Current Events & Announcements

AVA Seeking Board Members
The AVA is seeking members interested in sitting on our board of directors. All interested parties are encouraged to contact us and to join us at our board meetings. Elections will be held on the day after labor day.

ADA Compliance Training Sessions
As everyone is well aware, the Alaska State Fair and Access Alaska will be stressing accessibility this year at the Fair. All vendors are highly encouraged to contact Dave Barton at 907-248-4777, to review any questions or concerns they may have regarding their booth.

Additionally the AVA and Dave Barton are working on having an optional customer service and staff management training session free for all vendors to attend. This class will be approximately 30 minutes and will include information for booth owners and managers about how to train their staff to serve and accommodate patrons with disabilities. The class will include pamphlets for vendors to take to their staff as well as a certificate of completion. The tentative schedule for the class is Wednesday, August 25th, at 10:00 am, and Thursday, August 26th, at 11:00 am.

Links

Alaska State Fair
Tanana Valley State Fair
International Association of Fairs and Expositions
Made In Alaska
National Independent Concessionaires Association
Western Fairs Association