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State Convention

SC FFA State Convention

The South Carolina FFA Convention is a highlight of the Association's year. Nearly 1,000 FFA members, advisors, administrators, parents, and agricultural partners come together to celebrate the many achievements of SC FFA members from around the state.

While attending State Convention, FFA members are recognized for their hard work and dedication to the future of agriculture through award recognitions such as top placements in CDEs, STAR proficiencies, and being TAGGED to Teach Ag. State FFA Degree recipients are presented their pins during a ceremony, and the top chapters in the state are recognized with a Governor's Citation. Members attend motivational workshops, participate in a career and college expo, and listen to inspirational keynote speakers. Perhaps the greatest opportunity of all is simply the chance to gather in fellowship and fun with FFA members from all over the state.

  June 6-8, 2023         $50 per person         Greenville Convention Center

south carolina ffa state convention

Keynote Speakers 

Chris Singleton

Chris Singleton

Tuesday evening Speaker.
“Embracing Love Over Hate”

Ryan Williamson

Ryan Williamson

Wednesday evening speaker
National FFA Western Region Vice President

Convention Dress Code

During General Sessions, LDE’s and CDE’s student attendees should be in official dress. Any FFA member going on stage must be in full official dress is outlined in the Official FFA Manual:

  • An official FFA jacket zipped to the top
  • Black slacks and black socks/nylons or black knee length skirt and black nylons
  • White collared blouse or white collared shirt
  • Official FFA tie or FFA Scarf
  • Black dress shoes with closed heel and toe

Student Workshops: Business casual attire is appropriate

Registration

State Convention registration is $50 per person. Registration includes a convention t-shirt all convention experiences & a gift.

Daily registration is available for $15 per day. (Does not include t-shirt and gift)

Convention Registration

Permission Forms

Release of Supervision of Minors: One per Chapter

State Convention Student Form: One per Student

Release of Supervision of Minors (.docx) State Convention Student Form (.docx)

Convention Details

This year, approximately 1,000 FFA members, advisors and guests will travel to Greenville, SC for this 3-day event at the Greenville Convention Center. The 2023 convention is scheduled to take place June 6-8, 2023.

Please refer to the 96th FFA State Convention Information Packet for full details.

96th FFA State Convention Information Packet (.docx)

SCFFA Convention Recommended Hotels

Hotel Rate Amenities Booking

Hilton Greenville
45 W. Orchard Park Dr
Greenville

$134

Includes Breakfast

(864)–429-8645
Group Discount Code: FFAA22
Booking Cutoff Date: 5/30/22
Make Reservation

Courtyard Greenville
Haywood Mall

70 Orchard Park Dr.
Greenville

$109

Pool

(864)–234-0300
Booking Cutoff Date: 5/30/22
Make Reservation

Sleep Inn
231 N. Pleasantburg Dr.
Greenville

$104

Free Breakfast

(864)–240-2006
Booking Cutoff date: 5/30/22
Make Reservation

Embassy Suites Golf Resorts
670 Verdae Blvd.
Greenville

$149

Free Breakfast & Pool

Booking Cutoff date 6/1/22
Make Reservation

Crowne Plaza Greenville
(State Staff Hotel)
851 Congaree Rd.
Greenville

$112

Indoor Pool

(864)–297-6300
Group Code: FFA
Make Reservation

Hyatt Place Greenville
Haywood
40 W. Orchard Park Dr
Greenville

$124

Free Breakfast & Pool

(864)-232-3000
Make Reservation

State FFA Convention Schedule

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

11:00am - 2:00pm Registration & Expo Opens

2:00pm CDE Registration Opens

2:15pm Delegate Enrichment Doors open (Main Ballroom)

2:30pm Delegate Enrichment: Main Ballroom

(Required for all delegates)

2:15 pm - 3:55 pm Workshops

3:00pm Delegate Session: Main Ballroom

6:15PM Presession Begins

6:30PM First General Session (6:30pm)

  • National Chapter Awards
  • Retiring Address: State Vice President, Caitlyn Krout
    • Scholarship Presentations
    • Entertainment: Chris Singleton

 

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

9:00am CDE’s Begin

9:15-11:00 am Workshops

1:30pm  Second General Session

  • Recognize 2022-23 CDE winners
  • Retiring Address: State Vice President, Cally Simpson
  • State Officer Candidate Introductions
  • TeachAg Presentation
  • Retiring Address: State Vice President, Lauren Knight
  • State Degree Ceremony

5:00pm Honorary Degree Dinner
(State Officers Advisors and Parents & Honorary Degree Recipients)

6:30pm Third General Session

  • Announcement of American FFA Degree Candidates and Honorary American FFA Degree
  • State Officer Advisor Recognition
  • Stars Over South Carolina
  • Retiring Address: State Vice President, Bailee Ferich
  • Honorary State Degree Ceremony
  • National Officer Keynote: Ryan Williamson, National FFA Vice President

 

Thursday, June 8, 2023

8:30am Fourth General Session

  • Individual Awards
  • Convention T-shirt design winner
  • Proficiency Award Presentation
  • Retiring Address: State Secretary, Lance Brown
  • State Officer Parent Recognition
  • Chapter Membership Awards
  • Retiring Address: State President, Drake Ariail
  • Top 3 CDE Teams and Individuals (from Convention)
  • Nominating Committee Report
  • Installation of the 2023-2024 State Officer Team
  • Closing Ceremony (2023-2024 State Officer Team)

11:00am  Post Convention Luncheon
(State Officer parents, advisors, and Past State Officers)

SC FFA State Convention Sponsorship

The FFA is a youth leadership organization that is administered through school-based agricultural education programs. The FFA has a mission of developing member’s potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through Agriculture Education.

This year, approximately 1,000 FFA members, advisors and guests will travel to Greenville, SC for this 3-day event. The 2023 convention is scheduled to take place June 6-8, 2023. Student members will be competing in career development events, attending leadership workshops and be recognized for their accomplishments throughout. FFA advisors and guests will attend the expo and multiple award sessions.

Please complete the linked form if you are interested in being a sponsor for the SC FFA State Convention held June 6-8, 2023.

The deadline to submit the sponsorship form is May 19, 2023.

Sponsorship checks are due by June 5, 2023.

Once submitted, an invoice will be emailed to you.

  • Sponsorship Levels

    All sponsorship levels will receive:

    • The company logo/name shown on the projector screens prior to the general sessions
    • A SC FFA Association Gift

    Friend of the FFA: ($300 sponsorship) receives:

    • One 6' table and display area at the convention expo 

    Corduroy Sponsor ($500 sponsorship) receives:

    • One or Two 6' tables and display area at the convention center
    • Sponsor name on an Honorary Degree Reception Program & recognized as a sponsor during the Honorary Degree ceremony 

    Blue Sponsor ($1,000 Sponsorship) receives:

    • One or Two 6' tables and display area at the convention expo
    • Sponsor name on the Honorary Degree Reception Program and recognized as a sponsor during the Honorary Degree Ceremony
    • Opportunity to announce the winner of a related Award during a General session

    Gold Sponsor ($2,000+) sponsorship receives:

    • One or Two 6' tables and display area at the convention expo
    • Sponsor name on the Honorary Degree Reception Program and recognized as a sponsor during the Honorary Degree Ceremony
    • Sponsor logo placed on the back of over 1,000 FFA Convention shirts (which is some of the greatest advertisements you can ask for!)
    • Extra Convention T-shirts (shirt sizes will be requested prior to convention)
    • Opportunity to announce the winner of a related Award during a General session

     

    Sponsorship checks can be mailed to:

    SC FFA Association
    PO Box 1746
    Clemson, SC 29631

  • Expo Details

    Expo Set Up
    (choose a date/time that works best for you)

    Monday, June 5th from 12:30pm – 6:00pm
    Tuesday, June 6th from 8:30am – 10:30am

    Expo Hours

    Tuesday, June 6th from 11:00am – 6:30pm (break from 2:00-5:00pm)
    Wednesday, June 7th from 9:00am – 1:30pm (break 11:00am – 1:00pm)

    Airports

    Greenville-Spartanburg Airport (GSP)
    17 minutes from Convention Center

    Charlotte-Douglas Airport (CLT)
    1 hour and 36 minutes from the Convention Center 

    Convention Center Address

    1 Exposition Drive, Greenville, SC 29607

    Recommended Hotel

    Crowne Plaza Greenville, 851 Congaree Rd, Greenville, SC

SC FFA Association
SC FFA Association | P.O. Box 1746, Clemson, SC 29633