house reservations.

2. Email in-house reservations at mhrs.mrkfl.reservations@marriott.com.

3. Click here to book standard rooms online. You must call to reserve suites, this link is for regular rooms only.

The JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort has a waiting list for rooms, please ask to be placed on the waiting list and consider booking a backup reservation at a neighboring hotel or Airbnb/Vrbo (pay close attention to cancelation dates).

The FCA room rate is active from Sunday, June 22, 2025 through Friday, June 27, 2025. Please only book the rooms you need and call to remove any overbooked rooms from your reservation as early as possible.

Convention Sponsorship

Sponsors allow us to keep this Annual Convention an affordable family event. Last year we added structure to our unique sponsorship opportunities. The sponsorship packet provides a menu of sponsorship opportunities including the 2025 value and the 2024 sponsors that hold the right of first refusal.

2025 Convention Sponsorship Packet - Updated

2024 Convention Sponsors - Thank You!

2025 Platinum Sponsors

Monday, June 23, 2025
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Registration
1 p.m. Sweetheart Contestant Meeting
2-10 p.m. Trade Show Exhibitor Move-In

3-6 p.m. Silent Auction Drop-off
6-8 p.m. FCLA Graduation/YCC Tour Reunion Reception

8 p.m. Lobby Bar Entertainment

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration
8 a.m.-12 p.m. Trade Show Exhibitor Move-In
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. FCA Exec. Committee Mtg. & Lunch

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Silent Auction Drop-off
10 a.m. FCW Exec. Committee Meeting & Lunch
10 a.m. Florida Grazing Lands Coalition Meeting
1 p.m. Sweetheart Power Point Presentations
1-6 p.m. Silent Auction Opens
1 p.m. Opening General Session
1:45-5 p.m. Committee Meetings
2-4 p.m. JFCA Check-in & Stockman's Challenge
2 p.m. FCW Welcoming Reception/Ice Cream Social
2 p.m. Allied Meeting (Mandatory for All Exhibitors)
4 p.m. Allied Members’ Trade Show Opening Reception
4-8 p.m. Trade Show Open (Cash Bar in Show Area)
6-8 p.m. FCW Officers, Past Pres., & Chair Reception
8 p.m. Big Loop Dummy Roping & King of the Reach

8 p.m. Lobby Bar Entertainment

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
7 a.m. FCA BOD/General Membership Meeting
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration
8 a.m. -9 p.m. Silent Auction Open
9-11:30 a.m. FCW BOD/General Membership Meeting
9-11 a.m. JFCA General Session/Business Meeting
12 p.m. Youth Appreciation Luncheon
1-4:30 p.m. Trade Show Open
4:30-7:30 p.m. Trade Show Exhibitor Move-Out
5 p.m. Cattlemen’s Reception
6 p.m. Cattlemen’s Supper
8 p.m. Bull Auction (immediately following Supper)
8 p.m. Junior Dance
9 p.m. Silent Auction Closes (item pick-up)
(immediately following Bull Sale)
9 p.m. Concert and Dance

Thursday, June 26, 2025
7 a.m. FCA Past Presidents/Exec. Committee Breakfast
8 a.m. FCW Membership Breakfast
8 a.m.-12p.m. Registration

9 a.m. Florida Brahman Breeders Assoc. Membership Meeting
10 a.m. Golf Tournament
1 p.m. Volleyball Tournament
6 p.m. President’s Reception
7 p.m. Cattlemen’s Banquet (dress: Evening Attire)
8 p.m. Junior Dance
9 p.m. Concert and Dance

Schedule and meeting times subject to change

2025 Allied Tradeshow Registration

The 2025 FCA Allied Tradeshow registration is SOLD OUT!

The set open date for allied members was November 4th, 2024, but since magazines and exhibitor packets started to hit mailboxes on October 28th we made the registration form accessible online to allied members early to remain fair to all allied members.

Non-members gained access to the registration packet on December 4th, 2024. The allied member both fee and annual dues fee combined are always less than the non-member booth fee, so join today and take advantage of the early bird registration next year.

All booths will be placed on a first-come, first-served basis, and we do our best to keep direct competitors separated.

If you have any questions, please contact convention@floridacattlemen.org, or 407-846-6221.

The 2025 FCA Allied Tradeshow is sold out. Send us a booth agreement to be placed on a cancelation wait list.

2025 Allied Trade Show Packet

Fillable Booth Agreement

2025 Allied Tradeshow Map

Registration

Pre-registration for the 2025 FCA Convention & Allied Trade Show is now open!

2025 Online Pre-Registration

PDF 2025 Pre-Registration Form

Pre-Register Online

Submitted by June 5th

Online registration is limited to members only. Login to your membership account or join if you aren't a member

Pre-Register by Email

Sent by June 5th

convention

@floridacattlemen.org

Pre-Register by Mail

Postmarked by June 1st

PO Box 421929

Kissimmee, FL 34742

registration prices will increase and meal tickets will be limited

Silent Auction

Don’t forget your items to donate for the silent auction. All items welcome! In return for a donation, we advertise your business (and booth space if applicable) with that donation and publicly thank you in our Florida Cattleman & Livestock Journal Convention Recap Article. Feel free to bring business cards, brochures, etc., to put on the table with your auction item. Proceeds from the silent auction benefit the Florida Cattlemen's Foundation.

Drop-Off Hours: Monday, June 23rd, 3-6 pm & Tuesday, June 24th, 9 am- 1 pm.

Bidding Hours: Tuesday, June 24th, 1-6 pm & Wednesday, June 25th, 8-9 am (Closed During Meals).

Final Bidding & Item Pick-Up: Wednesday, June 25th, Immediately following the live auction.

Contact the FCA office with any questions 407-846-6221 / convention@floridacattlemen.org.

Live Auction

The Live Auction will take place immediately following the Cattlemen’s Supper, on Wednesday, June 25th at the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Convention, Marco Island, FL.

NCBA PAC: Boots and Hunting/Fishing Trips

Florida Cow PAC: Bull Sale Credits

If you would like to make a pre-sale bid please contact: Dusty Holley (863) 287-8591 / dusty@floridacattlemen.org or Jim Handley (407) 466-3211 / jim@floridacattlemen.org.

2025 Bull Donor Commitment Form

2024 Sale Book - Thank you Donors and Buyers