Southeast Produce Council

Southern Innovations 2026
2026-09-09 - 2026-09-12 | Music City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37203-3724, United States
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Saturday, September 12, 2026

Music City Center, 201 Fifth Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203-3724

Palmer Home for Children - Shotguns & Sunflowers Soiree
2026-09-10 | FL
Join Palmer Home for Children this September at the beautiful Memphis Country Club for Shotguns & Sunflowers—the Mid-South’s premier party with a purpose. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of food, cocktails, music, and a high-energy live auction, all benefiting Palmer Home for Children. Your support helps hope grow, providing love, stability, and brighter futures for children in their care.
Sponsorship opportunities and auction donations are also welcome.

Palmer Home for Children - 11th Annual Ole Miss Tailgate for Palmer
2026-09-26 | FL
Get ready for the ultimate Rebel watch party! Join us this fall inside the Archie and Olivia Manning Athletics Performance Center to cheer on the Ole Miss Rebels during an exciting away game. Enjoy classic Ole Miss tailgating—great food, drinks, football, and friends—all while supporting a great cause. Every dollar raised benefits the children and teens served by Palmer Home for Children.
Ticket and sponsorship opportunities available.

Society of St. Andrew - Potato Palooza
2026-10-01 - 2026-10-03 | FL
The Masser Family of Companies is generously providing a field of potatoes for volunteers to glean in Schuylkill County, PA. The warehouse will also have bins of harvested potatoes to bag. SoSA will lead gleaning and ensure that these potatoes go to local feeding agencies to help neighbors in need!
Potato Palooza is a community-wide event where you can glean and share fresh food with your local community. All ages are welcome!

Palmer Home for Children - Mississippi State Tailgate for Palmer
2026-10-17 | FL
Cheer on the Bulldogs right here in Starkville at the MSU Tailgate for Palmer! Join us this fall for the ultimate watch party experience featuring football, food, libations, and the company of great friends—all in true Bulldog tailgate style. Guests ages 21+ will enjoy the game-day atmosphere while raising vital funds to support Palmer Home’s mission of caring for children and families in crisis.
Ticket and sponsorship opportunities available.

SEPC Sustainability Webinar Series: GHG Emissions
2026-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | FL
A deeper look at greenhouse gas emissions, with a focus on carbon measurement, reduction strategies, and available tools.
Registration 🔗https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QUH2-vCpToqyvZh_sIItWQ#/registration

Bridge the Gap - Golf Tournament
2026-11-06 | FL
3rd annual golf tournament supporting Bridge the Gap ministries. Held at the Sevier Golf Club in Tennessee.

Society of St. Andrew - Destin Drop
2026-11-21 | FL
The SEPC Cares team is partnering with the Society of St. Andrew to deliver truckloads of assorted produce to this annual Thanksgiving distribution in Destin, FL. Volunteers sort, bag, and pack the produce, which is donated to over 50 agencies, feeding an estimated 6,000 families in need.
Looking for drop-off locations and freight to help get the food there!

Vorhees Vision Scholarship Opens
2026-11-23 | FL
The Vorhees Vision Scholarship was created to reward the achievements of young individuals who demonstrate a true entrepreneurial spirit in their lives as they pursue their educational goals. This scholarship is named in honor of the late Terry L. Vorhees, founder and first Executive Director of the Southeast Produce Council. Because of his vision and efforts, the Southeast Produce Council became and remains one of the best resources in the produce industry today.

Details
One college-aged student (graduating high school senior or current college student) will receive a one-time scholarship of $10,000 to their enrolling college/university. The 2nd place recipient will receive $1,500, and the 3rd place recipient will receive $1,000.
The application can only be submitted online through our link which will be provided beginning November 23, 2026. The application deadline is January 8, 2027 at 5pm EST.

SEPC Office Closed
2026-11-26 - 2026-11-27 | FL
Our office will be closed November 26th & 27th in observance of Thanksgiving.

SEPC Office Closed
2026-12-24 - 2026-12-25 | FL
Our office will be closed December 24th & 25th to celebrate Christmas.

Southern Exposure 2027
2027-03-04 - 2027-03-07 | Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
Thursday, March 4, 2027 – Sunday, March 7, 2027

Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 USA

Southern Innovations 2027
2027-09-21 - 2027-09-25 | Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
Tuesday, September 21, 2027 – Saturday, September 25, 2027

Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 USA

Southern Exposure 2028
2028-03-06 - 2028-03-10 | Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin Street, Tampa, 33602, United States
Monday, March 6, 2028 – Friday, March 10, 2028

Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin Street Tampa, FL 33602

Southern Innovations 2028
2028-09-12 - 2028-09-16 | Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College St., Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Tuesday, September 12, 2028 – Saturday, September 16, 2028

Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College St. Charlotte, NC 28202

Southern Exposure 2029
2029-03-05 - 2029-03-09 | Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin Street, Tampa, 33602, United States
Monday, March 5, 2029 – Friday, March 9, 2029

Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin Street Tampa, FL 33602

Southern Innovations 2029
2029-09-18 - 2029-09-22 | Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
Tuesday, September 18, 2029 – Saturday, September 22, 2029

Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 USA

Southern Exposure 2030
2030-03-03 - 2030-03-07 | Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
Sunday, March 3, 2030 – Thursday, March 7, 2030

Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 USA

Southern Exposure 2031
2031-03-02 - 2031-03-06 | Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
Sunday, March 2, 2031 – Thursday, March 6, 2031

Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 USA
