2008 Events
 
August 6 - 10 MILLION DOLLAR 9 BALL SHOOTOUT
Allen Hopkins Productions Inc.

Phone: 609-652-6116 or 910-616-5665
www.MillionDollar9Ball.com

Top Pro's from all over the world compete for large sums of money and amateurs also playing on bar tables.

Show Dates and Times:
8/6 - 8/10 (Wednesday - Sunday) - 11am to 11pm
   
August 7 - 9 2008 PENNSYLVANIA STATE HOG RALLY
Harley Owners Group

Phone: 1-877-RALLY-PA
www.pastatehogrally.com

The Rally is packed with more than one person could do in a weekend. Along with great riding throughout our counties, plan a trip to Center City Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House and other historic sites. A short jaunt across the river to New Jersey for a tour on the Battleship New Jersey or take a longer ride to Atlantic City to try your luck. For those looking for a shorter ride, Philadelphia Park now offers slot machine gambling.

Show Dates and Times:
8/7 - 8/9 (Thursday - Saturday)

Admission cost: Registration $40
   
August 22 - 24 BEAD FEST PHILADELPHIA
Interweave Press

Phone: 610-232-5735
www.beadfest.com

Bead Fest Philadelphia continues to grow and is the second largest retail and educational bead event in North America.  An extensive number of exhibitors will be offering their products, as well as world renowned instructors who will be teaching a variety of classes on jewelry making. For a complete list of information, please visit www.beadfest.com or feel free to contact Jaclyn Eriksen at 610-232-5735

Show Dates and Times:
8/22 (Friday) - 12pm to 7pm
8/23 (Saturday) - 10am to 6pm
8/24 (Sunday) - 11am to 5pm

Admission cost: $10 / one day $12 / two days,  $14 / three days

   
September  
   
September 5 - 7 PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL STAMP EXHIBITION
Philadelphia National Stamp Exhibition

Show Dates and Times:
9/05 (Friday)  - 11am to 6pm
9/06 (Saturday)  - 10am to 6pm
9/07 (Sunday)  - 10am to 5pm
   
September 12 - 14 HARTSTRINGS FALL WAREHOUSE SALE
50% off MSRP price of Fall merchandise.
 
   
September 10 - 11 GREATER PHILADELPHIA FACILITIES EXPO (TRADESHOW)
Cygnus Expositions.

Greater Philadelphia Facilities Expo is a broad-based regional event that offers solutions for engineering, operations and facilities management. Facilities Expo showcases a wide array of products and services to help buildings and facilities operate safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Now in its 16th year, the Greater Philadelphia Facilities Expo provides significant educational content, custom-tailored to deliver immediate answers to everyday business challenges. This year the show will emphasize green products/services and education.

800-827-8009
www.FacilitiesExpo.com

Show Dates and Times:
9/10 (Wednesday) - 10am - 3pm
9/11 (Thursday) - 10am - 2pm

Conference - 8:20am to 2:00pm both days

Admission cost:
Free Admission

   
September 19 - 21 VALLEY FORGE GUN SHOW
Valley Forge Gun Collectors

A gun show in the Truest American Tradition.
Buy - Sell - Trade,  Modern and Antique firearms, ammunition, military surplus, and much more.
Free parking, Free appraisals.

610-975-0877
www.valleyforgegunshow.com

Show Dates and Times:
9/19 (Friday) - 4pm - 8pm
9/20 (Saturday) - 9am to 5pm
9/21 (Sunday) - 9am to 4pm

Admission cost:
Adults - $9       Children under 12 - Free
   
September 19 - 21 INTERNATIONAL GEM & JEWELRY SHOW
International Gem & Jewelry Show

Largest Selection of Jewelry under one Roof. 
No Strollers or Photography Permitted

www.intergem.com

Show Dates and Times:
9/19 (Friday) - 12pm - 6pm
9/20 (Saturday) - 10am to 6pm
9/21 (Sunday) - 11am to 5pm

Admission cost:
  - $7
   
October  
   
October 2 - 4 2008 STITCHING JUBILEE
Stoney Creek Collections, Inc.

800-243-1410
Email: megan@stoneycreek.com
www.stitchingjubilee.com

Stoney Creek Collection, Inc. is proud to present the First Annual Stitching Jubilee.  The 2008 Stitching Jubilee will host Exhibitors, Teachers, Classes and Attendees from across the country to celebrate all forms of Needle art.

Registration does not begin until June 3, 2008

Show Dates and Times:
10/2 (Thursday)
10/3 (Friday)
10/4 (Saturday)
   
October 24 - 26 MIND BODY SPIRIT EXPO
Mind Body Spirit Expo

215-627-0102
www.mindbodyspiritexpo.com

Thomas Moore, James Twyman, Carol Bowman, plus 150 exhibits, 65 lectures, and 10 workshops.

Show Dates and Times:
10/24 (Friday)  - 4pm to 9pm
10/25 (Saturday)  - 10am to 8pm
10/26 (Sunday)  - 10am to 8pm

Admission cost: $15, Workshops and Special events extra
   
   
October 24 - 26 GREATER PHILADELPHIA HOME SHOW
American Consumer Shows

888-580-EXPO
www.acshomeshow.com

Show Dates and Times:
10/24 (Friday)  - 11am to 10pm
10/25 (Saturday)  - 10am to 10pm
10/26 (Sunday)  - 10am to 6pm

Admission cost: $9 for Adults       Children 16 and Under - Free
   
November  
   
November 11 - 12 HARTSTRINGS HOLIDAY  WAREHOUSE SALE
50% off MSRP price of Holiday merchandise.
 
   
November 20 - 22 LILLY PULITZER
Fall Warehouse Sale

610-878-7748
www.lillypulitzer.com/whsale/
   
November 22 - 23 GREAT AMERICAN GUITAR SHOW
Bee – 3 Vintage Guitars

www.bee3vintage.com

Show Dates and Times:
11/22 (Saturday)  - 10am to 6pm
11/23 (Sunday)  - 10am to 4pm

Admission cost: 1 Day Pass - $10    2 Day Pass - $16
   
December  
   
December 7 JRA JEWISH FOOD & COMMUNITY EXPO
Jewish Relief Agency

The JRA Jewish Food & Community Expo is an unprecedented celebration of Jewish food, culture and community in the Philadelphia Tri-State Area. The Expo will showcase the best of local, regional and international kosher fare and introduce culinary innovations in the kosher marketplace. This spectacular one-day event will provide vital funding for the Jewish Relief Agency – Philadelphia’s leading provider of hunger relief in the Jewish community.
The JRA Jewish Food & Community Expo will feature food sampling from local and national food manufacturers, restaurants and caterers; cooking demos by award winning chefs and authors; a special kids’ zone and even an indoor tailgate party complete with snacks and the Eagles/Giants game on the big screen.


610-660-0190
www.jewishrelief.org

Show Dates and Times:
12/07 (Sunday) - 11am to 6pm

Admission cost:
$12 per person
   
December 13 - 14 GREENBERG'S TRAIN & TOY SHOW
Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show

630-279-4087
www.greenbergshows.com

Show Dates and Times:
12/13 (Saturday) - 10am to 4pm
12/14 (Sunday) - 10am to 4pm

Admission cost:
Adults - $7       Children under 12 - Free
   
December 20 - 22 VALLEY FORGE GUN SHOW
Valley Forge Gun Collectors

A gun show in the Truest American Tradition.
Buy - Sell - Trade,  Modern and Antique firearms, ammunition, military surplus, and much more.
Free parking, Free appraisals.

610-975-0877
www.valleyforgegunshow.com

Show Dates and Times:
12/19 (Friday) - 4pm to 8pm
12/20 (Saturday) - 9am to 5pm
12/21 (Sunday) - 9am to 4pm

Admission cost:
Adults - $9       Children under 12 - Free
   

2009 Events

 
   
January  
   
January 15 - 18 THE 2009 PHILADELPHIA SPORTSMEN'S SHOW
Philadelphia Sportsmen Show

www.philadelphiasportsmensshow.com

Show Dates and Times:
1/15 (Thursday) - 12pm to 9pm
1/16 (Friday) - 12pm to 9pm
1/17 (Saturday) - 10am to 8pm
1/18 (Sunday) - 10am to 6pm
   
January 16 - 18 THE DESIGNER CRAFTSMEN SHOW OF PHILADELPHIA
Goodrich Promotions & Company, Inc.

The Designer Craftsmen Show offers the serious collector the "best of the best" in American Craftsmanship. This juried, invitational show features the highest quality in fine art, traditional crafts, contemporary folk-art, museum quality replicas, original artworks and fine furniture reproductions. Strollers and cameras are not permitted on the show floor.

717-796-2380
www.goodrichpromotions.com/designer

Show Dates and Times:
1/16 (Friday) - 6pm to 9pm
1/17 (Saturday) - 10am to 5pm
1/18 (Sunday) - 11am to 4pm

Admission cost:
Friday $35; Sat/Sun $12, Children under 15 - Free
   
January 23 - 25 THE LOG AND TIMBER HOME SHOW
Log Home Living

Show Dates and Times:
1/23 (Friday) - 12pm to 7pm
1/24 (Saturday) - 10am to 6pm
1/25 (Sunday) - 11am to 5pm
   
February  
   
February 5 -8 VALLEY FORGE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SHOW
Pennsylvania RV & Camping Association
 

Shop the 13 Premier Dealers of Southeastern Pennsylvania…All in One Place… All at One Time! Recreation Vehicles of all types on display…Supplier Booths…Camping Information…Parts & Accessories…Food & Fun…

717-303-0295 or 888-303-2887

www.prvca.org

Show Dates and Times:
2/5 (Thursday) - 10am to 8:30pm
2/6 (Friday) - 10am to 8:30pm
2/7 (Saturday) - 10am to 8:30pm
2/8 (Sunday) - 10am to 5pm


Admission cost:
Adults $8       Children 12 and under - Free

   
February 20 - 22 GREAT PHILADELPHIA SPRING HOME SHOW
American Consumer Shows
 

The Home Show is an event designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. Each event includes hundreds of exhibits with merchandise, product demonstrations and sample interior and exterior vignettes. With a combination of new products and expert advice from the pros, the Home Show inspires homeowners with countless ideas on enhancing their home's comfort and functionality, as well as its aesthetic appeal and overall value.

www.acshomeshow.com

Show Dates and Times:
2/20 (Friday) - 11am to 10pm
2/21 (Saturday) - 10am to 10pm
2/22 (Sunday) - 10am to 6pm


Admission cost:
Adults $9       Children under 16 - Free

   
February 27 - March 1 INTERNATIONAL GEM & JEWELRY SHOW
INTERNATIONAL GEM & JEWELRY SHOW
 

Largest Selection of Jewelry under one Roof
No Strollers or Photography Permitted

www.intergem.com

Show Dates and Times:
2/27 (Friday) - 12pm to 6pm
2/28 (Saturday) - 10am to 6pm
3/1 (Sunday) - 11am to 5pm


Admission cost:
$7   

   
February 28 - March 1 MID-WINTER CLASSIC ANTIQUE SALE
Renningers

www.renningers.com

Show Dates and Times:
2/28 (Saturday) - 10am to 6pm
3/1 (Sunday) - 10am to 5pm


Admission cost:
General Admission $6; Early Entry Fee $20, Saturday 8am to 10am
   
March  
   
March 10 - 12 HARTSTRINGS SPRING WAREHOUSE SALE
Hartstrings
 

50% off MSRP price of spring Merchandise

Show Dates and Times:
3/10 (Tuesday)
3/11 (Wednesday)
3/12 (Thursday)

   
March 13 - 15 VALLEY FORGE GUN SHOW
Valley Forge Gun Collectors
 

A gun show in the Truest American Tradition.
Buy - Sell - Trade, Modern and Antique firearms, ammunition, military surplus, and much more.
Free parking, Free appraisals.

610-975-0877
www.valleyforgegunshow.com

Show Dates and Times:
3/13 (Friday) - 4pm to 8pm
3/14 (Saturday) - 9am to 5pm
3/15 (Sunday) - 9am to 4pm


Admission cost:
Friday $15, Sat-Sun $8     Children under 12 - free   

   
March 19 - 22 SUPER BILLIARDS EXPO 2009
Allen Hopkins Productions, Inc.

609-652-6116
www.superbilliardsexpo.com

Show Dates and Times:
3/19 (Thursday)
3/20 (Friday)
3/21 (Saturday)

3/22 (Sunday)
   
May  
   
May 1-3 BEADFEST – WIRE
Interweave Press

610-975-0877
www.beadfest.com

Show Dates and Times:
5/1 (Friday) - 12pm to 7pm
5/2 (Saturday) - 10am to 6pm
5/3 (Sunday) - 11am to 5pm


Admission cost:
1-Day Pass $8, 2-Day Pass $10, 3-Day Pass $12
   
 
 

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