TPIE 2009 Special Features and Activities

TPIE Opening Night Reception: Thursday, January 15, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Tag it Tropical at TPIE’s opening night party at the E. Clay Shaw Bridge Pavilion next to the Convention Center. Let urban style percussionists lead you to yet another unique and energetic event!

Become part of the urban atmosphere alongside high-energy entertainment and professional tagging artists who will demonstrate their techniques and give all party-goers the freedom to express your “tropical tagging” artistic abilities. Your work will become part of the show’s décor Friday and Saturday so don’t miss this opportunity!

Join friends and associates from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m Thursday, January 15, to finish off a busy trade show day with great food, drinks and entertainment!

Tickets are $30 in advance, and $35 after the pre-registration deadline

TPIE New Plant/Product Room
This popular spot lets you see close up the newest plant varieties and products to be introduced to the industry. Visit on Thursday to vote for your favorite new items.

TPIE Demonstrations
Take advantage of complimentary demonstrations during TPIE.  These 15-20 minute, informal presentations are presented daily outside the 2nd floor exhibit area and cover a wide variety of tropical topics.

2009 TPIE/NFF Golf Classic: Wednesday, January 14
Get your team together and your clubs out and join the FNGLA Allied Division at the beautiful Bonaventure Country Club in Weston, FL for a day of golf and fundraising for the National Foliage Foundation! Prizes are awarded to the top teams and individuals, including closest to the pin and longest drive. Pre-registration required.

For more information on any of the above activities call the FNGLA office at 800-375-3642.