Early arrivals interested in volunteering a few hours are welcomed to check-in with the PCOC organizing team. Call Patty Grodner (505-205-2812). If you are staying at the hotel, stop by the Sandia Suite Wednesday–Friday.

Thursday, October 3

  • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm — Wine and Cheese Reception *not included in Early Bird price

Friday, October 4

  • 9:00 am–9:45 pm — Workshop Registration
  • 10:00 am–12:00 pm — Morning Workshops *not included in Early Bird price
  • 2:00 pm–5:00 pm — Afternoon Workshops *not included in Early Bird price
  • 2:00 pm–6:00 pm — CONVENTION REGISTRATION
  • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm — Welcome Reception —Bring your Southwestern Appetites!
  • 8:00 pm–9:00 pm — CONVENTION REGISTRATION
  • 8:30 pm — First-Timer's Meeting
  • 9:00 pm — Teaching Tips Workshop
  • 8:00 pm–10:00 pm — Exhibition & Sales Hours
  • 8:00 pm–midnight — Hospitality Room open — late-night folding area after midnight is TBA

Saturday, October 5

  • *Balloon Mass Accession at Balloon Park—on your own
  • 8:00 am–midnight — Hospitality Room open — late-night folding area after midnight is TBA
  • 8:00 am — REGISTRATION open
  • 9:00 am–10:00 am — Ticketing
  • 10:30 am–10:00 pm — Exhibition & Sales Hours
  • 10:30 am–12:30 pm — PCOC Morning classes
  • 2:30 pm–5:30 pm — PCOC Afternoon classes
  • 7:00 pm–9:00 pm — PCOC 2013 Banquet

Sunday, October 6

  • *Balloon Mass Accession at Balloon Park—on your own
  • 8:00 am–midnight — Hospitality Room open — late-night folding area after midnight is TBA
  • 8:00 am — REGISTRATION open
  • 9:00 am–10:00 am — Ticketing
  • 10:30 am–5:00 pm — Exhibition & Sales Hours
  • 10:30 am–12:30 pm — PCOC Morning Classes
  • 2:30 pm–5:30 pm — PCOC Afternoon Classes
  • Special Event Provided by Marriott Pyramid—For attendees staying at hotel
    • Free Bus provided to Balloon Fiesta Park for Balloon Glow and Fireworks!
    • Cost will be $8 admission to park
    • Bus loop begins at 5:45 pm. Check your ticket for time.

Monday, October 7

Optional Post-Conference Tour *not included in Early Bird price