Schedule of Events

Friday, June 20, 2008

2:00 pm : Garden Judges Clinic II - Katie Laine Gardens, 2552 Whites Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715

There is a $5 fee for the Garden Judges Workshop, collected at the workshop. Each student should obtain a copy of Judging Daylilies, study it prior to taking the workshop and bring their copy along. A small number of books may be available for sale at the workshop.
For workshop registration info contact jdalehensley1@earthlink.net.

2:30 pm : Exhibition Judges Clinic III - Main Ballroom

There is a $5 fee for the Exhibition Judges Clinic, collected at the workshop. Each student should obtain a copy of Judging Daylilies, study it prior to taking the clinic and bring their copy along. A small number of books may be available for sale at the workshop.
For clinic registration info, contact singingoakesgd@bellsouth.net.

4:30 - 6:00 pm : Registration - Main Hotel Lobby

Dinner is on your own, but a variety of restraunts are located within walking distance of the hotel.

7:00 pm : Region 15 Business Meeting - Main Ballroom

7:30 pm : Entertainment - Main Ballroom

The Carolina Copycats will be putting on a GREAT show for us... don't miss it, sure to be a hoot!

Silent Auction Begins! Wonderful items donated by many thoughtful neighbors!

8:00 pm : Live Auction... and Fun!!!

Join the VERY illustrious Joe Goudeau, of Daylilies Etc. (Baker, Louisiana) for an assuredly festive auction of great plants, garden features, and daylily art!!!

Saturday, June 21, 2008

7 - 8:00 am : Registration

8:00 am : Garden Buses leave Hotel

Don't be late, you don't want to miss out on your ride to see some of the best of the 'Queen City Jewels' at their peak! Free plants and ample entertainment await the timely riser! Grab some coffee, but don't worry about anything more than that! Both breakfast and lunch while touring are included in your registration fee!

5:00 - 6:00 : Region 15 Social Soiree!

Join the party in the Main ballroom, where you'll find a cash bar... and lively music provided by DJ Sawn Earl!

6:00 - 7:00 pm : Region 15 Awards Banquet - Main Ballroom

Wonderful food, people, and conversation! Attendees will vote on awards during the tour... who will win???

Silent Auction Ends - get those bids in, or lose out!

7:00 pm : Guest Speakers - Grace and Pat Stamile

We're honored to have them BOTH come and speak about their wonderful (and standard-setting) hybridizing programs, as well as informative advice that they're so well known for!

Sunday, June 22, 2008

9am - 5pm : Open Garden Tour

Self-guide your selves while in the Charlotte area to several 'open gardens' that will have special events planned for folks attending the Summer Regional! Discounts, refreshments, even balloon rides? Wow! Check the Open Gardens page for detailed locations and a map. Don't miss out!!!