Conventions

Each summer, AFHE sponsors a home education convention and curriculum fair in Downtown Phoenix.   

The 26th Annual Home School Convention & Curriculum Fair will be held:

July 17 and 18, 2009
Phoenix Convention Center
South Building

** Early Registration is Now Closed **

After June 17, 2009, registration is only available at the door for full price regardless of membership status. The at-the-door fee is $60 per individual or married couple.

Please visit the CONVENTION FAQ page for frequently asked questions.

Highlights of the convention include:

  • SPEAKERS ... A variety of speakers and workshops for new homeschoolers and veterans alike.
  • TEEN TRACK ... Workshops geared especially for teens.
  • EXHIBIT HALL ... Come browse and shop the vast array of curricula and resource vendors.  Save on shipping at most booths!
  • EXHIBITOR WORKSHOPS
  • MENTORING MOMS BOOTH ... Experienced homeschooling moms available to answer questions.
  • INSPIRATION & ENCOURAGEMENT
  • FRIENDS ... See old friends and make new ones.
  • GOODY BAGS ... Filled with brochures, catalogs, and pamphlets for a wide variety of companies and services for homeschoolers.

Please click on the YEAR links for specific information about each convention. Information about the 2009 convention is coming soon.

Year Dates Location
2009 July 17 & 18, 2009 Phoenix Convention Center
South Building
2008 July 18 & 19, 2008

Phoenix Convention Center

2007 July 20 & 21, 2007

Phoenix Convention Center

2006 July 21 & 22, 2006

Phoenix Convention Center

2005 July 22 & 23, 2005

Phoenix Civic Plaza

2004 July 23 & 24, 2004 Phoenix Civic Plaza

EXHIBITORS: Businesses that sell homeschool-related products or services may request an Exhibitor Registration Packet for consideration in the 2009 AFHE State Homeschool Convention and Curriculum Fair.

Exhibitor applications will be accepted through July 6 and will be considered for participation if booth space is still available. Exhibitors with applications submitted after May 15th will not be included in the convention program.

NOTE: All exhibitor applications must be RECEIVED by July 6 (not postmark date).

All exhibitor workshop openings have been filled for the 2009 convention.

Exhibitor Registration Packets are available for download here:

Exhibitor Registration Packet (pdf)

2009 Exhibit Hall Floor Plan (pdf)

Confirmation letters will be mailed out upon approval.

Exhibitor acceptance for the AFHE State Homeschool Convention and Curriculum Fair is at the discretion of the AFHE Exhibit Hall Coordinators and the Convention Committee.