US (OR): 2016 Farwest Show opens registration

Registration for the 2016 Farwest Show, August 25-27 in Portland, Oregon, is now open for attendees and exhibitors. Early-bird discounts and reduced rates are offered on hotels, Expo passes, tours, and education. Student/Teacher discounts are available for the Expo and all seminars and this year’s Keynote Address, delivered by Dr. Charlie Hall of Texas A&M, will be free to all registrants.

Farwest is a large west coast trade show gathering with attendees and exhibitors from around the world. This year will showcase 400+ exhibitors for 6000+ attendees. Area nursery and retail tours kick start the event on Wednesday, Aug. 24. The show Expo will be open Aug. 25-27 with new floor hours. Experts from all segments of the industry will deliver 80 educational sessions including 40+ hours of seminars and 45 mini-seminars that will take place on the show floor at the Solution Center for Growers and the Idea Center for Retailers. Once again, the New Varieties Showcase, Growers Showcase, and the New Products Showcase will preview new offerings in plants and hard goods for 2016/17. And every day and evening offer networking opportunities with industry professionals and leaders.

Registration with Early-Bird discounts is now available online at www.farwestshow.com/register.shtml. Complete details on events, show schedules, host hotels, speakers, and education can be found on the registration page.

“We’re excited to open registration for attendees and exhibitors for this year’s show,” said Allan Niemi, Director of Events for OAN. “Farwest is one of the industry’s most important annual gatherings and 2016 promises to be exciting and informative for everyone that participates. And our Early-Bird discounts and savings are icing on the cake!”

For more information:
Oregon Association of Nurseries
Allan Niemi, Director of Events
503-582-2005
[email protected]
www.FarwestShow.com