Upcoming Events

Agenda

Monday, May 11

10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Golf Tournament – Indian Creek Golf Club, 3605 Brookside Drive, Hood River
1:00 – 5:00 pm – TECHNICAL WORKSHOP – TBD
4:00 – 6:00  pm – Welcome Reception with Exhibits. Join us for social time with drinks followed by dinner. Wear your best Hawaiian shirt! 
6:00 – 8:00 pm – Dinner and Entertainment. 

Tuesday, May 12

7:00 – 9:00 am – Breakfast & Coffee, dedicated time to Visit Exhibitors, Sponsor Updates

8:00 – 12:00 pm – CONCURRENT SESSION – NFI  Test Review Class,  Hearth Design Specialist (Course only. Exams are done online) – Rich Sedgwick, National Fireplace Institute
8:00 – 12:00 pm – TECHNICAL WORKSHOP – Gas trouble Shooting: electronic ignition, IPI systems, Speaker TBD

9:00 – 9:30 am – HPBA Update – Jason Tolleson, Virtual Welcome by HPBA staff

9:30 – 10:15 am – Natural Gas Update – Zachary Sielicky, NW Natural, NW Gas Association

10:15 – 10:45 am – Break, Visit Exhibitors

10:45 – 11:45 am –  Government Affairs Overview – Caroline Logue, Jason Tolleson, Harvey Gail

11:45 – 12:30 – Lunch, Visit Exhibitors

12:30 – 1:15 pm – NW & Oregon HPBA Affiliate Membership Meetings (break-out rooms)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – CONCURRENT SESSION, Continued – NFI Review Class (Course only. Exams are done online) – Rich Sedgwick, National Fireplace Institute, 1:00 – 4:00 pm – TECHNICAL WORKSHOP – Electricity 101: Electric fireplaces, volts amps hertz, basic electricity, electric fireplace sizing, Hot Tubs, when s a permit required, how much can we touch, low voltage, Speaker TBD

1:15 – 2:15 pm – Roundtable Discussions:  Do I need a permit for that?  Working with general contractors, topics from EXPO’s roundtable sessions.

2:15 – 2:30 pm – Break, Visit Exhibitors

2:30 – 3:30 pm – Employment Law, Speaker TBD 

3:30 – 4:30 pm –  Artificial Intelligence in Your Business: It’s not as hard as you think. A hands-on, “let’s try it” session. Workshop Leader, Ryan Gail, MBA

Registration Rates

• HPBA member registration: $145
• Non-member registration: $200
• For the NFI Review Course, register via the link on the NFI website. MORE INFO
• Booths and Sponsors, see below. Rates include registration for booth and sponsor attendees. 

Hotel Info

Rooms at the Best Western PLUS Hood River Inn, 1108 East Marina Way, Hood River, OR.  Rates:

Economy / Non-view double queen: $159
Non-view king: $149
Riverview queen: $179
Riverview double queen: $199
Riverview king: $189

All rooms are subject to a 9.5% tax. Call to book your room: 1-800-828-7873. Mention Hearth Patio Barbecue Association when you book to be on the room block.
Room booking deadline April 15, 2026.

Be a Sponsor and Exhibitor!

Be a sponsor, have a booth!

We will have an extended, uninterrupted trade show on Monday, May 11, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and from 8:00 am to 9:00 am on May 12. During this time, all sponsors can make a short presentation or have an interview. All sponsors and exhibitors receive logo placement on the website, onsite signage, and an attendee list.

Note: HPBA policy requires all exhibitors (reps, distributors, and manufacturers) to be current, paid members of HPBA.

Title Sponsor: $2,000 (Includes 4 registrations, 1 spot available)

Exhibit Booth: $800 (includes 2 registrations)

Technical Workshop Sponsor: Includes use of the classroom for 4 hours, three spots available: $1,200

Meal and Break Sponsor: $600 (Includes 1 registration and choice of breaks, lunch, or reception sponsorships, 6 spots available) 

Go to the registration page on the NWHPBA website to reserve your booth or sponsorship. Click HERE

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