Washington D.c. Supershow Dates Announced

[markofp]

Well, at least Bob isn't dragging things out this year.

 

August 2 - 5, Marriott Fairview, Falls Church VA.

 

 

http://www.pencentral.com/

Edited April 22, 2018 by markofp

[inkstainedruth]

And I can't go. Again. Sigh.... I hate juggling hobbies for timing.

Is this the same hotel as last year, or yet another new one?

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[MightyEighth]

It looks like, at this moment anyway, that the website has been updated only for the dates. Everything else is from the 2017 announcement, including the hotel, Marriott Fairview Place.

[TheRealMikeDr]

It looks like, at this moment anyway, that the website has been updated only for the dates. Everything else is from the 2017 announcement, including the hotel, Marriott Fairview Place.

 

Shocked. I'm shocked!

[Ron Z]

It looks like, at this moment anyway, that the website has been updated only for the dates. Everything else is from the 2017 announcement, including the hotel, Marriott Fairview Place.

 

...or 2015, or 2016. The seminar listing for 2017 was never updated from 2016.

[Ayami_109]

It looks like, at this moment anyway, that the website has been updated only for the dates. Everything else is from the 2017 announcement, including the hotel, Marriott Fairview Place.

Richard Binder announced for this very reason he and some other vendors will not be attending this year's show. It's understandable given last year's chaos.

 

More detail on his website http://www.richardspens.com

Edited May 25, 2018 by Ayami_109

[69Boss302]

I was able to speak with Bob last week. We spoke briefly about last year's show and in part, he recognized that there were issues. However, I'm not confident at this point, that any of the feedback received has been implemented.

I'll still be attending the show.

[ipinkgirl]

But a bunch of vendors aren't going to the DC show. Copied from Richard Binders Facebook page.

 

Historically, the Washington DC Fountain Pen Supershow has been an enjoyable show for exhibitors and patrons from all over the world. Last year, however, the show's change of location and lack of organization led to frustration and anger among both exhibitors and patrons. We have received no indication that the problems experienced last year have been resolved, nor has the show's website been updated except to change the dates of the show from last year's to this year's.

 

While all of us enjoy pen shows, participating as an exhibitor at a show is an expensive proposition. We are professional pen people, and we need to be able to set up before the public is admitted so that we can work during the show. The complete lack of information about the Washington show raises serious questions about our ability to serve our clients.

 

For these reasons, we have decided not to attend the Washington show this year. We greatly hope that the problems of the past have indeed been resolved, and we hope to return next year.

 

Mike and Linda Kennedy, Indy-Pen-Dance

Richard and Barbara Binder, RichardsPens

Rick Propas, The Penguin

Martin Ferguson, Martins Pens 51

Ron and Robyn Zorn, Mainstreet Pens

Carl Seidl - Pens of Dist-INK-tion

Joel Hamilton - Inkpen

Sherrell Tyree - Inkpen East

[inkstainedruth]

Yikes! Those are some big names pulling out of the show this year....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Mags]

I’ll wait for 2019 or 2020 to head back to DC. The show was large, seemless and so friendly I have many fond memories of my past trips from Canada to the DC pen show.

[inkstainedruth]

Oh I LOVED the show itself. But the date change puts it up against a seriously important prior (and annual) commitment. I liked it the year it was later than normal, and even dragged my husband to it (he was somewhat dubious about the prospect, but then spent a good chunk of Sunday hanging out at Richard Binder's table ). But the first weekend in August is just not do-able. I couldn't even do the "just go Friday and then drive back on Saturday" because I'd be missing my choir's final rehearsal before our concert Monday night (amongst other things...).

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[sharonspens]

But a bunch of vendors aren't going to the DC show. Copied from Richard Binders Facebook page.

 

Historically, the Washington DC Fountain Pen Supershow has been an enjoyable show for exhibitors and patrons from all over the world. Last year, however, the show's change of location and lack of organization led to frustration and anger among both exhibitors and patrons. We have received no indication that the problems experienced last year have been resolved, nor has the show's website been updated except to change the dates of the show from last year's to this year's.

 

While all of us enjoy pen shows, participating as an exhibitor at a show is an expensive proposition. We are professional pen people, and we need to be able to set up before the public is admitted so that we can work during the show. The complete lack of information about the Washington show raises serious questions about our ability to serve our clients.

 

For these reasons, we have decided not to attend the Washington show this year. We greatly hope that the problems of the past have indeed been resolved, and we hope to return next year.

 

Mike and Linda Kennedy, Indy-Pen-Dance

Richard and Barbara Binder, RichardsPens

Rick Propas, The Penguin

Martin Ferguson, Martins Pens 51

Ron and Robyn Zorn, Mainstreet Pens

Carl Seidl - Pens of Dist-INK-tion

Joel Hamilton - Inkpen

Sherrell Tyree - Inkpen East

 

Oh. My. Goodness. Pen repair/nib adjustment options will be very slim in DC. This does not bode well, as Ruth commented.

 

Sharon in Indiana

[Federalist Pens]

4 Tables- I'll be there in the small ballroom- same as last year!

 

See you then!

Frank

[TheRealMikeDr]

I'll see you there Frank - any fun new stuff that will be available that you can share with us?