Variety of activities on tap for Tupelo
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, August 22, 2005
Tupelo, Miss. — A variety of activities is on tap for the Tupelo Furniture Market. While market dates are Thursday, Aug. 18 to Sunday, Aug. 21, market organizers have billed Wednesday, Aug. 17, as the unofficial opening day.
Market hours will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, except Sunday, when it closes at 5 p.m.
The Furniture/Today Market Kick-off Party is set for 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, in the Mississippi Complex, back of Hall D.
A Retailer Breakfast will be served daily from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Mississippi Complex in the back of Hall D. Valet parking will be available in front of Hall D beginning at 7:30 a.m.
The Buyer's Lounge will serve hors d'oeuvres and beverages daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Mississippi Complex, back of Hall D, as well as in the Tupelo Complex, Building III.
Other market events include:
Thursday, Aug. 18
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1–4:30 p.m. — "Customer Delivery as a Competitive Advantage" seminar, Mississippi Complex Hall D
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6–6:30 p.m. — Buyer Appreciation Award Ceremony, Tupelo Complex Building V
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6:30–10 p.m. — BBQ Fest buffet, with live entertainment, Tupelo Complex Building V and Mississippi Complex Hall D
Friday, Aug. 19
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6:30–7 p.m. — Manufacturer's Rep Appreciation Award Ceremony, Mississippi Complex Hall D
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6:30–10 p.m. — Catfish Jubilee buffet, with live entertainment, Tupelo Complex Building V and Mississippi Complex Hall D
Saturday, Aug. 20
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6–10 p.m. — Southern Supper hickory-smoked chicken buffet, with live entertainment, Tupelo Complex Building V and Mississippi Complex Hall D
