2014 Georgia Agritourism Annual Conference
Schedule-at-a-Glance
All activities and events will take place at The Classic Center in Athens, GA unless otherwise stated.
Monday, March 31
10:00 a.m. Registration Opens
10:30 a.m. Farm Tours – Buses leave from the Classic Center in Athens, GA
4:00 p.m. Farm Tour Buses Return
5:30 p.m. Reception with Exhibitors
6:00 p.m. GAA Annual Meeting
7:00 p.m. Dinner on Your Own
Tuesday, April 1
7:30 a.m. Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:30 a.m. Educational Sessions
10:00 a.m. Break with Exhibitors
10:30 a.m. Educational Sessions
12:15 p.m. Lunch with Roundtable Discussions
1:00 p.m. Educational Sessions
2:30 p.m. Beak with Exhibitors
3:00 p.m. Educational Sessions
4:30/5:00 p.m. Adjourn
Education
Education Sessions will consist of agritourism operators/owners and specialists sharing their experiences then answering your questions. Hear about the following topics and more:
Marketing Plans - If I Build It Will They Really Come?
Festivals - How to Start One on Your Farm, Insurance and Liability, Admission
CUVA - What is It, Why is it Important, How to Work with Your County Commissioners
How to Start an Agritourism Venue
Activities on the Farm - What Works and What Doesn't Work
Food Service - How to do it Right
Conference Registration:
Early Registration by Friday, March 14:
$140 for GAA Members
$160 for Non-GAA Members
Late Registration after Friday, March 14:
$180 for GAA Members
$200 for Non-GAA Members
Registration Includes:
Area Agritourism Farm Tours
Opening Night Reception
Access to the Exhibitor Forum
All Educational Sessions and Breaks
Tuesday Breakfast and Lunch
Georgia Agritourism Association's Annual Meeting
A list of Conference Attendee Names and Organizations
Don't forget to make your hotel reservations.
Mention Georgia Agritourism Association to receive the group rate
when making your reservation.
The Classic City Hilton Garden Inn - 706-353-6800
The Foundry Park Inn & Spa - 706-549-7020
Foundry Park Inn & Spa contest – Win a spa certificate for a
50 minute single Swedish massage!
One lucky winner will be picked! To qualify, simply make your reservations at the Foundry Park Inn & Spa.
Must reserve prior to March 15th to be eligible.