The 102nd Annual Texas Pecan Growers Conference & Trade Show 

This July the Texas Pecan Growers Association (TPGA) gathers again for its annual Conference & Trade Show! Join us as we head to the brand new Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center Hotel in Denton, Texas, for our 102nd conference. This will be the first time TPGA has gathered at this new facility, but with the same convenient setup of the hotel and conference center under one roof!

For exhibitor or trade show information, please contact Meghan Mabry at meghan@tpga.org.

Take a look at the TPGA conference packet for all the show details, including hotel information, events, and program.

 

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Our Sponsors

Thank you to every sponsor for helping make our 2023 conference special! The Texas Pecan Growers Association looks forward to celebrating with all of you at our 2023 Conference and Trade Show.

TEXAS PECAN GROWERS ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION FORM


Conference Registration Fee

(Only two adults of same family per registration)

Early registration discount (prior to July 5)

 $160

$200

Up to five people included; at least one membership must be associated with the group

$600
**(Confirmed exhibitors do not pay a registration fee)**

TPGA Pecan Pairing Program

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2023-2024 Membership Dues

(Please fill out the attached form)

Most TPGA memberships expire on June 30 (you can check yours in the TPGA membership area). If your membership expires in June, please take this opportunity to renew as you register for conference. Through your membership, you support valuable research, such as work with Texas A&M, marketing, work with Texas Department of Agriculture and grants, and advocacy programs with the National Pecan Federation and more.

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The Membership Directory will only be available to TPGA members through our login system. Information shared will be name, phone number, email address, city, and state.

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Tickets for Special Events

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At The Greater Denton Arts Center, 400 E Hickory Street, Denton, Monday, July 31. Doors open at 6 p.m. and event ends 10 p.m. Dinner included; bar sponsored by Big Star Ag Source. Event sponsored by JC Smith Company. $45 per person
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Wednesday, August 2, sponsored by Savage Equipment and Tri-Est Ag. Lunch provided by Savage Equipment. $20 per person, kids attend for free
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for Orchard Tour, Wednesday. $20 per person
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Pre-Order your TPGA merch

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These hats are available in grey or brown, and feature the Texas Pecan Growers Association’s logo. Limited stock. $25 each.

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Black matte tumbler has a fun pecan-themed phrase, “Pecan Ya Dig It,” and the TPGA logo. Limited stock. $25 each.

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Show off your TPGA membership with special signs! Signs have the TPGA logo and are weather resistant. Sized 12-by-12 inches, the signs are perfect for your front gate, retail store, or even your front yard. Limited stock. $30 each.

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Texas Pecan Growers Association and Pecan South have created a special promotional package that includes a variety of materials at a discounted price for Texas growers and industry members. These materials can be used in your marketing and promotional activities. See the included flyer for more info. Orders will behand-delivered at conference.

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Texas Pecan Growers Association has published a consumer special edition magazine to help spread the good word about pecans. These magazines are available in bulk for an at-print price for industry members to use in their businesses, consumer outreach, and more. On the line below, write how many magazines you would like. Printed copies of Pieces of Pecan will be hand-delivered at conference and come in bundles of 10. $5 per magazine, or $50 per bundle of 10.

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As part of our conference, TPGA is hosting a Pecan Cookie and Bar Contest during the Grand Opening Reception on Sunday, July 10. All attendees are invited to participate. If you want to enter a recipe into the contest, please check the box and fill in the names of the recipe and baker on the lines below. The winner will be featured in the TPGA recipe brochure and Pecan South. Desserts must be in a disposable container and should be delivered to Registration by 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, before the Grand Opening Reception.

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Contributions

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RAFFLE TO SUPPORT TEXAS EXTENSION & PECAN RESEARCH

All proceeds from the raffle will go to Texas pecan research and Extension. Some of the speakers at this conference will directly benefit from this raffle. The grand prize is a commemorative Henry .22 LR “American Farmer Tribute Edition,” engraved with the TPGA logo and donated by Rio Bravo Farms, Ltd. Ticket sales will be limited to 300 tickets for $25 each. Buy four tickets, get the fifth free. You do not need to be present to win. The drawing will take place at Grand Opening Reception on Sunday night.
FRED R. BRISON SCHOLARSHIP FUND

This mailing is the only time each year we mention the $1,000 Fred Brison scholarship presented annually by TPGA to a student in the Horticulture Department at Texas A&M University. If you are interested in contributing to our scholarship fund (or the TAMU Pecan Endowment), you may use this registration form to do so.
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TEXAS A&M PECAN ENDOWMENT

These contributions go towards the effort to create a pecan endowment at Texas A&M University, which will support pecan research and the Texas A&M pecan program.
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SPONSOR THE TPGA CONFERENCE

The Texas Pecan Growers Association opens up sponsorship opportunities to all conference attendees. Everyone can help make TPGA’s Conference & Trade Show successful. If you’re interested in sponsoring the 2023 conference, please write the amount you wish to contribute on the line to the right.
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PECAN PAC

To have a successful advocacy program, the pecan industry must have a political action committee. The Pecan PAC can accept contributions from individuals, partnerships, or LLCs. Contributions are limited to $5,000 per year.

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SILENT AUCTION

Funds generated from the silent auction go to Texas pecan Extension and research. Your contribution is for a good cause and can help promote your company or product. If you’d like to donate, please write a description of the item and give an estimated value. Items must be mailed to our office or delivered to the Registration at conference before Sunday night’s Grand Opening Reception.

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Conference Cancellation and Refund Policy:

To receive a full refund for your conference registration, please inform TPGA of any cancellation by June 30th by the end of the day. After that date, no refund will be issued, but attendees are welcome to transfer registration to another person.