Doll &Teddy Bear Expo 2008

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	*What is the nearest airport?* Reagan National Airport
	*Can I purchase dolls and teddy bears during the show?* YES. You can purchase dolls & teddy bears at any time during the show. With such a large variety of talented artists and manufacturers exhibiting, you are certain to find at least one piece that steals your heart. The show specials area allows you to purchase commemorative specials created by many of your favorite artists and manufacturers. This area is open for an exclusive preview on Friday, Aug. 8 at 5:30 p.m. to registered retailers and people who have purchased the "Around the World" VIP hotel package. This VIP Hotel Package also includes admittance to the "EXPO Meet and greet" where you can mingle with the artists who made the show specials, as well as the other artist and exhibitors on Friday, Aug 8 from 5-6 p.m. It is open to the public beginning Saturday at 9 a.m.
	*What artists will be signing? When? Where?* Many artists will be available to sign pieces throughout the weekend. Previously scheduled signings will be printed in the EXPO Passport, The Official Show Program or posted on this website. Others will have times posted at their booths.
	*What is the cancellation policy for the hotel packages?* All reservations and changes must be made by Aug. 1, 2008. A cancellation fee of $100 is applied to all package refunds made.
	*Do nominees for Golden Teddy & DOLLS Awards of Excellence get complimentary tickets to the awards gala event?* Yes, nominees will receive one complimentary ticket to the awards gala event, but they must RSVP by July 18, 2008 to receive this complimentary ticket. Please Note: Should you win your category and not be available to accept your award, you must appoint an on-site representative. Winners with no appointed representative will be charged a nominal representative fee. Please contact Shelley Stockard at (800) 331 - 0038, Ext 126..
Admission
	*What is the admission price?* Daily Admission: $10.00 per person Weekend Admission: $15.00 per person Subscribers to *DOLLS,* *Teddy Bear Review, and Doll Crafter & Costuming* receive FREE admission
	What is the admission charge for my children? Children 12 & Under are $5.00.
	*I am already a subscriber. How will I receive my free ticket?* If your subscription is current during the month of August, a FREE admission ticket will be included with your August issues.
	*Can I subscribe at the door and receive free admission?* Yes. If you subscribe or renew on-site at the Doll & Teddy Bear Expo, you will be given FREE admission.
	**I subscribe to both DOLLS* & Teddy Bear Review. Will I receive two admission tickets?*** Yes. A ticket will automatically be included with your August issue of each publication.
	*Is the ticket transferable?* Yes. Please feel free to share your extra ticket with a friend.
	*Is there a group discount?* At this time, we do not offer group admission discounts.
	*I am a member of one of the clubs that will be meeting at Expo. Does this qualify me for free admission?* Yes. The sponsor of your club event should have mailed you a free Expo admission ticket with your event ticket. If they did not, bring the ticket stub from your club event to the Expo ticket sales counter to receive an Expo admission ticket.
	*I am a member of the Theodore Society? Can I get free admission?* Yes. Present your membership card at the ticket sales counter to receive free admission.
Retailers
	*I own a retail store. How can I get in on Friday? What is the charge?* Friday the Doll & Teddy Bear Expo is open only to members of the trade. Admission is free to retailers and their employees. You can register online at our Retailer Registration page or by calling (800) 331-0038 ext 126. We also accept qualified registrations on-site, but if you pre-register you avoid unnecessary delays. Please bring valid business ID (i.e. business card) to demonstrate your affiliation with the industry. Badges can be picked up beginning at noon on Friday.
	*On Friday, when it's open to trade only . . . if I'm in the trade and people that are coming with me are not, will they be able to get in with me?* Employees of the retail store will be admitted with the registered member of the trade on Friday during the trade-only preview. Collectors and members of the general public will only be admitted during the public show hours on Saturday and Sunday.
Exhibitors
	*When can I set-up my exhibit?* Set-up is Thursday, Aug. 7 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 8, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. You may set up any time during these hours as long as you are set up by 2 pm.m on Friday.
	*When can I tear down my exhibit?* Teardown will begin immediately at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10 and must be completed by 6 p.m. Any exhibitor who dismantles or packs up before the official close of the show without having received written permission 10 days in advance from Jones Publishing shall be assessed a penalty of 20% of their exhibit price and may forfeit their right to exhibit in future shows.
	*What is included with my exhibit space?* A standard booth is 10' x10' with 8' high black back drape, 3' high black side drape, one 6' black draped table, two side chairs, one wastebasket and one 7" x 44" one-line identification sign. Tabletop exhibit displays include one 6' x 30" black draped table , two side chairs, one wastebasket and one 7" x 44" one-line identification sign. Additional tables can be purchased through Freeman decorating company for booths. Artist table exhibitors must confine their displays to the tabletop. Additional display tables cannot be added to tabletop exhibit spaces. Electricity can be provided, but it is an additional cost. Call the Marriott Engineering Department at (202) 328-2000 ext 2787.
	*When can I pick up my name badges?* Exhibitor badges can be picked up on-site beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7 in the Atrium.
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