Turning Point is Excited to Welcome Thousands of Attendees of All Ages to AmericaFest

Turning Point’s annual event, AmericaFest, will be held December 19-22, 2024, at the Phoenix Convention Center. Those who attend this one-of-a-kind, four-day event will hear from dozens of the nation’s top leaders, network with thousands of like-minded attendees and 100+ partnering organizations, and experience concerts featuring top artists in the country- all while celebrating the greatest country in the world, America. Following a Turning Point event, these attendees return to their campuses and communities more energized than ever.

This can’t-miss experience is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills, enhance your activism techniques, receive training, and connect with resources and opportunities offered by Turning Point and its partner organizations.

Attendee Information

Turning Point is excited to welcome thousands of attendees of all ages to AmericaFest. Turning Point-provided lodging is only available for student attendees between ages 16 and 26. For more information on this matter and our events, please visit the Turning Point Events FAQs page.

All attendees can register here.

Location: Phoenix Convention Center.

Dates: 4:00 PM Thursday, December 19th to 12:00 PM Sunday, December 22nd. The agenda can be found here.

Turning Point Lodging: Those who are eligible (student attendees ages 16-26) and select this option will be placed at a hotel within two blocks of the convention center. Attendees 15 and under and adults over the age of 26 will be responsible for their own accommodations.

Questions?: Email tpusaevents@tpusa.com

Registration & Fees

All Turning Point events are invite-only. Turning Point involvement is not required. If you’ve always wanted to be part of Turning Point, this is a great place to start! Upon completing your registration below, approved* applicants will receive an email containing a detailed informational packet about the event.

*Those who are waitlisted will receive an email within 14 business days and a full refund of their fees paid.

All General Admission registrations are non-refundable and include access to all general sessions and breakout sessions at the conference. The free concert registration add-on will be available at check-out. Attendees between the ages of 16 and 26 may also pay an additional $50 fee to stay in Turning Point-provided lodging. If you cancel your confirmation after the deadline (November 15th, 2024) or fail to attend the conference, you are responsible for paying the cancellation fee ($200).

Attendees wishing to cancel their attendance can do so here. VIP tickets are refundable until  November 15th, 2024. Any attendee who cancels after November 15th, 2024, is not eligible for a refund. Students canceling on/after November 15th, 2024, must pay a fine of $200 (cost of the hotel room and other conference fees).

ALL GENERAL ADMISSION REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REFUND AFTER PURCHASE.

ALL REGISTRATION FEES (EVENT REGISTRATION + HOTEL) ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Attendees are responsible for covering the cost of travel to/from Phoenix, AZ, and all meals during the conference. Students needing financial assistance may apply for a travel stipend at tpusa.com/travelstipend.

FAQs

• Why attend AmericaFest?
  • AmericaFest is a one-of-a-kind event! AmericaFest is an immersive experience that is sure to blow our attendees away! All registrations include access to the 4-day event.

• What does VIP include?
  • VIP admission grants access to expedited check-in, reserved priority general session seating, and an exclusive VIP lounge with refreshments, light hors d’oeuvres, and potential meet-and-greets.

• What is the dress code?
  • We invite guests to join us at AmericaFest while respecting our business casual/neat casual dress code. We encourage you to wear your most patriotic clothes and accessories! Bring out the red, white, and blue!
• I have a roommate request! Is the request guaranteed?
  • Please remember that when selecting Turning Point-provided lodging for students (16-26), you will be sharing a room with up to 3 other attendees of the same gender and similar age. Student roommate requests are accepted until November 15th and are not guaranteed. Following this date, you will be placed with random roommates of the same gender and similar age.
• I applied for a travel stipend. When will I hear back?
  • Stipend requests are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please allow 2-3 weeks for your request to be processed. Please keep in mind travel stipends are never guaranteed. For more information, please visit tpusa.com/travelstipend.
• What does your security look like?
  • Turning Point takes safety and security very seriously. To protect attendees, Turning Point hires private security to maintain safety and decorum. Please practice common sense safety measures (i.e., never travel alone and always be in groups). In addition, if protestors do attend the event, please keep your distance, as your safety is important to us. If students are found counter-protesting, their admission badges will be revoked.

For more information, visit tpusa.com/eventfaq