Trump and more: What you need to know about the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis

Kellie Hwang | IndyStar

Show Caption Hide Caption What we know about the FFA and its impact The FFA, formerly called the Future Farmers of America, is an organization based in Indianapolis that helps boost the local economy with its national convention. Here's what you need to know.

Downtown Indianapolis will once again become engulfed in a sea of blue jackets.

That means the National FFA Convention & Expo is back, bringing with it tens of thousands of young people descending upon the Indiana Convention Center and several other venues from Oct. 24 to 27, as well as eight downtown hotels. President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote address at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday.

If you're working downtown or planning to come that way, don't be alarmed if you see a crowd of convention goers marching toward you. Just know that some already-congested areas will be even more crowded during the week. Georgia Street will be especially congested with a food truck event.

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Here's what you need to know about the FFA Convention.

What is the FFA?

The non-profit youth organization was established in 1925 at Virginia Polytechnic Institute as the Future Farmers of Virginia, going national in 1928 as the Future Farmers of America.

It's now known as the National FFA Organization to encompass the new opportunities within the agriculture industry that includes teachers, scientists, doctors and more. The national organization has more than 600,000 members throughout the country, and 67,000 are expected to attend the convention.

2017 FFA Convention marches in to Indy The FFA Grand March down FFA Way (Georgia St.) from the Convention Center to Bankers Life Fieldhouse officially starts the 90th National FFA Convention and Expo in downtown Indy.

Where will it take place?

Most of the events will take place at the Indiana Convention Center and Bankers Life Fieldhouse, with a few sessions and events at Lucas Old Stadium and Indiana Farmers Coliseum.

Will this impact traffic?

Be on the look out for a lot more pedestrians downtown, and potential delays in traffic. Be patient because it will be busier in popular areas surrounding the convention center including Circle Centre Mall and Monument Circle.

All three blocks of Georgia Street will be impacted by the convention, with rolling closures along the south lane from Capitol Avenue to Pennsylvania Street until 5 p.m. on Saturday. On Thursday and Friday, the FFA Food Truck Event will take over this area from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., so expect heavy pedestrian traffic here for the entirety of the event.

On Saturday afternoon, President Trump will deliver the keynote speech at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. It might be wise to avoid that area during the day.

What's up with the blue jackets?

All FFA members don a navy blue corduroy, zip-up jacket as part of the FFA Official Dress. Each is emblazoned with the FFA emblem and the name of the member's state. The uniform also consists of a white collared, button-down shirt, black slacks or black knee-length skirt, official blue tie or scarf, and black dress shoes.

Can I attend the Garth Brooks concert, Trump speech, or any other events?

The convention features some pretty cool activities including a concert from country star Garth Brooks and a rodeo. Unfortunately, these are private events, open to FFA Convention badge holders who purchase tickets.

The concert will happen on Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. at Lucas Oil Stadium, a hypnotist will perform on Thursday at 5:30 and 8 p.m., and Friday at 5:30 p.m., at the convention center, and the rodeo takes place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. It might be best to stay clear of these venues during those times.

Kellie Hwang is a reporter at IndyStar. You can email her at hwangk@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter: @KellieHwang.