Expo Timeline
Saturday Events-
| Time |
Program |
| 9:30-10:30am |
DOY competition Prep Rally
The 3 F’s of Competing
Successful competition starts with a plan. By breaking down each design into three key steps, designers can approach the challenge with greater confidence. This thoughtful preparation reduces stress and allows competitors the freedom to be more creative and expressive on stage.
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| 10:30-12:00pm |
Hands on Centerpiece Workshop ($35 to Register)
Led by Nicholas St Clair AIFD CFD
Kick off the weekend by designing stunning centerpieces that will be featured as the table décor at Expo the next day!
Please note: your beautiful creations will stay overnight at the venue to help decorate the Expo — you’ll be able to take them home after the event.
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| 12-4pm |
Florist Flea [flor-ist flee] noun ($50 per booth, 10 booths available)
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A pop-up marketplace created specifically for floral professionals to buy, sell, or trade gently used industry goods such as vases, vessels, tools, stands, props, design books, and containers.
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A vibrant, community-driven event where creativity meets secondhand charm.
Example: “I scored the perfect compote bowl at the Florist Flea!”
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| 12-4pm |
Fresh Forum, Led by Boomnet
Discover the latest in floral education, network with florists and industry experts, and enjoy exclusive wholesale shopping opportunities at BloomNet's Fresh Forum®.
For more information regarding this fun and unique opportunity and to register visit their website-Register online here
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Sunday Events-
| TIME |
PROGRAM |
| 7:30-7:45 |
Annual Board Member Meeting- All are welcome! |
| 8:00-8:30 |
Registration Opens! Continental Vendor Breakfast (Served until 10:00am)
Vendor Visits, Come and meet with the vendors early! They have lots of great giveaways and information!
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| 7:15-8:15 |
Designer of the Year Competition (Open to the public)
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| 8:30-9:00 |
Designer Relay - 5 teams of 4 designers! |
| 9-10am |
Morning Break Out Session (Pick one to attend)
- M1 Katherine Gonzalez - Profitable Event Business
- M2 Paul Miller - The Journey of Flowers: From Field to Design
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| 10:15-11:15am |
Morning Main Stage Program, Your Content Creation Journey - Alexander Campbell
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| 11:30-12:30pm |
Vendor Walk
Get to know our vendors! Each vendor will be given the opportunity to give attendees a quick commercial about who they are and what they have to offer. Chance to win a Raffle prize as well!
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| 12:30-1:30pm |
Annual Awards Luncheon / AzMF Induction
Eat lunch and watch our new AzMF Grads get Pinned! We also take time to recognize and award other flower friends as well!
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| 1:30-2:30pm |
Afternoon Break Out Sessions (Pick one to attend)
- A1 - Panel of Accredited Florists, Pathway to Accreditation
- A2 - Lea Romanowski - Sustainable Floristry
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| 2:30-4pm |
Afternoon Main Stage Program, Blossom and Bloom! with Tim Farrell |
| 4-4:30pm |
Awards and Raffle Prizes |
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