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2023 Washington DC Fountain Pen SUPERSHOW
55 DAYS TO THE EVENT
Aug 03, 9:00 AM
Marriott Fairview Park
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Bob Johnson started the DC Pen SUPERSHOW in 1992. With his continued vision and dedication in establishing a venue for pen enthusiasts to meet, sell, and discuss their interest in fountain pens, Bob created the largest pen show in the world drawing attendees from numerous countries and states.

Sadly, Bob passed away in September 2020 but his sister, Barbara Johnson, and nephew, Jeff Hancock, both long time pen show helpers, carry on his legacy.

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 "Register Now" button links to Exhibitor table registration and Weekend Trader ticket purchase page.

PUBLIC ADMISSION TICKETS

 

Public admission tickets will not be on sale on the dcpenshow.com website until July. Tickets will also be sold at the door - cash, check or credit card.

 

Friday, August 4 - $25, noon - 5 pm

Saturday, August 5 - $10, 10 am - 5 pm

Sunday, August 6 - $10, 10 am - 5 pm

 

Please note - Public admission starts at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday. You may come earlier, but you will stand in line until 10 am. 

 

WEEKEND TRADER TICKETS

WEEKEND TRADER tickets are ideal for people who are new to pens and pen shows because you have more time to talk with exhibitors and look at the products. Serious collectors appreciate having the extra day to visit with exhibitors.

     1.  Permit attendance at the SUPERSHOW EVERY DAY Thursday - Sunday.  Only Weekend Traders and Exhibitors may attend the SUPERSHOW on Thursday.

     2.  May sit at a table on Thursday - tables are assigned Friday - Sunday.

     3.  Early entrance Friday - Sunday.

     4.  Include admission for one non-collecting significant other.

     5.  Attendance included at any special events.

     6.  Cost only $50. Purchase now using "Register Now" button above.

ABOUT THE SHOW

2023 SUPERSHOW SPONSORS

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PEN SHOW PLANNING

Below are several excellent You Tube links to help you attend a pen show - either as a newbie or seasoned visitor:

1.  Mike Matteson, In
kdependence - How to Pen Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWT9YL4nFy8 
     Mike has You Tube
 videos of the 2021 and 2022 SUPERSHOWS:
     2021 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4H6VDF_Uww
                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8dxr6ZwOrI&t=3079s
     2022 - 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46PDtKc_lS4&t=539s                                                                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z7FTPqWiho&t=12s

2.  David Parker, Figboot - Pen Show 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJj1FP3YPYw
     David will present a seminar at the 2023 SUPERSHOW.


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INK TESTING

The ever popular ink testing tables will contain ink donations from several SUPERSHOW exhibitors - THANK YOU

ANDERILLIUM

GOULET - SAMPLE SETS

ITOYA - SAILOR & TACCIA

LUXURY BRANDS - COLORVERSE & NOODLERS

PILOT

YAFA - MONTEVERDE & PRIVATE RESERVE

Two special inks for the SUPERSHOW will be available this year:

Anderillium Ink will introduce "POTOMAC"

     Special Edition Ink for the SUPERSHOW

Yafa Brands will have "Viva Magenta"

     2023 Color of the Year

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GET IN TOUCH

DC Pen Show

P.O. Box 5021
Falls Church, VA 22044

703-214-8148

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