THE 23rd ANNUAL
NATIONAL DOLL FESTIVAL
(NDF)
SHERATON CHICAGO HOTEL
& TOWERS
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NDF IS IN CHICAGO ABOUT
2 BLOCKS FROM THE HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO HOTEL at 151 EAST WACKER
DRIVE, SITE OF THE UFDC& ODACA NATIONAL CONVENTIONS.
We are walking distance
from the Conventions, but we may provide free shuttle bus service
to and from Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Hyatt Regency Hotel during
all hours of our event. Please consult Hyatt Regency Chicago's
Concierge as to pickup location.
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GUEST ROOM INFORMATION
SHERATON CHICAGO
HOTEL & TOWERS
301 East North Water St. · Downtown on Magic Mile, Chicago,
IL 60611
Our NDF special
SHERATON CHICAGO HOTEL Guest Room Rate:
$199 single or double
per night
Reservations: (800)
233-4100 / Hotel Number (312) 329-7000
Mention NDF for
rates.
PARKING $49 PER
NIGHT, other downtown parking may be less expensive. We suggest
for anyone attending and staying at our hotel, multiple night
to park at cheaper parking lots such as the O'Hare airport longterm
parking lot and take the train back to town to save a lot of parking
fees.
For driving directions,
use www.mapquest.com for others or contact hotel. Airport shuttle
vans can go directly to the hotel.
LOCATED CLOSE TO
NAVY PIER and ALONGSIDE THE CHICAGO RIVER
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ADMISSION TIMES AND RATES
PREVIEW EARLY BIRD SALE SATURDAY 10am
- 2pm ADM. $50 · VALID - WEDNESDAY
*GENERAL ADMISSION: SATURDAY 2am -
10pm · SUNDAY 9AM - 9PM
MONDAY & TUESDAY 10-5 ·
WEDNESDAY 10-7
*Admission: $25 / $20 With Ad ·
Valid Sat 2pm thru Wednesday
*UFDC~ODACA~NIADA~CU Special Rate $15 with ID Sat 2pm thru Wed
7pm
Tickets, advance by mail: make checks
payable R. J. Lowman or buy at show
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APPRAISALS & CONSIGNMENTS
You are invited to bring one old doll,
teddy bear or toy
For a free appraisal. A small fee charged for additional items
If you bring anything to the show to have appraised or to sell,
You must first bring the item(s) to the front ticket desk
So that we may assist you.
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CONSIGNMENTS DURING THE
DOLL FESTIVAL
We have a consignment table available for
antique or old
Dolls, Teddy Bears, Toys, Accessories
No charge to consign select antique items (limit 5).
If your item sells, then you pay a 20% commission.
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SOLICITING TO SELL WARES
AT THE DOLL FESTIVAL
Soliciting our vendors directly during
the show is not allowed
and may be reason to be ejected from the show.
If you bring items to sell at the show, take them to the consignment
tables.
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SELL ITEMS PRIOR TO EVENT
TO OUR VENDORS
We have many vendors interested in purchasing
antique
dolls, bears, toys and related items prior to the show.
You are most welcome to contact us to offer items for sale.
We will pass on the information directly to our vendors.
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REPAIR & RESTORATION
We will have highly qualified several of
our vendors
who specialize in high quality restorations and repair s.
In addition products for repairs and cleaning are available at
the show.
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO SELL
YOUR WARES WITH US?
DO YOU WANT VENDOR
CONTRACTS?
Please contact us for exhibitor contracts
and information
Include your: name(s), business name, address, phone, fax and
email address
Indicate in which event you have interest and want contracts.
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SHOW TIMES AND TICKET INFORMATION
PLEASE SEE FLYERS ON MAIN
WEB PAGE
TICKETS, buy at show, or, in ADVANCE by MAIL
make checks payable R. J. LOWMAN,
mail to NDF - P O Box 66823 - Scotts Valley, CA 95067
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TO RECEIVE VENDOR CONTRACTS
AND INFORMATION
Send Email:
NatlDoll@aol.com or DollFestival@aol.com
Call:
1 (831) 438-5349 ·
Fax: (831) 439-9142
Write:
NATIONAL DOLL FESTIVAL
PO Box 66823 - Scotts Valley, CA 995067
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