Fun & functions

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May 2011
May 1st
Easton, PA: Forks of the Delaware Doll Club presents the 31st Parade of Dolls and Bears, which is a Doll & Bear Show & Sale, and will be held at Forks Township Community Center, at 500 Zucksville Rd., Easton, from 10am-4pm. Adult: $3.00; Children under 12: $1.00. Loretta De Paolis (908) 454-1853 amvliet18038@yahoo.com.

 

Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Orphans in the Attic presents a Doll & Bear Show & Sale from 10am-4pm at Serb Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave. Adults: $4.00; Children 6 – 12: $1.50. Contact: Sue Serio, (262) 646-5058, sueserio@gmail.com.

Rochester, New York: The Henrietta Doll Lovers Club presents the Henrietta Doll Lovers 21st Annual Show & Sale from 10am-3pm at The Eagles Club, 1200 Buffalo Rd. (Rte 33), Rochester. Adult: $5.00. Contact: Dottie (585) 889-2015 odailey622@aol.com.

Saginaw, MI: The Timbertown Dollology Club presents the 40th Annual Doll Show & Competition from 10am-4pm at Carrollton Middle School, 3211 Carla Drive, Saginaw. Adult: $4.00. Contact: Mary Randall (989) 631-0901, owilber@aol.com, http://www.TimbertownDollClub.com.

May 6th & 7th
Vallejo, California: Nancy Jo’s Doll Show & Sales is going to be held at the Solano county Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Dr., Vallejo. Doors will be open 12 am-4 pm of Friday, and 9 am-3 pm on Saturday. Early Admission: $25.00; Saturday only: $6.25 ($6.00 with card). Contact: Nancy Jo (925) 229-4190 vallejodoll@gmail.com, or http://www.nancyjodollsales.com.

May 7th
Atlanta, Georgia: The Atlanta Doll Collectors Doll Show and Sale will be held at the Hilton Suites Atlanta Perimeter, 6120 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., from 10am-3pm. Admission will be $5. Contact: A. Barrs, (404) 321-5760 or show@atlantadollcollectors.com. Get $1 off coupons at http://www.dollshowusa.com.

Coventry, Ct: The Coventry Lions Club presents the Coventry Doll, Bear , Miniature & Toy Show & Sale from 10am-3pm at Coventry High School located at Route 31, 78 Ripley Hill Road. Coventry. This event includes 50+ Dealers in a Large Gym, Antique & Collectibles, Doll Stringing on site, Lunch Available, Free Parking. Adult: $5.00 ($4.50 with card); Children under 12: FREE. For further information, contact: Joy Kelleher (860) 742-6359 or SPECJOYS@AOL.COM. Get $1 off coupons at http://www.dollshowusa.com.

Des Moines, Iowa: The 23rd Annual Spring Des Moines Doll, Bear & Toy Sale will be held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 E. Grand Ave. (E. 30th & University) from 9am-5pm. Over 210 tables of the finest antique, vintage, modern and artist dolls in the world. Over 95 dealers offer not only dolls, but bears, doll clothes and doll accessories to delight even the buyer who has everything. Adults: $3.00 Children under 10: FREE Early Bird: $10. Contact: Colleen Holden (515) 986-1975 dolls50265@aol.com. Go to http://www.dollshowusa.com and print free tickets worth $1 off each.

Kettering, Ohio: The Ohio Valley Doll Collectors Club Luncheon will be held at Kohler Hall Banquet Center, 4572 Presidential Way in Kettering from 11am-4pm. The theme of the Luncheon will be “1950′s Elegance”. Members: $50. Nonmembers: $55. Contact: Debbie Murphy, (937) 224-9090, murphydm@sbcglobal.net.

Kirtland, OH: The Heart of Doll Country Club presents the 12th Annual Luncheon – Small Wonders, the world of miniature dolls which will be held at The Kirtlander Party Center, 9270 Chillicothe Rd. (Rt 306), from 10am-3pm, and will include the Luncheon, a Competition, Display, Program, and a Chinese Auction. Adults: $25; Children 6 & over: $25. Contact: Pat Dutchman (440) 785-4183, pdutchman@roadrunner.com.

Maitland, Florida: The Greater Orlando Doll Club presents the 23rd Annual Doll Show and Sale from 10am-4pm at The Maitland Civic Center, 641 S. Maitland Ave. This event includes an Auction, Appraisals Repairs. Adults: $4.00; Children: FREE. Contact: Barbara Keehbauch (407) 678-5678 or (407) 484-6912 or bkeehbauch@msn.com. Get $1 off coupons at http://www.dollshowusa.com.

Red Bluff, California: The Red Bluff Arts & Crafts, Dolls & Antiques Spring Faire will be held at the Tehama District Fairgrounds located at 650 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff, CA (30 miles south of Redding) from 10am-7pm. Adult: $5.00; ($1.00 with ad or coupon) Active Military Families & Well Behaved Children: FREE. For more information contact: Rowbear (831) 438-5349, RedBluffEvents@aol.com, Get $1 off coupons at http://www.dollshowusa.com.

San Diego, Calif: The Mini Doll Friends Doll Club is putting on its Doll Show & Sale with Displays, Appraisals & Repairs available, and will be open from 10 am-3 pm at Al Bahr Shrine Center, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd., San Diego. Admission is $6, but get coupons for $1 off each ticket at http://www.dollshoeusa.com. Contact Gloria Osborn (619) 298-2447 or globob22@yahoo.com for further information.

Westampton, NJ: Sweetbriar presents an Antique & Vintage Doll Auction at Crescent Shrine, 700 Highland Dr., (Exit 45-B off Interstate 295). Preview: 8:00 AM, Auction: 10:00 AM. Full Color Catalogue: $20; Absentee & Phone Bids Welcome. Contact: Dorothy Hunt (410) 275-2094 sweetbriar@live.com.

May 8th
Madison Heights, MI: Doll Show Productions presents the “Dollicious Doll Show & Sale”, which is Michigan’s Largest Doll Show, and includes Repraisals, Restringing and Repairs. This show will be held at the UFCW (United Food & Commercial Workers) Hall, 876 Horace Brown Dr., Madison Heights, MI 48071 (East of I-75 off 13 Mile. Adult: $5; Children Under 12: FREE; Wheelchairs & Escort: FREE. Sharon Napier, (586)731-3072 or Michael (248) 399-4345 lildolls@yahoo.com. Get $1 off coupons at http://www.dollshowusa.com.

May 12th-14th
Essington, Philadelphia: The Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum presents the Doll & Teddy Bear Artist & Collector Convention at the Ramada Airport Hotel, 76 Industrial Highway, off I-95 at Exit 9A. $95 (Artists), $195 (Collectors) includes 6 buffet meals, 3 receptions, all day refreshments. Attend 3 Conventions (Artist Doll, Artist Teddy Bear and Artist Black Doll) for the Price of 1!The Only Event with a Money Back Guarantee**see website for more information. Contact: Terry Quinlan (805) 687-8901 terry@quinlanmuseum.com, http://www.quinlanmuseum.com/convention.

May 14th
Charlotte, NC: Knight Shows presents the Asheville Doll Show & Sale from 9:30am-3:30pm at the Metrolina Tradeshow Expo Building B, 7100 Statesville Rd. (US21), Charlotte. Adults: $5.00, 12 & under & Uniformed Girl Scouts: FREE. Contact: Knight Shows & Events; (803) 783-8049, knightshows@hotmail.com, http://www.KnightShows.com.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: The Oklahoma City Toy and Doll Show and Sale – Antique to Modern Doll Show & Sale – will be held at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds, 3001 General Pershing Boulevard, Oklahoma City (I-44 to N.W. 10th or I-40 to May Ave.) from 10am-4pm. Adult: $4.00; Children: $2.00. Contact: Productions Unlimited (405) 810-1010 toys@ionet.net. Get $1 off coupons at http://www.dollshowusa.com.

Salt Lake City, Utah: The Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale will be held from 9am-3pm at Utah Fairpark, 155 N. 1000 W. (North of Temple), Salt Lake City, Adults $7.00; Children under 12 $4.00; Children under 5 FREE. Contact: Dorothy Drake (775) 348-7713 dorothy@dolls4all.com, http://www.dolls4all.com. Get $1 off coupons at http://www.dollshowusa.com.

San Diego, California: The Doll Collectors of North Park are having their Doll Show & Sale, “Shop ’til You Drop!” from 10am-3pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 4011 Ohio Street. Adult: $3.00; Kids FREE with adult. Contact: Suzanne McHenry, (619) 713-2002, mchenry3@cox.net Table: Diane Clifford, (619) 449-0835,
LuckeyDi@aol.com

May 14th & 15th
ST. Charles, Illinois: Antique World Shows Inc. presents the Antique-Collectible Toy & Doll World Show & Sale at Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S Randall St, St. Charles. Doors will be open from 10am-3pm on Saturday and 8am-3pm on Sunday. Adults: $8.00; Children: FREE. Contact: Herb Regan, (847) 800-3009, chicagotoyshow@aol.com.

May 15th
Mounds View, MN: C Promotions Plus presents the 8th Annual Dolls in Spring Doll, Bear & Original Artist Sale from 10am-3:30pm at the Mermaid Event Center, 2200 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 (Corner of Hwy 10 & County H). Adults: $5.00; Children under 12: $1.00. Contact: Carol Benson (507) 864-3073, Carol@cpromotionsplus.com.

New Hope, PA: Eagle Fire Company’s Doll Show & Sale will be held from 10am-3pm at the Eagle Fire Company, 46 N Sugan Rd. in New Hope. Adult: $3.00; Children under 12: FREE. Contact: Mark Lehmann (215) 657-2477 markvleh@cavtel.net. Over 100 tables of Antique Dolls, Door prizes, Great food.

May 21st
Columbus, Indiana: Dolls’ Night Out Doll Club presents the 28th Annual Doll & Bear Show & Sale from 9:30am-4pm at Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds, Community Building, Highway 11, 2 miles south of Highway 46 – follow signs. This event includes appraisals. Admission is Free. Contact: Barbara Joy; (812) 376-9124 joyvegas3@aol.com.

Lodi, California: for a good Doll Show and more, try the Lodi Arts & Crafts, Dolls & Antiques Spring Faire which will be held at the Lodi Grape Festival Fair Grounds, 413 E.n Lockeford St. from 10am-5pm. Adult: $5.00; ($1.00 with ad or coupon) Active Military Families & Well Behaved Children: FREE. Contact Rowbear (831) 438-5349, RedBluffEvents@aol.com for further information.

Marietta, Georgia: The Collector’s United Annual Doll Show will be held at Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy, Marietta from 9am-3pm. Admission is $5. Contact: Gary Green, (706) 695-8242, jane@brooksdolls.com or diang@collectorsunited.com.

Sequim, WA: The Olympic Peninsula Doll Club presents the Teddy Bears Picnic Doll & Bear Show & Sale from 10am-3pm at the Sequim High School Cafeteria, 601 N. Sequim Ave. Donation requested as admission. Contact: Connie (360) 582-9982 conradholtz@yahoo.com. Raffle: Steiff Teddy Bear with Multiple Items.

May 21st & 22nd
Fayetteville, Georgia: The Treasures Old N’ New Doll Show & Sale, which includes Appraisals & Repairs, will be open from 10am-4pm at Treasures Old N’ New, 1950 Georgia Highway 85 North, Fayetteville. Admission is free. Contact: Patrica Green (770) 603-7880, patricaagreen@yahoo.com.

May 22nd
Willoughby Hills, OH: The Intensive Care Doll Hospital & Doll Shop presents the Willoughby Hills Collectible Doll & Bear Show, including Appraisals and Restringing, from 10am-3pm at Willoughby Hills Community Center, 35400 Chardon Road in Willoughby Hills. Adult: $$3.50; Children under 12: $1.00. contact: Eileen Green (440) 729-9690, phdofdolls@yahoo.com. Get $1 off coupons at http://www.dollshowusa.com.

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April 2011
April 2nd & 3rd
New Harmony, IN: Rhoda’s Doll Emporium is holding the New Harmony Tri-State Doll Show & Sale from 9am-4pm on both dates at the New Harmony Inn and Convention Center, located at 504 North Street. Included this weekend are the Doll Show & Sale, Workshops, and a Special Evening Event. Registration Required for Saturday Workshops; Show Admission on Sunday: Adult: $4.00Children 11 and over: $2.00; Children 10 & under: FREE. Contact: Rhoda Wade, (618) 265-3191 or (618) 387-1255 rhodawade99@gmail.com.

 

April 9th
Minneapolis, MD: Dolls & Toys & Bears OH MY! Shows by Bernadette presents a Doll, Toys & Bears Show & Sale from 10am-3pm at The Cedars Hall, 602 NE University Ave. Adult: $5; Children 12 & under: $1. Contact: Bernadette Able (612) 821-0606 dolls_toys_bears_ohmy@yahoo.com. Show includes New Dolls, Antique Dolls, REBORNS, Barbies, Miniatures, Toys, Doll Clothes and OH MY so much more!

Ringgold, GA: The Chattanooga Doll Club presents the Chattanooga Doll Club Show & Sale from 10am-4pm at the Colonnade – Catoosa County Civic Center located at 264 Catoosa Circle. From I-75 exit at 350, proceed West on Battlefield Parkway, turn right on Old Mill Road. Adults: $4.00; Children under 12: FREE. Contact Elsie DeLeon, (423) 596-8167, edeleon06@comcast.net.

April 10th
Greensburg, PA: The Laurel Highland Doll Club (member of UFDC) is putting on its 29th Annual Doll & Toy Show & Sale at the Four Points by Sheraton located at 100 Sheraton Drive in Greensburg. Doors will be open to the public from 10am-4pm. Adult: $5.00. Contact: Penney Fetter (724) 832-0282 Fette12@comcast.net or Maryann Gradsdick (724) 837-8994 MaryannG12@aol.com.

April 16th
Baltimore, MD: The Dolls Are Our Cup of Tea Luncheon & Doll Show & Sale will be held at Cross Keys Radisson Hotel, located at 100 Village Square from 11:30am-3pm. Contact: Janice Larsen-Tyre, (202) 889-7881, jansportraitdolls@hotmail.com.

Cordele, GA: A Doll & Bear Show is being held by Goodbread Ministeries from 11am-3pm at the Cordele Community Clubhouse, located at 501 7th Street South. (Exit 101 off I-75 west, Corner of Hwy. 41 & Hwy. 280). Contacts: Arlene Holmes, (229) 273-0885, (229) 322-63333 or Gleannette Goodbread, (229) 869-1304

Grand Haven, MI: The Snowbabies of West Michigan & Muskegon Sand Dollers Doll Clubs present the 1st Annual Tri-County Doll Shoe & Sale from 10am-3pm at the Second Reformed Church, 1000 Waverly Street, in Grand Haven. Appraisals available. Adult: $3.00; Children 12 & under: FREE. Contact: Barbara Kuznicki (616) 633-1720 vballbarb@aol.com.

Overland Park, Kansas: The Show-Me Doll Club of MO/KS presents the 2nd Annual Kansas City Doll & Teddy Bear Show from 10am-4pm at the Doubletree Hotel, located at 10100 College Blvd, Overland Park. Appraisals by Neil Foster. Adult: $5; Children 15 and under: FREE with adult. Contacts: Pat Jones, (816) 807-1647, patriciajones16@yahoo.com or Sandy Rose, (913) 897-3659, srose2@kc.rr.com.

Santa Cruz, California: Santa Cruz Toys, Playthings & Dolls Show will be4 open for business from 10am-3pm at the University Inn of Santa Cruz, which is located at 611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz. Adult: $5.00; ($1.00 with ad or coupon) Active Military Families & Well Behaved Children: FREE; Contact: Rowbear (831) 438-5349, dollfestival@aol.com.

Sparks, Nevada: The Reno Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale will be held at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Sparks, which is located at 55 E. Nugget Ave. Doors will be open from 9am-3pm. Adults: $6.00; Seniors: $5.00; Children 16 & Under: Always FREE. Contact Melinda Natzel (775) 342-7628 mnatzel@charter.net for further information, or visit her website: http://www.melindasdolls.com.

April 16th-17th
Gaithersburg, MD: The 27th Annual National Black Memorabilia, Art, Doll & Collectible Show will be held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds & Agricultural Center, 16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, from 10am-7pm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday. Admission: $6.00. Contact: Lindsey Johnson (301) 649-1915, Ljohnsonshows@aol.com.

April 17th
Columbus, Ohio: McMasters Harris Auction Co. is holding a Doll Show & Sale at the Aladdin Shrine Center located at 3850 Stelzer Road in Columbus. Benefitting Charity: Mid-Ohio Historical Museum. Contact: Mark (740) 297-0318, mark@mcmastersharris.com, or http://www.ohiodollshow.com.

Tucson, Arizona: The Tucson Spring Doll Show & Sale will be held at the Randolph Park Hotel located at 102 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson. Doors will be open for business from 9:30am-3:30pm. This event includes Antique, Vintage, Modern, Reproduction & Art Dolls, Accessories, Parts & Supplies, Restringing & Repair, Identification & Appraisals, Door Prizes, Grand Prize Raffle to Benefit Charity. Adults: $4.00 ($1 off with coupon or ad); Children 12 & under: FREE; Early Bird Admission $10. (7:30am – 9:30am NO DISCOUNT).
Contact: Karen Kosies, karen@tucsondollshow.com (520) 321-0003.

Holland, MI: The West Michigan Doll Show & Sale will be held from 9:30am-3pm at the Holland Civic Center located at 150 W. 8th Street. Adult: $4.00; Children Under 12: $1.00. Contact: Arline Winn Nash (616) 846-5788 or Sandy, SJBbetsys@comcast.net.

April 30th
Albuquerque, NM: Dolls-4-U presents a Doll & Bear Show & Sale, which includes Appraisals, Restringing/Repair from 10am-3:30pm at Chapman Hall at St. Paul’s UMC which is located at 9500 Constitution NE, Albuquerque. Adults: $4.00; Children under 12: FREE. For further information, Contact: Anita Husby (505) 508-0351or http://www.Dolls-4U.com.

Grapevine, TX: The Metroplex Doll Club’s 25th Annual Doll Show & Sale will be held at the Grapevine Convention Center, located at 1209 S. Main Street in Grapevine., and doors will be open to the public from 10am-4pm. Adults: $5.00; Children under 12: $2.00. For further information, contact: Linda Crowsey, (903) 564-9121, lindacc45@hotmail.com.

April 30th-May 1st
Kansas City, MO: The National Antique Doll Dealers Association presents NADDA’s Annual Show “Antique Dolls and Their Miniatures” which includes the Doll Show & Sale, Displays & Program from 10am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-3pm Sunday. It will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel located at the Kansas City Plaza, 220 West 43rd St. Adult: $6.00. Contact Sondra Krueger sondkr@sondrakrueger.com.