FAQs

How can I purchase guest tickets for the opening reception: "A Taste of West Virginia"?

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:19:00 EST

Guest tickets for for the opening reception “A Taste of West Virginia” can be purchased onsite at the Volunteer Station for $30. Please pay with a cash or a check (payable to WVMGA).

Where is the conference being held?

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:34:00 EST

Conference activities will be held at:

Charleston Civic Center
200 Civic Center
Charleston, WV 25301

What is the registration fee?

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:32:00 EST

Early bird registration is $250 which included the opening reception, the banquet, two lunches and three breakfasts. All keynote and featured speakers, as well as breakout sessions are included in the registration fee. Day tours and pre- and post-tours require an addition to the registration and vary in price.

The early bird registration expires on June 9. After that deadline the price increases by $50. Tours also increase in price. Information on tours can be found online at: http://imgc.ext.wvu.edu/tours

What hotel is attached to the Civic Center?

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:31:00 EST

None of the hotels are connected directly to the Civic Center but are within walking distance. Lodging information is listed on the website at: http://imgc.ext.wvu.edu/lodging.

Are there any camping facilities in the area?

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:30:00 EST

Kanawha State Forest, located less than 10 miles from the Civic Center, has camping sites. More information can be found online at: http://imgc.ext.wvu.edu/lodging.

Is parking available at hotels and Civic Center?

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:29:00 EST

Yes, all hotels have parking. The Fairfield Inn, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express provide free parking for guests. Parking at the Marriott is $9.00 per day.

Parking is available at the Civic Center for $3.00 per day.

Am I permitted to bring a guest who is not a Master Gardener?

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:28:00 EST

Each registered Master Gardener is entitled to bring a guest to the conference. This guest can participate in conference activities at several different levels. The first level would be full conference registration at $250 which would include the reception, banquet, three breakfasts and two lunches, keynote and featured speakers and break-out sessions. At full conference registration level day tours would be in addition to the registration fee.

If your guest does not wish to register for the full event, other options would be to register for “additional day tour” or for an “additional banquet ticket.” If the options for additional items are chosen meals, keynote and featured speakers and break-out sessions are not included.

What is the closest airport?

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:27:00 EST

Yeager Airport (Airport Code “CRW”) is a short drive from Charleston Civic Center and conference hotels and is serviced by AirTran, American, Continental, Delta, United, and US Airways.

Nonstop flights between 12 airports in 11 cities including Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, New York, Orlando, Charlotte, Detroit, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

How do I travel from the airport to my hotel?

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:25:00 EST

Three of the conference hotels have shuttles, however, the Fairfield Inn does not provide transportation. Shuttle schedules are as follows:

Charleston Marriott
Shuttle Hours: 6:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M., Daily

Holiday Inn Express
Shuttle Hours: 6:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M., Daily

Hampton Inn
Shuttle Hours: 6:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M., Monday-Friday only

Taxi service is available with a fare of about $14.00. No public transportation is available.

Is there a city map of Charleston available?

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:24:00 EST

Yes, maps can be downloaded online at: http://www.charlestonwv.com/quicklinks/maps/default.aspx