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Frequently Asked Questions about Bead Fest Philadelphia
When is Bead Fest?
Bead Fest Philadelphia will be August 22 - 24, 2008.
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Expo Hall Hours: |
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Friday |
Aug. 22: 12PM - 7PM |
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Saturday |
Aug. 23: 10AM - 6PM |
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Sunday |
Aug. 24: 11AM - 5PM |
Where is Bead Fest?
Bead Fest Philadelphis is located at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, PA.
20 minutes from Philadelphia, moments from the King of Prussia Mall.
What county is Bead Fest Philadelphia in?
Bead Fest Philadelphia will be held in Montgomery County.
What is the cost of attendance?
Registered Bead Fest Philadelphia Students receive free admission to the Expo Hall.
Admission is $10
2- day pases are $12
3-day passes are $14
Inquire about group rates.
Money-Saving $2 off Admission Coupon.
Is this a wholesale or retail event?
Our events are open to the public and tend to be retail oriented. As such, prices marked by vendors should always be retail. There are qualified wholesale buyers who attend, but as there is no pre-registration/credentials checked at the door, it is up to each INDIVIDUAL vendor to (a) chose whether or not they wish to conduct wholesale transactions, (b) check the buyer's credentials to confirm that they are licensed for wholesale transactions, and (c) set their own minimums for such transactions.
VENDORS: It is illegal to engage in a wholesale transaction without charging sales tax (in states where there is a sales tax) with anyone who is not properly licensed.
BUYERS: All must respect vendor policies and not expect such pricing if not properly qualified.
How do I get there?
Directions to the Valley Forge Convention Center can be found in the travel section or at the Valley Forge Convention Center website.
Is there parking?
The Valley Forge Convention Center offers 2500 free parking spaces.
What hotels are nearby?
Information on area hotels online.
VENDORS:
What are the costs of booths?
Please download a 2008 Bead Fest Philadelphia Booth Contract.
What comes with a booth?
All booths come with one table, one chair, and a wastebasket.
If you have a double booth then you would receive two of everything.
A corner booth is ONE booth.
Should you need more than what is provided you may bring your own supplies or order them.
CLASSES:
| When are Classes? |
| Thursday |
Aug. 21: 9AM - 8PM |
| Friday |
Aug. 22: 9AM - 8PM |
| Saturday |
Aug. 23: 9AM - 8PM |
| Sunday |
Aug. 24: 9AM - 8PM |
| Class registration opens at 8AM every day. |
Classes are mostly in 3-hour or 7-hour sessions: 9-12, 1-4, 5-8, 9-4, and 1-8.
Seven-hour sessions include a break of about one hour. Ending times are approximate.
Where are the classes?
The classes are located in the two hotels connected to the Expo hall only a short walk away.
Where are the vendors?
Vendors are located on both floors of the expo hall. Check back for a floorplan.
How do I register for classes?
Register online, use the form at the back of the printed catalog, or register at the show. View our Cancellation Policy
When is the deadline for class registration?
Online registration will close August 11, 2008. Once online registration closes you can ONLY register for a class at the show. Check back! 2008 classes will be posted soon!
Will there be any additions or changes to the classes?
Check online to view class availability, to see if any classes have been changed or new ones added.
Are there any special events or sessions?
Information on any special events will be posted when the information becomes available.
For further class questions please go view the full Class FAQs page
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