You’re invited!
Join us for the 2026 Southeast Strawberry Expo at the beautiful Tryon International Equestrian Center &
Resort in Mill Spring, North Carolina. This year's event features an outstanding lineup of educational sessions,
networking opportunities, an industry trade show, and an exciting farm tour showcasing several of the
Southeast's premier berry operations.
Interested in Exhibiting or Sponsoring?
Schedule
Day #1 – Workshop
New Grower Workshop
($40/head)
Sunday, November 8, 2026
2:00PM – 6:00PM
Includes afternoon break
Designed for new and beginning strawberry growers, this workshop provides practical, hands-on production information from industry experts. It’s also an excellent refresher for our more experienced growers who want to stay current on the latest production practices, research, and industry trends.
Day #2 – Farm Tour and Welcome Reception
Farm Tour
Monday, November 9, 2026
8:30AM – 5:30PM
Spend the day touring successful strawberry and specialty crop operations while networking with fellow growers and industry professionals.
Includes Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation, Lunch and Evening Welcome Reception.
Continental Breakfast provided for overnight guests at Overmountain Lodge
We’ll be visiting:
- Nourse Farms – Mills River, NC
- McDowell Farms – Chesnee, SC
- Strawberry Hill USA – Chesnee, SC
- Knob Creek Orchards – Lawndale, NC
Farm Tour Rate: $129/person
Welcome Reception
Monday November 9, 2026
5:30PM – 7:30PM
Kick off the conference by visiting exhibitors while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and refreshments in the Exhibit Hall.
Days #3 and #4 – Conference
Conference
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
7:30AM – 5:00PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
7:30AM – 12:00PM
One Registrant – $209.00/person
Second and additional Registrants – $189.00/person
Student/Extension – $169.00/person
Venue
Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort is a world-class destination offering exceptional hospitality, first-class entertainment, and a wide variety of sporting and recreational experiences. Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Foothills of Mill Spring, North Carolina, Tryon is the perfect destination for those who appreciate horses, the outdoors, and an active lifestyle.
The resort features six unique onsite restaurants, specialty shopping, comfortable lodging accommodations, family-friendly entertainment, and countless amenities—allowing guests to enjoy everything they need without ever leaving the property. We are excited to host this year’s Southeast Strawberry Expo in beautiful Western North Carolina and look forward to welcoming you to the incredible Tryon experience.
Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort
25 International Boulevard
Mill Spring, NC 28756
Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort
25 International Boulevard
Mill Spring, NC 28756
Overnight Accommodations
Overmountain Lodge at Tryon
25 International Boulevard
Mill Spring, NC 28756
NCSA Group Rate: $139 per night
Reservation Deadline: October 23, 2026
Guests must make reservations by October 23, 2026, to receive the discounted NCSA group rate.
To Make Reservations: Please call (828) 863-1015 during normal business hours.
Please note: Online reservations are not available for the NCSA room block.
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NCSA MEMBERSHIP
Membership is required to attend the 2026 Expo.
If you are already a member, click on one of the “Sign In” links below. If you have not received login information from us, click on “Need a password?” and enter the email address you likely used for your membership in the past.
If you have not already renewed your membership for the upcoming year, you will be prompted to renew your membership before registering for the event.
Membership expires one year from the date you join/renew.
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