Welcome to the 17th Annual CMN Trade Show!
Please note that all events will take place in either the Garden State Convention Center or at our host hotel - The Somerset DoubleTree Hotel which is adjacent to the Convention Center and connected via an outdoor covered walkway.
We are in the process of completing our schedule and will add information as it becomes available.
Tuesday, August 6th |
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| 9:00am-10:00pm | Exhibitor registration and set-up (Garden State Convention Center) |
| 9:00am-12:00pm | Store Educational Sessions (DoubleTree Hotel - room TBA). Stores will also have the opportunity to register, pick-up their name badges and welcome bags during this time. |
| 12:00pm-1:30pm | Store Luncheon - Sponsored by Ave Mari Press with guest speaker/author Elizabeth Scalia |
| 1:30pm-4:00pm | Store Educational Sessions resume - Titles for particular educational sessions TBA |
| 5:15pm-6:15pm | Mass with Father Andrew Apostoli, CFR as Main Celebrant and Homilist (DoubleTree Hotel Grand Ballroom) |
| 6:15pm-8:00pm | Dinner Break |
| 8:00pm | Evening Event - U.S. film premier: "MARY OF NAZARETH" |
Wednesday, August 7th |
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| Rosary led by Holy Cross Family Ministries | |
| Opening Mass with Father Andrew Apostoli, CFR main celebrant and homilist (DoubleTree Hotel Grand Ballroom) | |
| 9:00am-4:45pm | Blessed Sacrament Chapel open (room TBA). Benediction at 4:45pm |
| 9:00am-5:00pm | Exhibition Floor Open (Garden State Convention Center) |
| 5:15pm-6:45pm | Welcome Reception, Artist/Author Meet and Greet (DoubleTree Hotel Grand Ballroom) - Background music provided by the musical group "Seasons" |
| Musical Holy Hour presented by Mark Forrest | |
Thursday, August 8th |
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| 7:30am-9:00am | Breakfast (DoubleTree Hotel Main Ballroom) - Sponsored by Marian Press with featured speaker Father Donald Calloway, MIC |
| Exhibition Floor Open (Garden State Convention Center) | |
| 9:00am-4:45pm | Blessed Sacrament Chapel open. Benediction at 4:45pm. |
| 5:00pm-5:30pm | Rosary led by Holy Cross Family Ministries |
| 5:30pm-6:30pm | Mass - Father Frank Pavone of Priests for Life Main Celebrant and Homilist |
| 6:30pm-8:30pm | Dinner Break |
| 8:30pm-10:30pm | An evening with Mother Dolores Hart sponsored by Ignatius Press |
Friday, August 9th |
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| Rosary led by Holy Cross Family Ministries | |
| Mass - Celebrant and Homilist TBA | |
| 9:00am-3:00pm | Blessed Sacrament Chapel open. Benediction at 3:00pm. |
| 9:00am-3:00pm | Exhibition Floor Open (Garden State Convention Center) |
| 3:00pm-11:00pm | Exhibitor Teardown |
