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98th National FFA Convention
October 29 @ 3:30 pm - November 1 @ 1:30 pm
Join us for coverage of the 2025 National FFA Convention, powered by Nutrien Ag Solutions. Susan Littlefield will be sharing updates on location in Indianapolis, IN for the 98th National FFA Convention. Learn more at https://convention.ffa.org
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Wednesday, Oct. 29
- Opening Session 1A | 3:30 p.m.
- Competitive Events
- Expo and Shopping Mall
- Delegate Events
- Student and Teacher Workshops
- Career Success Tours
- Student Showcase Stage
- Award Recognition Ceremonies
- Concert
- Rodeo
Thursday, Oct. 30
- Opening Session 1B | 8 a.m.
- Second General Session | 2 p.m.
- Third General Session | 7 p.m.
- Competitive Events
- Expo and Shopping Mall
- Delegate Events
- Student and Teacher Workshops
- Career Success Tours
- National Days of Service
- Student Showcase Stage
- Award Recognition Ceremonies
- Rodeo
- Hypnotist Shows
Friday, Oct. 31
- Fourth General Session | 8 a.m.
- Fifth General Session | 2:30 p.m.
- Sixth General Session | 7 p.m.
- Expo and Shopping Mall
- Student and Teacher Workshops
- Career Success Tours
- National Days of Service
- Student Showcase Stage
- Award Recognition Ceremonies
- Rodeo
- Hypnotist Shows
Saturday, Nov. 1
- American Degree Ceremony
- Seventh General Session | 1 p.m.
The 98th National FFA Convention & Expo is taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 29 to November 1, 2025. Key events include general sessions, the National FFA Expo, workshops, award ceremonies, and entertainment such as a concert with Ella Langley and ERNEST. The main venues are Lucas Oil Stadium, the Indiana Convention Center, and Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Dates and location
- Dates: October 29–November 1, 2025
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Key events and activities
- General sessions: Various sessions are scheduled throughout the event, including Opening Session 1A on Wednesday and Opening Session 1B on Thursday.
- National FFA Expo: The expo hall features college and career representatives, agricultural innovations, and more.
- Workshops: Student and teacher workshops are available at the Indiana Convention Center.
- Awards and recognition: National awards, including the American FFA Degree, will be presented at ceremonies.
- Entertainment:
- Concert: Wednesday, October 29th, featuring Ella Langley and ERNEST.
- Hypnotist shows: Multiple performances are scheduled.
- Rodeo: The World’s Toughest Rodeo will have multiple performances.
- Career Success Tours: Various tours are available to attendees.
- Days of Service: Opportunities are available to participate in service projects.
Venues
- Lucas Oil Stadium: General Sessions and the American FFA Degree Ceremony.
- Indiana Convention Center: National FFA Expo, Shopping Mall, Workshops, and other events.
- Gainbridge Fieldhouse: FFA Concert.
- Indiana State Fairgrounds and Indiana Farmers Coliseum: Rodeos and some CDE/LDE competitions.