January: Virginia FFA Day at the Capitol

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Overview Prepare to Attend 2027 Planning Lodging & Logistics What to Wear & Bring Schedule Registration

Virginia FFA Legislative Advocacy

Virginia FFA Day at the Capitol

Join Virginia FFA members in Richmond to share the story of agricultural education and FFA with Virginia's state leaders.

2027 Event Date Thursday, January 21, 2027

Back-Up Snow Date Thursday, January 28, 2027

Location Richmond, Virginia

Prepare to Attend

Complete Agricultural Leaders Conference Training

Students planning to participate in Virginia FFA Day at the Capitol should attend one of the Agricultural Leaders Conferences offered in November.

These conferences prepare members to tell their FFA story, represent agriculture with confidence, and communicate effectively with elected officials and other leaders.

Chapters should plan for participating students to complete their training during the fall conference series. A make-up training opportunity is not guaranteed.

Important Planning Note

Planning for 2027

The information below reflects the 2026 Virginia FFA Day at the Capitol event and is provided only to help chapters plan. Hotel rates, parking costs, meal prices, schedules, and other event details have not been finalized for 2027 and are subject to change.

Lodging, Parking & Meals

Use the 2026 information below as a general guide for budgeting and planning. Final 2027 information will be posted when available.

2026 Base Location

Homewood Suites by Hilton Richmond Downtown

700 East Main Street, Suite B
Richmond, VA 23219

2026 Planning Information

Lodging

The 2026 group rate was $190 per room .

In 2026, reservations were processed through the Capitol Day registration form.

Breakfast was provided by the hotel for overnight guests.

2026 Planning Information

Parking

Hotel parking was $25 per night in 2026. Chapters were responsible for their own parking expenses.

The hotel parking height limit was 6'6".

Cars, vans, and minibuses could use nearby garages or surface lots. A card was needed for payment.

Full-sized buses required a City of Richmond temporary parking permit and signage requested at least three days in advance.

City of Richmond Temporary Parking Permit Information

2026 Planning Information

Meals

Breakfast was provided by the hotel for overnight guests.

The 2026 boxed lunch rate was $15 per person .

Advisors should plan to set aside a lunch for their chapter representative when lunches are distributed.

Planning Consideration

Transportation

Chapters are responsible for planning transportation to Richmond and between event locations as needed.

Chapters traveling by full-sized bus should allow additional planning time for City of Richmond parking requirements.

What to Wear & Bring

Capitol Day is a professional advocacy experience. Students should be prepared to represent their chapter, Virginia FFA, and agricultural education.

Dress Code

What to Wear

Official FFA Dress is required for all students.
Student dress should meet all official FFA dress standards.
No hats or jeans.
Advisors should wear business casual or professional attire.

Need Official Dress items? Shop the Virginia FFA Amazon Storefront

What to Bring

Notebook or padfolio and a pen.
A snack for the day.
Leave bulky bags on the bus or at the hotel whenever possible.
Chapters may choose to schedule Capitol tours independently once the 2027 schedule is finalized.

Tentative Schedule

The schedule below is from the 2026 event and is provided only as a planning guide. The 2027 schedule will be posted when finalized.

Training Session 1

7:45 AM - 8:15 AM

Orientation at Homewood Suites Conference Room

8:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Visits with Delegates and Senators

Training Session 2

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Orientation

9:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Visits with Delegates and Senators

Training Session 3

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Orientation

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Visits with Delegates and Senators

All Participants

11:20 AM

Chapter representatives report to the Senate or House Chamber.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Boxed lunch distribution at Homewood Suites.

12:30 PM

Participants head to the Capitol Steps.

12:45 PM

Group photo and closing presentation.

1:30 PM

Depart the Capitol.

This is the 2026 schedule and should not be used as the confirmed schedule for the 2027 event.

2027 Registration

Registration Coming Soon

Registration details, deadlines, lodging information, meal options, and final costs for the 2027 Virginia FFA Day at the Capitol will be posted here when available.