Heartland 2012 Social Events

Heartland Golf Tournament

Location: Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course
Time: 1 pm Shotgun Start

For the 8th year, the tournament will be played at Waterloo’s premier golf facility, Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course, home of the Waterloo Open Golf Classic, Iowa's largest professional golf tournament. Enjoy a light lunch, play 18 holes of best ball and meet your fellow VGM members and participating vendors.

Hog Roast & Fireworks

Location: VGM Headquarters
Time: 6 to 10:00 p.m.

Start your Heartland experience off right at this Iowa-style event. Grab a beer or a soda from the trough and taste some of Iowa’s finest pork and chicken, cooked on-site. Get an up-close look at John Deere’s finest farm machinery. And enjoy a private fireworks display to rival any municipal show you’ve ever seen!

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception

Location: Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center Exhibition Hall
Time: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Spend some quality time checking out the hottest products and guaranteed best prices in the industry offered by VGM’s Participating Vendors. Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and complimentary beer, wine and soda while you peruse the show floor. Get to know other VGM Members and introduce yourself to the more than 80 VGM Participating Vendors who are exhibiting. Afterward, check out one of the many downtown Waterloo hot spots. Check with the Guest Service desk, located in the registration area, for reservations or recommendations.

Heartland Gala Get-Together

Location: Young Arena
Time: 6 p.m. to midnight

Don’t miss the famous VGM Heartland Gala!  It’s the most talked about event in the industry! Feast on a hearty buffet, enjoy complimentary beer, wine and soda, and dance the night away to live music.

Vantastic House Party

Location: Van's house
Time: 7 to 10:00 p.m.

Don’t miss this event! Heartland Conference attendees will be treated to true hometown hospitality featuring drinks and snacks at the home of VGM Group CEO, Van Miller.