Exhibitor registration for the 2023 Buying Show is now SOLD OUT.
To register for the waitlist, please use the following link and complete the online form: REGISTRATION FORM
Members can register here: PGA of BC Member Attendance Registration Form
The PGA of British Columbia is pleased to announce that the 2023 Buying Show will be hosted in the River Rock Show Theatre at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, BC on October 25-26, 2023.
Since 2013, the 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.
The River Rock Resort will also host the annual PGA of BC Awards Night on October 25, presented by Tribal.
LOCATION
The beautiful River Rock Resort is conveniently located less than ten minutes from Vancouver International Airport and 25 minutes from both the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal and downtown Vancouver. This facility boasts everything needed for a fantastic week, including accommodations and space for the annual PGA of BC Awards Night on October 25. It is travel-friendly and ideally situated in a location that is conveniently accessible by members and exhibitors.
Address:
River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River Rd.
Richmond, BC
V6X 3P8
ACCOMMODATIONS
Room Rates:
The River Rock Casino Resort is pleased to offer the below preferred group rates:
$189.00/night – Standard Room
(Option of 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds)
Extra person charge is $30 per night, per person. Room rates are subject to 11% hotel tax, 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST), and 1% Destination Marketing Fee (DMF). The River Rock Casino Resort reserves the right to adjust the applicable taxes and fees without notice.
VENDOR BOOTH REGISTRATION
Registration sign-up details will be distributed to vendors soon.
Vendor Booth Price:
First 10’ x 8’ Booth: $1,750
Each Additional 10’ x 8’ Booth: $1,250
The River Rock Show Theatre is capable of accommodating 68 total vendor booths. Booths are available on a first come first served basis, noting that several PGA of BC sponsors are eligible for booth reservations as part of their sponsorship packages for 2023. To help accommodate everyone looking to attend this year’s event, we kindly ask all of our vendors to consider the effective use of their booth spaces. Our private show’s setup is designed to encourage sit-down, order execution in a more intimate and easily navigated environment.
Vendor Booth purchases include the following:
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.
SHOW SERVICES PROVIDER
We are pleased to partner with Show in Motion once again for our 2023 Buying Show as our show services provider. Attending vendors are encouraged to contact Show in Motion for all of 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
LOGISTICS
For 2023, YRC Freight will be the official Exhibit Transportation provider for our Buying Show. YRC Freight invites all interested vendors to contact their Customer Care Center and provide the information requested in the attached FORM, at which time they can supply shipment quotes, scheduling, book a pick-up and supply your required documentation for attending the show. We are pleased to advise that early shipments can be held on-site at the River Rock Casino Resort prior to the start of the 2023 Buying Show.
For inquiries, please contact:
YRC Freight Customer Care Center
1-877-330-3321
CustomerCare.Canada@YRCFreight.com
BUYING SHOW SCHEDULE
October 24: Exhibitor Move-In Date
Move-In time: 2:00PM until 6:00PM
October 25: Day 1 Buying Show
Show Start Time: 9:00AM
Lunch Buffet: 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Show End Time: 5:00PM
Day 1 of the Show will be followed by the BPG Co-operative Social and PGA of BC Awards Night
October 26: Day 2 Buying Show
Show Start Time: 9:00AM
Lunch Buffet: 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Show End Time: 2:00PM
Immediately thereafter Show End Time, Vendors are permitted to begin takedown for Move-Out
FLOOR PLAN
The floor plan for the 2023 PGA of BC Buying Show is now ready for Exhibitor and Member reference. Please kindly refer to the links below for information as to where each vendor will be located during the event.
Theatre Floor Level: LINK
Second Level Foyer: LINK
Floor plan details subject to change. For more details regarding the floor plan and venue layout, please contact Progams Manager, Dan Czerwenka, at dan@pgabc.org
CONFIRMED ATTENDING GOLF FACILITIES
Aberdeen Glen Golf Course
Ardmore Golf Course
Aspen Grove Golf Course
Beach Grove Golf Club
Capilano Golf & Country Club
Cedar Hill Golf Course
Chilliwack Golf Club
Chinook Cove Golf & RV
CK Golf Soluitons Ltd.
Copper Point Golf Club
Crown Isle Golf Resort
Eaglequest Golf Centre - Nanaimo
Eaglequest Golf Centre - Coquitlam
Elite Golf Club
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club
Fort Langley Golf Course
Fresh Golf
Giant Goose Golf
Glacier Greens
Golf Canada
Gorge Vale Golf Club
Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club
Highland Pacific Golf
Hi-Knoll Golf Centre
Hirsch Creek Golf and Winter Club
Iron & Wood Golf Simulators
Kamloops Golf & Country Club
Lago Golf Academy
Langley Golf Academy
Ledgeview Golf Club
Marine Drive Golf Club
Meadow Gardens Golf Club
Mecca Golf Centre
Mission Golf & Country Club
Morgan Creek Golf Course
Morningstar Golf Club
Mountainview Golf Club
NGCOA
Nielsen Agencies Ltd.
Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course
Olympic View Golf Course
Osoyoos Golf Club
Overlander Golf
Pender Island Golf Course
Penticton Golf & Country Club
PGA of BC
Prime Golf
Prince George Golf and Curling Club
Prince Rupert Golf Club
Purcell Golf
PXG
Quesnel Golf Club
Quilchena Golf & Country Club
Revelstoke Golf Club
Richmond Country Club
Rivershore Golf Links
Riverway Golf Course
Seymour Golf & Country Club
Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
Skeena Valley Golf
Smithers Golf & Country Club
Spur Valley Golf Resort
Squamish Valley Golf Club
St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino
Summerland Golf & Country Club
Talking Rock Golf Course
The Harvest Golf Club
The Okanagan Golf Club
The Rise Golf Course
The Vancouver Golf Club
Tobiano Golf Course
Tower Ranch Golf & Country Club
University Golf Club
Vernon Golf & Country Club
Victoria Golf Club
Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club
Williams Lake Golf & Tennis Club
For additional facility information, please refer to the PGA of BC's "Find a Facility" page found HERE
CONFIRMED ATTENDING EXHIBITORS
ACI Brands
Acushnet Canada Inc.
Birdie2bogey Golf
Callaway Golf
COBRA PUMA Golf
Deanna Ruby Agencies
Dexim Golfwear
Discover Golf
Flyte Golf
Golfstar Canada Inc.
Golf Supply House
Golf Trends Inc.
Hack Agencies
Jody Longman Agency
Kailani Sports Inc.
Kerr's Recognition Services
Levelwear
LIJA
Maui Jim & Zeal Optics
Mint Green Group
Mizuno Canada
NGCOA
PGA of BC
PING Canada
Platform Sales
Podium Imports
Practice Apparel
Rawhide Golf
Rolo Golf
Steve Graham Sales
Sun Mountain
Sundog Eyewear
SuperSpeed Golf
Taylormade
Tilley Golf
TRIBAL