Twin Cities makers, movers, and creative doers—it’s your time to shine. Entries for The Show 2026 are officially open, and we can’t wait to see what you’ve been building, designing, writing, shooting, animating, coding, illustrating, and dreaming up this year.
Start by reviewing all entry guidelines in our 2026 Call for Entries, then head to the AdFed Minnesota competition page to submit your work before January 20, 2026.
Early bird pricing runs through December 31, 2025.
To qualify for member pricing:
• Companies with 3+ employees need an AdFed Corporate Membership
• Companies with 0–2 employees can use an AdFed Individual Membership
Questions about your membership? Email membership@adfed.org and we’ll get you sorted.
For years, The Show has been the place where Twin Cities’ creative community gathers in the dead of winter to warm up with good food, strong drinks, and even stronger ideas. From in-house teams to global agencies, indie studios, students, and everyone in between—if you make creative work in the Twin Cities, this stage is yours.
A jury of creative pros from across the country will review the hundreds of entries submitted each year. They’re looking for craft, originality, and the kind of ideas that make people wish they’d thought of it first.
Winners receive recognition at The Show on March 5, 2026, a coveted pin-shaped trophy, bragging rights for days, and the opportunity for their work to advance to the regional and national American Advertising Awards.
Have questions about entering in 2026? Reach out anytime at theshow@adfed.org.
Let’s see what you’ve got!