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SUMMARY:Pub Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Let’s hit the town for another round!\nSocialize and network with new and old friends while snacking and relaxing. Join us at our Farwest Pub Crawl on Thursday\, August 21\, for a fun-filled night of witty banter and laughter. \nThis lively event is not to be missed and is open to all Farwest participants! \nThe merriment starts at Spirit of 77 (500 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\, Portland)\, just a short journey across the street from the Convention Center\, where light appetizers will be provided. The first 100 people to Spirit of 77 will receive a complementary beverage.  Details for the next stops coming soon. \nThank you to our Pub Crawl Sponsors:
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/pub-crawl/
CATEGORIES:Free,Networking,Pub Crawl,Show Schedule,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Women in Horticulture
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate over a decade of connecting women in the green industry!\nSince 2010\, the Women in Horticulture networking event at the Farwest Show has provided a welcoming space to share experiences\, forge meaningful connections\, and strengthen career skills. This inclusive gathering is open to all advocates for women in horticulture—regardless of gender. Be part of a growing support network and help cultivate a stronger future for women across the green industry! \nThursday\, August 21 – 3:30pm to 5pm\, Room C124 \nWear your support for Women in Hort!\n \nThe Women in Horticulture networking event at Farwest has been helping connect women in the green industry for over a decade. To help pay for the costs to host the Women in Horticulture gathering at this year’s show\, a fundraiser is underway. There are multiple styles and colors to choose from! All proceeds will help provide food and beverage provisions for the event. \nGET YOUR GEAR!\n\n 
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/women-in-horticulture/
LOCATION:Room C124
CATEGORIES:Free,Networking,Show Schedule,Special Events,Women in Horticulture
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SUMMARY:Retailers' Choice Awards
DESCRIPTION:Judging Wednesday\, August 20\, 2025\nAwards ceremony held at the Solution Center\, Thursday\, August 21\, at 2:45pm\nCalling all retailers!\nTake part in a journey to uncover hidden treasures as you scour the Farwest Trade Show in search of unique and innovative plants and products with the potential to become bestsellers in the garden center! \nSIGN UP TODAY!\nSponsored by The Garden Center Group and hosted by Danny Summers\, Managing Director. \n \nParticipating in this talent-scouting mission is easy and fun! Here’s how: \n1. Participating retailers must pre-register. Click on the SIGN UP TODAY! button above.\n2. Wednesday\, August 20\, Noon: Meet Danny Summers at the show registration area in Lobby C under the Dragon Boat to receive your guidelines and nominating form.\n3. Walk the show floor at your pace! Make note of what catches your eye and what you think your customers will love.\n4. Reconvene with Danny at 5 p.m. in Room A103: Turn in your nominations\, compare notes with your fellow retailers and select the winners.\n5. Thursday\, August 21\, 2:45 p.m.: Danny will announce the winners on the Solution Center stage at the end of aisle 10000 on the trade show floor. \nOur awards presentation on Thursday afternoon will recognize products deserving special recognition for their vision\, new products retailers plan to add to their inventory and products/services with a new approach to an old formula. You won’t want to miss it!
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/retailers-choice-awards-4/
LOCATION:Judging in room A103 | Awards at the Solution Center
CATEGORIES:Free,Mini-Sessions,Retailers' Choice Awards,Show Schedule,Solution Center,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250820T170000
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Who wants to party? We do!!\nJoin us to enjoy delicious beverages and free appetizers as you mix and mingle with friends and colleagues to celebrate the completion of the first day of the show. Farwest exhibitor booth awards will also be announced during Happy Hour festivities\, including the winner of Best of Show! \nOpen to all Farwest participants. Cheers! \nLocation: Lobby A\nDate/Time: Wednesday\, August 20\, 5–7 p.m.\, \nThank you to our Happy Hour Sponsors:
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/happy-hour/
LOCATION:A Lobby
CATEGORIES:Free,Happy Hour,Networking,Show Schedule,Special Events
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SUMMARY:New Varieties Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate the most spectacular new varieties hitting garden centers next spring! This popular show feature showcases a wide variety of new plants that are sure to inspire. With easy-to-read Hip Labels tags providing plant and licensed grower information\, you will have no problem finding the Farwest exhibitors offering them for sale. \nAwards will be given to the top picks selected on Wednesday from a panel of distinguished industry judges\, and on Friday after the People’s Choice votes are tallied. Attendees are encouraged to select their top three favorites upon visiting the showcase. \nCheck out the 2025 Selections\nDon’t forget to vote for your favorites at the Farwest Show\, August 20-22!\nThank you to our New Varieties Showcase Sponsor:
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/nvs/
LOCATION:On the Show Floor
CATEGORIES:Free,New Varieties Showcase,Show Schedule,Showcase,Special Events
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SUMMARY:New Products Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Discover innovative solutions and the latest new or improved green industry products. From brand-new retail hard goods to advanced grower applications and landscape improvements\, you will find the hot new products to grow your green industry business. These featured products are new to the U.S. market and some are even making their debut at the Farwest Show! \nCheckout the 2025 Selections
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/nps/
LOCATION:On the Show Floor
CATEGORIES:Free,New Products Showcase,Show Schedule,Showcase,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T100000
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SUMMARY:Retailers Choice Awards - Judging
DESCRIPTION:Judging Wednesday\, August 21\, 2024\nAwards ceremony held at the Solution Center\, Thursday\, August 22\, at 2:45pm\nCalling all retailers!\nTake part in a journey to uncover hidden treasures as you scour the Farwest Trade Show in search of unique and innovative plants and products with the potential to become bestsellers in the garden center! \nSIGN UP TODAY!\n  \nSponsored by The Garden Center Group and hosted by Danny Summers\, Managing Director. \n \nParticipating in this talent-scouting mission is easy and fun! Here’s how: \n1. Participating retailers must pre-register. Click on the SIGN UP TODAY! button above.\n2. Wednesday\, August 21\, 10 a.m.: Meet Danny Summers at the show registration area in Lobby C under the Dragon Boat to receive your guidelines and nominating form.\n3. Walk the show floor at your pace! Make note of what catches your eye and what you think your customers will love.\n4. Reconvene with Danny at 5 p.m. in Room A103: Turn in your nominations\, compare notes with your fellow retailers and select the winners.\n5. Thursday\, August 22\, 2:45 p.m.: Danny will announce the winners on the Solution Center stage at the end of aisle 10000 on the trade show floor. \nOur awards presentation on Thursday afternoon will recognize products deserving special recognition for their vision\, new products retailers plan to add to their inventory and products/services with a new approach to an old formula. You won’t want to miss it!
URL:https://farwestshow.com/event/retailers-choice-awards-judging-2/
LOCATION:Judging in room A103 | Awards at the Solution Center
CATEGORIES:Free,Retailers' Choice Awards,Show Schedule,Special Events
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