Connecticut Grounds Keepers Association

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

⛳ REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ⛳

The 2026 CGKA Annual Golf Tournament is coming up on Thursday, September 17 at Hunter Memorial Golf Course in Meriden!

Gather your foursome or register as an individual golfer and join us for a great day on the course filled with golf, networking, food, friendly competition, and plenty of fun with fellow green industry professionals.

🏌️ Individual golfer registrations
🏌️‍♂️ Member & non-member foursomes
📣 Sponsorship opportunities available

Whether you’re looking to play, promote your company, or both, we’d love to have you join us!

Spots and sponsorship opportunities are limited — register early!

🔗 Register & view all opportunities:
https://www.eventleaf.com/e/cgkagolf

08/14/2026

What. A. Day. 🙌🔥

The 2026 New England Ground & Ice Expo was one for the books!

Hundreds of attendees from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York & Rhode Island came together for a day packed with equipment, live demos, education, networking, and the first-ever Iron Operator Challenge. 🚜❄️🌱

A HUGE thank you to every sponsor, vendor, speaker, attendee, volunteer, and partner who helped make yesterday possible. The energy throughout the fairgrounds was incredible, and we couldn’t have done it without all of you.

Here’s just a little look back at an incredible day. 🎥

Thank you for making the 2026 New England Ground & Ice Expo our biggest yet!

08/13/2026

🎉 EVENT SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🎉

A big thank you to the companies helping us add some extra excitement to tomorrow’s 2026 New England Ground & Ice Expo!

🏆 Superior Products — Iron Operator Challenge Sponsor
⛳ Hart Turf Pro — Golf Cart Sponsor
💧 W.I. Clark — Water Sponsor

From keeping everyone hydrated and helping our team get around the grounds, to supporting one of the most exciting parts of this year’s Expo, these sponsors play an important role in making the day possible.

We’re incredibly grateful for their support of CGKA, our Expo, and the green and snow industries!

👏 Thank you Superior Products, Hart Turf Pro, and W.I. Clark!

We’ll see everyone TOMORROW!

📅 Thursday, August 13
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Durham Fairgrounds

08/13/2026

🥈 SILVER SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🥈

A huge thank you to our 2026 New England Ground & Ice Expo Silver Sponsors!

⭐ Advanced Turf Solutions
⭐ M&H Equipment Service
⭐ Butler Equipment

We are incredibly grateful for the support of these companies and their commitment to CGKA and the green and snow industries. Their sponsorship helps make events like the New England Ground & Ice Expo possible — bringing our industry together for a day of education, equipment, demonstrations, networking, and fun.

Be sure to stop by their booths tomorrow, meet their teams, check out what they have to offer, and thank them for supporting CGKA!

👏 Thank you, Advanced Turf Solutions, M&H Equipment Service, and Butler Equipment, for being part of the 2026 New England Ground & Ice Expo!

📅 Tomorrow — Thursday, August 13
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Durham Fairgrounds

08/12/2026

🌟 TITLE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: STIHL 🌟

A huge thank you to STIHL, our 2026 New England Ground & Ice Expo Title Sponsor!

STIHL’s continued support of CGKA helps us bring together professionals from across the green and snow industries for a day of education, equipment, demonstrations, networking, and hands-on experiences.

We’re incredibly grateful to have STIHL’s support not only for this event, but for the work CGKA does throughout the year to educate, connect, and strengthen our industry.

When you’re at the Expo tomorrow, be sure to stop by and visit the STIHL team, check out their latest equipment, and thank them for helping make this event possible!

👏 Thank you, STIHL, for your continued commitment to CGKA and the professionals we serve!

📍 New England Ground & Ice Expo
📅 Thursday, August 13
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Durham Fairgrounds

08/12/2026

👀 SNEAK PEEK: Think you can handle it?

Here’s a first look at the MOWING DIVISION of tomorrow’s Iron Operator Challenge! 🔥🏆 Sponsored by Superior Products

Think you’ve got the skills to take the top spot — and $1,000 CASH? 💰

Come prove it at the New England Ground & Ice Expo TOMORROW!

📅 Thursday, August 13
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Durham Fairgrounds

🏆 1st Place: $1,000
🥈 2nd Place: $500
🥉 3rd Place: $250

Not competing? Come watch the action, check out equipment, meet vendors, catch live demos and education, and spend the day with the New England green industry!

⚠️ Pre-register for the Iron Operator Challenge to guarantee your spot and reserve a time that works for you. Walk-ins can compete if space is available.

It all happens TOMORROW. Register now and we’ll see you at the Expo! 🚜🔥

08/12/2026

🚨 ONE. MORE. DAY. 🚨

The 2026 New England Ground & Ice Expo is TOMORROW! 🙌

We’re bringing the green industry together at the Durham Fairgrounds for a full day of:

🎓 Education & live demonstrations
🚜 Equipment, products & technology from industry vendors
🏆 The Iron Operator Challenge with CASH PRIZES up for grabs
❄️ Snow & ice management education and equipment
🌱 CEU opportunities
🤝 Networking with contractors, vendors & industry professionals
🍴 Lunch included with registration

Whether you want to learn something new, check out equipment, talk with vendors, compete for cash, earn credits or just spend the day with others in the industry, this is the place to be.

📅 TOMORROW — Thursday, August 13
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Durham Fairgrounds | Durham, CT

👇 Swipe through to see everything happening tomorrow!

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time. Get through that mowing list today and come hang with us tomorrow! 🌱🚜

We’ll see you at the Expo!

08/11/2026

🚨 STILL NEED CT DEEP CREDITS? THIS THURSDAY IS YOUR CHANCE!

Earn 2.75 CT DEEP credits while spending the day at the 2026 New England Ground & Ice Expo!

🌱 1.0 Credit – ALL
🌿 1.75 Credits – 3A/3B

Come for the credits and stay for a full day built for Connecticut’s green industry - equipment displays and demos, education, networking, lunch, and the chance to connect with industry vendors all in one place.

📅 THIS THURSDAY – August 13
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Durham Fairgrounds

Time is running out — if you need credits, don’t miss this opportunity!

👉 Pre-register today at CGKA.org

Tag a coworker who still needs their credits! 🌱🚜❄️