Each year members of the MAiZE family in Texas gather together informally for a weekend of learning & fun at one of our farms. This year we'd like to extend an invite to our entire MAiZE family to come on down to Texas and join us if you like!
Texas Agri-tainment Conference
March 23-26, 2017
Dewberry Farms - Brookshire, Texas
$125 - Adult (Ages 13+) Registration includes: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 2 dinners and any conference materials
$75 - Child (Ages 4-12) Registration includes: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
Schedule:
Thursday, March 23: Arrival of farms to Houston area. Restaurant for group dinner TBD.
Friday, March 24: Breakfast on own. Arrive at Dewberry Farms, private vehicles, for meet and greet 8:00 a.m. Sessions to start at 8:30 a.m. Session topics listed below. Lunch on the farm at 12 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m., Farm Tour. 5:30 p.m. sessions conclude. Supper on the farm. Evening entertainment TBA. Open forum/round table discussions each evening.
Saturday, March 25: 8 a.m. breakfast casserole on the farm with coffee and orange juice. 9:15 a.m. sessions start. 12 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. lunch on the farm. 1:30 Farm Tour. 5:30-6 p.m., wrap up sessions/tours. Supper on the farm. Evening entertainment TBA. Open forum/round table discussions each evening.
Sunday, March 26: Breakfast on own. Arrive at farm at 8 a.m., further discussions/farm tour. Wrap up sessions/discussions by noon. Travel home.
Session Topics:
Food – inventory control/adding & managing food items/drink programs/menu boards/freezer management.
Sponsorships – for young farms and seasoned farms.
Season Pass Program
POS – Square/Clover/Shopkeep
Money Handling Practices-Procedures
Social Media
Topic requests for OPEN FORUM/ROUND TABLE TIME:
Staffing – hiring/managers/scheduling
Online ticketing/sales
Extra attractions/activities
Tiered admissions vs. pay as you go
Marketing/advertising
Field Trips
Hotel Info:
Comfort Suites Katy Mills Mall- Please call the hotel directly at (281) 574-5900 for reservation assistance. The hotel staff will be able to help you with the block of rooms that has been set aside for this conference. Just mention the name of the conference and the date.
More Fun to Explore While in the Area:
Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show- www.rodeohouston.com