SPECIAL EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
Relax and have fun at our happy hours, block party, or buy a ticket to Scott’s pizza bus tour to try the best pizzerias in Las Vegas!
New Operator Happy Hour
Monday, March 23
5:00 PM–6:00 PM
Room W212
Beer & Bull Networking
Tuesday, March 25
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Room W228-233
An Informal Gathering for Pizza Company Professionals
After the Exhibit Hall closes and the afternoon seminars conclude, the Beer & Bull early-evening session provides networkers and problem solvers with the opportunity to meet like-minded pizza professionals in a relaxed setting. Informal discussions on any pizza business topic take place at the round tables in the large Beer & Bull room, and all registered attendees are invited for free beer, snacks, and other refreshments.
Scott’s Las Vegas Pizza Tours
Tuesday, March 25
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Meet at Registration
This is your chance to join Scott Wiener, famous for his New York Pizza Tours, on a bus tour of top 3 Las Vegas pizzerias. Those who purchase a tour ticket will be able to sample the pizza, sample local beers, visit the kitchens, and meet the owners of Pizza Rock (Tony Gemignani), Metro Pizza (John Arena), and Flour & Barley (John Alers). Each attendee will receive a “Pocket Pizza Journal” for taking tasting notes, as well as a pizza-themed swag bag.
Scott Wiener, best known for his Scott’s Pizza Tours in New York City, has amassed an encyclopedic knowledge of the industry. Pizza history and commentary from Scott’s perspective as a professional pizza educator and consumer will be discussed between pizzerias.
Pizza Games Finals & Block Party
Wednesday, March 26
World Pizza Games Area
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Enjoy free food, drinks, and entertainment at our annual celebration open to all pizza industry attendees and exhibitors. The party features music, games and contests, food and beverage booths, and the ever-popular finals of the Freestyle Acrobatic Dough-Tossing event from the World Pizza Games. Join us for a fun-filled evening of free entertainment and tasty treats as Pizza Expo throws its annual thank-you party for the pizzeria industry.
Supremely Dressed
Wednesday, March 26
Plan your most supreme pizza-themed outfit and dhow off your style by taking a photo during the event! Post your selfie to Instagram or Facebook, use hashtag #SupremelyDressed, and tag @PizzaExpo for a chance to win a $500 0r $250 gift card and be crowned supremely dressed! Must be present during the block party to win.