David A. Grogan | CNBC The pregame of the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders’ meeting is nothing short of an exaggeration. Thousands of Berkshire shareholders gathered in Omaha, Nebraska this weekend for Saturday’s annual general meeting. Before hearing from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, investors gathered at an extensive conference center to explore exhibits with the group’s holdings – from BNSF Railway rolling stock train toys, Berkshire chocolate coins from Seeff Candies to See’s Candies -brathleis Brothureoks. The so-called “Berkshire Bazaar of Bargains” is a tradition at the annual Oracle of Omaha event. Only those who have a share certificate and can shop at a discount at the CHI Health Center can participate. CNBC will host the exclusive live stream of the shareholders’ meeting on Saturday from 9:45 a.m. ET.
See the candies
A display showing chocolate coins at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual General Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Yun Li | CNBC The sweets at See’s Candies attracted a large crowd to “Woodstock for Capitalist”. Two hits of the day were the Berkshire chocolate coins and Buffett’s favorite: the walnut chocolate fudge.
The Bookworm
Appearance for an Almanac by Charles Manger at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual General Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Yun Li | CNBC “Poor Charlie’s Almanack” (the third edition of Munger’s advice book) was for sale at The Bookworm, a Berkshire-owned bookstore chain. Fans can also purchase a collection of Berkshire Hathaway letters to shareholders from 1965 to 2014.
See the gecko
Appearance showing Gecko character for GEICO Insurance during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual General Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Yun Li | CNBC The Geico gecko ad icon was present to entertain shareholders. Buffett first bought shares in the car insurance company in 1996.
Buffet sneakers & socks
Appearance for Brooks showing Warren Buffett at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual General Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Yun Li | CNBC Buyers snatched Buffett sneakers, T-shirts and socks from the Brooks booth. The sportswear company is also hosting a 5K run with Berkshire in downtown Omaha on Sunday morning.
Jimmy Buffett’s party
Motor Boat Exhibition at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual General Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Yun Li | CNBC Shareholders could buy a boat designed by singer Jimmy Buffett at the event for nearly $ 200,000 with a 10% discount. The boats, built by Forest River, a Berkshire subsidiary, are in production after 14 months of development with 75-year-old Buffett.
Model BNSF Railway
A BNSF Railway Demonstration at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual General Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Yun Li | CNBC The toy trains mimicked Berkshire BNSF Railway rolling stock. BNSF is one of the largest freight railways in North America.
Duracell
Report for Duracell at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual General Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Yun Li | CNBC Shareholders lined up to get into the truck of battery maker Duracell with a Buffett mannequin in the driver’s seat. Berkshire closed its deal to buy Duracell from Procter & Gamble in February 2016.
Caressed chef
A screen showing Warren Buffett at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual General Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Yun Li | CNBC A Buffett cardboard on an apron welcomed the shareholders of the kitchen utility company Pampered Chef.
