Monday, November 15, 2010

2011 Convention Update

August 17-21, 2011, Philadelphia, PA

Whether you're new to paper dolls or have been attending paper doll conventions for years, organizer David Wolfe has planned a fun time for everyone!

As always, lots of souvenirs will be presented throughout the convention. There will be 3 banquet dinners, and the hotel offers complimentary breakfast and happy hour each day. A sandwich bar will be offered at lunchtime for a modest fee. To give you an idea of what to expect, here is the preliminary schedule for the convention:

Wednesday, August 17, 2011
10:30 a.m. Optional Tour of QVC Studios
7:00 p.m. Registration Reception Party

Thursday, August 18, 2011
Morning: Color-and-Cut Bee
All Day: Variety of Workshops, Programs and Talks
Afternoon: Raffle Room, Artists' Gallery & Dress-a-Doll Display
Evening: Red, White & Blue themed Banquet Dinner and Trivia Contest

Friday, August 19, 2011
Throughout the Day: Competition, Workshops, Talks and Programs
Afternoon: Silent Auction, Raffle Room & Freebie Table
Evening: Colonial Themed Banquet Dinner and Colonial Fashion Program

Saturday, August 20, 2011
All Day: Sales Room
Early Evening: Raffle Drawing
Evening: "The Philadelphia Story" Themed Banquet Diner, Presentation on Grace Kelly, Fanny Gray Awards, Top Raffle Item Drawing, Silent Auction Winners

Sunday, August 21, 2011
Morning: Farewell Gathering and Vintage Fashion/Paper Doll Program

To sign up, visit the Convention 2011 section of the Paperdoll Review website. A special early-bird discount is available until December 1, 2010. Plus, early registrations get an extra souvenir! If you have questions, email David Wolfe directly.

If you're unable to attend, you can still get all the fabulous convention souvenirs with an absentee registration. Only 50 absentee registrations are available so we recommend purchasing early. (Souvenirs will be mailed after the convention).