In a city celebrated for its incredible cuisine and vibrant culture, this evening cruise offers a memorable way to connect with fellow FEMA and EMDA members. As you glide along the Mississippi River, enjoy a buffet of authentic Creole classics, take in scenic riverfront views, and experience the sounds of live New Orleans jazz in an elegant, relaxed atmosphere. A private deck reserved exclusively for FEMA and EMDA attendees provides the perfect setting to strengthen existing relationships and build new connections.

Your evening includes:

• Scenic Mississippi River cruise aboard The City of New Orleans
• Authentic Creole buffet dinner
• Live New Orleans jazz entertainment
• Private deck exclusively for FEMA and EMDA attendees
• Round-trip transportation from the New Orleans Marriott

Boarding begins at 6:00 p.m., with the cruise sailing from 7:00–9:00 p.m. The group is expected to return to the Marriott by approximately 9:30 p.m.

The cost is $125 per person and is an additional fee from our conference registration. Dinner and transportation are included; attendees are responsible for their own bar tab.

For more information, contact Sarah@FarmEquip.org.

Topgolf games use ball-tracking technology to automatically score each shot, and no golf experience is required—come to play or just relax and socialize. Your registration includes dinner and drinks, and Topgolf sponsorships are still available. Bring your colleagues—or come solo—and you’ll still leave with a few new contacts.

You also won’t want to miss our farewell outing on Thurs., March 26 at Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub on the San Antonio River Walk, featuring dueling pianos. A River Walk staple for decades, Durty Nelly’s is known for its lively sing-alongs and great pub grub—an easy, fun way to unwind and wrap up the event with colleagues. Your ticket includes dinner, drinks, and a commemorative t-shirt. It’s the perfect way to celebrate a great week and head home energized—and connected.

For more information or to register for these events, contact TKidd@FarmEquip.org.

Farewell Event: Howl at the Moon
Cap off a successful meeting at the farewell outing. This year’s event will bring members to the Power and Light District, one of the most popular attractions in Kansas City.

Join your colleagues and friends for one final networking event at Howl at the Moon. This venue features high-energy dueling pianos and provides great entertainment for guests of all ages, building up the evening from light dinner music to our full band. Whether you want to sing along to Lynyrd Skynyrd or get down to Daft Punk, the live band will rock it. Food will be provided, but attendees will be responsible for their own bar tab.
If you have questions about the farewell event or want to add it to your registration, call the Association at (314) 878-2304. If you haven’t yet registered for the fall meeting you can add the farewell event when you do.

Subtropolis Tour: World’s Largest Underground Business Complex

While at the Fall Convention, members can explore the history of SubTropolis — a cave created through the mining of a 270-million-year-old limestone deposit. In the mining process, limestone is removed by the room and pillar method, leaving 25-foot square pillars that are on 65-foot centers and 40 feet apart.

The pillars’ even spacing, concrete flooring and 16-foot high, smooth ceilings make build-to-suit facilities time and cost efficient for tenants. SubTropolis is completely dry, brightly lit, with miles of wide, paved streets accessed at street level.

Members will travel by bus to SubTropolis where we will learn more about the development and ita history before taking a guided bus tour. Additional fee applies. For more information about the private FEMA tour go to FarmEquip.org/SubTropolisCaveTour.

Power & Light District: KC’s Hottest Entertainment Hub

Home to more than 50 bars, restaurants and shops, the Kansas City Power Light District is an eight-block entertainment hub unlike any other in town. KC Live!—the district’s covered outdoor courtyard—hosts more than 150 free events each year where fans gather to cheer on their favorite sports.

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