2026 Conference

The 2026 Eastern Pennsylvania Golf, Lawn, Landscape and Sports Turf Conference is taking place Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Shady Maple Conference Center in East Earl, PA. We are excited to host turfgrass professionals from across the state of Pennsylvania and surrounding areas to provide educational seminars and networking opportunities with our generous exhibitors and sponsors. 

Attendee Registration

Registration will open October 2025.

PTC members qualify for reduced registration prices. All paid registrations include breakfast on the Trade Show Floor and lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord.

Member Early Registration: $90
Early registration for PTC members only. Early registration ends Dec. 31.

Non-Member Early Registration: $150
Early registration ends Dec. 31.

Member Regular Registration: $110
Registration for PTC members only. Online registration closes Jan. 23. Onsite registration will still be available.

Non-Member Regular Registration: $170
Online registration closes Jan 23. Onsite registration will still be available.

Conference Location

Shady Maple Conference Center
129 Toddy Dr
East Earl, PA 17519

Hotel Information

Hampton Inn & Suites, Ephrata-Mountain Springs
380 East Main St
Ephrata, PA 17522

Room Rate: $136
Room block cut-off date: Jan. 15, 2026
For reservations, call 717-733-0661 and ask for the PA Turfgrass Council Group Rate.
Click here to book online. Enter your dates, click Update and proceed with reservation.

Conference Education

We have an exciting line-up of speakers and educational sessions! More information coming soon.

Pennsylvania Pesticide Credits will be available for qualifying sessions. Approved sessions will be posted after the review process is complete. Credits will also be available from New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.

Trade Show

The Trade Show will take place from 7-8:30 am and 11:30 am - 1 pm.

Exhibitors and Sponsors

We invite all suppliers to attend, exhibit and sponsor at the conference!

Registration will open in October.

Click here to view the Exhibitor/Sponsor Kit. The Exhibitor/Sponsor Kit includes detailed information about what you receive as an exhibitor and sponsor.

Sponsorships: Please view the Exhibitor/Sponsor Kit for details about our sponsorship levels. Sponsorships are not included with the Trade Show table top display. Companies can sponsor without being involved with the Trade Show. A conference registration is not included if only the sponsorship package is selected.

• Gold Level: $1000
• Silver Level: $750
• Bronze Level: $550

Questions?

Please contact PTC at info@paturf.org with any questions.