We’re changing things up this year. Move with the West Michigan Bead Expo to the Prince Conference Center on the campus of Calvin College! We even have free parking!!
We’re also moving to the 3rd weekend in October which makes it October 16, 2010. Lots of changes but the same great show! Looking forward to seeing you all. Pass the word!
Directions to the Prince Conference Center:
From the Gerald R. Ford International Airport:
When exiting the airport, drive straight through the first traffic light. You will be on 44th Street going west for about 1 mile. Turn right going north on Broadmoor* for about 3 miles. Exit to the right (after the Bridge Walkway) for Calvin College and follow the signs to the Prince Conference Center. Approximate travel time: 15 minutes.
*Note: Broadmoor Avenue turns into the East Beltline at 28th Street.
From the North (Cadillac and/or Big Rapids Area):
Take US 131 South to I-96. Take I-96 East toward Lansing to the East Beltline (Exit# 38). The exit will immediately be after I-196 merges with I-96. Take a right at the traffic light and go south on the East Beltline for 3 miles (4 traffic lights). Exit to the right onto Calvin College ‘s campus (just before the Bridge Walkway). Follow the signs to the Prince Conference Center.
From the North West (Muskegon Area):
Take I-96 East toward Lansing to the East Beltline (Exit# 38). The exit will immediately be after I-196 merges with I-96. Take a right at the traffic light and go south on the East Beltline for 3 miles (4 traffic lights). Exit to the right onto Calvin College ‘s campus (just before the Bridge Walkway). Follow the signs to the Prince Conference Center.
From the West (Holland/South Haven Area):
Take I-196 East toward Grand Rapids to the East Beltline (Exit# 38). The exit will immediately be after I-196 merges with I-96. Take a right at the traffic light and go south on the East Beltline for 3 miles (4 traffic lights). Exit to the right onto Calvin College ‘s campus (just before the Bridge Walkway). Follow the signs to the Prince Conference Center.
From The South (Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Area):
Take US131 North to Burton Street (Exit# 82). Go east on Burton Street about 4 miles to just before the East Beltline (10 traffic lights from the Expressway). You will see the Calvin College entrance sign on your left. Follow the signs to the Prince Conference Center.
From the East (Lansing/Detroit Area):
Take I96 west to the 28th Street (Exit# 43a). Go west on 28th Street about 3 miles to the East Beltline . Take a right on the East Beltline and go north about a mile (4 traffic lights). Exit to the right (after the Bridge Walkway) for Calvin College and follow the signs to the Prince Conference Center.
Could you please send me, via email/pdf? info on the expo
Thank you
My show co-chair has the vendor details but is on vacation until the end of August. I’ll have her send you the packet as soon as she returns…
I would appreciate any additional details about the expo that are not on the website. I saw a small ad in the Advance and that got me here. I was hoping for more information.
What would you like to know Carla?
What types of exhibitors will be there? Will they be ones who have loose beads or finished products? How many will be there? Is there an entrance fee? One was mentioned for prior years and there isn’t anything mentioned in the paper nor on the website.
We have a variety of bead artists and stores… 40 booths in all. Artist’s booths must have no more than 30% finished jewelry in their booths, so many will have a mix of loose beads and finished products. Admission is $3.50, children 12 and under free. Hope to see you there!