CHA Chicago

[kre8tiv1]

I know it's a bit early but....
Is anyone planning on attending the CHA Consumer Show in Chicago?

I was at the one in Orlando last summer and had a great time, but I don't think the vendors were expecting as many attendees as there were and they seemed a bit overwhelmed. Did anyone attend the California show this winter? If so, were the vendors better prepared?

Happy Spring!

[saucersrus]

When is CHA going to be in Chicago?

[kspiv]

A friend and I are considering it! It sounds like so much fun!! I think its close to Stampin' Up's convention tho and I cant do both so I dont know. It would be way cheaper for me to go to CHA tho.

[snowowl]

When and where in Chicago? Might drive on down or take the train.

[mcschmidty]

It is the end of July and will be at the Rosemont. Classes start Tuesday, Supershow 7/30 and 7/31

https://www.chashow.org/eweb/Dynamic...month_name=Feb

Shelly

[dawnmercedes]

Ooh..I'd love to go!

[kre8tiv1]

Did anyone go to the winter consumer show in California?

Orlando was tons of fun. Great make n takes, great classes at reasonable prices. Like I mentioned in my original post, the only negative was that the vendors seemed unprepared for the sheer number of us that attended.

I am seriously considering going, but the airfare from Phila or NY is kind of high.

[dnkmmw]

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Originally Posted by mcschmidty

It is the end of July and will be at the Rosemont.

When I went three years ago, it was at the Donald Stephens Convention Center. Did they move it?

Dawn

[palval77]

Maybe this would be a fun few days to getaway for my BFF and myself

[sbd]

I saw the dates, but none of them said 'consumer'. I went to Orlando on the days it was open to the public. When will that be in Chicago?

[Shopping Diva]

Anyone know the cost?

[Jeanne S]

The consumer show is July 30-31st.

Here is their website:
http://www.craftsupershow.com/eweb/StartPage.aspx

[dawnmercedes]

thanks dearie!!

[Jeanne S]

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Originally Posted by dawnmercedes

thanks dearie!!

You are welcome! Ya coming Missy?

[dawnmercedes]

If I can find a buddy...anyone want to be my buddy??

[kspiv]

I think if we all make it there, we need to meet up somewhere and meet IRL. We can wear our SCS nametags! LOL

[craftaddict]

Creative Pals from Brookfield Wisconsin will be there with their "Pool Of Rubber". Unmounted rubber from Whipper Snapper designs only $1.00 to $2.00 each. They will also be doing 9 different Make & Takes and hosting Ms. Anna Wight in the booth!

[stamp_momma]

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Originally Posted by kre8tiv1

Did anyone go to the winter consumer show in California?

Orlando was tons of fun. Great make n takes, great classes at reasonable prices. Like I mentioned in my original post, the only negative was that the vendors seemed unprepared for the sheer number of us that attended.

I am seriously considering going, but the airfare from Phila or NY is kind of high.

I didn't make it around to all the booths in Florida or California, so I can't speak to their preparedness, but I can tell you that the number of vendors in California at the winter show was much higher than Florida - I'd guess double or more. Very strong vendor turnout.

Hope to see ya in Chicago! ;)

[kre8tiv1]

I believe the winter show is traditionally bigger than the summer show.

I am still on the fence about going. The airfare from Philadelphia is still high ($275 r/t) and then I have to add hotel, meals, cab to/from the airport. And let us not forget the ever-so important SPENDING $$$...