Event Venue
Sharonville Convention Center
11355 Chester Road
Cincinnati, OH 45246
Event Registration
Standard: $440 (as of January 1, 2026)
Ohio and Kentucky residents will automatically receive a discount on the standard rate when registering with a zip code from either state. To pay in installments, call 937-438-0085 ext. 809. Payment in full is due before classes can be chosen. Class choices for standard and daily registration begin in late February. CANCELLATION POLICY: Through May 31, 2026, the total fee, minus a $100 administrative charge, will be refunded. From June 1, 2026, onward, no refund will be provided.
Daily: $100 per day. CANCELLATION POLICY: Through May 31, 2026, the total fee, minus a $100 administrative charge, will be refunded. From June 1, 2026, onward, no refund will be provided.
Early Bird: Go Goetta* Deal! $395 – CLOSED
Available through December 31, 2025. To pay in installments, call 937-438-0085 ext. 809. Payment must be made in full by December 31, 2025. Registrants at the “Go Goetta Deal” Rate will have the opportunity to choose classes first. Class choices for early bird registration begins in early February. CANCELLATION POLICY: Through May 31, 2026, the total fee, minus a $100 administrative charge, will be refunded. From June 1, 2026, onward, no refund will be provided.
Handbell Commons
Exhibiting Partner Booths: $325 first booth (members), $475 (non-members); $300 each additional booth.
Booth size: 10’ x 10’ (includes one 8’ skirted table, two chairs, wastebasket, booth ID sign, wireless internet, electrical power, and event badges for up to two booth staff). Two tickets for the banquet luncheon on Saturday, July 18 are included with each booth. Additional tickets are available for purchase.
Exhibiting Partner Showcase: $50 (members only)
After registering, you’ll receive a form to provide showcase details. Please complete it promptly to ensure your session is promoted to attendees during class selection.
Handbell Commons Schedule:
Load‑In: Monday, July 13: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM and/or Tuesday, July 14: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Handbell Commons Hours: Tuesday, July 14, 1:00 PM-6:00 PM; Wednesday-Friday, July 15-17, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM, then 2:30 PM-6:00 PM;
Saturday, July 18, 8:00 AM -12:00 PM.
Load‑Out: Saturday, July 18: 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
CANCELLATION POLICY: Exhibitors have the right to cancel their booth upon written notice to Handbell Musicians of America (HMA). There will be a 10% service charge for any booth cancellation. After April 1, 2026, 50% of the booth fee will be refunded. No refunds will be made on cancellations after June 1, 2026. All money forfeited by cancellation is not refundable or transferable in any way. Exhibiting Partners must be in charge of their display during display hours. All exhibitors must close their exhibits promptly at closing time and vacate Handbell Commons thirty minutes following. If additional time is required, this must be requested in advance with the Exhibitor Coordinator. Booths are not to be dismantled or packed up prior to 1:30 PM on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Hotels
Delta Hotels by Marriott Cincinnati Sharonville
$149/night; to obtain this rate, rooms must be reserved by June 23, 2026. Use this link to make a Delta Hotels reservation.
11320 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Hyatt Place Sharonville Convention Center
$159/night (single/double rate); To obtain this rate, rooms must be reserved by June 23, 2026. Use this link to make a Hyatt Place reservation.
11345 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246
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