Schedule
Tentative (check back for changes!) — dated 10-26-2026, confirmed against the printed copy. Times are local (Eastern).
Sales room · Open to the public
Tuesday, August 10
- 5 pm – 9 pmAll room set-up begins (if possible)
- 5:30 pm – 7 pmRegistration & Day Pass PickupTop of Escalators (Atrium)
- 7:30 pmCommittee Party (tentative)Gulfstream
Wednesday, August 11Pre-Convention
- 7 am – 8 amRegistration & Day Pass PickupTop of Escalators (Atrium)
- 7 am – 8 amPre-Con Workshop Set-Up
- 8 am – 3:30 pmPre-Con WorkshopsWorkshop rooms (Hialeah; Pimlico; Saratoga/Belmont/Aqueduct)
- 8 am – 6 pmDealers Sales Room Set-UpRegency North
- 8 am – 6 pmExhibit Set-UpSeneca/Iroquois/Shawnee/Cherokee
- 8 am – 5 pmHouseparty Helper Set-Up
- 8 am – 5 pmHospitality Room Set-UpDerby
- 4:30 pm – 6 pmRegistration & Day Pass PickupTop of Escalators (Atrium)
- 5 pm – 7 pmEvening with Friends GalaThe Spire (top floor)
- 7 pm – 7:20 pmWednesday Night Project Check-InRegency South
- 7:30 pm – 10:30 pmWednesday Night ProjectRegency South
Thursday, August 12
- 7 am – 7:30 amFirst Timer's Meeting
- 7 am – 8 amRegistration & Day Pass PickupTop of Escalators (Atrium)
- 7 am – 11:30 amDealers Sales Room Set-UpRegency North
- 7 am – 11:30 amHouseparty Helper Set-Up
- 7 am – 11:30 amExhibit Set-Up
- 7 am – 7:30 amRegistered Workshop Set-Up
- 7:30 am – 11:30 amRegistered Workshops
- 9 am – 11:30 amHospitality Room OpenDerby
- 11:30 am – 12 pmTable Hostess Meeting
- 12 pm – 1:30 pmOpening LuncheonRegency South
- 2 pm – 5 pmSales Room OpenRegency North
- 2 pm – 5 pmHouseparty Helpers Open
- 2 pm – 5 pmExhibits Open
- 2 pm – 5 pmHospitality Room OpenDerby
- 5 pm – 6:30 pmTheme DinnersHialeah; Pimlico; Saratoga/Belmont/Aqueduct
- 6:30 pm – 7 pmRound Table & Mega RT Pre-SalesRegency South
- 7 pm – 7:30 pmRound Table & Mega RT SalesRegency South
- 7:30 pmAuctionRegency South
Friday, August 13
- 7 am – 7:30 amRegistered Workshop Set-Up
- 7:30 am – 12 pmRegistered Workshops
- 9 am – 11 amHospitality Room OpenDerby
- 9 am – 11 amHouseparty Helpers Open
- 9 am – 11 amExhibits Open
- 12 pm – 12:30 pmExhibits – Camera Time Only
- 12:30 pm – 5 pmSales Room OpenRegency North
- 12:30 pm – 4 pmHouseparty Helpers Open
- 12:30 pm – 4 pmExhibits Open
- 2 pm – 5 pmHospitality Room OpenDerby
- 5:30 pm – 6:45 pmGarage SaleKeeneland
- 7 pm – 8:30 pmTheme DinnersHialeah; Pimlico; Saratoga/Belmont/Aqueduct
- 8:30 pmHome Improvements (seminars)
Saturday, August 14
- 7 am – 7:30 amWorkshop Set-Up
- 7:30 am – 12 pmRegistered Workshops
- 9 am – 12 pmHospitality Room OpenDerby
- 9 am – 11 amHouseparty Helpers Open
- 9 am – 11 amExhibits Open
- 12:30 pm – 5 pmSales Room Open – Public DayRegency North
- 12:30 pm – 5 pmExhibits Open – Public Day
- 12:30 pm – 5 pmHospitality Room OpenDerby
- 12:30 pm – 5 pmHouseparty Helpers Open
- 12:30 pm – 4 pmYouth Activity – Open to the Public
- 4:45 pm – 6 pmMini Swap Pick-Up
- 5 pm – 6 pmRC/SR MeetingConference Theatre wing
- 5 pm – 5:30 pmEarly Exhibit Pick-Up
- 5:15 pm – 5:45 pm2nd Chance Garage SaleKeeneland
- 6 pm – 7 pmNo-Host Cocktail Party
- 6:30 pm – 7 pmTable Host Meeting
- 7 pm – 10 pmBanquet, Houseparty Helper DrawingRegency South
Sunday, August 15
- 7 am – 9 amBoard MeetingKentucky Suite / Boardroom
- 9 am – 9:30 amDealer Meeting
- 9 amSales Room take-downRegency North
- Exhibit pick-ups
- Pick up missed items in OpsChurchill Downs Suite
Registration
During registration hours the Committee will accept: sign-ups for Gold Star Volunteers and table seating, and will receive items for Auction, Door Prizes, Houseparty Helpers, Charity Items, Garage Sale, and Mini Swaps.