Everyone that I have gone to is on Sunday. Off the top of my head I think the social starts around 2 or 3 and then dinner and awards/speeches starts at 3 or 4 and goes until 6 or 7. For me it is easy as it is only a 90 minute drive. I get that it would be tougher for you on a work day. I only have one "work day" a week and that will be ending soon. My professional career of almost 41 years is coming to an end. All good things eventually end...