VIP Tour
October 5-7, 2023
Hosted Tour Onion Country U.S.A.
The Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee
invites you to apply to become part of the
VIP Tour
of the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Growing Region
Once you submit the application form, you will be notified by September 1, 2023, if you have been selected for the expense-paid trip. The tour includes airfare, lodging, meals and ground transportation and entertainment. Incidentals are not covered. (See application form for VIP travel cancellation policy)
DETAILS:
On behalf of the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Promotion Committee you are cordially invited to apply to be part of a select group of onion buyers that will participate in the VIP Onion Buyers Tour to the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion growing region.
The expense-paid tour will include stops at onion packing operations, harvest in the fields, meetings with the area sales people, and meal functions to network with many of the area’s shippers and their staff. The VIP Tour is scheduled for October 5-7, 2023 (Thursday, Friday, with a Saturday departure, or stay at the Committee’s expense and attend the Boise State vs. San Jose college football game.) If you choose to arrive early or stay after the tour to conduct additional business, we will be happy to assist you in making those arrangements, but this early arrival or additional stay will be at your own expense. We hope that your schedule will allow you to apply for this tour.
If you are interested, please complete the application form below and submit to the Promotion Committee Office by email candifitch@outlook.com, or access the online form at www.USAOnions.com. Applicants will be accepted through August 21, 2023. All qualified applicants will be considered. Applicants who are chosen to participate will be notified no later than September 1, 2023. By receipt of this invite, there is no guarantee of a secured spot on the tour.
If you are not able to apply, please forward this information to an onion buyer you feel would benefit from visiting our growing area. ONE VIP TOUR PARTICIPANT PER COMPANY/DIVISION.
You may contact Candi Fitch, Executive Director, at (208) 722-7917 or email her candifitch@outlook.com with any questions or concerns. We look forward to meeting you this fall!
Preliminary Agenda
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Arrive in Boise and Travel to an area hotel (TBD)
(Shuttle bus service will be provided)
Industry Dinner
Friday, October 6, 2023
Meet with Shippers, Tour Area Sheds and Growing Fields including a hosted Industry Luncheon and Dinner.
Tours will be arranged for you to see onions being harvested in the fields, to visit onion packing operations, and to meet with area shippers during your visit. All VIPs must participate in these tours as a group and no separate shipper meetings will be permitted.
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Travel to Boise for airport departure home (shuttle provided) or continue your stay at the Committee’s expense and attend the Boise State vs San Jose college football game.