Special Events

The NGA Show 2019 Special Events Highlights

Special Events

The NGA Show features several innovative and exciting special events which are all included with a full conference registration. The events, spanning from networking functions to competitions and awards, provide thousands of independent retailers and wholesalers, food retail industry executives, food/CPG manufacturers and service providers with valuable opportunities to engage with their peers.

Opening Keynote

Join us as we commence The 2020 NGA Show at the Opening Keynote Session.

Best Bagger Championship

Cheer on your state's best bagger! Baggers from across the country will vie for the championship title and a $10,000 grand prize.

Creative Choice Awards

The Creative Choice Awards honor and recognize the best marketing and merchandising programs in the grocery industry.

Student Case Study Competition

Engage with today's student and help them become tomorrow's industry leaders.

WGA 5K Fun Run/Walk

A non-competitive, friendly walk/run, runner and walkers of all levels are welcome and encouraged to participate!

NGA Store Tours

Come hop on the tour bus and join us for a retailer only tour of local stores.

NEW! MATTERbox PACKING

The NGA Show has partnered with MATTER and its MATTERbox program, and the San Diego Food Bank to provide access to healthy food innovative & nontraditional ways.