Information Central

Emergency Procedures

Call 911
When you call the emergency number, 911, tell the dispatcher your location. If you do not have immediate access to a telephone, please send someone to the Information Center in the North Dakota Event Center Lobby. He or she may need to meet the emergency vehicle and lead it to the site of the emergency.

To aid emergency personnel in locating the site of an emergency in a parking area, persons needing help should turn on their RV's emergency flashers and sound their horns.

Fire Emergency
In the event of an RV fire emergency, please evacuate by foot. Do not attempt to move your RV, because this may present a dangerous situation for fire equipment attempting to enter the area, as well as for others attempting to evacuate on foot.

Emergency Numbers
The numbers that follow may be given to friends or relatives so you may be contacted while at FMCA’s “Minot Magic – 100 Times The Fun” 100th International Convention. Be sure to fill out a locator card and return it to the Information Center in the North Dakota Event Center Lobby so you can be found in case of an emergency.

Family Member Information Center/Emergency Contact: (513) 909-1433, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Information/Emergency Contact: (513) 909-1434, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (513) 909-1433, after 5:00 p.m.

Starting Monday through Saturday, the Information Center (see program map) in the McGill Marketplace, will be staffed daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Volunteers

Please review the available volunteer opportunities below. At time of registration, please indicate the volunteer assignment you would like to do for Minot 2019. If needed, you may change or be asked to change your selection.

There will be more detailed information for each position available as Captains are assigned and our 100th International Convention takes shape. Periodically check back to this location for updates. If you would like a Captain position, to volunteer or have questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Elaine Mills F104146, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

If you have already registered for the “Minot Magic” convention but would like to volunteer, please give us a call at (800) 543-3622 and we will add your name to the ranks. For more information about the various volunteer activities available, see the descriptions below.

Choose Volunteer Positions Below

Cancellations

Refunds for registration fees will be made only upon written request and only if the request is received by July 24, 2019. Badges and confirmation materials must be returned with cancellation request. All cancelled registrations are subject to a $20 handling fee. Electric cancelled on or prior to Thursday, June 13, 2019, will be refunded in full; electric cancelled after June 13, 2019, and on or before Wednesday, July 24, 2019, will be refunded 50%. Absolutely no refunds for electric cancelled after Wednesday, July 24, 2019.

Grounds Information

North Dakota State Fairgrounds
2005 E Burdick Expy.
Minot, North Dakota 31069

Area Rally Booth

Learn more about FMCA's area organizations and their events. Plan your travels to include one of the nine area rallies. FMCA area vice presidents will be on hand to assist your planning with dates and locations. FMCA's Area Rally booth will be in the "FMCA Connections" area located in the 4H Hall (see program map).

Banking

ATM Machines
Attendees may withdraw cash using Discover, VISA, and MasterCard at ATM machines located at the clock tower.

A full-service branch of Synovus Bank is located at:
17 1st Avenue SW
Minot, ND 58701
Phone: (701) 857-0333

Lobby Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Saturday and Sunday

Drive-up Window Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Saturday and Sunday
An outdoor ATM machine is available 24 hours.



Mapquest Directions

Dentist

Ness Family Dentistry
1015 South Broadway
Minot, ND 58701
Phone: (701) 838-1123

Office Hours
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Exhibitor Hours

Wednesday, August 14 - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, August 15, 16, and 17 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please see the “Exhibitor Information” section of the program or event app for locations and booth numbers of all exhibitors.

Families -- Hazardous conditions exist in the exhibit areas prior to opening of the show. Please do not enter the RV exhibit areas before 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 14.

Fuel

Kum & Go
2626 East Burdick Expy
Minot, ND 58701
Phone: (701) 839-6020
All major credit cards are accepted.

Hours
Open 24 Hours



For safety reasons, propane, gasoline, and diesel trucks are prohibited on the grounds.

Garbage Collection

Garbage will be picked up daily. The first pickup will be on Tuesday, August 13, and the last pickup will be on Sunday, August 18. Please leave tied plastic bags at the “street” side of your RV no later than 8:00 a.m. Please do not leave open bags.
Do not leave bags of garbage at your campsite upon leaving. We appreciate your cooperation.

Generators

The running of generators in general parking areas is allowed between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Families who prefer “no generator” or “full generator” parking may inquire at the Information Center in the North Dakota Event Center Lobby beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 11.

Golf Cart Rental

GTI Golf Cars will have a limited number of golf carts available for rental. If you would like to reserve your golf cart in advance, please complete the form below and either fax it to GTI at (303) 288-2129 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Disabled Information

Disabled members have been parked as close as possible to activity centers for easy access.

Activity Cart Service
Golf cart transportation will be provided for members who have registered for disabled parking. FMCA Activity Cart service will transport members parked in the disabled lots to and from their RVs and the activity centers.

Hospital

St. Joseph’s Trinity Hospital
407 3rd St. SE
Minot, ND 58701
Phone: (701) 857-5000

Hours
Open 24 Hours

Information Center

The Information Center is located in the North Dakota Event Center Lobby. Personnel at the Information Center will be happy to assist with registration, answer questions regarding FMCA grounds facilities, etc., beginning Sunday, August 11 through Saturday, August 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A message center and locator cards can be found in the Information Center.

Local Information

The Minot Convention and Visitors Association will have representatives at the FMCA Information Center in North Dakota Event Center Lobby starting Tuesday, August 13, through Saturday, August 17, to answer your questions regarding local sites, tours, directions, restaurants, and services in the area.

Locator Cards

The locator card that you received in your packet is our only way of finding you in the parking area should you need to be located for an emergency. Blank cards are available at the arrival area registration information in the North Dakota Event Center Lobby. Locator card collection boxes will be available at the Information Center. Pet owners: make sure you fill out the back of the card with information about the pets that are traveling with you.

Lost And Found

Be sure to turn in any “found” items at the FMCA Information Center in the North Dakota Event Center Lobby. FMCA endeavors to return any found items to the rightful owners. After “Minot Magic – 100 Times The Fun”, items collected will be transported back to Cincinnati headquarters. Contact the FMCA Events staff (800-543-3622; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to inquire about a missing item or to report any items you may have found.

Mail

The address to have mail forwarded to the “Minot Magic – 100 Times The Fun” International Convention is:
Your Name and Member Number
c/o Family Motor Coach Association
2005 East Burdick Expy
Minot, ND 58701

If you plan to pick up your mail at the post office in Minot, the address for general delivery is:
Member Name
General Delivery
117 5th Avenue SW
Minot, ND 58701

FMCA is not responsible for any misdirected mail or packages.

Beginning Wednesday, August 14, mail will be delivered to the grounds, sorted, and will be available for pickup after 12:00 p.m. at the Information Center in North Dakota Event Center Lobby. Outgoing mail may be deposited in the FMCA Information Center Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Packages sent by FedEx or UPS should be directed to:
North Dakota State Fairgrounds
Hale Receiving Area
Member name and membership number
2005 East Burdick Expy
Minot, ND 58701

Pets

Pets are welcome at FMCA International Conventions but must be kept in the parking areas unless they are providing service assistance. Pets are not allowed in the activity centers (seminars, entertainment, morning coffee hour, etc.) or exhibit areas. Please be a responsible pet owner. Clean up pet waste, prevent the pet from making excessive noise, and keep it on a leash when outside the RV. Also, please complete the pet registry card located on the back of your locator card.

Veterinarian
West Oaks Animal Hospital
1421 2nd Avenue SW
Minot, ND 58701
Phone: (701) 839-7297

Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Pharmacy

Keycare Pharmacy
400 East Burdick Expy #201
Minot, ND 58701
Phone: (701) 857-7900

Hours:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Service Center

The FMCA Service Center will be located in the concourse of the Lower Atrium of the North Dakota State Fair Center (see program map) on Wednesday, August 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Service sign-ups after this time can be made at the individual company booths.

Several firms exhibiting at FMCA’s “Minot Magic – 100 Times The Fun” International Convention will offer emergency RV service of various kinds. Please note that emergency services are only provided for health and/or safety issues. A list of exhibitors that will be offering service will be added as the event approaches. Please be advised that service at the FMCA International Convention is limited, and some exhibitors may direct you to firms outside the grounds for service. Exhibitors that are offering the services of a service van or service vehicle request that you make an appointment with their service personnel at the FMCA Service Center.

For your protection, approved service vehicles will have yellow or green credentials with “Service” designations. Any vehicles without credentials providing service in family parking areas should be reported to FMCA security. All sales transactions must be restricted to the Service Center area or a registered exhibitor’s booth. Please do not bring your RV to the service center. In most cases, you will be asked to meet the service company at the service center and lead them back to your RV at an appointed time.

Showers

Showers are available at the All Seasons Arena in the Event Center; West Campground; Bunny Barn; and Restroom South of the Grandstand.

Arriving Early/Staying After

Television & Radio Stations

Please note that weather can affect the reception of digital TV stations. In cases where no TV stations can be received, please listen to a weather alert radio or, at a minimum, a radio with local AM or FM stations.

The North Dakota State Fairgrounds recommends that family members tune to radio station KIZZ – 93.7 FM; television station KMCY; or through the Internet: www.minotnd.org for any weather related emergency information.

Weather and news broadcasts can be found on the following stations:

Trams

Tram service will begin on a limited basis Monday, August 12, at 8:00 a.m. to transport volunteers to their orientation meetings. Trams will continue to run until approximately 5:00 p.m. in order to transport attendees back to their RVs. Trams will continue to run on Tuesday, August 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, August 14, 15, 16, and 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Disabled and Activity Trams
Golf cart transportation will be provided for those members who have registered for the Disabled parking area. FMCA Activity Cart Service will transport attendees parked in the Disabled lot. Disabled transportation to and from the family parking areas is not available.

Activity Golf Cart service will be available to all attendees within the main activity areas. Transportation to and from the family parking areas is not available.

Vehicle Traffic

Family member vehicle traffic is restricted to the family parking areas only. No family member vehicle traffic is permitted in the exhibits/activity areas.

Please remember that golf carts must have lights if operated before dawn or after dusk; operation of golf carts is restricted on city streets.

All motor vehicles, mopeds, motorbikes, and three-wheelers must be operated by licensed drivers only. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT PEDESTRIANS ALWAYS HAVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY.

Motorized personal transportation devices that are not stabilized by three or more wheels may not be used under any circumstances inside any hall or other indoor areas during any FMCA function.

While we wish for you to have an enjoyable time on the grounds, we also are concerned about your safety.

Please be courteous when operating golf carts, mopeds, scooters, Segways, and other motorized vehicles around the grounds. Members and guests who continue to operate these vehicles in an unsafe manner after being warned will be asked to cease the use of these vehicles. Continued violations may result in removal from the grounds.

THE SPEED LIMIT FOR ALL VEHICLES IS 5 MPH WHILE ON THE GROUNDS. This speed limit will be strictly enforced.

ONLY AUTHORIZED AND LICENSED VEHICLES ARE PERMITTED ON THE CITY STREETS OF MINOT.

Water

Portable water is located near the permanent dump stations. When available, you may purchase a “water” sign for your RV at the FMCA Information Center in North Dakota Event Center Lobby from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Place the sign on the outside of your RV window most visible from the street.

Will Call

During your registration for the event, you indicated that you wished to have your confirmation packet held at Will Call. The confirmation packet includes several items that you should have before you arrive in Minot. We thought it would be a good idea to provide you will all of the pre-convention information that other attendees have received through the mail to make sure you are up to speed with all that is planned for the event. All links below are printable and will be available closer to the time of convention.

Will Call Letter

Parking Credentials

Confirmation Guide

Book Club

Weather Alerts

A loud audible siren will alert you to the possibility of tornado activity in the Minot area. The strongest shelters on the grounds are the restroom facilities and in the buildings. The strongest building is North Dakota State Fair Center away from the glass doors. Keep pets with you and have your weather radio and cell phone at hand if possible.

If severe weather occurs after activities end for the day, every effort will be made to unlock all the facilities. The city of Minot is located in Ward County. The North Dakota State Fairgrounds recommends that family members tune to radio station KIZZ – 93.7 FM; television station KMCY for any weather-related emergency information.

In the unlikely event of severe weather, FMCA will notify attendees using the event app and send out text messages to attendees who are signed up for the EX Texting text-messaging service. Local law enforcement agencies also will be dispatched to make announcements throughout the parking areas.

For your safety, please download the FMCA event app and/or sign up for the EZ Texting text-messaging service. These are our best methods of quickly alerting you to the possibility of severe weather in the area.

Please note that weather can affect the reception of digital TV stations. In cases where no TV stations can be received, please listen to a weather alert radio or, at a minimum, a radio with local AM or FM stations. The digital TV signals are far more susceptible to interference than analog signals.

Wheelchairs

A limited number of wheelchairs will be available from the Information Center in the North Dakota Event Center Lobby. Wheelchairs are on loan to FMCA members at no charge. You will be required, however, to leave a deposit (credit card number), your name, and membership number. All wheelchairs must be returned to the FMCA Information Center no later than 5:00 p.m. on the afternoon of Saturday, August 17. Please check in wheelchairs at the Information Desk so your account is not charged. Your credit card account will be charged for the replacement cost of the wheelchair if it is not returned.

Disclaimer

Information provided in this program pertaining to local businesses and service providers should be considered as a service to the attendees and should not be construed as an endorsement or a recommendation of the products or services described.

Confirmation Guide

The Confirmation Guide includes information needed to get to Minot and be parked. Please read and follow the instructions included in this guide. The Confirmation Guide will be included in your Confirmation Packet along with your parking credentials and badges. The packet will be mailed to all registered attendees beginning as early as June 13, 2019. For those who are having their Confirmation Packet held at Will Call, a pdf version of the guide will be available for download HERE.

EZ Texting Service

Receive text messages from FMCA regarding severe weather, special events, program additions, and event updates. More information will be available as the event approaches.

Convention App

FMCA Events has gone mobile! We’ve teamed up with CrowdCompass to build an app (for both Apple and Android) that will make your convention experience easier. This app will include maps, seminar schedules, exhibitor locations, and other information about entertainment and activities – all in the palm of your hand! The “Minot Magic – 100 Times The Fun” app will be available to download approximately one month before the convention.

To get the app on your mobile device:

• Go to the App Store (Apple Store for iPhones or Google Play for Androids)
• Search “CrowdCompass AttendeeHub”
• Download the app. Once it has been downloaded, a username and password needs to be created (this does not have to be the same as your FMCA account).
• Once the account is created, search “FMCA” or “FMCA’s 100th International Convention & RV Expo”
• Once found, tap the “Download” button and it’s ready to go!