Date, venue announced for 2016 All-America Selections Summer Summit

All-America Selections and National Garden Bureau are teaming up for the 2016 AAS Summer Summit, taking this year's attendees to Madison, Wis., the "Land of Locally Grown".

• The state of Wisconsin is ranked 6th out of 51 states and provinces as most committed to the locavore movement.
• Based on the number of farmers markets, CSA's and food hubs, TakeApart.com ranked Wisconsin 8th in states where it's easy to eat locally.

As AAS and NGB support this locally grown movement, we will tour not only AAS Trials and Display Gardens but also local businesses as we see and hear from the leaders of Wisconsin's locally grown movement.

Click here to register.

Who Should Attend?

• Judges can attend to network with other judges and see how AAS trials look in another region.
• Display garden coordinators will want to attend to network with the All-America Selections board, staff and other display gardens during the tour of two local display gardens in and around Madison.
• Industry colleagues can learn about Epic Systems' sustainable landscape and the latest trends in locally grown produce.

The Schedule at a Glance...

Wednesday, Aug. 24
6:00 - 8:00 PM - Wisconsin-style opening reception at Sprecher's Pub

Thursday, Aug. 25
Tours:
UW - Madison West Madison Research Station (AAS Display Garden)
Epic Systems Sustainable landscape
A.P. Whaley Seeds (AAS Edible Trial)
Allen Centennial Garden
Group Dinner (included)

Friday, Aug. 26
Judge's meeting and Organizational Updates
Tours:
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Rotary Botanic Gardens (AAS Display Garden)
AAS Awards Banquet (included)

The host hotel is the Holiday Inn and Suites on the west side of Madison. Click here to reserve your room at a special rate of $109 per night. Crawdaddy Cove Waterpark is attached to the hotel. 

For more information, contact Diane Blazek.