Register Now for the 2026 NAME Convention in LaQuinta, CA: Day Pass Options Available

The 2026 NAME National Convention is coming up soon! Don’t miss out on NAME’s biggest mini event of the year. The convention will host workshops, sales, theme luncheons, exhibits, and so much more! It’s a great place to meet like-minded friends, learn from artisans, and find mini inspiration.

July 23-26, 2026
NAME National Convention at the LaQuinta Resort & Club in LaQuinta, CA
The theme is “California Dreaming”
Registration is open for the entire event and day passes are available for single or multiple days.
Convention info and registration

Registration is open for the entire convention. However if you can’t join in for all of the activities, NAME is offering flexible day pass options. You do NOT need to be a NAME member to use the day passes.

Day pass pricing

NAME members: $30 per day
Non-NAME members: $65 for your first day (includes a basic NAME membership), then $30 for each additional day

Photo of friends enjoying a previous NAME Convention — Friends dressed as Rosie the Riveter at a previous NAME Convention held in Sacramento, CA.

What to expect
Day passes give you access to all activities happening on your selected day (with the exception of the Thursday luncheon and Saturday banquet). It’s a great way to experience the event and connect with others! Please note that day passes do not include the two meals provided with full registration, souvenirs, or the ability to sell roundtable kits.

Photo of a dealer's table at a previous convention — Shopping a dealer’s table at the NAME Convention in Sacramento.

How the days are counted

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are grouped as one day
Each remaining day counts individually (except Sunday)
Bonus: If you purchase a day pass for any day, Sunday is free!

Don’t miss out on the extras
Day pass holders are absolutely welcome to participate in the Houseparty Helper raffle— just be sure to return after the Saturday dinner, as winners must be present to win.

Arrival & check-in
Please plan to arrive during posted registration times to pick up your badge (you’ll find the schedule under the “packet page” tab). Badges must be worn at all times to access event activities.

Don’t wait to register or to get your day passes! Find the activities, registration info, and day pass options on the NAME website.

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