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2026 ACA Convention
Get ready for the event of the year — every July, the ACA hosts a dazzling convention you simply cannot afford to miss!
Step into a world where you’ll marvel at an extraordinary display of breathtaking cichlids from around the globe, all under one roof. Discover rare and one-of-a-kind species — many lovingly bred by fellow enthusiasts — that you won’t find anywhere else.
This action-packed weekend is a whirlwind of excitement, featuring legendary speakers, hands-on workshops, top-tier vendors, thrilling raffles, exclusive Study Group sessions, and unforgettable side trips. And don’t miss the grand finale: Sunday’s spectacular cichlid auction, a true highlight for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Beyond the stunning fish and fantastic finds, it’s the camaraderie, warmth, and shared passion for this incredible hobby that make the ACA Convention truly special. Clear some tank space, mark your calendar, and reserve your spot today — an unforgettable aquatic adventure awaits!
Past Conventions
53 – 2025: San Antonio, TX
52 – 2024: Cincinnati, OH
51 – 2023: Madison, WI
50 – 2022: Louisville, KY
49 – 2021: St. Louis, MO
00 – 2020: Sacramento, CA (cancelled due to Covid-19)
48 – 2019: Cromwell, CT
47 – 2018: Houston, TX
46 – 2017: Novi, MI
45 – 2016: Cincinnati, OH
44 – 2015: Springfield, MA
43 – 2014: Louisville, KY
42 – 2013: Denver, CO
41 – 2012: Indianapolis, IN
40 – 2011: Washington, Baltimore
39 – 2010: Milwaukee, WI
38 – 2009: Cincinnati, OH
37 – 2008: Atlanta, GA
36 – 2007: Sacramento, CA
35 – 2006: Chicago, IL
34 – 2005: Fort Worth, TX
33 – 2004: Denver, CO
32 – 2003: Cincinnati, OH
31 – 2002: Atlanta, GA
30 – 2001: Parsippany, NJ
29 – 2000: Cleveland, OH
28 – 1999: Detroit, MI
27 – 1998: St. Louis, MO
26 – 1997: Chicago, IL
25 – 1996: New Orleans, LA (Int'l Cichlid Conference III)
24 – 1995: San Jose, CA
23 – 1994: San Antonio, TX
22 – 1993: Minneapolis, MN
21 – 1992: Louisville, KY
20 – 1991: Orlando, FL (Int'l Cichlid Conference II)
19 – 1990: Chicago, IL
18 – 1989: Orlando, FL (Int'l Cichlid Conference I)
17 – 1988: St. Louis, MO
16 – 1987: Colorado Springs, CO
15 – 1986: Milwaukee, WI
14 – 1985: Cherry Hill, NJ
13 – 1984: Dayton, OH
12 – 1983: Detroit, MI
11 – 1982: Milwaukee, WI
10 – 1981: Indianapolis, IN
09 – 1980: Cleveland, OH
08 – 1979: Convention East, NJ
07 – 1978: St. Louis, MO
06 – 1977: Cincinnati, OH
05 – 1976: Miami, FL
04 – 1975: Lincoln, NE
03 – 1974: Lubbock, TX
02 – 1973: San Jose, CA
01 – 1972: Oklahoma City, OK