2026 Assemblage
November 4-8 in Phoenix, AZ
FANA in the Valley of the Sun
Join us in the Sonoran Desert for an extraordinary gathering to celebrate FANA in the Valley of the Sun! Assemblage Chair Agnes Lardizabal and her team are hard at work planning a fantastic in-person gathering this year. Assemblage registration will be available in July or August.
Conference Hotel
Our headquarters hotel, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown North, is conveniently located near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and provides easy access to all of our planned activities. The hotel reservation link is now available, and we encourage attendees to make your reservations early through the official FANA hotel discount page: Click here to book your hotel room for the FANA 2026 Phoenix Assemblage.
Schedule of Events
The Assemblage will begin on Wednesday, November 4, with registration opening in the morning. The afternoon will be free for attendees to relax, explore the area, or visit with friends. The FANA Board will meet in the afternoon (with a Board-only dinner to follow).
On Thursday, attendees will enjoy a special visit to the FANA Library and the fan collection of Assemblage Chair Agnes Lardizabal. Following the visit, we will gather for Afternoon Tea Luncheon at the charming Pink Door Tea House before continuing to the acclaimed Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), one of Phoenix’s most popular attractions. A Welcome Dinner for all Assemblage attendees will be held Thursday evening.
Friday will feature a morning visit to the Heard Museum, internationally recognized for its outstanding collection of Native American art and culture. In the afternoon, we will visit the Phoenix Art Museum, where attendees will view the museum’s fan display and enjoy a presentation by the curator of the Arizona Costume Institute on fans from the collection that are not currently on display. FANA member Jan Krulick will also present a talk on fans.
On Saturday, the Patrons will hold their annual meeting while fan sellers prepare their tables for the fan sale. The highly anticipated Fan Auction will take place in the early afternoon, followed by the Assemblage Banquet in the evening.
The FANA Board will conclude the weekend with its final meeting on Sunday morning.
Area Attractions
We encourage attendees to arrive early or extend their stay to experience some of the many remarkable attractions that make Arizona unique. Explore Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and architectural campus; marvel at the red rock landscapes of Sedona; visit the historic art communities of Jerome and Prescott; tour the visionary community of Arcosanti; discover outstanding collections at Phoenix museums such as the Western Spirit Museum; stand on the rim of the majestic Grand Canyon; or visit the fascinating Meteor Crater, one of the best-preserved impact sites in the world.
We look forward to welcoming you to Phoenix for an unforgettable gathering of fan enthusiasts, collectors, scholars, and friends. Join us in the Valley of the Sun for what promises to be a memorable FANA Assemblage!
Assemblage registration will be available in July or August.
