2025 PUBLIC INFORMATION
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Public admission falls into 2 categories:
1. Daily admission on Friday afternoon, Saturday and/or Sunday
2. Weekend Trader admission on all 4 days July 31 - August 3.
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There is no admission fee for children - we hope they enjoy the SUPERSHOW.
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DAILY ADMISSION TICKETS ON SALE
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Friday, August 1 - $25, noon - 5 pm
Saturday, August 2 - $10, 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, August 3 - $10, 10 am - 5 pm
Please note - Public admission starts at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday.
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WEEKEND TRADER ADMISSION TICKETS
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WEEKEND TRADER tickets cost $50 and include one (1) non-collecting significant other. A collecting significant other will need a separate Weekend Trader ticket.
Attend all 4 days of the show and participate in all activities as space allows. Weekend Traders can sit at a table on Thursday, but tables are assigned starting on Friday. Weekend Traders can be collectors but you do not have to be a collector. It is the perfect way to be at the SUPERSHOW as a newbie because you have more opportunities to learn about the magic and enjoyment of the fountain pen world.
Only Weekend Traders and Exhibitors can attend the SUPERSHOW on Thursday and Friday morning - you have more time to interact with exhibitors and other Weekend Traders and admitted early on Saturday and Sunday.
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2025
SCHEDULE
Thursday, July 31
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Exhibitors and Weekend Traders attend all day
No assigned tables
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Friday, August 1
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9 AM - 5 PM Weekend Traders
12 PM – 5 PM Public Admission
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Saturday, August 2
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9 AM - 5 PM Weekend Traders
10 AM – 5 PM Public Admission
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Sunday, August 3
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9 AM - 5 PM Weekend Traders
10 AM – 5 PM Public Admission
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Exhibitors are at the same assigned table on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Table maps will be located throughout the Marriott and an interactive table map will be posted online at dcpenshow.com with Exhibitors and table locations (posted after July 29).
Seminar, Workshop, and Special Event schedules are on the Seminar, Workshop, and Special Event pages - use above menu bar.
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Seminars and Special Events are free (included in your SUPERSHOW admission) and do not require registration. Seating is limited. First come, first seated.
Workshops (fee paid to presenter) will be held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Workshops require contacting the presenter for registration and payment.​
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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, Inkdependence - How to Pen Show
Mike has You Tube videos of the 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 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
2023 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AZzwruSpe0&t=49s2
2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI0uYcpm7LI
2. David Parker, Figboot - Pen Show 101
A QUICK PRIMER ON FOUNTAIN PENS
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BRIAN GOULET PRESENTS: FOUNTAIN PEN 101
Fountain Pen 101 Part 1: What is a Fountain Pen?
Fountain Pen 101 Part 2: How Do Fountain Pens Work?
Fountain Pen 101 Part 3: How to Clean a Fountain Pen