Saturday, August 18, 2018 · 10 AM – 3 PM

The Lake Terrace Convention Center · Hattiesburg, MS

MISSION

The Pine Belt Women’s Expo is designed to enrich, empower, and entertain women in an environment of celebration and fun.

VISION

We aim to positively impact the lives of Pine Belt women as they find products or services that make a difference in their lives.

EMERGE EVENTS

Emerge Events is a local event management company founded by Jennifer and Steve Clark in 2011. The Pine Belt Women’s Expo was their very first event! Since then they have created several signature events and also work with businesses and nonprofit organizations on their event planning needs.

Click below to sign up for Emerge Events’ email list and get information about upcoming events!

TICKETS

Tickets are $5 at the door. Ages 12 and under are free.

GET TICKETS NOW AND SAVE: Buy one, get one half off.
(Through Friday, August 17.)

As an event designed to empower women, we are excited to partner with the Pinebelt Christian Women’s Job Corps this year! Half of all ticket sales will go to the PCWJC to help them continue to empower local women with life and job skills.

TICKETS

SEMINARS

All Expo ticket-holders can attend free seminars during the Expo!

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

9:00AM (Pre-Expo Seminar)
The Brain Game – How Good Gut Health Wins
Presented by Dr. Rebecca Boyd with Forward Health Solutions
For more information and to register, click HERE.

10:30AM
Vision Therapy: What, Why, and Who Needs It? …and other truths and misconceptions
Presented by Dr. Megan Sumrall Lott with Belle Vue Specialty Eye Care
For more information and to register, click HERE.

12:00NOON
Shame Undone Life Presents: The Tickle Effect
Presented by Shakita Taylor
For more information and to register, click HERE.

1:30PM
Living your Best Retirement: Staying ACTIVE at 55+
Presented by Cathy Eaker with The Claiborne – Independent Living
For more information and to register, click HERE.

DEMOS

All Expo ticket-holders can attend free 15-minute demos during the Expo!

DEMO SCHEDULE

11:45AM
Self Defense Demo by Sumrall Jiu-Jitsu
Check out this sample of Sumrall Jiu-Jitsu’s self defense class offering simple and effective techniques women need to know to protect themselves and their loved ones.

1:15PM
The Arc of Southeast Mississippi’s Showstoppers Show Choir
A delightful song and dance production from the members of The Arc of Southeast Mississippi.

2:45PM
WMPM-TV My FOX 23 Presents Chef Katie Dixon
WHPM-TV My FOX 23 welcomes back Katie Dixon, a local chef who competed in FOX’s “MasterChef” and “Food Network Star”. Katie will be at the WHPM-TV My Fox 23 booth during the Expo and on stage at 2:45pm to close out the Expo with a live demonstration.

BLOOD DRIVE

Be a hero and give blood at the Women’s Expo and get an automatic door prize!

PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS

Get a professional headshot image while you are at the Expo! No sitting fee. Once you receive your digital images by email, you can choose to purchase them for only $5 each!

CHILDCARE

On-site childcare is available! Let your children have fun in the Kids’ Room while you take some time just for you! Childcare is free for the first hour, $5 for each additional hour per child. No registration required, however space is limited, so space is not guaranteed.