Event Details

Use the information below to plan lodging, meals, transportation, attire, and preparation for your chapter’s Capitol Day experience.

Virginia & U.S. Capitol Advocacy

Base Location:
Homewood Suites by Hilton Richmond Downtown 700 East Main Street, Suite B Richmond, VA 23219

Lodging: 2026 Group Rate – $190.00 per room
Reservations are processed through the Capitol Day registration form.
Breakfast is provided for those staying the night.

Hotel & Parking

Lodging & Parking Details

Hotel Parking: $25/night. Height limit: 6'6".

Cars, vans & minibuses: May park in nearby garages or surface lots.

Full-sized buses: Require City of Richmond permits + signage (requested 3+ days prior).

Meals

Meals & Lunch Information

Breakfast: Provided by the hotel for overnight guests.

Lunch on January 22: Boxed lunch for $15 per person.

Advisors should set aside a lunch for their chapter representative.

Dress Code

What to Wear

Official FFA Dress is required for all students.
No hats and no jeans.
Ensure dress meets all official standards.
Advisors: Business casual or professional attire.

What to Bring

Notebook or padfolio + pen.
Leave bulky bags on the bus or at hotel.
Bring a snack; lunch is around 1:15 PM.
Optional: Schedule Capitol tours (1:00–4:00 PM).

Tentative Schedule

The following schedule is based on the 2025 event and is provided as a planning guide.

Training Session 1

8:00 – 8:35 a.m.

Orientation – Homewood Suites Conference Room

9:00 – 11:20 a.m.

Visits with Delegates/Senators

Training Session 2

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Orientation

9:45 – 11:20 a.m.

Visits with Delegates/Senators

All Participants

11:30 a.m.

Report to Senate or House Chamber.

11:45 a.m.

Boxed lunch distribution.

12:20 p.m.

Escort to Homewood Suites or Capitol Steps.

1:00 p.m.

Group photo at Capitol Building Steps.

Optional Capitol tours available from 1:00–4:00 PM.

Make-Up Advocacy Training

Students who were unable to attend the November trainings have a final opportunity to prepare for Capitol Day.

Additional Training Opportunity

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 7:00–9:00 PM

Held at the Homewood Suites conference space.

Cost:
- $0 if student was originally registered but did not attend.
- $20 per student if not originally registered.
Meal: Not included

Please ensure your registration reflects any students attending this session.

Capitol Day Registration

Please complete one registration form per chapter. Housing and meal counts are included in this form.

Registration Due: January 7, 2026

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