CATHOLIC MARKETING NETWORK
CMN 2018 TENTATIVE TRADE SHOW SCHEDULE JULY 31 - AUG 3 LANCASTER, PA
Tuesday, July 31, 2018 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Exhibitor and Retailer Registration opens. Pick up badges and welcome bags during this time.
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Â Â
Exhibitor set up
8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Retailer Education Day - CLICK HERE to view the detailed schedule of the Retailer Education Day program.
Tuesday, July 31, 2018 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Retailer Luncheon sponsored by Ave Maria included. Guest Speaker: Father Edward Looney, priest in the diocese of Green Bay, Marian theologian, writer, and speaker. He is the author of the recently released book: A Heart Like Mary’s – 31 Daily Meditations to Help You Live and Love as She Does. He will share his message of Marian love and devotion with all attending.
Tuesday, July 31, 2018 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Supplier Workshop: “How to Navigate the Show” Recommended for first-time attendees, everyone welcome.
5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at the Convention Center.
3:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Padre Pio Shrine Visit, Mass & dinner. Barto, PA (tentative)
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 7:00 a.m. -7:30 a.m. Rosary led by Children’s Rosary Ministry
7:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m.
Opening Mass
8:45 a.m. to 9:00a.m. procession of Blessed Sacrament to Chapel
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m Blessed Sacrament Chapel Open
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Exhibition Floor Open
9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. “Navigate the Show”First-time attendees. Join CMN retail specialist, Mary Ann Hutcherson, to learn tips to successfully navigate the show. The dos and don’ts of making the trade show meaningful for you professionally and personally.
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception and Catholic Writer’s Guild Award Presentation Bestselling authors and artists available for book and Cd Signings, (Cash Bar)
Thursday, August 2, 2018 7:30 A.M. TO 9:00 a.m. Breakfast and speaker. Sponsored by Tan/St. Benedict Press
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Floor Open
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Chapel open.
Thursday, August 2, 2018 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. “Make Every Connection Matter” Networking Opportunity for Parish stores, Shrines, Abbey, Monastery, and Retreat Center Stores to share ideas.
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
“Incredible Catholic Stores: Bring your Bag Lunch and network with your peers” Any Stores interested in joining are welcome to attend.
Thursday, August 2, 2018 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. “Make Every Connection Matter” Networking Opportunity for Brick and Mortar Stores and On-Line Stores to share ideas.
5:15 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Rosary led by Children’s Rosary
5:30 p.m.-6:450 p.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Thursday, August 2, 2018 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. 2nd Annual CMN Catholic Leadership Award Dinner; “A Tribute to Father Andrew Apostoli”
Friday, August 3, 2018 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Rosary by Children's Rosary
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Blessed Sacrament chapel opens
Friday, August 3, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Exhibition Floor Open
1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Teardown
PLEASE NOTE Confession Schedule will be posted outside the Prayer Chapel. Exhibition Hall Book signings will also be posted daily at the entrance to the floor.