AFA Events

Gather, learn, compete, and celebrate

AFA events bring Arkansas floral professionals together for education, inspiration, networking, and creative community.

Upcoming Event

Convention 2026 is the next major AFA gathering

Join us August 13-16, 2026 at the Wyndham Riverfront in North Little Rock for convention programming, competitions, vendors, and fellowship.

Featured Event

Plan your 2026 convention weekend

Register for convention, reserve your hotel room, and explore the full convention details from one place.

Convention 2026

August 13-16, 2026

Convention 2026

Wyndham Riverfront - North Little Rock, Arkansas

Join the Arkansas Florists Association for our annual convention themed Leap, Fly, Soar - Defy Gravity.

This exciting weekend brings florists together for inspiration, education, hands-on workshops, live design demonstrations, competitions, vendors, and creative collaboration.

August 13-16 Registration open Hotel block available
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Past Events

Recent AFA education and seasonal programs

A look back at recent events that brought designers together for practical learning and seasonal inspiration.

Six Creative Ways to Design a Dozen Roses

January 18, 2026

Six Creative Ways to Design a Dozen Roses

A full day of learning, designing, and Valentine's inspiration, from pricing and upselling to six show-stopping rose arrangements.

Questions? Contact Kay at 479.459.8034 or Kay@expressionsflowers.com.

Christmas Showcase

November 2

Christmas Showcase

A day of holiday inspiration with Michelle Red AIFD CFD AAMF AMF and Jennifer Whisenhunt Jones AIFD CFD AAMF AMF, featuring faux botanical creations and seasonal design ideas.