CONVENTION SCHEDULE
Thursday, November 2
| 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Trade Show Move-in |
| TBD Departure Times | Florida Tours – Ticketed |
| 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Registration Open |
Friday, November 3
| 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Registration Open |
| TBD Departure Times | Florida Tours – Ticketed |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | National Angus Tour - ticketed |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Beef Blitz - ticketed |
| 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Trade Show Move-in |
| 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Trade Show Grand Opening and Welcome Reception |
Saturday, November 4
| 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 8 - 9:30 a.m. | Opening General Session |
| 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Trade Show Open |
| 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Angus University in Priefert Cattle Demo |
| 10:30 - 12 p.m. | Skillathon |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Lunch in the Trade Show sponsored by CAB |
| 1 - 2:30 p.m. | General Session #2 |
| 2 - 3:15 p.m. | Auxiliary Annual Meeting |
| 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Candidate Forum |
| 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Angus University: Capturing Value Session (ALK) in breakout room |
| 5:30 - 7 p.m. | State Caucuses |
Sunday, November 5
| 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 am | Auxiliary Breakfast |
| 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | Cowboy Church |
| 8:30 - 9:30 | General Session #3 |
| 9:45 - 12:30 | Angus University |
| 9 - 11:30 a.m. | Miss American Angus Speeches |
| 12:00 - 5 p.m. | Trade Show Open |
| 12 - 3 p.m. | Skillathon Open |
| 12 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch in the Trade Show |
| 4:45 p.m. | Grand Prize Giveaways in Tradeshow |
| 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Past President and Director Reception |
| 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Young Cattlemen's Reception |
| 6 - 9 p.m. | Awards Night Reception and Dinner |
Monday, November 6
| 7 - 10 a.m. | Registration Open |
| 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Trade Show Move out |
| Breakfast | |
| 8 a.m. | 140th Annual Convention of Delegates |
Tours
Spots on tours are limited so book early when registering for general convention registration.
Kennedy Space Center
Thursday, Nov. 2
Highlighting the journey of discovery and history-making achievements, participants will travel to the headquarters of modern exploration at Cape Canaveral, the home of the Kennedy Space Center. A behind the gates bus tour to the Apollo/Saturn V Center showcases historic space exploration along with details of day-to-day Kennedy Space Center operations.
Length: Approximately 7 hours
Includes: Admission, all films and shows, a meal voucher and bus transportation from the headquarters hotel
Cost: $180 per person
Gatorland and Ziplining
Thursday, Nov. 2
No visit to Orlando is complete without a stop at this classic attraction, but instead of a leisurely stroll, participants will soar over the Floridian treetops while looking for reptiles gathered below. Take in a one-of-a-kind reptilian show and swamp walk to see Florida’s native creatures. This tour lasts five hours and includes admission to Gatorland, lunch and transportation from the headquarters hotel.
Length: Approximately 5 hours
Includes: Admission to Gatorland, lunch and transportation from the headquarters hotel.
Cost: $155 per person
National Angus Tour
Friday, Nov. 3
An annual tradition for many breeders, this year’s tour includes Deseret Ranch and Kempfer Cattle Company. Deseret uses a three-way rotational breeding system with Angus, Brahman, Simmental, Red Poll and South Devon to maximize the adaptability to Florida’s sub-tropical climate. Kempfer Cattle Company consists of three separate commercial herds of Brahman, Angus and Shorthorn, but all with Brahman influence to fit in the environment.
Length: Approximately 7 hours
Includes: Includes the tour, lunch and bus transportation from the headquarters hotel
Cost: $75 per person
Beef Blitz
Friday, Nov. 3
One of the most popular tours every year, the Beef Blitz provides attendees with a closer look at how beef makes its way to consumers. See how the quality of Angus beef that starts at the ranch adds value to users further down the supply chain. Get an inside look at Certified Angus Beef ® brand licensees and how they leverage the logo for more customer loyalty.
Length: Approximately 7 hours
Includes: Tour, lunch and bus transportation from the headquarters hotel
Cost: $50 per person
Wild Florida
Friday, Nov. 3
Leave the horses at home and join this tour to take an hour-long airboat ride through an undeveloped area, beginning with exploring a lush nature preserve. Following the airboat tour where local inhabitants will be visible from the shoreline, participants will get up close with a gator during an expert-led Gator Demo. This tour lasts approximately six hours and includes the narrated airboat excursion, park admission, Gator Demo, souvenir photo with an alligator, lunch and bus transportation from the headquarters hotel.
Length: Approximately 6 hours
Includes: The narrated airboat excursion, park admission, Gator Demo, souvenir photo with an alligator, lunch and bus transportation from the headquarters hotel
Cost: $165 per person
Orlando Attractions
In addition to the organized tours, Disney World and Universal Studios are just minutes from the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel.
Click the links below to plan your family’s adventure to Disney World and Universal Studios.
