Register for the Conference
Conference registration prices below do not include lodging. Scroll to the next section below to register for lodging.
Registration Rates
The rate schedule is as follows:
Early Bird Rate - $130.00 (11/14/25 - 1/14/26 EXTENDED TO 2/6/26!)
Regular Rate - $175.00 (1/15/26 2/7/26- 3/31/26)
Late Rate - $195.00 (4/1/26 - 5/27/26)
Walk-up Rate - $200.00 (5/28/26)
Meals
Breakfast is provided by the conference hotel free of charge for those staying in the hotel room block.
One boxed lunch (Friday or Saturday, TBD) is included with conference registration for all attendees, courtesy of the City of Owensboro.
A catered Meal Plan is available for purchase for $140. The plan includes four meals: dinner on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, plus one lunch.
All Meal Plan meals will be served buffet style and there will be options for those with dietary restrictions.
Cancellation Policy
If you pay for registration and are unable to attend the conference, please send us an email. If canceled 30 or more days in advance, 100% of the registration fee will be refunded, less any third party fees; between five (5) and 30 days in advance, 75% will be refunded. Cancellations received within fewer than five days do not qualify for a refund. In the case of extenuating circumstances, the conference committee may consider exceptions to this policy on a case by case basis.
Register for Lodging
NEW LOCATION: HOLIDAY INN - RIVERFRONT
We’re excited to announce that this year we’ll be hosted by the Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront - 701 West 1st Street, Owensboro, KY 42301, US - 833-372-5611
The SERFA conference block room rate is $171/night for one King bed OR two Queen beds, plus taxes/fees. Breakfast is included in the room block rate, so reserve using the button below or promo code ‘SFA’ at checkout to ensure that your reservation is linked to the room block.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a picnic area. Enjoy a satisfying meal at Burger Theory, located inside the hotel, and wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
See below for important info regarding the hotel (Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront) and conference location (Owensboro Center & Bluegrass Museum):
Floor map of Owensboro Center: https://owensborocenter.com/floor-plans/
Food and Beverage on location: https://owensborocenter.com/food-beverage/
Owensboro Center FAQ’s: https://owensborocenter.com/event-faqs/
HOLIDAY INN Official Hotel Website: www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/owensboro/owbdt/hoteldetail