SATURDAY MARCH 24TH 2012 PRE-CONFERENCE 8:00AM – 6:00PM
– LOBBY
CONFERENCE CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION Early arrivals registration & check–in.
8:30AM – 2:30PM (OPTIONAL) SEE SAN DIEGO ATTRACTIONS – ON YOUR OWN Discover some of the wonderful attractions San Diego has to offer; Balboa Park/Museums, Sea World, the San Diego Zoo & the Gaslamp District. MTS Trolley System has stops at Mission Valley Marriott & connects to other public transportation options. For departure & route info: www.sdmts.com
8:30AM – 2:30PM – LOBBY GOLF OUTING, RIVERWALK GOLF CLUB (PRE-PAID EVENT) Riverwalk Golf Club is steeped in a rich tradition of golf legends past & offers a classic golfing experience across three unique 9 hole courses. Meet in hotel lobby. Van departs at 8:30am & returns at 2:30pm *GOLF PACKAGE: Includes greens fee, shared cart, range balls, tournament services & grill ticket $80 (per player inclusive of sales & service charge)
9:00AM – 2:30PM – LOBBY
A BIG THANK YOU TO THE
AVOCADO COMMISION
FOR MAKING THIS EVENT
SPECIAL.
AVOCADO FARM & WINERY TOUR (PRE-PAID EVENT) We’ll drive the California Avocado Highway to the very heart of the industry, & tour a grove where two generations of growers raise Fresh California Avocados & citrus. Both generations are passionate about avocados, & are looking forward to sharing their knowledge & enthusiasm with you. We will then tour the Miramonte Winery. Miramonte is one of Southern California’s premier artisan wineries, specializing in adventurous, succulent Rhone-based wines. Meet in hotel lobby, bus departs at 9:00am & returns at 2:30pm. Seating limited, wear comfortable clothing & shoes. 9:00AM – Bus Departs from Marriott Mission Valley 10:00AM – Avocado Grove Tour in Valley Center 11:30AM – Bus Departs for Temecula 12:00PM – Miramonte Winery Tour in Temecula 1:30PM – Bus departs for Marriott Mission Valley 2:30PM – Marriott Mission Valley *Avocado Farm & Winery Tour: $50 price includes, snack pack & light lunch.
2:00PM – 3:00PM – DEN CULINARY CHALLENGE MEETING Competing chefs meet in Private Dining Room (DEN) of hotel to address requirements & guidelines with the judges for the Culinary Challenge.
3:30PM – 5:30PM – LOBBY CULINARY CHALLENGE SHOPPING Competing chefs meet in the lobby of the hotel & depart to local stores to shop for the Culinary Challenge.
3:00PM – ???PM (OPTIONAL) AN EVENING IN SAN DIEGO – ON YOUR OWN Explore some of the exceptional attractions San Diego has to offer like Old Town, the Gas Lamp District in beautiful downtown San Diego & Seaport Village. MTS Trolley System has stops at Mission Valley Marriott & connects to other public transportation options. For departure & route info: www.sdmts.com
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