Convention 2023

ANNUAL CONVENTION 2023

Welcome to your online HUB for everything related to convention! ABC Mississippi is excited to host everyone June 22-25, 2023 at Henderson Beach Resort in beautiful Destin, Florida. This fun-filled, family-style event is an excellent opportunity to network with leaders in our industry. Our room block is full. Overflow options are below. Registration fees increase after May 28, 2023, and there are no refunds after this date as well as no guarantee of t-shirts. If you are interested in childcare there is Poppy's Kids Club (ages 4-10) and you can click here to download details and call 850-424-4421 to book. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. The second option is to book a personal babysitter via Angelfish Babysitting Services by calling 850-797-3100. Questions? Contact weezie@abcmississippi.org for a quick response.
  
Henderson Beach Resort
200 Henderson Resort Way

Destin, Florida 32541
June 22-25, 2023
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Attendee registration is closed.

Our room block is closed. To book a room at the Henderson, contact them directly at 855-702-3087.
Accommodation overflow options are below.

Best Western Sugar Sands Inn & Suites
Henderson Park Inn (Adults Only)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Beachside Inn
The Inn at Crystal Beach

Our Agenda

Our convention agenda is below. Official convention wristbands are required to access all events. The theme this year is camouflage! For our Saturday evening event wear your best camouflage outfit!

THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023
     
Time Event Location
8:00 am-9:30 am Executive Committee Breakfast
 
Destin Ballroom
10:00 am-11:00 am  Board of Directors Meeting
 
Destin Ballroom
3:00 pm-4:00 pm Convention Registration
 
Ballroom Lobby
6:00-10:00 pm Family Night Dinner & Drawdown
Dinner, drinks, music, games, photo booth fun, 
our drawdown (get tickets) and more are ready
for you at this family event.
Crystal & Destin
Ballrooms
     
FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023
     
8:00 am-8:30 am Breakfast
 
Crystal Ballroom
8:30 am-10:30 am General Session
 
Crystal Ballroom
9:00 am-4:00 pm Beach Lounge Area
Come relax with us! We’ve got chairs waiting
on you on the beach.
 
Beach
2:00 pm-4:00 pm Hospitality
Convention armbands are required.
   
Grand Lawn
2:00 pm-4:00 pm

SCK Volleyball Tournament
Our annual Volleyball Tournament
in memory of Sam Clayton Kelly. 

Grand Lawn
6:00 pm-9:00 pm

Dinner On Your Own!
Enjoy an evening at the hotel or out on the town.
All members are responsible for their own
dinner reservations.

 
9:30 pm-11:30 pm Late Night Lounge
Join us for adult-only karaoke fun led by the                             
Wolf River Rednecks band!
Crystal Ballroom
     
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023
     
Time Event Location
6:00 am-12:00 pm

Fishing Excursion
The cost is $375 per person and advance
registration is required. Snacks & drinks are
provided on the boat. Participants must provide
their own transportation.

Marina
7:30 am-12:00 pm Golf Tournament @ Regatta Bay
This event features a 4-person scramble. Teams
will be developed onsite. Breakfast is included at
the course and participants must provide their own
transportation. The cost is $275 per person and
advance registration is required.
 
Regatta Bay
9:00 am-4:00 pm Beach Lounge Area
Come relax with us! We’ve got chairs waiting
on you on the beach.
 
Beach
10:30 am-12:30 pm

Ladies Brunch & Bubbles
Come dressed as you are... beachwear is welcome!
We'll enjoy brunch and drinks! The cost is $50 per 
person and advance registration is required.

Sunset Terrace
2:00 pm-4:00 pm Hospitality
Convention wristbands are required.
   
Grand Lawn
6:00-7:00 pm

PAC Bourbon & Wine Tasting
This exclusive fundraiser event features a bourbon
and wine tasting. The bourbon option includes a 3-flight
tasting of Heaven's Door and each attendee will leave
with a custom engraved ABC 50th Anniversary bottle of 
wine and/or Heaven's Door bourbon. Individual registrations
are $300 per person and a two-person or "couple" registration
is $500 per couple ($100 savings). Advance registration is
required at abcmississippi.org/tasting.

Destin Ballroom
6:30 pm-10:00 pm

Family Dinner & Live Music
This outdoor event features a fabulous dinner, drinks
kids games, and live music by the Wolf River Rednecks!
Cocktails 6:30-7:00 pm and dinner from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Wear your best camouflage!

Grand Lawn


*By registering for or attending this Annual Convention 2023, you understand and acknowledge (a) an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place where people are present; (b) you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19; and (c) agree not to hold Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Mississippi, or any of their respective affiliates, directors, officers, members, partners, employees, agents, representatives, or contractors liable for any illness or injury arising from or in any way related to your presence at this event.