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

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

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 

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.

Register online or download and print the registration page here.

For more conference and vendor information, contact: 

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

David Shiigi, Hawaii

Chester Skotak, Costa Rica

Eloise Beach, Apopka, FL

REGISTER BELOW *Scroll to the right for more options*

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