December 2-4, 2025
MWFPA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO
Hosted at the
Kalahari Convention Center
Wisconsin Dells, WI
ATTENDEES
Online Registration Ends November 26th
Member Rates:
Wednesday - $150
Thursday - $100
Full Show - $225
Non-Member Rates:
Wednesday - $275
Thursday - $100
Full Show - $350
*If you are looking to register your booth staff, please email lauren.danuser@mwfpa.org
EXHIBITORS
Register to Exhibit!
Booth Options:
Standard: $1,000 - SOLD OUT!
10’ wide by 8’ deep
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Premium: $1,100 - SOLD OUT!
10’ wide by 8’ deep in a preferred location
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End Cap: $1,700 - SOLD OUT!
16’ wide by 10’ deep​
​Exhibit Hours:
Tuesday, Dec 2: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, Dec 3: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday, Dec 4: 8:00 - 11:30 AM
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
WEDNESDAY MORNING
Jolene Brown
Author and Family Business Consultant
Keynote Presentation:
"It’s a Jungle Out There!”
THURSDAY MORNING
Scott Whiteside
Professor, Clemson University
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Keynote Presentation:
"Food Processing & Packaging Industry Trends"
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Click each track below for more information!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wastewater Operator Training
OSHA 10-Hour (Part 2)
Exhibitor Preview Party
Volcano Lounge Networking Party
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
4:00 - 6:00 PM
8:30 - 10:00 PM
The Midwest Food Products Association Scholarship is awarded to deserving children of parents or guardians who are employees of MWFPA member companies. Applicants should be a high school senior or post-secondary student accepted into, or attending any post-secondary school. Winning applicants my attend these schools with any major of study.
FUNDRAISER
SILENT AUCTION
Each year during Convention, a Silent Auction is hosted on Wednesday evening. Members support this event through both generously donating auction items and bidding. Email lauren.danuser@mwfpa.org or jamie.julian@mwfpa.org for more information on how to donate a prize or funds to the silent auction!
KALAHARI ROOM BLOCK
Rooms are available at the Kalahari for a discounted rate of $154. To book a room, follow this link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51032647
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KALAHARI RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER
1305 Kalahari Drive
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
*PLEASE NOTE: Reservations must be made on or before Friday, October 31, 2025 to be guaranteed the MWFPA group rate!
Thanks for your interest in the
2025 Midwest Food Products Association's 120th Annual Convention & Expo!
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Exhibitor Info
important times for exhibitors to be aware of! move in, exhibit hours, etc
Exhibitors
December 1-3, 2026
Kalahari Convention Center
1305 Kalahari Dr
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53913
Current MWFPA Membership is required to exhibit. If you are unsure if you are a current member, please email jamile.julian@mwfpa.org.
Before you register, review out Exhibitor Guidelines. To register, click the above "Register to Exhibit" button to fill out the registration form. You can view the current floor plan before selecting your top 6 booth location choices.
Please note payment must be received by Friday, October 2, 2026 for inclusion in the show guide.
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MWFPA cancellation policy:
Exhibitors that cancel before THIS DATE will receive a full refund for booth and booth staff. Exhibitors that cancel after THIS DATE will receive a refund for only booth staff.​
BOOTH OPTIONS:
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Standard: $1,050
10' wide x 8' deep
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Premium: $1,150
10' wide x 8' deep in a preferred location
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End Cap: $1,750
16' wide x 10' deep
PRIORITY POINTS REGISTRATION:
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The month of June is Priority Points registration. Companies with the most points, earned from membership and exhibiting, will have first choice of booth location. We will announce final booth placements for these exhibitors in early July. Beginning on July 1, booths will be assigned on a first come first served basis. Please be sure to check the floor plan before selecting your top 6 booth locations.
Attendees
December 1-3, 2026
Kalahari Convention Center
1305 Kalahari Dr
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53913
Attendee Prices:​
Member Rate​
Wednesday Only $150
Full Show $225
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Non-Member Rate​
Wednesday Only $275
Full Show $350
Rooms are available at the Kalahari for a discounted rate of $154. To book a room, follow this link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51032647
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*PLEASE NOTE: Reservations must be made on or before Friday, October 30, 2026 to be guaranteed the MWFPA group rate! There is no guarantee of rooms available after this date!
*If you are looking to register your booth staff, please email lauren.danuser@mwfpa.og
Breakout Sessions
Role of AI in Food Manufacturing
Mike Welborn, Oxipital AI
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Built to Grow: How Food Manufacturers Can Close the Growth Gap & Scale with Clarity
Jen Fietz, Stoke RGA
Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency
Steel King
