2000 Masonry Show Schedule of Events

Words: Rachel Krantz
Monday, February 7
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Set-up (early move-in only; form and approval required)
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Exhibitor Registration
 
Tuesday, February 8
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Exhibitor Set-up
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Registration
6:30 PM -10:30 PM Old West Welcome Reception at Bonnie Springs
 
Wednesday, February 9
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Exhibitor Set-up
6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Desk
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Blockbuster Competition
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM SHOW Keynote Lunch with Jim Bouton
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM MASONRY SHOW EXHIBITS
 
Thursday, February 10
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Exhibitor Desk
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM MASONRY SHOW EXHIBITS
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Skills Challenge Competition
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 2001 Exhibitor Registration (located in Board Room 1)
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM Exhibits close, Teardown starts
6:30 PM - 12:30 AM Closing Banquet and Las Vegas Show
 
Friday, February 11
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Exhibit Teardown (All exhibitor materials must be removed by 12:00 PM)
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