Event Schedule

OPEN TO THE TRADE ONLY

Thursday, July 30, 2026 & Friday, July 31, 2026 • 8am – 3pm

The Gardens at Ball
1017 West Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, Illinois 60185

Tours

Limited Space. Sign up at the registration tent upon arrival.

NEW Seed Distribution Center

8:30-11:00, 12:30-2:00 (Tours start every 15 minutes)
Robotic seed storage & fulfillment center ensures timely, precise shipments.

Ball Helix Labs

9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 (Tours last approx. 20 minutes)
This horticulture research hub is where our new plant varieties begin.

Ball Seed Premier Lab

9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 1:00, 1:30 (Tours last approx. 60 minutes)
Multiple machines coat, pellet and quality-test every seed lot in our inventory.

TENT TALKS EDUCATION SESSIONS

9:00, 1:00

Don’t Trip Over Fall Production!
NickFlax and Nathan Jahnke from Ball Seed Technical Services will share tips to help you grow your best Fall mums, celosia, pansies and more!

10:00, 1:30

Basic Insect and Disease Issues in Cut Flowers and How to Treat Them
‍Dave Dowling, Ball Cut Flowers

Lunch

Main Dining Tent

11:30 – 1:00