The Florida Watermelon Association’s 57th Annual Convention is scheduled for October 30th-November 1st.
The Florida Watermelon Association’s 57th Annual Convention is slated for October 30th to November 1st with the theme of “Haunted Casino” to pay homage to the convention’s timing. It’s a time for Florida watermelon growers to get together, celebrate, network, and discuss the state of the industry. See the details of the event below.
Details of the Florida Watermelon Association’s Convention
When: Thursday, October 30th, 9am to Saturday, November 1st, 11:59 pm.
Where: Sunseeker Resort – Charlotte Harbor, FL
What: The schedule from the Florida Watermelon Association website is as follows:
Thursday
Registration & Information Desk 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Great Egret Foyer
Auction Items Receiving 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Marlin
Exhibit Setup 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Great Egret Foyer
Spouse Event 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Level Blue Rooftop Pool & Bar
Queen Committee Meeting 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Cobia
Research Committee Meeting 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM Cobia
Marketing Committee Meeting 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Cobia
Auction Committee Meeting 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM Cobia
Board of Directors Meeting 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Great Egret A
Queen Contestant Reception 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Level Blue Rooftop Pool & Bar
Hospitality Suite 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday
Registration & Information Desk 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Great Egret Foyer
Auction Items Receiving 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Marlin
Golf Tournament 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Aileron Golf Club
Exhibits Open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Great Egret Foyer
Queen Contestant Interviews 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Reef Ideation Suite
Lunch Buffet 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Great Egret A
Grower Education Session 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Palometa
Kid’s Trick or Treating – Exhibit Center 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM Great Egret Foyer
President’s Welcome Reception 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Great Egret Ballroom
Hospitality Suite 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM Tarpon
Saturday
Breakfast Buffet, General Session & Queen Speeches 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Great Egret Ballroom
Registration & Information Desk 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Great Egret Foyer
Auction Items Receiving 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Marlin
Exhibits Open 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Great Egret Foyer
Seed Spit Contest 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Great Egret Terrace
Buffet Lunch 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Great Egret Ballroom
Auction 1:00 PM – Till End Great Egret Ballroom
Cocktail Hour & Raffle Drawing 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Great Egret Ballroom
Banquet – Dinner and Awards 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM Great Egret Ballroom
Hospitality Suite 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM Tarpon
How: Register at https://form.jotform.com/251815669619167
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