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Monthly Doll Happenings – September 2010
September 4th:
Portland, OR: The Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale will be held once again at the Kleiver National Guard Armory located at 10000 NE 33rd Dr. and will be open from 10am-4pm, with Early Bird entry at 8:30am. Adults: $7, Children under 12: $3, and under 5: free. Early Birds: $9. Contact: Dorothy Drake – Dorothy@dolls4all.com or http://www.dolls4all.com. This is a super show with lots of your favorite vendors including some fun new faces. Gordon & Peggy Hayes, creators of the fabulous fantasy dragons that you love, will be starting a contest at this show.
Westampton, New Jersey: The Sweetbriar Antique & Vintage Doll Auction will take place at the Crescent Shrine, located at 700 Highland Dr. (Exit 45-B off I-295). Preview: 8am, Auction: 10am. Absentee & phone bids are welcome. Contact: Dorothy Hunt – 410-275-2094, sweetbriar@live.com, or http://www.sweetbriarAuctions.com.
September 4th-5th:
Goodyear, Arizona: Karen Martinez will be holding seminars on a Bridal Gown for an 8” FG Lady on the 4th, and a Bridal Presentation Box & Accessories on the 5th at her shop at 13637 W. Edgemont Avenue in Goodyear. Call 623-535-4327 for further information.
September 8th, 11th, and 12th:
Greenwood Village (Denver), Colorado: The Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls& Toys is holding a Convention, Show & Sale, Classes, Auction, banquet, Discussions & Displays in their own premises at 7801 E. Orchard Roan in Denver. Adults:$7, Children: $4. Contact Deanna Thomas at 303-651-6856, gcthoma@juno.com, or http://www.DMMDT.org/fallshow.htm for schedule details
September 11th:
Albuquerque, New Mexico: Melinda’s Dolls’ Doll & Bear Show & Sale will be open from 9am-3pm at McM Elegante Hotel Mountain View located at 2020 Menual Blvd., NE. Seniors $5, Adults: $6, under 16: free. Contact Melinda at 775-342-7629, mnatzel@charter.net, or http://www.melindasdolls.com.
Erlanger, Kentucky: the Triple Crown Doll Club is sponsoring “Good, Better & Best” Having Fun with Dolls in Competition at the Holiday Inn, located at 1717 Airport Exchange Blvd., Erlanger from 11:30am-3pm. Entry fee: $35. Contact Marlene (513) 851-7885, marfor@fuse.net.
Florence, SC: visit the 24th Annual Doll Show & Sale which will be sponsored by the Pee Dee Doll Club at the Ramada Inn at 1819 W. Lusas Street from 10am-4pm. Adults: $5, 12 & under: free. Contact Lynn Benjamin at 843-610-9215 or BelleBoop@aol.com for more information.
Glendale, CA: The Happy Dolling Doll Show & Sale will be held at the Glendale Civic Auditorium which is located at 1401 N. Verdugo Rd. from 10am-3pm.
Hillsborough, New Hampshire: The Withington Auction, Inc. is having a Doll Auction at The Dollhouse in Hillsborough. Contact: 603) 478-3232 withington@conknet.com or www.withingtonauction.com.
Las Cruces, New Mexico: The Dona Ana Doll Club’s Doll Show & Sale will be held at the Days Inn Conference Center located at 901 Avenida de Mesilla (I-10, Exit 140) from 9am-4pm. Admission:$2. Contact: Gloria Sanders – 575-523-1413 or sanders14094@comcast.net.
Meridian, Mississippi: The Carousel Doll Club is sponsoring the Patriot Day Doll Show & Sale at College Park United Methodist Church, located at 1103 Highway 19 North. Admission is free. Contact: Ronda Elrick (601) 483-5767 or (601) 527-2100 or barbi83943@aol.com.
Roseville, CA: It’s time once again for the Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show at the Placer County Fairgrounds located at 800 All American City Blvd. This is always a fun show to attend so hope you all can be there! Doors will be open from 9am-3pm. Adults: $7, children under 12: $3, under 5 are free. Contact Dorothy Drake at dorothy@dolls4all.com or http://www.dolls4all.com for further information.
San Diego, CA: The Delightful Dolls of Southern California are having are having their 32nd Annual Doll Show & Sale at the Al Bahr Temple located at 5440 Kearney Mesa Rd. from 10am-3pm. Call 619-265-0443 for more information.
Santa Monica, CA: The Angels Attic Museum is holding a Doll Show & Sale on their premises at 516 Colorado Ave in Santa Monica from 10am-4pm. More information available at 310-394-8381, info@angelsattic.com, or http://www.angelsattic.com.
Talbott, Tennessee: The Morristown Doll Club’s 23rd Annual Doll & Bear Show & Sale will be at the West Hamblen County Fire Department at 6301 West Andrew Jackson Hwy from 9:30am-3:30pm. Adults: $2, Children under 12: Free. Contact Judy Royston: 423-586-0744 or hdrjar@musfiber.com
Waldorf, Maryland: The Southern Maryland Doll Club is holding their Annual Doll Show & Sale at Thomas Stone High School located at 3785 Leonardtown Road from 10am-3pm. Contact: Ruth Gaborko (301) 868-6410 or melgroupe@aol.com.
West Covina, CA: Rowbear & Friends Doll Festival is sponsoring the “Doll Art California – Show & Competition” at the Elk’s Lodge at 841 W. Merced Ave. (Exit I-10 at Vencent Ave. South) West Covina (one block off S. Glendora). Doors are open from 10am-3pm. Call 831-438-5349 for details.
September 12th:
Alexander, New York: The Fairland Doll Show & Sale will be at Alexander Fireman’s Recreation Hall located at 10708 RT 98 from 10am-3pm. Adults: $5, Children under 12: free. Contact: Sue Spink – 585-591-2841.
Erlanger, Kentucky: The Triple Crown Club is sponsoring their Doll Show & Sale at Receptions Conference Centers – South, located at 1379 Donaldson Rd (Route 236), from 10am-4pm. Adult admission: $4. Contact: Monica (859) 635-1649.
Maquoketa, Iowa: The Annual Fall Doll-Toy-Bear Show/Sale will be held at Jackson County Fairgrounds, located at the Junction Highways 62 & 64. Doors will be open from 9am-3pm. Adults: $3.00 Children under 10: FREE. Contact: Dora Pits (563) 242-0139 or iadollsh@yahoo.com.
Valparaiso, Indianna: The 16th Annual Doll & Bear Show will be held at the Porter County Exposition Center located at 215 East Division Road, Valparaiso (U.S. 49 and Division Road) from 9am-3pm. Adult admission: $5.00; Children with Adult: FREE. Contact Sandy Ilgen (219) 364-8830 or ilgendolls@verizon.net.
September 18th:
Beaverton, Oregon: The Fashion Doll Club of Oregon is putting on its 23 Annual Doll Show & Sale at the Beaverton Elks Lodge located at 3500 SW 104th Ave. from 9am-3pm. Contact Sharon: slfratzke@comcast.net
Greenville, SC: The Greenville SC Doll & Bear Show will be held from 9:30am-3:30pm at the Holiday Inn, 4295 Augusta Road (& I-5).Adults: $5, Children 12 and under and uniformed girl Scouts: free. Contact Knight Shows & Events: http://www.KnightShows.com for more information.
Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania: The Laurel Doll Club of Pennsylvania is holding a Doll, Bear & Miniature Show & Sale at the Lawrenceville Fire Department at RT. 15. Donation:$4. Contact: 570-537-2253. Vendors Contracts: joanydolls@hotmail.com
Lewiston, Idaho: The Lewis-Clark Doll Club Annual Doll Show & Sale is being held at the Williams Conference Center Lewis-Clark State College located at 500 8th Avenue, Lewiston from 10am-4pm. Contact Carmen Moxley at (509) 758-5487 or smglawson@yahoo.com for more details.
September 18th-19th:
Gaithersburg, Maryland: The 151st Eastern National Doll Show will be held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds & Agricultural Center located at 16 Chestnut Street. Admission: $10. Contact: Bellman Events (410) 357-8451 or (443) 617-3590 or infoDOLLS@comcast.net
September 19th:
Houston, Texas: The 1st Houston Doll Club’s 34th Doll Show & Sale will be at the Hilton Houston Hobby Airport at 8181 Airport Blvd, from 10am-4pm. Adults: $5, Kids 3-12: $2, Girl Scouts in Uniform: Free. Contact: Carolyn Johnson – 409-945-2796 or carolyndol@aol.com.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin: The Orphans in the Doll & Bear Show & Sale will be held at the American Serb Hall at 5101 W Oklahoma Avenue from 10am-3pm. Contact Marge Hansen: 920-563-0046 or dollbear@sbcglobal.net.
September 22nd -25th:
Lakewood (Denver), Colorado: The Doll Study Club of the Rockies is holding its UFDC Region 6 Convention “It’s a Dolly Holiday” at the Sheraton Hotel located at 360 Union Blvd. Registration is required. Contact jsy@nettrax.com or check the following website for more details: http:// www.denverufdc.com.
September 25th:
Billings, Montana: the Legacy Doll Museum is having their 3rd Annual Doll Show & Sale at 3206 6th Avenue North from 12pm-5pm. Free with Admission to the Museum, Adult: $5; Seniors (60 & over): $4; Children 12 & under: $3: Children under 3: FREE. www.legacydollmuseum.com
Bremerton, Washington: The Kitsap Doll Club has adopted the theme, “Remember When” for their Doll Show & Sale which will be held at the Sons of Norway Hall (next to Olympic College) at 1018 18th Street. The doors will be open from 10am-4pm. Lunch & refreshments available. Appraisals by John Port. Admission: $2. Contact: Sandy – 360-871-7359 or sandy@wavecable.com
September 25th-26th:
Golden, Colorado: The First Annual Tri State Doll Sale will be held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. For further information contact Lorella Farmer (303)988-8591
Midwest City, OK: Don’t miss the 10th EXPO DOLL SHOW sponsored by the Porcelain Dollmakers business Association of Oklahoma which will take place at the Midwest City Community Center, 100 N. Midwest Blvd., Midwest City. The theme for EXPO 2010 is “It’s A Small World After All” and doors will be open from 10a-5pm. Check http://www.ourvilladolls@coxnet.net for detailed information about classes, workshops, DAG competition, etc. Adult admission: $5, Children under 12: free.
September 26th:
Fort Wayne, Indianna: The 17th Annual Doll & Bear Show will be held at the Lantern, located at 4420 Ardmore Ave. from 9:30am-3:30pm. Adult admission: $3, Children under 12: free. For more details contact Linda Mangold at (419) 228-4657 or rmangold@woh.rr.com.
Willoughby Hills, Ohio: The Intensive Care Doll Hospital & Doll Shop’s Annual Doll Show & Sale will be held at 35400 Chardon Rd, Willoughby Hills from 9:30am-3pm. Adults: $3.50, Children 12 & under: $1. Contact: Eileen Green – 440-729-9690, phdofdolls@yahoo.com, or www.willoughbyhillsdollshow.com.
Willowbrook, Illinois: A Doll, Toy & Bear Show & Sale, Appraisals will be held at Aston Place, located at 341 75th St, Willowbrook from 9am-3pm. Adult admission: $5.00; Early Bird (8:00 AM) $10.00. Contacts: (312) 919-7135; ildollshows@aol.com, or www.illinoisdollshows.com.
September 27th-29th:
Oklahoma City, OK: Our Villa Dolls, located at 9834 NE 23rd St., will be the site of a two day Seminar during which attendees will complete a beautiful Rohmer Leontine with her leather body, as well as the head for her darling Bru Brevete daughter “Cherie”. This seminar will be taught by Mary Zoch and will give each of those who complete the projects 3 DAG credits. The cost will be $345. Contact Jody Cook at 405-769-4567.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina: The Modern Doll Collectors’ 32 Annual Convention “ Kaleidoscope – A Return to Elegance” will be held at the Embassy Suites located at 460 N. Cherry St. Registration is required ($295) and limited to 225. Contact: Karen Schoewe – 763-634-2614, registrar@moderndollcollectors.com, or http://www.moderndollcollectors.com.
San Diego, California’s Sheraton Mission Valley at 1433 Camino Del Rio S. is the site of the Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale. This is always a great event, so come on out and have a good time! Doors will be open from 10am-4pm. Contact Dorothy Drake at http://www.dolls4all.com or dorothy@dolls4all.com for further information.
August 5-7:
Austin, Texas: The 2010 Ball Jointed Doll Collector’s Convention “A Carnevale Ogni Scherzo Vale, or anything goes at Carnevale” will be held at the Omni Hotel Southpark, 4140 Governor’s Row, Austin. Registration required. Contact Sherri Rhein-Convention Organizer at srhein@bjdctexas.com or www.bjdctexas.com
August 6-8:
Ashville, North Carolina: Knight Shows & Events is holding its Doll & Bear Expo 2010 & Christmas in August Show at the Holiday Inn, The Crown Plaza Tennis & Golf Resort, One Resort Drive in Ashville from 9:30am-3:30pm each day. Call 803-783-8049 or visit www.KnightShows.com for more details.
August 7:
Vallejo, California: Nancy Jo’s Doll Show & Sales is scheduled to take place at the Vallejo Fairgrounds from 9am-3pm. For further information contact Nancy Jo at http://www.nancyjodollsales.com or vallejodoll@gmail.com
San Antonio, Texas: The Hill Country Doll Show & Sale with restringing and Repairs will be held at Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd. from 9am-4pm. Adult admission is $5, and children under 12: $2. Contact Dorothy Meredith, show organizer, at 830-708-8054, dmeredith@dolldr.com, or www.dolldr.com. This is one of the largest doll shows in Texas and normally has around 75 dealers involved. A good show to attend!
Eagle River, Wisconsin: The Enchanted Doll Club of the North Woods is putting on their 32 Annual Doll Show & Sale, which will include Appraisals, Restringing & Repairs, so bring along those dolls that need fixed up and take a look around. The doors will be open from 10am-3pm at the Kalmar Community Center, 1011 Railroad St. Children under 12 will be free, and adults will be $3.50. Contact Judy Wainwright at 715-479-7132 or jjdub@verizon.net.
August 7-8:
Archibold, Ohio: Sauder Historic Village presents its 27th Annual Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale, as well as workshops, classes, signings and a lovely luncheon at Sauder Village, 22611 St. Rt. 2, Archibold from 10-5pm on the 7th and 11am-4pm on the 8th. The Historic Village & Doll Show package: $14, Adults: $7.50 (call 800-590-9755 for doll show only pricing).
August 12-14:
Brookfield, Wisconsin: The 10 Midwest Doll festival, “Les Accessoire” will take place at Brookfield Suites, 1200 S. Moorland Rd., and will include Doll Workshops, a Competition and Show and Sale. Contact Jennie Sykes at 608-834-9813 and see the article about this event on this website.
August 14:
Arcadia, California: Forever Young’s Doll Show & Sale will be at the Arcadia Masonic Lodge, 50 W. Duarte Rd. from 10am-3pm. Contact: 818-368-4648
August 15:
South Hackensack, New Jersey: There will be a Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale with Repairs & Appraisals at Rothman Center of Faileigh Dickinson University, temple Avenue (just east of Hackensack Ave.) from 10am-4pm. Adult admission: $7, children $1. Contact Rona & Jesse Kohler of JMK Shows & Events at 352-527-6666 or www.jmkshows.com for more information.
August 19 & 20:
Nashua, New Hampshire: Withington Auction, Inc. is having a Doll Auction at the Holiday Inn Hotel Nashua, 9 Northeastern Boulevard. Doll auctions are great fun! If you haven’t attended one, try to get to this one! Call 603-478-3232 or check the website at www.withingtonauction.com for more information.
August 21:
Huntsville, Alabama: The Twickenham Doll Club’s 34th Anniversary Show & Sale will take place at the Historic Huntsville Depot Roundhouse located at 320 Church Street in Huntsville. Admission for adults is $5, children under 12: $2, and parking is free! Doors will be open from 10am – 4pm. Visit Katherine Levine’s website, www.huntsvillealdollclub.com or email: katherine.reflections@juno.com for further information.
Pleasanton, California: There will be a Doll Show & Sale at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave. (Hwy 680, off at Bernal exit). This event is open from 10am-3:30pm and admission will be $5. Contact Larry & Betty Herman at hermanshow@aol.com or http://www.HermanShows.com for more information.
East Peoria, Illinois: the Illinois Doll, Toy & Bear Show & Sale will be open from 9am-3pm at the East Peoria Event Center, 4200 E. Washington. Early Bird Admission at 8am will be $10, regular adult admission: $5. Contact info: 312-919-7135, ildollshows@aol.com, or www.illinoisdollshows.com.
Angelica, New York: The Southwestern York-Penn Doll Club’s Doll Show & Sale will take place at Schoolhouse Inn & Cultural Center, 21 E. Main St. Adult admission: $5 and children 4-12 yrs old: $2. Contacts: Lorraine 585-365-2520, Karen 814-362-6471, Wendy 585-466-3037.
August 21-23:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Our Villa Dolls is offering a Doll Making Seminar-Ribbons, Roses & Lace at Our Villa Dolls, 9834 NE 23rd St. They will be teaching Lace Draping and making porcelain roses and using products like plasticizer, clear glaze, and Paverpol to create one-of-a-kind works of art. 3 DAG credits can be earned in either antique or modern doll for this seminar by making either the antique reproduction Elizabeth, or the modern Andy Babe. In addition, the students will be lace draping an antique style shoe. Instructor: Jody Cook. Contact Jody for further info at 405-769-4567, ourvilladolls@coxinet.net or visit their website at http://www.ourvilladolls.com.
August 28:
Milbrae, California: Robear & friends Doll Festival’s Millbrae Dolls & bears Show & Sale will be held at the Clarion Hotel SFO. 401 E. Millbrae Ave., (Next to Hwy 101 at SFO), from 10am-3pm. For Further information call 831-438-5349 or email dollfestival@aol.com
August 29:
Mankato, Minnesota: The Lady Slipper Doll Club will be putting on their 37th Annual Lady Slipper Doll Club Show & Sale at the Best Western Inn, 1111 Range Street, Mankato (Hwy 169 N) from 9:30am-4pm. Adult admission: $3, Children under 12: free. For more info, contact Carolyn at 952-873-4489 or cjchris@frontiernet.net
Tiffin, Ohio: The Sandusky River Valley Doll Club is hosting its 42nd Doll Show & Sale at the Seneca County Opportunity Center at 780 E. Co. Road 20 in Tiffin. Doors will be open from 10am-4pm. Adults: $2, Children: free. Free parking. Call 888-736-3321 or 419-447-7445 for more details.
Bellevue, Washington: Riverton Cottage Antiques is hosting the Antique Doll & Toy Market which includes dolls, bears and toys as well as Appraisals, Restringing & Repairs from 11am-4pm at the Red Lion, 11211 Main St. Adult admission will be $6, and children under 12 will be $6. For more details contact Teresa Lehmbeck at rivertoncottaage@hotmail.com or 425-413-9516.
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