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We invite you and your staff to join us in our hometown this fall for a
2-day intense
training workshop on ShoWorks. This short-course 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 a classroom setting, totaling 14 hours of instructional
time, all within the stables of the Calvary Court Hotel and Conference Center right across from the north gate of Texas A&M University!
"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 closed. Contact below for waiting list options
- Questions?
- Contact conference@fairsoftware.com
- Dates:
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- Wednesday, November 12th 2025
- Thursday, November 13th 2025
- Location:
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Calvary Court Hotel - Stables Conference Room, 200 Century Court, College Station, Texas 77840
THIS IS ONLY THE MEETING AREA - NOT THE HOTEL BLOCK (see below) - Hotels:
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The George Hotel (next door to the Calvary Court Hotel so do not confuse the two!)
rooms have been blocked until full under
"ShoWorks Short Course" for $149 and $169/night. 180 Century Court, College Station, Texas 77840, 806-705-7089 (for a direct line to our hotel events coordinator, please call Taylor Wilkinson directly at 806-696-3297 or email her at twilkinson@valenciagroup.com)
To book a room, visit The George Hotel and click "BOOK NOW" in the top right-hand corner of the page. Select the group's arrival and departure date and change the "select promo type" to "group/block". << THIS MUST BE SELECTED TO PULL GROUP RATES ONLINE Group Code: 2511AWHCPN Once the code and dates have been entered, all of the rooms available within the block should show up. If not, please contact the Hotel. All rooms must be booked prior to October 21st. - NOTE:There are two hotels ("The George" and "Calvary Court" - both owned by the same company) that border the meeting location. The George is where our discounted room block is and has the lower rates. The Calvary Court Hotel is a boutique hotel with horse stable-like vintage decor that is priced slightly higher. Both are very nice and clean with no difference in the short walk to the meeting center. If you prefer a hotel room at the Calvary Court instead, you can contact them directly however keep in mind that ShoWorks only has a room block at The George hotel. If you wish to book at the Calvary Court (no room block!), visit their website Calvary Court Hotel.
- Cost:
- $495 per person.
- Register:
- Registration may be made here: https://www.fairsoftware.com/register and is capped due to limited space! ShoWorks Conferences and Short-Courses sell 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.
- Includes:
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- 2-days of live training
- 13-hour ShoWorks 2024 Training Videos (downloadable install to keep as a reference, $295 value)
- Lunch on day 1
- Evening Social on day 1
- Breakfast on day 2
- Snacks and drinks provided both days, Breakfast on your own for day 1, and lunch on your own for day 2. There are plenty of eating options & restarants in short walking distance surrounding the venue.
- ShoWorks Padfolio note-taking materials
- ShoWorks Laptop Backpack (available to the first 50 attendees who register before October 1st)
- Air Transportation:
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- College Station (CLL) 3-miles from hotel and venue, Uber, Lyft and cabs available at airport.
- Houston (IAH) 86-miles from hotel and venue
- Austin (AUS) 100-miles from hotel and venue
- San Antonio (DFW) 160-miles from hotel and venue
- Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) 200-miles from hotel and venue
- FAQs:
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What is the difference between this 'Short-Course' and the 'Conference'
- The same material is covered in both.
- The Short-Course occurs in the fall, whereas the Conference in spring (though we have not planned for a conference in 2026)
- The Short-Course is 2-days, versus the Conference is 3-days.
- The Short-Course has no tours (hence a shorter time).
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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 extremes - 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 extremes. -
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. - Up-To-Date Conference status:
- Follow our Facebook page for important updates.
- Schedule & Training Outline (Agenda) and Timeline:
- Materials, schedule and timeline will be posted here soon.
Click Here for a detailed schedule and training outline- Click Here for a graphical timeline
Click Here for sample files we will work with (optional)
Click Here for a list AND MAP of dining, shopping, and entertainment within walking distance
- Schedule, Locations & Whereabouts:
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- Wednesday:
- Breakfast on your own (hotel has buffet and menu available for purchase)
- 8am Registration Opens @ Calvary Court (Stables)
- 9am Morning session @ Calvary Court (Stables)
- 11:45am Lunch @ The George Conference Center
- 1pm Afternoon session @ Calvary Court (Stables)
- 4:30pm End sessions
- 5:15pm Evening social, campfire smores, dogs, and corn-hole games @ Calvary Court (Stables courtyard)
- Thursday:
- 7:15am Breakfast @ The George Conference Center
- 8:30am Morning session @ Calvary Court (Stables)
- 11:45am Lunch on your own
- 1pm Afternoon session @ Calvary Court (Stables)
- 4:45pm End sessions
