To be honest, I can't recall if any packets are handed out on Saturday morning or not. However' if your 100% paid up and pre-registered, I don't see why someone you kinda know, me, couldn't pick up your packet Friday evening. Sounds like your pushing it close. Hope you can make it and stay in touch. Derrick.noob question..... if you pre-register can you show up on Saturday and skip the Friday night registration?