July 18, 2023
RICHMOND, BC (PGA of BC) - The PGA of BC is pleased to announce that registration for the 2023 Buying Show is now open.
This year’s show will be taking place on October 25 & 26 at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, BC. The River Rock offers an intimate and energetic venue for the Buying Show and will also host the PGA of BC Awards Night on October 25. Additionally, the PGA of BC is excited to offer social and entertainment programming throughout the event. All of this housed under one roof provides for a convenient, accessible two-day event where Professionals and Vendors can network and conduct business. The River Rock Casino Resort is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from Vancouver International Airport and 20 minutes from the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal and Downtown Vancouver.
PGA of BC Executive Director Mark Strong said the Association is looking forward to offering a first-class event at the new location.
"While the specific needs of our industry's trade shows have been changing in recent years, the PGA of BC is excited to again evolve its Fall Trade Show," said Strong. "The change in venue to the River Rock Theatre will allow the show to enhance its atmosphere and improve our on-site offerings, while still allowing our members and vendor partners to conduct business in this ever-changing environment."
The PGA of BC Buying Show has featured industry exhibitors showcasing an array of products, including equipment, apparel, carts, accessories, golf balls, footwear, training aids, software, sunglasses, signage, and storage solutions, to name a few. The Buying Show serves as a one-stop-shop for all facilities in British Columbia. This event is attended by the majority of the PGA of BC membership, representing over 150 golf facilities throughout the province, making it the industry's largest buying show in British Columbia.
To register for the show, please use the follow link: BUYING SHOW REGISTRATION
Upon receipt of the online registration submission, a PGA of BC Administration Team member will reach out to you with payment details. This year, we will be accepting Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, EFT/E-Transfer, in addition to payment by cheque.
Booths for this year’s event will be 10’ x 8’. All booths purchased will include:
- 8’ high drape back wall
- 4’ high drape side wings
- One 2’x6’ covered & skirted display table
- Two upholstered side chairs
- One 120 volt electrical outlet
- Registration will also include catered lunch services and refreshments (water, coffee) throughout the duration of both days of the show.
We are excited to once again be partnering with Show in Motion as our Show Services Provider for the Buying Show. Attending Vendors are encouraged to contact Show in Motion for all their booth display set-up needs. For inquiries please contact:
Tanya Riznek
Senior Event Coordinator
Show in Motion Services, Inc.
604-599-1440, ext. 202
tanya@showinmotion.com
Also returning for our 2023 Buying Show as the official Exhibit Transportation Provider is YRC Freight. We are pleased to advise that early shipments for the show can be held at the River Rock Casino Resort prior to the start of the event. For inquiries, please contact:
YRC Freight Customer Care Center
1-877-330-3321
CustomerCare.Canada@YRCFreight.com
We look forward to seeing you at this year’s event. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out at any time to Dan Czerwenka, Programs Manager at dan@pgabc.org, or by calling the office line at 604-303-6766. For additional information, please visit the Buying Show page on our website, found HERE.