Attendees at the 2017 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, can make their experience even more memorable by signing up for one or more of the fascinating tours available during the event.  These optional tours provide the opportunity to discover even more about the history, attractions and culture of the San Antonio area—and this year’s tour schedule is among the most varied ever offered.

Optional tours are scheduled Wednesday, March 1 through Saturday, March 4. Tours available during those four days include:

• A tour of the 2.2 million square-foot Toyota Tundra manufacturing plant
• A visit to the world-renowned San Antonio zoo
• Exploring the scenic backroads of Texas Hill County including the home of President Lyndon Johnson
• Tours of distilleries, greenhouses and a unique orchard featuring 10,000 olive trees
• An underground adventure in Natural Bridge Caverns, one of the top 10 caves in the U.S.
• Tours of several San Antonio missions and the area’s impressive historical homes
• A guided cruise of San Antonio via the famed San Antonio Riverwalk waterway
• A bus tour of major landmarks and points of interest throughout the city

“These optional tours are a great way for families to make the most of their time in San Antonio and to have one-of-a-kind experiences they can’t have anywhere else,” said Ed Erickson, Jr., a North Dakota farmer and co-chair of the 2017 Commodity Classic.  “While Commodity Classic is focused on making all of us even better farmers, it’s also about having a little fun and taking some time with family. This year’s line-up of optional tours truly has something for everyone.”

For details on the tours and to register, visit www.CommodityClassic.com.  Tour fees vary and are not included with convention registration.

Tours may be reserved online, by mail or via fax using the form available on the website.

Space is limited and tours are available on a first-come basis.  The deadline to preregister for tours is Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.  Tour registrations are refundable only if cancelled by that date. On-site registration in San Antonio will be accommodated subject to space availability.

Established in 1996, Commodity Classic is America's largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show, produced by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers, and Association of Equipment Manufacturers.