The full agenda and event information is available below. Please note that several events, including golf and BEMA Connect, have moved to a slightly different day and/or time. Make sure to check the agenda and update your personal calendar and travel plans!

Download the BEMA Convention Agenda here.

MONDAY, JUNE 17

BEMA Cup Golf Tournament @ Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club

• Traditional Golf Attire
• Registered Golfers (Register HERE)

Welcome Reception on the Gore Creek Terrace

• Informal Smart Casual
  • Women: While there are no rules, smart casual requires a degree of polish, such as a blazer or accessories. Flats or heels, pants or dresses, and jackets and sweaters are acceptable.
  • Men: In general, smart casual means neat chinos or a pair of dark-colored jeans with a shirt, a blazer, and a pair of leather shoes. Leave your traditional tie at home!
• All members and guests (including children) are invited.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18

Welcome Breakfast & Business Meetings

• Smart Casual
• Members and Baker Guests

Small Group Dinners with Baker Guests

• Smart Causal
• Pre-Registered Members and Guests (teens and children do not attend small group dinners)

Afterglow

• As dressed for dinner
• Adult Members, Guests and Baker Guests

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19

BEMA Connect

• Smart Casual
• Pre-Registered Members and Baker Guests (expect confirmations the week of June 3^rd)

Family Day at Epic Adventure

• Sporty Casual/Athletic Attire
• Epic Adventure Ticket Holders (Register HERE)

Theme Dinner @ 4 Eagle Ranch

• Western Wear—dust off your boots and jeans for an evening of family fun!
• All members and guests (including children) are invited; transportation is provided.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

Business Meetings

• Smart Casual
• Members and Baker Guests

Group Tours

• Activity Appropriate (please research the tour of your choice and prepare accordingly)
• Registered Members and Baker Guests (Register HERE)

Small Group Dinners with Baker Guests

• Smart Causal
• Pre-Registered Members and Guests (teens and children do not attend small group dinners)

Afterglow

• As dressed for dinner
• Adult Members, Guests and Baker Guests

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

Family Breakfast

• Smart Casual
• All registered members and guests (including children) are invited.

General Membership Meeting

• Smart Casual
• Members and Baker Guests

Chairman’s Reception and Dinner

• Smart Casual
• All registered members and guests (including children) are invited.

Baker Insights & Presentations

Each morning, Convention’s business meetings bring you customer presentations and Q&A panels. Hear directly from bakers/producers and gain insights on ways you can help solve their biggest challenges.

Download the list of BEMA Convention Speakers here.

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Unique Networking Events

BEMA Connect: One Member, One Baker, Connecting

BEMA Connect introduces bakers to suppliers they aren’t currently working with and matches the baker’s needs with your specific solutions. Meet one-on-one with baker guests, speed dating style.

Small Group Dinners with Bakers

Connect with customers in a small-group setting. We’ll organize groups of eight bakers and suppliers – spouses/guests included – to enjoy local restaurants.*

*An email with registration details for BEMA Connect and Small Group Dinners will be sent to registered Convention attendees on May 10, 2019.

Golf Tournament

Red Sky Ranch, is the setting for the BEMA Cup.  The courses, designed by Tom Fazio and Greg Norman, feature stunning mountain views. This scramble tournament incorporates rules that make play fun for advanced and beginner golfers alike.

Theme Dinner

Join us for an evening of music, food and fun with Colorado flair at 4 Eagle Ranch (link to ranch website) just outside of Vail! We’ll provide the bus; don’t forget your boots!

Chairman’s Dinner

Celebrate a great year as we pass the gavel to the next chairman, then dance the night away.  The whole family is invited to this event. Suggested attire for the evening is upscale casual. Dressy jeans are appropriate.

Tours and Activities

BEMA GROUP TOURS

On Thursday, June 20, join your BEMA friends for one of these group tours.

• Rafting (options for all ages)
• Naturalist Guided Nature Hike
• RZR in Castle Peak Reserve Area
• Bike Ride

Click here to register for activities.

Questions?  Call the BEMA office at 913-338-1300.

FAMILY DAY IN VAIL AND EPIC ADVENTURE

On Wednesday, June 19, spend the afternoon in Vail. Enjoy adventure activities for all ages at the top of the mountain at Epic Discovery. Or, enjoy the great shopping and amazing food and drink options in Vail. Free shuttle provided. Separate purchase and registration required for Epic Discovery/Adventure Ridge.

https://www.vail.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/epic-discovery/epic-discovery.aspx

Hotel Information

Hotel Talisa (a Luxury Collection/Bonvoy hotel)

1300 Westhaven Drive
Vail, CO 81657
Hotel Talisa Operator: (970) 476-7111
Hotel information

HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE:  MAY 28, 2019, 5:00 pm MDT.  After this time, BEMA cannot guarantee availability and rates.

Cancellation

A deposit of one night’s room rate, resort fee (if applicable) and tax will be charged to your credit card at the time of booking. If you cancel 72 hours (3 full days) or more before your arrival date the deposit is fully refundable. If you cancel within 72 hours of your arrival date or if you fail to cancel (no-show), you will be charged 100% of your entire expected stay including resort fee (if applicable) and tax.

Early Departure/Late Arrival

Please make every effort to ensure that your booking remains accurate.  If, after your expected date of arrival, you depart early or arrive late, you will be charged 100% of your entire expected stay including resort fee (if applicable) and tax.

Bakers

Bakers are guests of BEMA and do not need to book their own hotel room.

Previously Booked Rooms

If you booked your room at the Park Hyatt, Beaver Creek in the BEMA room block, we’ve worked to make the transition as easy as possible for you!  Details will be sent to you in individual emails.  Please call the office with additional questions (913-338-1300).

 Room Types and Rates

BEMA has reserved various room types for our group. Prices below are exclusive of tax, resort fee and parking fees.*

RUN OF HOUSE ROOMS:

King or two queens – $229

• Views vary
• Connecting rooms available
• Please read description carefully to determine bed type

There are also larger rooms available at rates ranging from $269 to $315.  Please reach out to the hotel directly to book.

*Sleeping room rates are quoted in US Dollars exclusive of applicable taxes and resort fee. Current tax rate is 9.8%. The resort fee (usually $50 per night) has been waived as a courtesy to all BEMA guests staying at the Hotel Talisa.

Valet parking has been reduced to $15 per night.

As Hotel Talisa is a Luxury Collection Resort under the Marriott brand, their website and confirmation emails will state the standard resort charge of $50. Please be assured that the resort charge will be waived for all BEMA hotel reservations at the time the deposit is taken. All deposits will be processed manually by the hotel’s in-house reservations team 3 days prior to arrival.

Hotel Reservations phone number:  970-479-1527
Email: reservations@hoteltalisa.com

BEMA Deadlines And Cancellation Policy

HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE: 5:00 PM MDT, MAY 28, 2019

Cancellations for your BEMA Convention Registration received in writing by close of business on Friday, June 7th, 2019 will be refunded less a 5% cancellation charge. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after Friday, June 7th, 2019.