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ShoWorks User Conference & Training

Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Cody, Wyoming
April 15^th-17^th 2026

We invite you and your staff to join us this spring for a 3-day intense training workshop on ShoWorks. This conference is open to all ShoWorks users regardless of their experience level - from those who have never laid eyes on the software, to the advanced user seeking to discover new ways to improve and streamline their efficiencies within the program. Every aspect of the program from A to Z will be explored in an auditorium followed by a classroom setting, totaling 14 hours of instructional time, all within the world-class and famous Buffalo Bill Center of the West!

"I had several people from other fairs peeking over my shoulder last week. I told them how valuable the conferences were to helping me understand what the program can do. Being a volunteer who doesn't play with my program on a weekly or even monthly basis, your instruction and the break out sessions were so very helpful. The Conference helped me understand ShoWorks and Short-Course helped me really lock it in."

- Jennifer Kisling, Northwest District Junior Livestock Show (OK)

Registration is now OPEN!

Questions?

Contact conference@fairsoftware.com

Dates:

Wednesday, April 15^th 2026
Thursday, April 16^th 2026
Friday, Aril 17^th 2026

Location:

Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Hotel:

Moose Creek Lodge rooms have been blocked under "ShoWorks Conference" for $109 or $119/night. Located 1/3 mile from the conference and also on "the downtown strip". 1015 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY 82414. Do not attempt to book online nor call their office. Instead contact the manager "Petra" directly on her cell phone: 307-250-5577 and let her know you are with the ShoWorks Conference.

Best Western Premier Ivy Inn & Suites rooms have been blocked until full or March 1^st under "ShoWorks Conference" for $120-$160/night depending on room type. Located less than 1/2 mile and easy walk from conference (daily conference shuttle also provided). 1800 8th St, Cody, WY 82414 (307) 587-2572.

Cost:

$495 per person. Spouses/friends may register for $495 which includes all that the regular registration includes, except an extra excursion for spouses/friends will be available on the first day while the classes are in session.

Register:

Registration may be made here: https://www.fairsoftware.com/register and is capped due to limited space! The conference sells out quickly every year. Because of this nature we cannot provide refunds nor hold spaces and all reservations must be made online and paid upon registration. NO REFUNDS: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL TRAVEL INSURANCE IN THE EVENT THAT YOUR TRAVEL PLANS ARE INTERRUPTED. Though we do not sell insurance plans, there are many companies such as Allianz Travel Insurance, Travel Insured International, Seven Corners and iTravelInsured who claim to sell packages that might reimburse your expenses should you be forced to cancel.

Includes:

3-days of live training
12-hour ShoWorks Training Videos (downloadable install to keep as a reference, $295 value)
3-days of breakfast, lunch and snacks provided at the event.
Dinner Wednesday night
ShoWorks Padfolio note-taking materials
ShoWorks Throw Blanket* (*throw blankets are available to the fist 100 attendees who register)
3-days admission to all 5 museums within the Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Tour/excursion Choose one (subject to change, see more info further down...)
Shuttle to/from Cody airport/hotel/conference on day before/of/after event
Limited shuttle to/from Billings airport/hotel on Tuesday (day before) and Saturday (day after event) - must be booked by March 1st through the link below. Confirm availability before booking your flight!

Air Transportation:

We have chartered shuttles to transport you to/from two different airports and the two hotels on the day prior and after (Tuesday and Saturday) the event. Airports: Cody (COD) and Billings, MT (BIL). The Billings airport has more flights, though is a 2-hr drive with limited shuttle availability times. You must book and confirm the airport shuttle availability for either airport by March 1st. Book your airport shuttle here. Please contact Cathy with any shuttle questions at info@codyshuttle.com or (307) 527-6789.

FAQs:

What version of ShoWorks will this cover?
We will be using the latest/current version of ShoWorks

Should I bring my laptop?
We will be covering a lot of ground and moving at a pace that, for most, is not condusive to be shifting your attention between your laptop and what is being presented and therefore it is not recommended to bring your laptop to class but you are welcome to.

What skill level is this for?
The classroom is quite diverse. There will always be skill levels at both extreems - from those who have never used ShoWorks, to the seasoned experts who are looking for additional tips. We target the material for the novice who has at least either ran ShoWorks before, or watched the training videos. We try to accomodate the majority while also giving benefit to both extreemes.

I don't know yet if I can make it. Can you hold a seat for me, invoice me, or refund if I have to cancel?
Unfortunately due to the limited seating and guaranteed sell-out of registration, we cannot offer refunds and payment must be made at the time of registration so that others have an opportunity for a guaranteed seat.

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