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Denver,
Colorado
- Colorado Doll and Bear Extravaganza
Dates:
Saturday & Sunday
October 8 & 9, 2005
Location:
Holiday Inn Convention Center
15500 East 40th Avenue
I-70 East to Chambers Road, North on Chambers Road - Hotel is on immediate right- drive to East side, Convention Center Entrance.
Description of Show:
We are a Doll and Bear Show hosting 95 booths. We host Exhibitors carrying Antique, Collectible, Cloth, Modern and Reproduction Dolls. Our Bears are Antique, Collectible, Miniature and many Handmade. We also host Exhibitors carrying molds, greenware, clothing, patterns and other doll and bear related supplies and items. We have Fabulous dresses from Australia and the United Kingdom; Laces from France and the Netherlands; so many one-of-a-kind items! Unique furniture for your beautiful treasures to sit comfortably on for life. We have special interest displays for public viewing and enjoyment, such as cloth doll display or paper doll displays, each year this changes to offer interesting special interest viewing for public enjoyment. We offer workshops and we have an outstanding doll and bear competition.
Promoter:
Pat Giroux
C/O Colorado Doll and Bear Extravaganza
P. O. Box 745639
Arvada, Colorado 80006-5639
Phone: (303) 425-7333
Fax: (303) 422-3219
Website: http://www.dollbearshow.com
E-mail: dollbearcolo@msn.com
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- Additional information:
- Show hours: Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm
- Admission: Adults - $6.00 for both days
- Table cost: $200.00 - only booths within rows are available - corners and walls are sold out
Each booth includes 1 - 8' table and 2 chairs. Additional tables are available for $15.00 for either 6' or 8'. You may also bring your own tables.
- Table Size: 6 or 8 foot
- Are Tables Draped? No, Exhibitors are asked to drape your own tables to the floor
- Setup time: Friday, October 7 - 10:00am - 8:00pm
- Take down time: Sunday, October 9 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm
- Are Chairs Provided? Yes, 2 chairs are provided
- Number of Helpers Allowed? 3 per single booth - 5 per double booth, including the booth holder
- Is this an Annual Event? Yes
- Number of years in Existence? 3 years - however, we have replaced the Rocky Mountain Doll Fantasy, which we took over when the ladies retired. That Show had been in existence for 22 years on the same weekend for many years.
- Average Attendance: 1000+
- Advertising: Television, Radio, Newspapers, Contemporary Doll Collector, Soft Dolls and Animals, Teddy Bear Review, Doll Crafter, Doll Costuming, Doll Beautiful, Miniature Collections.
Flyers at Shows, Doll Studios and Shops within the the Mountain States Regional, as well as Shows around the Country. Many of our Exhibitors travel the US and flyers are taken to all Shows. Our Foreign Exhibitors take flyers to their Shows in various Countries in which they participate.
- Recommended for Original Doll Artists? Yes, we have several - along with a very large competition for all type of Doll Artists. Several of our Exhibitors are nationally known doll artists.
- Would you consider a complimentary booth in exchange for an Artist Demonstration during the show? Yes, depending on what the demonstration would be.
- Competition: Yes, We have an outstanding doll and bear competition, which in the past has drawn 200+ dolls and bears. New to this years Doll competition are categories for both Porcelain and Cloth/Art Dolls. We award both Rosettes and Trophies. Judges are brought in from out of our area.
- Workshops: We offer workshops taught by some of the best known instructors in the Country.
- Is Food Available? Yes
- Free Parking: Yes
- Donations to Charity? Not yet, it is being worked on.
- Door-Prizes
- Promoter/Exhibitor Comments: "This show is the product of Seven Exhibitors who have participated in shows for 20+ years through out the US. - we picked up the ball and ran with it when the previous ladies choose to retire. We are dedicated to Exhibitors with unique quality items to sell to present a truly fun doll and bear shopping experience like days gone by. We are all doll and bear lovers, creators and enthusiast. Our approach is remembering our love for our favorite doll or bear. Do you remember picking them up and all your cares going away - that is what the Colorado Doll and Bear Extravaganza is all about. We have a fun time and so does everyone attending our Show. We have been told by Exhibitors and attendees alike that this is one of the best Shows in the Country, both for quality of items available and a good time being had by all."
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