Tours

Retail Store Tour

Thursday, March 8, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm  Location: Meet at Hilton bus loading area
Hop on the bus for a guided tour of some of Southern California's best natural products and specialty stores. Industry experts and Delicious Living magazine provide tips on running a successful retail business. Breakfast is included. Cost: $60, which can be added to your registration when you register online or by calling 866.458.4935.

Herb Walk, sponsored by AHPA – Fullerton Arboretum

Thursday, March 8, 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm 
Location: Meet at Hilton bus loading area


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It's back! The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) Herb Walk will visit the nearby Fullerton Arboretum for a guided tour of this beautiful 26-acre botanical garden on the campus of California State University. Hop on the bus and join a faculty of renowned herbalists to learn about culinary and medicinal herbs and their traditional uses from the aboretum's permanent collection of more than 4,000 plant species from around the world. With ponds, streams and wildlife, this event is sure to be a highlight of your Expo visit. Cost: $60, which can be added to your registration when you register online or by calling 866.458.4935.

Tour Leaders:
Christopher Hobbs, PhD., Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems
Feather Jones, President, Sedona Tea Blends
Ed Smith, Co-Founder, Herb Pharm
Roy Upton, RH, Executive Director, Ameriican Herbal Pharmacopoeia
David Winston, RH, Founder, Herbalist & Alchemist

 

Events

15th Annual OFRF Benefit Luncheon

Thursday, March 8, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 
Anaheim Convention Center - Ballroom C/D
Please join us in celebrating America's Organic Heroes: Organic Farmers. When an organic farmer succeeds, we all thrive! Anyone who is interested in the promotion and growth of organic agriculture in America may attend. PAID EVENT.  Proceeds go to Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF). Select this option under Tours/Benefits on your Expo West registration. Call OFRF at 831.426.6606 for more information or visit ofrf.org.

 

Hall of Legends Award Celebration

Thursday, March 8, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Anaheim Hilton - California Ballroom D

We will honor 16 individuals, the class of 2012, who have devoted significant portions of their lives to making this industry what it is today.  Inductees will represent all categories of this sector, ranging from natural retail to research, science to supplements, personal care to packaged goods. More info & RSVP

Natural Products Expo West Welcome Reception

Thursday, March 8, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Palm Court - Anaheim Convention Center

Sponsored by: O.N.E. Coconut Water
 
This kick-off event to Expo West will feature live entertainment, food and beverages giving you a great opportunity to connect with professionals and peers.

League of Angels

Thursday, March 8, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Angel Stadium

Sponsored by: Vitamin Angels

Join Vitamin Angels for evening cocktails and learn how they are
making a difference in millions of children's lives through the distribution of vitamins and supplements. $75 in advance
www.vitaminangels.org

A Better Breakfast

Friday, March 9, 7:30 am- 10:00 am
Anaheim Marriott - Marquis Ballroom

Sponsored by:Earth Balance and Glutino

Start your day in a naturally delicious way! Featuring delicious products from Earth Balance and Glutino

Morning Yoga

Friday, March 9, 7:00 am- 8:30 am - Hilton Avalon Ballroom
Saturday, March 10, 7:00 am- 8:30 am - Hilton Huntington Ballroom

Sponsored by:Stonyfield and Aura Cacia
  
Join us for an early morning Yoga session to start the day centered and rejuvenated!  Yoga classes will be hosted on both Friday and Saturday morning by Aura Cacia and Stonyfield.  A light breakfast will be served each morning.

 

Women in Naturals Networking Event

Friday, March 9, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Lanai Deck Anaheim Hilton

Sponsored by: Reserveage Organics

The Women in Naturals event is a unique opportunity to mingle and exchange ideas with your female peers in the natural products community. The event culminates the Women in Naturals eductional track with food, fun, and a focus on networking. Be sure to attend this popular celebration!

The Organic Center's 9th Annual VIP Dinner

Friday, March 9, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Anaheim Hilton  - California Ballroom
You are invited to a bountiful reception and dinner as you reunite with friends at one of the most exciting events at Expo West! Along with 500 organic business leaders, enjoy a delectable, organic menu as well as organic wine and beer. A short, lively program will follow.  $175 in advance.  RSVP here.

The Live Music Party

Friday, March 9, 9:00 pm – Midnight
Anaheim Marriott

Sponsored by:Ziggy Marley's Coco'Mon and Hemp Rules

Featuring: Ziggy Marley
This highly anticipated event features one of our favorite musicians and a major advocate in the natural, organic and healthy products community.  He is a supporter of the non-GMO movement and will not only be playing at the Live Music Party but also exhibiting his newest product on the Expo West show floor.

 

Best of West: New Product Press Awards

Saturday, March 10, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
New Hope Natural Media Booth #1448

 

Stop by for this awards presentation recognizing the best new products voted on by the media.  Alan Greene will be co-presenting the awards and speaking immediately following.  Watch for the Best of West nominee badges on the show floor.  View the New Hope Booth Event Schedule.

 

 

Clif Bar 20th Anniversary Party

Saturday, March 10, 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm
Palm Court

Join in the 20th Anniversary Celebration with live music provided by Clif Bar.

 

Exhibitor-Hosted Events

Looking for additional educational and networking opportunities outside of show floor hours? Enhance your 2012 Natural Products Expo West experience by attending an Exhibitor-Hosted Event. View the updated list of meetings, seminars and networking events brought to you exclusively by Expo West Exhibitors.