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
BMonday, March 7
| 8:am | Outdoor & Showcase Equipment Move-In Not open to public! |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Parking Lot |
Tuesday, March 8
| 1pm |
Vendor Breakfast |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Vendor breakfast Hall |
| 8am | Indoor Trade Show Move-In Not open to public! |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Parking Lot |
| 1am– 4pm | Indoor Trade Show Move-In Not open to public! |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Vendor Exhibition Hall |
| 1pm- 4pm | Cornhole Tournament Held at outdoor vendors booths. Open to WPGA members only! |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Parking Lot |
| 4pm- 6pm | Indoor Vendor Exhibition Open to WPGA members only! |
Las Cruces convention Center Vendor Exhibition Hall |
| 4pm- 6pm | Welcome Reception & Beer Garden Open to WPGA members only! |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Vendor Exhibition Hall |
Wednesday, March 8
| 8am- 5pm | Pecan Trade & Equipment Show Open to WPGA members only! |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Parking Lot |
| 11:30am- 1pm | Sponsored Lunch Open to WPGA members only! |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Parking Lot |
| 6pm- 7pm | Social Hour/ Cash Bar Open to WPGA members only! |
Las Cruces convention Center Vendor Exhibition Hall |
| 7pm- 10pm | WPGA Banquet and Auction Open to WPGA members only! |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Banquet Hall |
Thursday, March 10
|
8:am- 11pm |
Pecan Trade & Equipment Show Open to WPGA members only! |
Las Cruces convention Center – Parking Lot
|
|
8:30am- 12pm |
Vendor Presentations Open to WPGA members only! |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Vendor Exhibition Hall |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Vendor Exhibition Hall
Exhibitors Presentations Mar. 10th 2022
Wed. March 8th Morning Session
| 8:30AM |
Welcome Blair Krebs |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
| 8:45AM |
To Be Announced No information! |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
| 9:00AM |
To Be Announced No information! |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
| 9:15AM |
To Be Announced No information!
|
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
| 9:30AM |
To Be Announced No information! |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
| 9:45AM |
To Be Announced No information! |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
| 10:00AM |
To Be Announced No information! |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
| 10:15AM |
To Be Announced No information! |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
| 10:30AM |
To Be Announced No information! |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
| 10:45AM |
To Be Announced No information! |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
| 11:00AM |
To Be Announced No information! |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
| 11:15AM |
To Be Announced No information! |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
| 11:45AM |
To Be Announced No information! |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
ession
| 8:00AM |
Welcome Mr. Jacob Arnold |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
| 8:30AM |
Introduction Ms. Tiffany Johnson |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
| 9:00AM |
To Be Announced No information! |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
Lunch Break
| 12 noon |
To Be Announced No information! |
Las Cruces convention Center Banquet Hall |
Tue. March 10th Afternoon Session
| 9:30AM |
To Be Announced No information! |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
| 10:00AM |
To Be Announced No information! |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
| 10:30AM |
To Be Announced No information! |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
| 11:00AM |
To Be Announced No information! |
Las Cruces convention Center Exhibition Hall |
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 7pm for the annual WPGA Banquet and Auction Wednesday, March 9th at the Las Cruces Convention Center. A cash bar will be available at 6pm 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 1pm - 4pm the Las Cruces Convention Center Parking Lot.
Exhibitors Presentations
WPGA is proud to announce that we are rolling out a new program that will allow exhibitors to demonstrate their products and services to our members. All exhibitors presentation's will be held in the Seminar Hall on Thursday, March 8th from 8:30am to noon. If you are a vendor and would like to present please contact Richard Heerema You may also find more details on the vendor page.
Trade Show
Join us for the annual WPGA Equipment Trade Show & Exhibition on March 8th - 10th. Featuring exhibitors product's, innovative equipment, and company services from all over the country geared towards the pecan industry.
Hours of operation:
Tuesday, March 8th
1pm to 5pm
Wednesday, March 9th
8am to 5pm
Thursday, March 10th
8am to 12 noon
Food Fantasy Contest
Join us for the Karin Davidson Pecan Food Fantasy Contest on Tuesday, March 8th at 8am. Winners will receive a cash prize, and be featured on the Pecan Food Fantasy Blog. Winning dishes will be auctioned during our banquet. Proceeds will benefit the WPGA Scholarship fund.
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 Venders Exhibition Hours:
Tues. March 8th 1pm-5pm
Wed. March 9th 8am-5pm
Thu. March 10th 8am-noon
WPGA Seminar
An Educational Program will be provided exclusively to our 2022 registered members. The seminar on March 9th & 10 will provide CEU credits to all qualifying members. These events will feature a variety of educational presentations, updates from pecan state organizations within the western growing region, marketing updates, etc. Be sure to sign up for your 2022 Membership to receive updates on important dates and agendas.
Social Hour/ Cash Bar
The annual WPGA Social Hour on Wednesday, March 9th will kick off the Banquet and Auction festivities at 6pm. 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 contact Richard Heerema or you may also find more details on the Vendor Page.
Welcome Reception
The WPGA Welcome Reception commences at 4pm on Tuesday, March 8th at the las Cruces Convention Center Vendor Exhibition Hall. Join us 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.
If you like to be added to the vendorInvitation list click below.
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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