There will be a sea of blue jackets in downtown Indianapolis every fall for the foreseeable future.

The National FFA Organization inked a deal to keep their annual convention , which brings more than 70,000 visitors, in Indianapolis through at least 2040, FAA officials announced Oct. 28. Officials announced the extension at a kickoff event for the 98th National FAA Convention and Expo that begins Oct. 29 and runs through Nov. 1.

With the extension, the FFA becomes the group with the furthest commitment Visit Indy has booked into the future.

“This city has proven time and again to be an incredible partner, welcoming our members with open arms, providing world-class facilities, and helping us create life-changing experiences for students in agricultural education," Cheryl Zimmerman,

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