Learn, Network, Enjoy
The Water Garden Expo (WGE) is one of the largest industry events in the United States celebrating the innovations, technologies and people who are driving the industry forward.
We strive to have at least one class that touches every aspect of the water garden industry. Our classes are designed to help you learn to make your job easier, give you a new service to grow your business and to give you ideas on how to make your business more profitable.
WGE brings together the top companies and latest innovations to the water garden industry. Exhibitors include companies from small local businesses to large international companies and include all facets of the industry.
Three packed days of learning, networking and friendship
Meet Our Industry Leading Speakers
Water Becomes a Garden
Kelly is renowned for spreading her exuberant enthusiasm through industry presentations, sharing decades of aquatic plant and pond experience. Her love of nature, passionate style, and vast expertise are unique assets she applies to helping others.
Atlantic-OASE
Frayne McAtee has more than 27 years of experience in the water feature and fountain industry. As the director of sales for distribution and commercial at OASE North America, Frayne is truly passionate about water and believes in the company motto, "water is life."
PondTent
Laura is a seasoned marketing professional as well as co-owner of a successful water features company. After leaving the marketing world for water features, Laura combined her interests to develop successful marketing plans for their company.
Outdoor Network Services
BJ Linger opened his company in 1999 to feed his passion of water features and for 20 years has continued to to build and collaborate on hundreds of projects. He started by helping a few pond building friends with their websites which has envolved into a digital marketing company.
Three informational packed days, happy hours on Wednesday & Thursday evenings and chef prepared lunches on Thursday & Friday, all for FREE!
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
777 Grand Casino Blvd.
Shawnee, OK 74804
(405) 964-7777
Special Rate at The Grand Casino Hotel & Resort. Special Water Garden Expo rate of $109.00 per night (Special rate includes double queen or single king room. Taxes not included.) Reserve your room by March 4, 2025. Mention the group code "Water Garden Expo 2025" when calling to receive the discounted group rate. Online rates and availability may not be accurate. For more information on the Grand Casino and Resort visit GrandResortOK.com.