National Insulator Association
51st Annual Convention & Show
June 12-14, 2020

Logan, Utah (Beehive State)

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NOTICE: DUE TO COVID-19 THIS NATIONAL HAS BEEN CANCELLED

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General Show Information

 

Show hosts Don & Jeanne Briel and Arnold & Linda Smith invite you to the 51st Annual National Insulator Association Convention & Show to be held on June 12th-14th in Logan, Utah. Logan is a small city in Cache Valley, a mountain valley located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. It’s an easy 90 minute drive from Salt Lake City’s International Airport. The beautiful agricultural valley is nestled between two majestic mountain ranges and home to Utah State University. Logan is surrounded by several bedroom communities and is a slice of Americana that is like a step back in time. The pace is a little slower with many options for things to do. Attendees and their families can stay as busy or relaxed as they choose. Attendees can easily turn this show into a fantastic summer vacation. In addition to the multitude of things to do in the local area, Cache Valley is only a 4 hour drive to Yellowstone & Teton National Parks and about a 4-5 hour drive to most of Southern Utah’s National Parks.  This is the first time a National show has been held in Utah so this will be a wonderful opportunity to see the many attractions in the area along with new collectors to meet.

The show and all meetings will be held at the Cache County Fairgrounds Event Center, a new facility completed in 2018. The building features a 20,000 square foot main hall with LED lighting and skylights for natural lighting. Adjacent smaller rooms will facilitate the Board meeting, Membership meeting, etc. The building is air conditioned. There will be plenty of nearby parking. Loading and unloading will be at ground level.

The NIA Awards Banquet will be held at the Riverwoods Conference Center, 1.1 miles from the fairgrounds and adjacent to the Marriott Springhill Suites, our host hotel. There are several other hotels in close proximity to the fairgrounds. There are also RV accommodations at the fairgrounds with WiFi access. Uber, Lyft, taxi and free bus service are all available in the valley.

Since Utah is the “Beehive” state, the “beehive” insulator will be the theme of the show.

 

Show Location:  Cache County Fairgrounds Event Center
                          450 South 500 West
                          Logan, UT 84321

Banquet Location: Riverwoods Conference Center
                             615 South Riverwoods Parkway
                             Logan, UT 84321

Host Hotel:  Marriott Springhill Suites
                      635 South Riverwoods Parkway
                      Logan, UT 84321

                      Link for reservations
                      Contact: Hailey Navarro (if unavailable ask for Annie)
                      (435) 750-5180
                     SpringhillSalesTeam@gmail.com

 

SHOW HOST CONTACT INFORMATION:

Don & Jeanne Briel
   P. O. Box 188
   Providence, UT 84332
   (435) 753-5786
   Don.Briel@comcast.net
Arnold & Linda Smith
   796 North 700 East
   Morgan, UT 84050
   (801) 829-3383
   smithlrh@hotmail.com

 

Show information and form links:

 

Optional Tours available to attendees (Click link for more information):

  • Wednesday Tour: Golden Spike National Monument, the Northrup Grumman Rocket Garden, and the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Visitors Center.
  • Thursday Tour: Temple Square and the City Creek Mall

Note: The Cache County Visitor’s Bureau is a show sponser and a great contact for information (800-882-4433)

 

 

Schedule of Events

  Wednesday, June 10th
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Optional bus trip - Golden spike National display &  Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge Visitors Center
   

 

Thursday, June 11th
8:00 am to5:00 pm Optional Bus trip to Salt Lake City’s Historic Temple Square and City
8:00 am - 8:45 am NIA Board of Directors Breakfast (Fairgrounds)
9:00 am - 4:00 pm NIA Board meeting (Fairgrounds)
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm NIA Board of Directors Lunch (Fairgrounds)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dealer unloading / Exhibitor Setup
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Hospitality Suite at Springhill Suites

   
  Friday, June 12th
7:00 am - 8:00 am Dealer & Exhibitor Setup
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Show (NIA day)
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Display Judging for NIA Awards
4:15 pm – 6:00 pm NIA General Membership Meeting (Fairgrounds) - Note: includes refreshments!

   
  Saturday, June 13th
8:00 am - 9:00 am Dealer Setup
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Show (general admission)
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cash bar open at banquet hall
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm NIA Awards Banquet
   
  Sunday, June 14th
8:00 am - 8:30 am Devotional
8:00 am - 9:00 am Dealer & Exhibitors Only
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Show (general admission – no entry fee)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Dealer & Exhibitor Tear-down

Note: Link to things to do in and around Cache Valley, Utah

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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