The following events are open to the general public and do not require you to participate in the full conference to attend.
Pre-Conference Field Trips & Short Courses
Friday and Saturday, October 15-16
Starting Place: Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Cost: $35 – $200
We are offering a wide variety of field trips and short courses before the main conference begins. View descriptions, times, and prices on the Pre-Conference Events page. To sign up, use our online registration system; simply choose Events Only Registration after your login is created and your CFSC membership is verified.
Welcome Reception
Saturday, October 16, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Cost: $35
The conference will begin with an evening welcome reception at the Sheraton. To sign up, use our online registration system; simply choose Events Only Registration after your login is created and your CFSC membership is verified.
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler Reception
Monday, October 18, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Cost: $45
Let the good times roll! A brass band will lead us in a New Orleans original Second Line to the French Market, America’s oldest public market, where local chefs will thrill the palate with a Gumbo Cook-off. A jazz trio will set the atmosphere for an evening enjoying the bounty that New Orleans has to offer!
To sign up, use our online registration system; simply choose Events Only Registration after your login is created and your CFSC membership is verified.
Public Events
The following events are open to the general public and do not require you to participate in the full conference to attend.
Pre-Conference Field Trips & Short Courses
Friday and Saturday, October 15-16
Starting Place: Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Cost: $35 – $200
We are offering a wide variety of field trips and short courses before the main conference begins. View descriptions, times, and prices on the Pre-Conference Events page. To sign up, use our online registration system; simply choose Events Only Registration after your login is created and your CFSC membership is verified.
Welcome Reception
Saturday, October 16, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Cost: $35
The conference will begin with an evening welcome reception at the Sheraton. To sign up, use our online registration system; simply choose Events Only Registration after your login is created and your CFSC membership is verified.
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler Reception
Monday, October 18, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Cost: $45
Let the good times roll! A brass band will lead us in a New Orleans original Second Line to the French Market, America’s oldest public market, where local chefs will thrill the palate with a Gumbo Cook-off. A jazz trio will set the atmosphere for an evening enjoying the bounty that New Orleans has to offer!
To sign up, use our online registration system; simply choose Events Only Registration after your login is created and your CFSC membership is verified.