Contrary to what's commonly rumored, ventriloquism is not dead. Innumerable workshops and conventions take place each year, from regional to international. Following is a list of the most notable in the world of ventriloquism.

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June 2007 (TBA)

Las Vegas Ventriloquist Convention
International Ventriloquist Association
P.O. Box 17153
Las Vegas, NV 89114-17153
(702) 258-1556
inquista@hotmail.com
* Membership includes quarterly magazine, Distant Voices

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July 9 - July 14, 2007

International Festival of Puppetry & Ventriloquism (IFEST)
Olivet Nazarene University
1 University Avenue
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Events Line: 303-799-6751
events@onewaystreet.com

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July 16 - July 20, 2007

Fellowship of Christian Magicians' International Convention 2007*
Indiana Wesleyan University
4201 South Washington St.
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6901
Reservations: (800) 354-9793
ConVENTion questions: convention-registrar@fcm.org

* Includes a wide variety of workshops and performance opportunities for ventriloquists and puppet teams.

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July 18 - July 21, 2007

Vent Haven ConVENTion 2007
Drawbridge Inn and Convention Center
2477 Royal Drive
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-2800
Reservations: (800) 354-9793
ConVENTion questions: 740-438-6552
Contact ConVENTion Chair, Mark Wade