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2023 FCBS Extravaganza
July 28-29, 2023
West Palm Beach Marriott

The plant Sale is FREE to attend on Saturday July 29th from 9am to 4pm
Free parking as well, Come on out have some fun and get some fabulous plants.

The Florida Council of Bromeliad Societies, in partnership with the Bromeliad Society of the Palm Beaches, presents its largest event of the year.

Don't delay. Register today. This event sells out!

World Renowned Guest Speakers

Chester Skotak, Costa Rica

David Shiigi, Hawaii

Eloise Beach, Apopka

*Chester's final appearance, don't miss this historical event

SPONSORED BY TROPIFLORA

David Shiigi, Hawaii

Chester Skotak, Costa Rica

Eloise Beach, Apopka, FL

Registration 

$150 register (Includes dinners)

  • Friday Night BBQ

  • Early Access to Plant Sale

  • Afternoon Lectures

  • Saturday Night Banquet

  • Rare Plant Auction

  • Silent Auction

Optional: $25 Sunday garden tour and brunch

Saturday Agenda

  • Bromeliad sale 9:00 am to 4:00 pm​

  • Dutch treat boxed lunch available

  • Lectures 

    • David Shiigi 1:00 to 1:45 pm

    • Eloise Beach 2:00 to 2:45 pm

    • Chester Skotak 3:00 to 3:45 pm

  • Reception 6:00 pm cash bar

  • Banquet dinner 7:00 pm

  • Raffle 50/50

  • FCBS Rare Plant and Silent Auction

Schedule at a Glance

Friday

Registration opens at 3:00 pm

Welcome reception and BBQ 6:00 to 7:30 pm

Registrants only plant sale 7:30 to 9:30 pm

Saturday

Plant sale 9:00 am to 4:00 pm​ (Open to the public)

Lectures 1:00 pm to 3:45 p.m.

Reception 6:00 pm

Banquet 7:00 pm

     *Registrant guest $75 for Saturday night banquet dinner

Sunday: Optional Garden Tour - SOLD OUT

9:00am Garden tour and brunch $25.00
Hosted by Joe Libertucci  

     *Travel on your own, about a 20-minute drive from the hotel

West Palm Beach Marriott

1001 Okeechobee Blvd

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

www.marriott.com

Select your dates to register

561-833-1234

Rooms are $139 until June 30th

Parking is $8 per day

The luxurious West Palm Beach Marriott offers an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, fire pit, and fitness center.

All rooms have a flat-screen TV and a small refrigerator. Bistro Ten Zero One serves a range of local cuisine and vegetables from the on-site garden. The Hotel Bar serves cocktails and over 100 different beer choices. Starbucks coffee is also available.

The hotel is within 5 minutes walk of The Square, Clematis Street, and the Kravis Performing Arts Center. West Palm Beach airport is 3 miles away.  When making your reservation mention you are attending the Bromeliad Conference.

For more information on West Palm Beach, see the recently published Travel & Leisure article, 

This Idyllic Florida City Is a Hidden Gem Near Palm Beach, and Just As Chic and Happening.

Register online or download and print the registration page here.

Advertise your business, support the bromeliad community, and be visible with your purchase of a full-page, half-page, or quarter-page ad in the 2023 Extravaganza program.


Full-page 7.5" x 4.75" for $250.
Half-page 3.5" x 4.75" for $125.
Quarter page 2" x 3.5" OR 3.5" x 2" for $75.

Send your ad to lyndavis007@gmail.com

Add payment to the cart on this website OR send a check payable to:

Bromeliad Society of the Palm Beaches and mail to: 

Lyn Davis 12 Velaire Drive Boynton Beach, FL 33426

For more conference and vendor information, contact: 

Tom Ramiccio, Extravaganza Chairman 2023 Tramiccio@aol.com 561-386-7812

REGISTER BELOW *Scroll to the right for more options*

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