43RD ANNUAL CONVENTION
2023 Arlington, Virginia
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When: | Wednesday-Saturday, August 16-19, 2023 |
Where: | Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel at Reagan National Airport, 2799 Richmond Highway, Arlington, Virginia |
Theme: | A Christmas Story in the Nation’s Capitol |
Hosts: | Joe Meyers and Carrie Besl |
Contact: | 2023Arlington@GoldenGlow.org |
General Information
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Mail-In Convention Registration Form & Magazine Insert
Please use Online Convention Registration, if possible.
PRO TIP: Use this Mail-In Convention Registration form as a handy worksheet to prepare for your Online Convention Registration.
PRO TIP: Use this Mail-In Convention Registration form as a handy worksheet to prepare for your Online Convention Registration.
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What’s Included in my Base Convention Registration Fee?
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Convention Schedule
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Hotel Information
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Banquet Information
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Registration Cancellation and Refund Policy
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Museum Room Display Form
NEW! Form is online fillable. Complete and send in as an email attachment. No need to print.
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Bus Transportation
NEW!
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Negotiated Parking Rates
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Things to Know about Washington DC from a Local’s Perspective
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Toys for Tots
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Letters to Santa
Deadline for Mailing: Saturday, May 1
Buying & Selling
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Hotel Guest Room Sales (“Room Hopping”) for Sellers
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Christkindlmarkt for Sellers
Wednesday, August 16, 1-4PM
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Village Square Marketplace for Sellers
Wednesday, August 16, 9AM-4PM
Thursday, August 17, 9AM-4PM
Friday, August 18, 1-4PM
Thursday, August 17, 9AM-4PM
Friday, August 18, 1-4PM
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Convention Sales Room for Sellers
Saturday, August 19, 9AM-12PM
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Convention Sales Room Policy
Saturday, August 19, 9AM-12PM
Special Meals
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SM1 Dinner and a Movie: A Christmas Story
Monday, August 14, 5-7PM
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SM2 Merry Mix of Mid-Century Christmas Lunch
A 1940-1959 Era Event
Hosted by Lynne Eltrevoog and Dave Harms
Wednesday, August 16, 11AM-1PM
Hosted by Lynne Eltrevoog and Dave Harms
Wednesday, August 16, 11AM-1PM
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SM3 Christmas Morning Pajama Party Breakfast
A 1960-1983 Era Collecting Event
Hosted by Amanda Benton and Kriss Plumer
Thursday, August 17, 8-10AM
Hosted by Amanda Benton and Kriss Plumer
Thursday, August 17, 8-10AM
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SM4 Jeannette Beach Memorial Holly Luncheon
Hosted by Nancy Smith
Thursday, August 17, 12-2PM
Thursday, August 17, 12-2PM
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SM5 Light Lunch
Hosted by Craig McManus
Thursday, August 17, 12-2PM
Thursday, August 17, 12-2PM
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SM6 Victorian Christmas: The Transformation of Christmas Lunch
A Pre-1940 Era Event
Hosted by Elissa and Darren Walker
Friday, August 18, 11AM-1PM
Hosted by Elissa and Darren Walker
Friday, August 18, 11AM-1PM
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SM7 The Joy of Collecting Villages Luncheon
Hosted by The National Council of 56 Clubs (NCC) and Department 56
Saturday, August 19, 12-2PM
Saturday, August 19, 12-2PM
Excursions
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E1 Odyssey Dinner Cruise
limited to 48
Friday, August 11, 6-11PM
Friday, August 11, 6-11PM
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E2 Route 11 Yard Crawl with breakfast bag and box lunch
Saturday, August 12, 6:30AM-4PM
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E3 Art of Fire Tour and Art Studio Glass Blowing Class with lunch
each session limited to 15
E3A Saturday, August 12, 8:30AM-3PM
E3B Sunday, August 13, 8:30AM-3PM
E3C Tuesday, August 15, 8:30AM-3PM
E3A Saturday, August 12, 8:30AM-3PM
E3B Sunday, August 13, 8:30AM-3PM
E3C Tuesday, August 15, 8:30AM-3PM
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E4 Guided Smithsonian Tour with lunch
Saturday, August 12, 9:15AM-4:45PM
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E5 King Street Shopping with guide
Saturday, August 12, 1-4PM
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E6 Monuments by Moonlight
E6A Saturday, August 12, 7:30-10:45PM
E6B Tuesday, August 15, 7:30-10:45PM
E6B Tuesday, August 15, 7:30-10:45PM
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E7 Smithsonian Air & Space Museum and National Museum of the American Indian Tour with lunch
Sunday, August 13, 9AM-4PM
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E8 U Street Food, History, and Art Fork Tour with four food tastings
Sunday, August 13, 11:30AM-4:30PM
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E9 River City Boat Cruise
limited to 32
Sunday, August 13, 1:45-5:15PM
Sunday, August 13, 1:45-5:15PM
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E10 Virginia Historical Tour with lunch
Monday, August 14, 9AM-5PM
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E11 Armed Forces Tour with lunch
Monday, August 14, 9AM-5PM
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E12 DC Scavenger Hunt with lunch
Monday, August 14, 9:30AM-3PM
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E13 Historic Ellicott City, Forget Me Not Factory, and Village Home Tours
Tuesday, August 15, 8:30AM-4PM
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E14 DC Sightseeing Tour with lunch
Tuesday, August 15, 9AM-5PM
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E15 High Tea at the Henley Park Hotel
each tea time limited to 30
E15A Tuesday, August 15, 12:15-3:45PM
E15B Tuesday, August 15, 2:15-5:45PM
E15A Tuesday, August 15, 12:15-3:45PM
E15B Tuesday, August 15, 2:15-5:45PM
Workshops
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W1 Cotton-Wrapped Tree
Instructor: Karen Shields
class limited to 25
Monday, August 14, 9-11AM
class limited to 25
Monday, August 14, 9-11AM
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W2 Christmas Stocking
Instructor: Gay Iapalucci
class limited to 20
Monday, August 14, 9-11AM
class limited to 20
Monday, August 14, 9-11AM
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W3 Sparktacular Vintage Jewelry Tree
Instructor: Sue Wille
class limited to 25
Monday, August 14, 10AM-12PM
class limited to 25
Monday, August 14, 10AM-12PM
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W4 White Cotton Santa Ornament
Instructor: Karen Shields
class limited to 20
Monday, August 14, 1-3PM
class limited to 20
Monday, August 14, 1-3PM
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W5 Sweet Satin Dolls: Ornament & Figure
Instructor: Sue Wille
class limited to 25
Monday, August 14, 1-2:30PM
class limited to 25
Monday, August 14, 1-2:30PM
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W6 Gingerbread House Decoration
Instructor: Jaimie Mertz
class limited to 50
Monday, August 14, 2:30-4:30PM
class limited to 50
Monday, August 14, 2:30-4:30PM
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W7 Red Cotton Santa Ornament
Instructor: Karen Shields
class limited to 20
Monday, August 14, 3-5PM
class limited to 20
Monday, August 14, 3-5PM
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W8 Lady Vase Tree
Instructor: Amanda Benton
class limited to 12
Tuesday, August 15, 10AM-12PM
class limited to 12
Tuesday, August 15, 10AM-12PM
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W9 Make a 9-Inch Mini Goose Feather Tree
Instructors: Ron and Carol Wardell
class limited to 20
Tuesday, August 15, 1-4PM
class limited to 20
Tuesday, August 15, 1-4PM
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W11 Using Hot Wire Foam Factory Tools to Create a Putz Display
Instructors: Patricia and John Ehrenreich
each class limited to 25
W11A Tuesday, August 15, 4-5PM
W11B Tuesday, August 15, 5-6PM
each class limited to 25
W11A Tuesday, August 15, 4-5PM
W11B Tuesday, August 15, 5-6PM
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W12 Village Styrofoam Display Carving
Instructors: Georgian Bay Villagers
class limited to 120
Wednesday, August 16, 8-10AM
class limited to 120
Wednesday, August 16, 8-10AM
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W13 Three Feather Wreaths
Instructors: Ron and Carol Wardell
class limited to 20
Wednesday, August 16, 8-11AM
class limited to 20
Wednesday, August 16, 8-11AM
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W14 Victorian Scrap Ornaments
Instructor: Mary McIntosh
class limited to 25
Wednesday, August 16, 9-11AM
class limited to 25
Wednesday, August 16, 9-11AM
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W15 Village Christmas Lantern
Instructor: Ellen Somerwill
class limited to 15
Wednesday, August 16, 11AM-1PM
class limited to 15
Wednesday, August 16, 11AM-1PM
Contests
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Christmas Cookie Contest
Homemade cookies and sweets are a Golden Glow Convention tradition.
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Decorated Tree Contest
The Decorated Tree Contest is to encourage different points of view on vintage and antique Christmas tree decorations.
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Museum Room Group Display Contest
The first-ever Museum Room Group Display will award one lucky charity $1,000.
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Christmas Tree on a Budget Contest
Turn this plain 36-inch tree into a work of art!
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Gingerbread House Contest
The first-ever Golden Glow Gingerbread House Competition.
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Village Display Contest
A collection of buildings and accessories accompanied by a narrative telling us what inspired your display.
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Facebook Party & Lampshade Hat Contest
Hosted by Golden Glow Social Media Team
Tuesday, August 15, 10PM-Midnight
Tuesday, August 15, 10PM-Midnight
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Christopher Radko’s Antique Christmas Trivia Challenge
at the Christmas Festival
Thursday, August 17, 7-8PM
Thursday, August 17, 7-8PM
Merchandise
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Woodland Scenics Soft Flake Snow SN140
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Vintage Brands T-Shirts
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Village Sign Post
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Woodland Scenics Starter Kit
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Patriotic Handblown Ornament
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