2026 TCGA TRADE SHOW SCHEDULE

No Activity

Exhibitor Move in Continues (Civic Center)

Southwest Ginner School Begins (USDA-ARS South Plains Ginning Laboratory)

Exhibitor Move In Continues (Civic Center)

Southwest Ginner School Continues (USDA-ARS South Plains Ginning Laboratory)

Exhibitor Move In Concludes (Civic Center)

Southwest Ginner School Concludes (USDA-ARS South Plains Ginning Laboratory)

TCGA Golf Tournament (Meadowbrook Golf Course)

TCGA Member Reception for TCGA Gin and Associate Members

5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

TCGA’s 118th Trade Show open from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Civic Center)

TCGA Domino Tournament 9:00 a.m. (Civic Center Room 104)

Convention Lunch – Cafeteria Style 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Civic Center, Southwest corner of Pedestrian Mall exhibit area)

TCGA Executive Committee Meeting Noon – 2:00 p.m. (Civic Center Room 102)

Spouses Event – “Dress Your Door” – 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Civic Center Terrace Suite) – Awaken your front door by creating your own spring wreath.  Cynthia Black will lead participants in designing and making their own spring wreath for them to take home.  The event will be accompanied with Light Hors d’oeuvres and Beverages.

“Taste of Lubbock” Party for All Show Attendees 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Civic Center Banquet Hall)

TCGA Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (Civic Center Banquet Hall)  Note New Location

Breakfast for Directors and Past Presidents Spouses 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (Overton Hotel & Conference Center, Canyon Room)

TCGA’s 118th Trade Show open from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Civic Center)

Convention Lunch – Cafeteria Style 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Civic Center, Southwest corner of Pedestrian Mall exhibit area)

Texas Cotton Ginners’ Trust Annual Meeting 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Civic Center Banquet Hall)

Exhibitor Move Out Begins after Show Closes 2:00 p.m. (Civic Center)

TCGA Awards Dinner – Ticket Required (Overton Hotel & Conference Center, Sunset B & C Ballrooms)

Reception 6:30 p.m., Awards Dinner 7:00 p.m.

Vegas Night Celebration (Overton Hotel & Conference Center, Sunset A Ballroom) – Including Casino, Prizes and Entertainment

Begins at 8:45 p.m. (no ticket required for Vegas Night Celebration)

Exhibitor Move Out Concludes