Join outfitters from across Missouri and surrounding states at the 2026 Convention and Trade Show in Springfield, Missouri. This annual event brings the industry together for educational seminars, important meetings, and a dynamic Trade Show floor.
Location: Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, Springfield, MO
2026 MCFA Convention & Trade Show Agenda
Qualifying events for prize giveaways are marked with an asterisk (*).
Monday, February 23
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
MCFA Board Meeting
Bora Bora Boardroom
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Early Exhibitor Set-Up
Grand Ballroom
6:15 PM – 6:45 PM
Meet & Greet Social
Fiji/Coco Ballrooms
Sponsored by NRS
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM*
ASSET PROTECTION
Chandler G. Lyon, LifeGen Law Group
Fiji/Coco Ballrooms
7:45 PM – 9:00 PM*
Cracker Barrel Discussion
Led by Pat Tinsley & Cheryl Wilkerson
Fiji/Coco Ballrooms
Tuesday, February 24 (Morning)
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
Indoor Pool Atrium
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Registration
Convention Center
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Exhibitor Set-Up
Grand Ballroom
9:00 AM – 9:40 AM*
HIGHWAY PATROL WATER DIVISION
Captain Mike Petlansky
Fiji/Coco Ballrooms
9:40 AM – 10:40 AM*
NETWORKING SOLUTIONS
Brian Andrews, BT Tech, LLC
Fiji/Coco Ballrooms
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Vendor Meeting
Bora Bora Boardroom
10:40 AM – 10:45 AM
Break – Sponsored by GPD Insurance
Bora Bora Boardroom
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM*
MCFA General Membership Meeting
Fiji/Coco Ballrooms
Tuesday, February 24 (Afternoon & Evening)
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Luncheon
Grand Ballroom
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM*
Attracting the Next Generation of Customers
Big Elk Floats & Camping
Grand Ballroom
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Vendor Introductions
Grand Ballroom
2:15 PM – 6:00 PM*
Trade Show
Grand Ballroom
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Beer Cart – Sponsored by NRS
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Cash Bar Opens
Grand Ballroom
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM*
Outfitter Innovations Workshop
Fiji/Coco Ballrooms
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Dinner
Convention Center
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM*
Awards Banquet
Convention Center
Wednesday, February 25
6:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
Indoor Pool Atrium
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Vendor Meeting
Bora Bora Boardroom
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM*
Trade Show
Convention Center
11:30 AM
Trade Show Social with Hors d’oeuvres
Sponsored by Pat Gattuso, PG Wholesale
Trade Show Floor
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM*
Trip Guarantee Protection
Sheila Cook, Gasconade Hills
Charla Brewer, R2M2 Solutions
Convention Center
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Prize Drawings
Convention Center
1:15 PM – ?
MCFA Board Meeting
Boardroom
Prize Giveaway Rules
- Must be a current member
- Must be registered and paid
- Two designated persons per company eligible
- One prize per company
- No proxies
- Must attend 10 qualifying events including Trade Show both days
- Must be present to win
50/50 Drawing
- $1 per ticket or 6 for $5
- Drawing held Wednesday at end of Trade Show
- Presence NOT required to win