Melanated Growers Conference 2024 "Bigger and Bolder"

This conference is comprised of 4 amazing events in one weekend. We begin with our Blossoms and Buds Mixer on Friday night in beautiful downtown Jacksonville overlooking the St. John's River. The following day (Saturday), the educational and business portion of the conference is held at the prestigious University of North Florida, where we have dynamic speakers teaching all aspects of growing from beginning to advanced. Our vendor showcase allows you to interact with businesses from all over the world, sample world class products, and make purchases to take home with you. We keep your energy up during the conference with light fare, coffee, and fruit infused water. Saturday evening is when the magic happens! Join us for our formal Botanical Ball in the Board of Trustees Ballroom with outdoor deck overlooking the water for an evening of dancing, celebrating, and enjoying hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. After dancing the night away, go back to one of our comfortable preferred hotels and get some rest for the Beach and Brunch Day on Sunday. Fun, sun, and a light brunch served at a beach pavillion on the Atlantic Ocean will close out the weekend.