2022
56th Annual
Conference & Trade Show
Has a New Location
Vendor Details
The Western Pecan Growers Association (WPGA) has big things in store for this year’s 56th Annual Conference and Trade Show! This year’s event has new dates and a new location. The Las Cruces Convention Center will serve as the event facility with all events, programs, and the trade show. The dates of the event are Monday, March 7th through Thursday, March 10th 2022.
The change in plans gave WPGA an opportunity to continue with favorite events, such as the Food Fantasy Contest and Banquet, as well as start new traditions. In addition to the new facility and dates, WPGA has a number of new activities planned, including a new vendor lunch, welcome reception, and cornhole tournament. Events meant to bring customers to your booths! The Thursday half day program also includes an opportunity for exhibitors to give a 15-minute presentation about your products and services.
For more details or any questions, please reach out to the WPGA Vendor Committee at info.wpga@gmail.com
Thank you for your support. The WPGA Board of Directors and Staff look forward to welcoming you in March at the conference and trade show!
Schedule
Important dates to know!
Equipment Trade Show & Exhibition March 7th - 10th
At the Las Cruces Convention Center
Events are open to WPGA members only! Name badges are required at all times!
Monday, March 7th
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8 am-5 pm Parking Lot |
Outdoor Showcase Equipment Moves-In Not open to the public! |
Tuesday Morning, March 8th
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8:30 am Vendor Breakfast Hall |
Vendor Breakfast |
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8 am-12 pm Parking Lot
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Outdoor Equipment Trade Show |
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8 am-12 pm Vendor Exhibition Hall |
Indoor Vendor Exhibition Moves-In Not open to the public! |
Lunch Break-11:30 am
BIG STAR AG SOURCE will be hosting a BBQ lunch for the WPGA Community
This lunch is also sponsored by:
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Tuesday Afternoon, March 8th
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1 pm- 4 pm Registration Desk
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WPGA Membership Registration |
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1 pm- 4 pm Parking Lot |
Cornhole Tournament Held at Outdoor Vendors' Booths |
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1 pm-6 pm Vendor Exhibition Hall |
Indoor Vendor Exhibition Opens to WPGA Guests |
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4 pm- Vendor Exhibition Hall |
Welcome Reception |
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4 pm-6 pm Outdoor Beer Tent |
Beer Garden |
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4 pm-5:30 pm Vendor Exhibition Hall |
Live musical performance from Chris Baker |
Wednesday, March 8
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8am- 5pm Parking Lot |
WPGA Conference, Equipment Trade Show, and Vendor Exhibition |
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11:30 am- 1pm Parking Lot |
Sponsored Lunch |
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6pm- 7pm Vendor Exhibition Hall |
Social Hour/ Cash Bar |
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7 pm-10 pm Banquet Hall |
WPGA Banquet, Awards, and Auction |
Thursday, March 10
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8 am-12 noon Las Cruces Convention Center |
Equipment Trade Show and Vendor Exhibition |
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8:30 am-12 noon Ballroom #1 |
Vendor Exhibition Presentations |
The WPGA conference and trade show comes to an end.
Vendor Registration
Vendors Invitation Request
Vendors Invitation Request
“Vendor Presentation Registration
Vendors, you must first contact the WPGA vendor presentation coordinator to receive the vendor presentation packet and reserve your presentation time slot. If you are looking to make payment, please use the Vendor Presentation Registration tab below and use the password provided by the presentation coordinator “Dr. Richard Heerema”. Email Dr. Heerema at rjheerem@nmsu.edu for any password assistance or more information.
Request a Vendor Presentation Packet
Vendors Presentation Packet
Conference & Trade Show Events
Banquet
Join us at 7 pm for the annual WPGA Banquet and Auction Wednesday, March 9th at the Las Cruces Convention Center. A cash bar will be available at 6 pm to set off the festivities. All Pecan Food Fantasy Contest winning dishes will be auctioned during the banquet. Proceeds from this auction will benefit the WPGA Scholarship Fund. Tickets will be available for purchase at the registration desk.
Cornhole Tournament
Join us for the WPGA Equipment Trade Show Cornhole Tournament on Tuesday, March 8th from 1 pm - 4 pm at the Las Cruces Convention Center Parking Lot.
For more information about the Equipment Trade Show click the button below.
Exhibitors Presentations
Trade Show
Hours of operation:
Tuesday, March 8th
1 pm to 5 pm
Wednesday, March 9th
8 am to 5 pm
Thursday, March 10th
8 am to 12 noon
Food Fantasy Contest
If you would like to become a Karin Davidson Pecan Food Fantasy contestant, please click on the button below for more details.
Indoor Exhibition
Come & see the latest innovative products & services geared towards the pecan industry at the Las Cruces Convention Center.
Indoor Vendors Exhibition Hours:
Tues. March 8th, 1 pm-5 pm
Wed. March 9th, 8 am-5 pm
Thu. March 10th, 8 am-noon
WPGA Seminar
Social Hour/ Cash Bar
The annual WPGA Social Hour on Wednesday, March 9th will kick off the Banquet and Auction festivities at 6 pm. A cash bar will be available to our members.
Vendors
If you are a vendor and would like to showcase your equipment, products, or companies services please refer to the Vendor Details Page. If you have any questions please contact Blair Krebs Vendor Coordinator. If you are a vendor and would like to present please contact Richard Heerema or you may also find more details on the Vendor Page.
Welcome Reception
The WPGA Welcome Reception commences at 4 pm on Tuesday, March 8th at the Las Cruces Convention Center Vendor Exhibition Hall. Join us for a live musical performance by Chris Baker and meet the rest of the WPGA community.
Event Location & Parking
Event Location
Las Cruces Convention Center
680 E University Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Details
There will be limited parking at the Las Cruces Convention Center to make room for the Equipment Trade Show. This year’s overflow event parking will be located at NMSU Lot #3 across from Skeen Hall.
Walk to Event
Las Cruces Convention Center
680 E University Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Details
This year’s event parking will be located at NMSU Skeen Hall. It is a 9 minute walk to the Las Cruces Convention Center. WPGA event parking will be posted for your convenience.
Event
Overflow Parking
Event Overflow Parking
NMSU Lot # 3
Parking lot will be reserved for the WPGA Conference & Trade Show.
Located at
2916 Knox St
Las Cruces, NM 88003
Details
There will be limited parking at the Las Cruces Convention Center to make room for the Equipment Trade Show. This year’s overflow event parking will be located at NMSU Lot #3 across from Skeen Hall.
Contact us
If you are a vendor who is not currently on our list and would like to showcase your equipment, products or companies services please fill out the vendor invitation request contact form below. If you have any other questions please Contact Us at info.wpga@gmail.com.
Contact List
Please select where you would like to direct your inquiry to!
Contact Vendor Coordinator
Contact Western Pecan Growers Association
Contact Vendors Coordinator
Contact Western Pecan Growers Association
Courtyard by Marriott
Las Cruces at NMSU
1 575-526-1722
456 East University Ave.
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005
Accommodations
Reservations
Please see below for ways to book:
- Call the hotel at (575) 526-1722, press 1 for reservations or press 3 to be connected to front desk. Ask to make a reservation under group block “WESTERN PECAN GROWERS” in March 2022.
- Use Marriott mobile app on your phone and add the Group Code: WPGWPGQ or WPGWPGK.
- Book Now! Please note that the last day to book under this group block is 02/6/2022. Any reservations made after this cut-off date will be based on next best available rate.
Marriott Amenities
• Business center
• Fitness center
• Free high-speed internet
• High-speed internet at a price
• Kitchenette
• Meeting event space
• Parking
• Pool
• Restaurant on-site
Book by: 02/06/22
Rate available: 03/06/2022 to 03/10/2022
From 139 USD/nigh
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