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</td></tr> <tr> <td width="45%" > <div align="right"><b><a href="http://www.beadfest.com/beadfest/phl_classfaq.cfm">Student FAQ's</a></b></div> </td> <td width="12%"> </td> <td width="43%" ><b><a href="http://www.beadfest.com/beadfest/phl_vendfaq.cfm">FAQ's about being an Exhibitor</a></b></td> </tr> </table> <br> <br> <table width="98%" align="center"> <tr><td> <div align="center" class="title"><u>General Questions</u></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <b><a href="#when">When is Bead Fest Philadelphia?</a><br> <a href="#where">Where is Bead Fest Philadelphia?</a><br> <a href="#county">What county is Bead Fest Philadelphia in?</a><br> <a href="#cost">What is the cost of attendance?</a><br> <a href="#type">Is this a wholesale or retail event?</a><br> <a href="#how">How do I get there?</a><br> <a href="#parking">Is there parking?</a><br> <a href="#hotels">What hotels are nearby?</a><br> <a href="#vendors">Where are the vendors?</a><br> <a href="#classes">When are Classes?</a><br> <a href="#whereclass">Where are the classes?</a><br> <a href="#register">How do I register for classes?</a><br> <a href="#deadline"> When is the deadline for class registration?</a><br> <a href="#additions">Will there be any additions or changes to the classes?</a><br> <a href="#events">Are there any special events or sessions?</a></b><br> <br><br> <a name="when"><b>When is Bead Fest Philadelphia?</b></a><br> Bead Fest Philadelphia will be August 21 - 23, 2009.<br> <br> <br>  <table width="269" border="0"> <tr> <td width="29"> </td> <td colspan="2"><b>Expo Hall Hours: </b> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td width="77">Friday </td> <td width="149">Aug. 21: 10AM - 7PM </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>Saturday </td> <td>Aug. 22: 10AM - 6PM </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>Sunday </td> <td>Aug. 23: 11AM - 5PM </td> </tr> </table>  <br> <br> <a name="where"> <b>Where is Bead Fest Philadelphia?</b></a><br> Bead Fest Philadelph is located at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, PA.<br> 20 minutes from Philadelphia, and only moments from the King of Prussia Mall.<br> <br> <a name="county"><b>What county is Bead Fest Philadelphia in?</b></a><br> Bead Fest Philadelphia will be held in Montgomery County.<br> <br> <a name="cost"> <b>What is the cost of attendance?</b></a> <br> Registered Bead Fest Philadelphia Students receive free admission to the Expo Hall.<br> <br> Admission is $10 <br> 2- day pases are $12 <br> 3-day passes are $14 <br> <br> <a href="mailto:KKeegan@interweave.com?subject=Bead_Fest_Pricing_Questions">Inquire about group rates.</a><br><br>  <a href="http://www.beadfest.com/beadfest/phl_coupon.cfm" target="_blank">Money-Saving $2 off Admission Coupon.</a><br> <br> <br> <a name="type"><b>Is this a wholesale or retail event?</b></a><br> 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. <br> <b> VENDORS:</b> 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. <br> <b> BUYERS:</b> All must respect vendor policies and not expect such pricing if not properly qualified. <br> <br> <a name="how"><b>How do I get there?</b></a><br> Directions to the Valley Forge Convention Center can be found in the <a href="http://www.beadfest.com/beadfest/PHL_travel.html">travel</a> section or at the <a href="http://www.vfconventioncenter.com/" target="_blank">Valley Forge Convention Center</a> website. <br> <br> <a name="parking"> <b>Is there parking?</b></a><br> The Valley Forge Convention Center offers 2500 free parking spaces.<br> <br> <a name="hotels"><b>What hotels are nearby?</b></a><br> We have room blocks at both of the attached hotels, Radisson Valley Forge Hotel & Scanticon Hotel.<br> <a href="http://www.beadfest.com/beadfest/PHL_hotel">Information on area hotels online.</a><br> <br> <br>  <b>VENDORS:</b><br><br> <a name="vendors"> <b>Where are the vendors?</b></a><br> Vendors are located on both floors of the expo hall, one and two levels below the classes. Check back for a floorplan.<br> <br> <br>  <b>CLASSES:</b><br><br> <table width="317" border="0"> <tr> <td colspan="2"><a name="classes"><b>When are Classes?</b></a> </td> </tr>\ <tr> <td width="100">Wednesday </td> <td width="184">Aug. 19: 9AM - 4PM </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100">Thursday </td> <td width="184">Aug. 20: 9AM - 8PM </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday </td> <td>Aug. 21: 9AM - 8PM </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday </td> <td>Aug. 22: 9AM - 8PM </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday </td> <td>Aug. 23: 9AM - 4PM </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Class registration opens at 8AM every day.</td> </tr> </table> <br> Classes are mostly in 3-hour or 7-hour sessions: 9-12, 1-4, 5-8, 9-4, and 1-8. <br> Seven-hour sessions include a break of about one hour. Ending times are approximate.<br><br> <a name="whereclasses"> <b>Where are the classes?</b></a><br> The classes are located in the two hotels connected to the Expo hall only a short walk away.<br><br> <a name="register"> <b>How do I register for classes?</b></a><br> <a href="http://www.beadfest.com/beadfest/classes">Register online</a>, use the form at the back of the printed catalog, or register at the show. View our <a href="http://www.beadfest.com/beadfest/classes/cancel.cfm">Cancellation Policy</a><br> <br> <a name="deadline"><b>When is the deadline for class registration?</b></a><br> Online registration will close <u>August 11, 2009</u>. Once online registration closes you can <u>ONLY</u> register for a class at the show. <br> <br> <a name="additions"><b>Will there be any additions or changes to the classes?</b></a><br>   <a href="http://www.beadfest.com/beadfest/classes">Check online</a> to view class availability, to see if any classes have been changed or new ones added.<br> <br> <a name="events"><b>Are there any special events or sessions?</b></a><br> Friday, August 21: 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM - Meet the Instructors Reception<br> Saturday, August 22: 8 PM – 11 PM - Moonlight Bead In <br> Special Book Signings & jewelry-making demos by Interweave Authors <br> <br> For more information go to our <a href="http://www.beadfest.com/beadfest/phl_events.cfm">special events section</a>.<br> <br>  <b>For further class questions please go <a href="http://www.beadfest.com/beadfest/classes/PHL_faq.cfm">view the full Class FAQs page</a></b><br> </td> </tr> </table> <br> <br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" bgcolor="#ffffff" > <hr noshade="noshade" color="#b6151b" size="2"> <img src="image/broughtTOyou.png" width="827" height="54" border="0" usemap="#Magazinebottom"> </td> </tr> </table> <table width="980" border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td width="144" > </td><td> <blockquote> <center><table width="500" align="center"> <tr> <td><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.beadfest.com" style="text-decoration:none">Bead Fest Home</a> About Us <a href="http://www.beadfest.com/beadfest/contracts.cfm" style="text-decoration:none">Vendor Requests</a> FAQ <a href="http://www.interweave.com/privacy_policy.asp" target="_blank">Privacy Policy</a></font></td> </tr></table> <font color="#666666" font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you have any questions or problems regarding this site, please e-mail our <a href="mailto:mkralle@interweave.com?subject=Web_Question">site editor</a>.</font> </center> </blockquote> </td></tr></table> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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