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Cody, Wyoming
ShoWorks User Conference & Training
Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Cody, Wyoming
April 9th-11th
2025
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:
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- Wednesday, April 9th 2025
- Thursday, April 10th 2025
- Friday, Aril 11th 2025
- Location:
- Buffalo Bill Center of the West
- Hotel:
- Best Western Premier Ivy Inn & Suites rooms have been blocked until full or March 1st under "ShoWorks Conference" for $130/night = double queen ($140/night for balcony). 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.
- 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.
- Includes:
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- 3-days of live training
- 12-hour ShoWorks 2024 Training Videos (downloadable install to keep as a reference, $295 value)
- 3-days of breakfast, lunch and snacks provided at the event.
- Dinner w/live entertainment Wednesday night
- ShoWorks Padfolio note-taking materials
- ShoWorks Vest* (*vests 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 scheduled by March 1st through info@codyshuttle.com or (307) 527-6789. 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 schedule and confirm the airport shuttle availability for either airport by March 1st through info@codyshuttle.com or (307) 527-6789.
- FAQs:
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Will this cover ShoWorks 2020 or ShoWorks 2024?
We will be using ShoWorks 2024 (upgrade here) -
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. - Up-To-Date Conference status:
- Follow our Facebook page for important updates.
- Schedule & Training Outline (Agenda) and Timeline:
- (available soon)
- *Tenative* Schedule, Locations & Whereabouts: This schedule will be updated
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- Wednesday:
- 7:45am Shuttle loading @ hotels (lobby)
- 8am Registration and breakfast @ Buffalo Bill Center
- 9am Morning session @ Buffalo Bill Center (Auditorium)
- 11:45am Lunch @ Buffalo Bill Center
- 1pm Afternoon session @ Buffalo Bill Center (Auditorium)
- 4:30pm End sessions, shuttle pickup to hotels or walk around the museum
- 5pm Last shuttle to hotels
- 6pm-8pm Dinner at the Irma Hotel w/live music (for dining this night only, not a designated hotel for overnight rooms)
- 8:30pm Last shuttle to hotels
- Thursday:
- 7:45am Shuttle loading @ hotels (lobby)
- 8am Breakfast @ Buffalo Bill Center
- 8:45am Morning session @ Buffalo Bill Center (Auditorium)
- 11:45am Lunch @ Buffalo Bill Center
- 12:45pm Afternoon session @ Buffalo Bill Center (Auditorium)
- 1:50pm End sessions, group photo, load trolley/bus, or museum tours
- 2:15pm Depart for tours
- 5pm Shuttle from tours and museum and return to hotels
- Friday:
- 7:45am Shuttle loading @ hotels (lobby)
- 8am Breakfast @ Buffalo Bill Center
- 9am Morning session @ Buffalo Bill Center (Auditorium)
- 11:45am Lunch @ Buffalo Bill Center
- 1pm Afternoon session @ Buffalo Bill Center (various rooms)
- 4pm Conference ends, shuttle pickup to hotel or walk around the museum
- 4:30pm Last shuttle to hotels
- Tours - you choose one upon registration
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*Weather will play a factor and availiability is limited and not guaranteed.
- Wildlife Sightseeing - Take a chartered bus tour with a speaking guide up to the Yellowstone East Gate via North Fork Hwy (1 hour each way, allow 2.5 hrs) to view volcanic cliffs, wildlife and granduer of what Theodore Roosevelt claimed "The most scenic 50 miles in the United States" through the world's first national forest, up to the entrance of the world's first national park. At this time we are attempting (not guaranteed) to schedule a brief stop and take a short tour of the historic Buffalo Bill hunting lodge at Pahaska Tepee.
- Cody Firearms Experience - This group will break into two sections and rotate to do both the firearms and trolley. Shoot real historic guns including the Kentucky Flintlock Musket, 1873 Colt Revolver, and 1862 Gatlin Gun.
- Cody Trolley Tour - Ride the Cody Trolley around the historic parts of Cody including the Buffalo Bill Dam.
- Museum Tour - Take a guided small group tour of the wild west historic branch of the museum by a professional historian at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. You certainly won't be disappointed!
