National Insulator Association
55th Annual Convention & Show
June 28-30, 2024

Elkhart, Indiana (Hoosier State)

 

General Show Information

 

Your Show Hosts for the 55th NIA National Convention and Show invite you to join us in Elkhart, Indiana for the 55th Annual National Show. The show will be held in a large well lighted hall at the NIEC. We are initially expecting 120 8’ dealer tables, but have the room to expand as needed. We are looking for at least 15 displays, but also have the capacity to increase that number.

We have two hotels with room blocks at a rate of only $80 per night. Double queen and king rooms. Country Inn & Suites by Radison and LaQuinta Inn & Suites by Windham. Both room blocks are good until May 28th, 2024. See the show packet for more information..

One local attraction we would recommend would be the Shipshewana Indiana Flea Market & Auction. Shipshewana is located about 20 miles to the East of Elkhart. The Flea Market is open on Tuesday & Wednesdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Auction is only on Wednesday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is an Amish community, so there are multiple other types of shops and places to eat. There will be a pre-convention tour offered Thursday June 27th , that will take attendees to the Chocolate Company Factory & gift shop, South Bend History Museum, the Studebaker Museum & Oliver Mansion. Then you will be taken to the food court at Notre Dame, where you can by lunch(not included), followed by a tour of Notre Dame. Transportation is included. Departure at 8:15 am from the Northern Indiana Event Center, with return around 4:15 pm.

We will also be having a Family/Social Night after the membership meeting Friday night. There will be a cash bar during the meeting through at least 8:30 pm. Immediately following the meeting, we will transition into this event.

The grounds of the Event Center is also home to the Manufactured Home & Recreational Vehicle museum. This can be toured at your leisure and is located next to the Event Center. For more information, ongoing announcements and planning, visit: www.nia.org/shows/2

 

Show Location: Northern Indiana Event Center
                         Orthwein Pavilion
                         21565 Executive Pkwy.
                         Elkhart, IN 46514




 

SHOW HOST CONTACT INFORMATION:

Kim Borgman
   317-698-9177
   Redcard50@gmail.com

Gene Hawkins
   574-377-0171
   Gene.hawkins@mchsi.com

Darryl Wagner
   816-719-0801
   insulators@dwagnerkc.com
Arlen & Tina Rienstra
   219-671-8816
   ariens@att.net

 

Show information and form links:

 

 

 

Schedule of Events

   
   
   

  Thursday, June 27th
7:30 am - 8:30 am NIA Board of Directors Breakfast (Champion Hall)
8:15 am to 4:15 pm Guided tour Chocolate Factory, Studebaker & Notre Dame
8:30 am - 4:30 pm NIA Board meeting (Champion Hall)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dealer unloading / Exhibitor Setup (Orthwein Pavilion 1)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Hospitality/Refreshments (Orthwein Pavilion 2)
   
  Friday, June 28th

7:00 am - 9:00 am Dealer & Exhibitor Setup (Orthwein Pavilion 1)
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Show (NIA Day - NIA members only) Click here to join!
4:15 pm – 6:00 pm NIA General Membership Meeting (Orthwein Pavilion 2)
5:30 pm – 6:15 pm Seminar – Insulators used on Inter-Urban Rail (Orthwein Pavilion 2)
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Family Night (Orthwein Pavilion 2)
   

   
  Saturday, June 29th
8:00 am - 9:00 am Dealer Setup (Dealers & Exhibitors Only)
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Show – general admission – no entry fee (Orthwein Pavilion 1)
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Cash bar open at the banquet hall (Orthwein Pavilion 2)
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm NIA Awards Banquet (Orthwein Pavilion 2)
   
  Sunday, June 11th
8:00 am - 8:30 am Non-denominational Devotional (Orthwein Pavilion 2)
8:00 am - 9:00 am Dealer & Exhibitors Only (Orthwein Pavilion 1)
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Show – general admission – no entry fee (Orthwein Pavilion 1)
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Dealer & Exhibitor Tear-down (Orthwein Pavilion 1)
   

 

SHOW FLOOR LAYOUT

Notes:

  • Show floor layout is flexible subject to change
  • All dealers and displayers agree to abide by NIA rules including the rules of Ethics which will be enforced at the show

Click this link to NIA Show and Ethics rules:

 

 

 


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