Visit Placer Tourism & Quality of Life Summit

Schedule

Wed May 13 2026 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Flower Farm Events Barn | Loomis, CA

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Welcome to the Visit Placer Tourism & Quality of Life Summit - The Placer Lifestyle: Leaning into Local!
About this Event

Join us on Wednesday, May 13 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM at the beautiful Flower Farm Events Barn for a day filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities. We will be celebrating the Placer lifestyle, exploring what it means to live and recreate in this amazing area. The combination of amazing outdoor activities, rich California history, and local food, wine and beer create an ecosystem where living and visiting come together to create authentic and lasting memories.

Explore different ways to leverage economic development and tourism to boost our local economy and create a thriving environment for residents and visitors alike. Connect with industry experts and local leaders to gain valuable insights and make meaningful connections.

Ticket includes all sessions, a locally-sourced PlacerGROWN lunch and Placer Wine reception to close the day.

  • Enjoy a PlacerGROWN lunch, catered by Hawks Restaurant in Granite Bay.
  • Placer Wine and beer reception, featuring local producers, from 4:00pm-5:00pm
  • Networking opportunities with fellow business, community and elected leaders

Topics include:

  • Why Local Matters Now More Than Ever
  • State and Regional Culinary and Agritourism as a Travel Motivator
  • Panel Discussion on Agritourism in Placer County
  • Policy Update on Placer County’s Agriculture and Ag Tourism Efforts
  • Investing in Placer County


Tickets are $50 – including lunch and wine reception.


Don't miss out on this exciting event that promises to inspire and inform. See you there!



Agenda
Leaning into Local
Host: Rob Haswell, Executive Director, Visit Placer
State and Regional Culinary and Agritourism as a Travel Motivator
Host: Caroline Beteta, President & CEO, Visit California
PlacerGROWN Lunch, catered by Hawks Restaurant and showcasing local produce
Agritourism as an Economic Pathway - Panel Discussion

Info: Panelists: Jocelyn Maddux, Executive Director, Placer Vintners Association; Denise Moore, Owner, Fowler Ranch; Mary Ann Horton, Horton Iris Garden, Scott Paris, Owner, High-Hand Nursery, Cafe and Brewery. Moderated by: Rob Haswell, Executive Director, Visit Placer and PlacerGROWN


Agriculture Policy and Priorities
Host: Shanti Landon, Placer County Supervisor, Board Chair
Investing in Placer - Panel Discussion

Info: Panelists: Chris Gallardo, CEO, Inland Surf Company, Jade Stevens, Board President, 40 Acre Conservation League, Roop Purewal, Real Estate Investor. Moderated by: Cherri Spriggs, Executive Director, Placer Business Alliance


Placer County Wine and Beer Reception
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Where is it happening?

Flower Farm Events Barn, 4150 Auburn Folsom Road, Loomis, United States

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USD 50.00

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