Friday Donor and Exhibitor Reception
For the 2027 Expo we're continuing the tradition of celebrating the contributions of the exhibitor community by kicking off the weekend with a reception that offers a sneak peak of the exhibit.
Who the Event is For
- Exhibitors are our special guests. Each exhibitor receives free entry to the reception.
- Sponsors and Donors above the $1000 level will receive entry for two people for the reception.
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Reception ticket-holders: You are welcome to celebrate with us by purchasing a reception ticket! Reception tickets are on sale now.
Attendees will enjoy a delicious array of hors d'oeuvres while strolling through the exhibition. Expo awards will be presented at the event. As a sponsor or reception attendee, you can be among the first to congratulate the winners during the presentation.
The reception will be held Friday February 5th from 5-8pm. We anticipate the awards presentation to begin at 7pm, subject to the completion of tallying the results of judging. Awards will be presented by the award sponsors.
Friday Reception FAQ
- tickets and merchandise page.
- Do Exhibitors need to make an additional donation to attend? No, as the stars of the show, each accepted exhibitor can attend the preview, this includes suiseki exhibitors and tree exhibitors.
- As an Exhibitor can I get a +1 for the Preview? Exhibitors receive one free pass and can purchase an additional pass for 50% off.
- I'm exhibiting 2 trees, do I get a second ticket I can share with a friend?: No, exhibitor attendance is per-person, not per-entry.
- Can Vendors attend the Preview? Vendors can purchase two passes for the Friday evening reception at 50% off.
