Feb 8, 2022Western Pecan Growers Association Conference March 8-10
The 2022 Western Pecan Growers Association (WPGA) Conference and Equipment Trade Show has returned.
The March 8-10 event will move to the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E University Ave, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88001
The WPGA conference has grown exponentially since its inception in 1966. With that said, the board has decided to relocate to a venue that can better accommodate the event’s needs.
The WPGA Conference and Equipment Trade Show will commence on March 8-10. The Equipment Trade Show will feature the latest innovative products, equipment, and professional services geared towards the pecan industry.
The WPGA conference will feature a variety of seminars dedicated to the most recent updates from pecan state organizations within the western growing region, marketing updates, pecan research, pest and disease management, etc.
Trade Show & Exhibitions March 8-10, 2022
* Events open to WPGA members only.
Monday, March 7th
| 8am- 5pm | Outdoor & Showcase Equipment Move-In Not open to the public! |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Parking Lot |
Tuesday, March 8th
| 8am- 12pm | Indoor Vendor Setup Not open to the public! |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Vendor Exhibition Hall |
| 1pm- 4pm | WPGA Registration | Las Cruces Convention Center – Vendor Exhibition Hall |
| 1pm- 4pm | Cornhole Tournament Held at outdoor vendors booths. |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Parking Lot |
| 1pm- 6pm | Indoor Vendor Exhibition |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Vendor Exhibition Hall |
| 4pm- 6pm | Welcome Reception & Beer Garden |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Vendor Exhibition Hall |
Wednesday, March 9
| 8am- 5pm | Pecan Trade & Equipment Show |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Parking Lot |
| 11:30am- 1pm | Sponsored Lunch |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Parking Lot |
| 6pm- 7pm | Social Hour/ Cash Bar |
Las Cruces convention Center Vendor Exhibition Hall |
| 7pm- 10pm | WPGA Banquet and Auction |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Banquet Hall |
Thursday, March 10
| 8am-11am | Pecan Trade & Equipment Show |
Las Cruces Convention Center – Parking Lot |
