BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Grit Game - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thegritgame.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Grit Game REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260828T131202Z CREATED:20260807T183117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T131202Z UID:10000335-1789977600-1790355600@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:Multi-Course Mastery Week (IWI Courses) DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/multi-course-mastery-week-iwi-courses/ LOCATION:Ridgewood Swim and Tennis Club\, 808 James Doak Parkway\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27455\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Mastery-Week.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T171307Z CREATED:20260504T162101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T171307Z UID:10000275-1790413200-1790427600@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:ALL THINGS AQUATICS ANNUAL EVENT DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/all-things-aquatics-annual-event/ LOCATION:University of Houston\, Ezekiel W. Cullen Building\, 4302 University Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77204\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/All-Things-Aquatics.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260828T132550Z CREATED:20260702T175105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T132550Z UID:10000324-1790582400-1790701200@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:BUSINESS 2121: ESSENTIAL POOL INSPECTIONS LIVE IN PERSON AND ONLINE DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/business-2121-essential-pool-inspections-live-in-person-and-online/ LOCATION:Phoenix\, AZ\, Phoenix\, AZ\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/B2121.09.28-09.29.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260828T132440Z CREATED:20260828T131738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T132440Z UID:10000336-1790582400-1790787600@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:CONSTRUCTION 2111: ESSENTIAL POOL CONSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/construction-2111-essential-pool-construction/ LOCATION:Heritage Pool Supply South\, 2737 W. Grand Pkwy N. Suite B.\, Katy\, TX\, 77449\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/C2111-Texas.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTSTAMP:20250728T212125Z CREATED:20250605T183640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T212125Z UID:10000032-1791244800-1791503999@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:Interbad 2026 DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/interbad/ LOCATION:Private: Messe Stuttgart Exhibition Center\, Stuttgart\, Germany ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cropped-interbad-logo-e1749730608546.png ORGANIZER;CN="Messe Stuttgart":MAILTO:info@messe-stuttgart.de END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T175534Z CREATED:20260609T174244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T175534Z UID:10000287-1791273600-1791565200@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:WORLD WATERPARK ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/world-waterpark-association-annual-symposium/ LOCATION:The Convention Center at Paris Las Vegas\, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd S.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/wwashow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTSTAMP:20260609T181014Z CREATED:20260609T180709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T181014Z UID:10000288-1791417600-1791676799@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:MASTER POOL GUILDS ANNUAL NATIONAL MEETING DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/master-pool-guilds-annual-national-meeting/ LOCATION:Leows Miami Beach Hotel\, 1601 Collins Ave\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MPG-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20260609T193033Z CREATED:20260609T191848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T193033Z UID:10000291-1792108800-1792281599@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:SKIMMER PRO SUMMIT DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/skimmer-pro-summit/ LOCATION:San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk\, 889 E. Market St\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/skimmer-pro-summit.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T135326Z CREATED:20260504T202412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T135326Z UID:10000278-1792396800-1792602000@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:2026 USSSA NATIONAL CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/2026-usssa-national-conference/ LOCATION:Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista\, 1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd\, Orlando\, FL\, 32830\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-National-Conference-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260828T133452Z CREATED:20260828T133141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T133452Z UID:10000337-1793174400-1793293200@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:CONSTRUCTION 4114: ESSENTIAL ADVANCED WATERSHAPES - WELLNESS DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/construction-4114-essential-advanced-watershapes-wellness/ LOCATION:Provo Marriott\, 101 West 100 North\, Provo\, UT\, 84601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/C4114-Utah.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119 DTSTAMP:20260609T225129Z CREATED:20260609T224817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T225129Z UID:10000292-1794700800-1795046399@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:PISCINA & WELLNESS BARCELONA DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/piscina-wellness-barcelona/ LOCATION:Gran Via Venue Barcelona\, Av. Joan Carles I\, 64\, L'Hospitalet de\, Barcelona\, 08908\, Spain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Piscina-Wellness-Barcelona.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121 DTSTAMP:20260610T174041Z CREATED:20260610T173317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T174041Z UID:10000302-1794873600-1795219199@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:PISCINE GLOBAL 2026 DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/piscine-global-2026/ LOCATION:Eurexpo Lyon\, Chassieu\, Lyon\, Avenue Louis Blériot\, 69680\, France ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Piscine-Global.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123 DTSTAMP:20260610T012837Z CREATED:20250621T014002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T012837Z UID:10000062-1794873600-1795391999@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo™ (PSP/Deck Expo) 2026 DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/international-pool-spa-patio-expo-psp-deck-expo-2026/ LOCATION:Private: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/International-Pool-Spa-Patio-Expo-The-Grit-Game.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204 DTSTAMP:20260609T234225Z CREATED:20260609T230018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T234225Z UID:10000293-1795996800-1796342399@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:CANADIAN POOL & SPA CONFERENCE & EXPO DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/canadian-pool-spa-conference-expo-2/ LOCATION:Private: Niagara Falls Convention Centre\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Canadian-Pool-Spa-Conference-Expo-The-Grit-Game-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260828T135131Z CREATED:20260828T134303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T135131Z UID:10000338-1796198400-1796403600@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:WU'S FALL SESSION EVENT DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/wus-fall-session-event/ LOCATION:UCSD Park and Market\, 1100 Market St.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event-thumbnail-2026-fall-session-san-diego.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232325Z CREATED:20260609T231501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T232325Z UID:10000294-1799488800-1799510400@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:DESERT POOL & SPA SHOW DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/desert-pool-spa-show/ LOCATION:Mesa Convention Center\, 201 N. Center St. Main Hall\, Mesa\, AZ\, 85201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Desert-Pool-Spa-Show.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270117 DTSTAMP:20260609T233839Z CREATED:20260609T233225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T233839Z UID:10000295-1799712000-1800143999@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:SOUTHWEST POOL & SPA SHOW DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/southwest-pool-spa-show/ LOCATION:Henry B. Convention Center\, 900 E. Market St\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/southwest-pool-spa-Show-The-Grit-Game-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T010428Z CREATED:20260610T005814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T010428Z UID:10000296-1799740800-1799946000@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:THE MID AMERICA POOL SPA & OUTDOOR LIVING SHOW DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/the-mid-america-pool-spa-outdoor-living-show/ LOCATION:Private: Lucas Oil Stadium\, 500 South Capitol\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mid-america-pool-spa-outdoor-living-show-The-Grit-Game-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T170000 DTSTAMP:20260828T140533Z CREATED:20260828T135850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T140533Z UID:10000339-1800345600-1800550800@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:WORLD OF CONCRETE DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/world-of-concrete/ LOCATION:Las Vegas Convention Center NV\, 3150 Paradise Rd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/World-of-Concrete.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270125T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270129T170000 DTSTAMP:20260305T172436Z CREATED:20260305T172342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T172436Z UID:10000263-1800864000-1801242000@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:THE POOL & SPA SHOW (NESPA) DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/the-pool-spa-show-nespa-2/ LOCATION:Atlantic City Convention Center\, 1 Convention Blvd\, Atlantic City\, NJ\, 08401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Nespa-Pool-Spa-Show-The-Grit-Game.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260305T155513Z CREATED:20260305T154622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T155513Z UID:10000261-1801900800-1802538000@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:AOAP/NDPA 2027 DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/aoap-ndpa-2027/ LOCATION:Silver Legacy Resort Casino\, 2500 E. 2nd St\, Reno\, NV\, 89595\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/aoap-ndpa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270211 DTSTAMP:20260610T012424Z CREATED:20260610T012054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T012424Z UID:10000297-1802044800-1802303999@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:SOUTHEAST POOL & SPA SHOW DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/southeast-pool-spa-show-2/ LOCATION:Music Center City TN\, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S.\, Nashville\, 37203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Southeast-Pool-and-Spa-Show.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270209T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T123652Z CREATED:20260501T132243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T123652Z UID:10000274-1802160000-1802192400@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:2027 MID-ATLANTIC OPPORTUNITY DAY DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/2027-mid-atlantic-opportunity-day/ LOCATION:LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL MARYLAND\, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle #7777\, Hanover\, MD\, 21076\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BayState-Opportunity-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270220 DTSTAMP:20260610T125212Z CREATED:20260610T124321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T125212Z UID:10000299-1802649600-1803081599@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:CARECRAFT ANNUAL MEETING DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/carecraft-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Hotel Del Coronado\, 1500 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Carecraft-Annual-Meeting-Page-Graphic-min.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270220 DTSTAMP:20260610T130453Z CREATED:20260610T130149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T130453Z UID:10000300-1802822400-1803081599@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:NATIONAL PLASTERS COUNCIL ANNUAL CONVENTION DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/national-plasters-council-annual-convention/ LOCATION:Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk\, 101 Bowie St\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NPC-Conference.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270220T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T155055Z CREATED:20260305T193436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T155055Z UID:10000265-1802937600-1803142800@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:WESTERN POOL & SPA SHOW DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/western-pool-spa-show/ LOCATION:Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center\, 300 East Ocean Blvd\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Western-Pool-Spa-Show.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270222T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T130610Z CREATED:20260305T185527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T130610Z UID:10000264-1803283200-1803747600@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:UNITED AQUA GROUP (UAG) CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/united-aqua-group-uag-conference/ LOCATION:Waldorf Astoria and Hilton\, Carr. Federal Libre 307 Cancún–Tulum. SM‑36\, MZ‑1 LT‑1‑01 UPE‑1E\, Cancún\, Quintana Roo\, 77580\, Mexico ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/united-aqua-group.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270226T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T123357Z CREATED:20260610T122830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T123357Z UID:10000298-1803628800-1803747600@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/everything-under-the-sun/ LOCATION:Orange County Convention Center – West Hall E\, 9800 International Dr.\, Orlando\, FL\, 32869\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Everything-Under-the-Sun-Pool-Spa-Show-The-Grit-Game.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270318 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270321 DTSTAMP:20260610T130713Z CREATED:20260609T184303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T130713Z UID:10000289-1805328000-1805587199@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:BACKYARD POOL & SPA SHOW DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/backyard-pool-spa-show/ LOCATION:Vibe Credit Union Showplace\, 46100 Grand River Ave\, Nove\, MI\, 48374\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Backyard-Pool-Spa-Show.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270410 DTSTAMP:20260610T132410Z CREATED:20260610T131452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T132410Z UID:10000301-1806969600-1807315199@thegritgame.com SUMMARY:COVERINGS DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n POOL INDUSTRY EXPO (P.I.E.)The Pool Industry Expo (P.I.E.) returns to Monterey\, California\, bringing together pool and spa professionals for three days of education\, industry connections\, and exhibits focused on the service side of the industry. Since its start in 1987 with just 30 exhibitors\, P.I.E. has grown into a nationally recognized industry event designed specifically for pool and spa service professionals and decision-makers. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and other industry professionals while discovering products\, equipment\, and solutions for their businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time: \n September 9\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n \n \n - \n\n September 11\, 2027\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Private: Monterey Conference Center \n \n \n Address:\n \n\nTwo Portola Plaza Monterey\n \n \n Monterey\,\n\n CA\n\n 93940\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n (650) 323-7743 \n \n\n\n \n View Venue Website \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EducationP.I.E. offers three days of classes covering topics such as water chemistry\, equipment troubleshooting\, business management\, and other practical skills that service professionals can take back to their businesses and use in the field. Exhibits & Industry ConnectionsExplore the exhibit floor\, meet with manufacturers and suppliers\, see products and equipment\, and connect with other professionals from across the pool and spa service industry. PrizesAttendees also have opportunities to win daily cash prizes and other giveaways throughout the Pool Industry Expo. Experience MontereyTake advantage of being in Monterey while you’re there. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, explore Fisherman’s Wharf\, enjoy the waterfront and local restaurants\, or spend some extra time experiencing California’s Central Coast. Golf TournamentP.I.E. also brings attendees together outside the show with its golf tournament at Poppy Hills Golf Course\, a well-known Monterey Peninsula course located in Pebble Beach. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Avoid onsite registration and \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n travel recommendations \n \n \n \n Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is the most convenient airport for P.I.E. and is only about a 10-minute drive from the Monterey Conference Center. It offers direct service from several major cities\, including Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Phoenix\, San Francisco\, San Diego\, Denver\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, and Seattle.San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is another good option and is approximately one hour from Monterey by car. It may provide more flight options depending on where attendees are traveling from.San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately two hours from Monterey and may be worth considering for attendees who need a larger selection of nonstop flights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accommodations \n \n \n \n Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay — Connected to the Monterey Conference Center and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf\, making it one of the most convenient options for P.I.E. attendees.Monterey Marriott — Located directly adjacent to the Monterey Conference Center in downtown Monterey with easy walking access to restaurants and the waterfront.Hotel Pacific — A boutique\, all-suite hotel just steps from the Conference Center and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown.Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa — A historic\, boutique-style property in downtown Monterey offering a quieter setting while still providing convenient access to the Conference Center and surrounding attractions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n nearby attractions \n \n \n \n Monterey Bay Aquarium — One of Monterey’s best-known attractions\, featuring extensive marine-life exhibits overlooking Monterey Bay.Cannery Row — A historic waterfront district filled with restaurants\, shops\, galleries\, and ocean views.Old Fisherman’s Wharf — A walkable waterfront destination near the Conference Center offering restaurants\, shops\, whale-watching excursions\, and views of Monterey Bay.17-Mile Drive — A scenic coastal drive through Pebble Beach featuring dramatic ocean views\, beaches\, golf courses\, and landmarks including the Lone Cypress.Carmel-by-the-Sea — A picturesque coastal town known for its restaurants\, galleries\, boutiques\, architecture\, and Carmel Beach.Pebble Beach — Home to some of the country’s most famous golf courses and coastal scenery\, including Poppy Hills\, where the P.I.E. golf tournament is held.Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail — A waterfront trail connecting downtown Monterey with Cannery Row and other attractions along the bay. URL:https://thegritgame.com/event/coverings-2/ LOCATION:Orange County Convention Center (FL)\, 9899 International Drive.\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thegritgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Coverings.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR