A WSP show is an APS World Series of Philately show. These are U.S. national level shows that have gone through an accreditation process and must follow standards (WSP Rules/Requirements) to maintain their status. These shows include a bourse (dealers with tables buying and selling), competitive exhibits, meetings and seminars and usually host functions of one or more philatelic societies. While these are generally the largest shows in the country, they vary significantly in size.
Adult multi-frame exhibits that receive a minimum of a vermeil medal at a WSP show may apply to be shown at international FIP shows. The multiframe grand award winning exhibit at each WSP show is invited to compete in the annual Champion of Champions competition at APS StampShow for the highest national level exhibiting honor available.
Americover
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Location:
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Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
Visits different cities each year. |
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Sponsor:
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American First Day Cover Society |
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Next Show:
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August 20-23, 2020 (Hartford, CT) |
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Future Dates:
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TBA |
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Contact Info.
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Email: showinfo@afdcs.org
Website: www.afdcs.org/americover/americover.html
Phone: 301-974-1564 |
Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
ARIPEX
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Location:
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Mesa Convention Center
201 N. Center St.
Mesa, Arizona 85201 |
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Sponsor:
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Arizona Federation of Stamp Clubs |
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Next Show:
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Feb. 14-16, 2020
Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. |
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Future Dates:
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TBA |
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Contact Info.
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Kevin Lesk
Email: kwkual@aol.com
Phone: 480-240-0388
Website: www.aripex.org |
Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
BALPEX
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Location:
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Baltimore Hunt Valley Inn
245 Shawan Rd., I-83 Exit 20 E
Baltimore, Maryland |
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Sponsor:
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Baltimore Philatelic Society |
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Next Show:
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Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2019
Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Future Dates:
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September 4-6, 2020
September 3-5, 2021 |
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Contact Info.
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Michael Carski
Email: Balpex@verizon.net
Phone: 410-465-5712
Website: www.balpex.org |
Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
CHICAGOPEX
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Location:
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Westin Chicago Northwest
400 Park Boulevard
Itasca, Illinois 60143
Includes a Literature Exhibition
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Sponsor:
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Chicago Philatelic Society |
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Next Show:
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November 22-24, 2019
Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Future Dates:
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November 20-22, 2020
November 19-21, 2021
November 18-20, 2022
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Contact Info.
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Charles Berg
Email: StampKingChicago@hotmail.com.
Phone: (773) 775-2100
Website: www.chicagopex.org |
Palamares: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Literature Palmares: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010, 2009
Civil War Postal Exhibition & Symposium 2019
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Location:
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American Philatelic Center
100 Match Factory Place
Bellefonte, PA 16823 |
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Sponsor:
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Confederate Stamp Alliance in conjunction with the American Philatelic Society |
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Show Dates:
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Oct. 25-26, 2019
Fri. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. -4 p.m. |
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Info.:
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Website: www.cwstampex.org/ |
COLOPEX
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Location:
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St. Andrew--Nugent Parish Hall
1899 McCoy Road
Columbus, OH 43220 |
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Sponsor:
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Columbus Philatelic Club, Inc. |
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Next Show:
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June 2020 (date TBA) |
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Future Dates:
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TBA
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Contact Info.
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Van Siegling
(614) 440-4173
Email: info@colopex.com
Website: www.colopex.com |
Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Filatelic Fiesta
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Location:
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San Jose Elks Lodge
444 West Alma Avenue
San Jose, CA 95110 |
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Sponsor:
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San Jose Stamp Club |
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Next Show:
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November 9-10, 2019
Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Future Dates:
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TBA |
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Contact Info:
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Brian Jones
408-300-3377
Email: sanjosestampclub@gmail.com
Website: https://filatelicfiesta.com/ |
Palmares: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
FLOREX
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Location:
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Osceola Heritage Park
Events Center, Hall B
1901 Chief Osceola Trail
Kissimmee FL 34744 |
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Sponsor:
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Florida Stamp Dealers Association
Central Florida Stamp Club |
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Next Show:
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December 13-15, 2019
Fri. - 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Future Dates:
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December 4-6, 2020
December 3-5, 2021
December 2-4, 2022
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Contact Info.
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Francis Ferguson
Email: show@florexstampshow.com
Phone: 407-493-0956
Website: www.florexstampshow.com |
Palmares: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Garfield-Perry March Party
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Location:
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Holiday Inn Strongsville
15471 Royalton Road
Strongsville OH 44136 |
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Sponsor:
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Garfield-Perry Stamp Club |
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Next Show:
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March 6-8, 2020 |
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Future Dates:
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April 9-11, 2021 |
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Contact Info.
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Roger Rhoads
Email: RRRhoads@aol.com
Website: www.garfieldperry.org |
Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
INDYPEX
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Location:
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Hamilton County Fairgrounds and Exhibition Center
2003 Pleasant Street
Noblesville, IN 46060 |
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Sponsor:
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Indiana Stamp Club |
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Next Show:
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October 4-6, 2019
Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Future Dates:
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October 2-4, 2020 |
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Contact Info.
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Indiana Stamp Club
P.O. Box 20005
Indianapolis, IN 46220-0005
Email: rmarcy1@comcast.net
Website: http://indianastampclub.org |
Palmares: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
MILCOPEX
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Location:
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Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport
6401 South 13th Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
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Sponsor:
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Milwaukee Philatelic Society, Inc. |
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Next Show:
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September 25-27, 2020
Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Future Dates:
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TBD |
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Contact Info.
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MaryAnn Bowman
Email: maryann15b@mac.com
or Dona Fagan faganfalls@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.milcopex.org |
Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, no show in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Minnesota Stamp Expo
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Location:
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Crystal Community Center
4800 Douglas Drive North
Crystal, Minnesota |
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Sponsors:
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Twin City Philatelic Society
Lake Minnetonka Stamp Club
Maplewood Stamp Club
Minnesota Stamp Dealers Association |
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Next Show:
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July 19-21, 2019
Fri. - 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Future Dates:
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July 17-19, 2020
July 16-18, 2021
July 15-17, 2022
July 21-23, 2023
July 19-21, 2024
July 18-20, 2025 |
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Contact Info.
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Randy Smith
Email: rasmary4@frontiernet.net
Website: www.stampsminnesota.com |
Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
NAPEX
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Location:
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McLean Hilton at Tyson’s Corner
7920 Jones Branch Dr
McLean, Virginia |
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Sponsor:
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National Philatelic Exhibitions of Washington, D.C. |
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Next Show:
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June 5-7, 2020
Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.--> |
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Future Dates:
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TBA |
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Contact Info.
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William Fort
Email: wcfortiii@aol.com
Website: www.napex.org |
Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, no show in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
National Topical Stamp Show
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Location:
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Hilton Omaha
1001 Cass St.
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
(Visits different cities each year.) |
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Sponsor:
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American Topical Association |
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Next Show:
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August 20-23, 2020, Hartford, CT
Thurs., Fri., & Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Future Dates:
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TBD |
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Contact Info.
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Vera Felts
American Topical Association
P. O. Box 8
Carterville, IL 62918-0008
Phone: 618-985-5100
Email: americantopical@msn.com
Website: americantopicalassn.org/home.shtml |
Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, no show in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
NOJEX
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Location:
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Meadowlands Hilton Hotel
5 Meadowlands Plaza
East Rutherford, NJ 07073 |
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Sponsor:
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North Jersey Fed. Stamp Clubs, Inc |
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Next Show:
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November 15-17, 2019 |
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Future Dates:
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October 23-25, 2020
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Contact Info.
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Robert G. Rose, NOJEX Chair
Phone: 908-305-9022
Email: robertrose25@comcast.net
Website: www.nojex.org |
Palmares: 2018, 2017, no show in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
OKPEX
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Location:
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Reed Conference Center
5800 Will Rogers Road
Midwest City, Oklahoma 73110 |
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Sponsor:
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Oklahoma City Stamp Club |
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Next Show:
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June 26-27, 2020
Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., |
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Future Dates:
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June 25-26, 2021 |
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Contact Info.
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Exhibit Information:
Email: ralph.deboard@oc.edu
Show Information:
Joe Crosby
Email: joecrosby@cox.net
Website: www.okcsc.org
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Palmares: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Omaha Stamp Show
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Location:
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Metro Community College
2909 Babe Gomez Ave.
Omaha, Nebraska |
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Sponsor:
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Omaha Philatelic Society |
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Next Show:
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No Show in 2019
Saturday — 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Sunday — 10 a.m.-3 p.m. |
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Future Dates:
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September 12-13, 2020
September 11-12, 2021
September 10-11, 2022
September 9-10, 2023
September 7-8, 2024 |
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Contact Info.
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Exhibit Information:
Mike Ley
Email: giscougar@aol.com
Show Information:
Herb Eveland
Email: tuvaenterprises@hotmail.com
Website: www.omahaphilatelicsociety.org
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Palmares: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Philatelic Show
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Location:
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Boxboro Regency
Boxborough, Massachusetts |
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Sponsor:
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Northeastern Federation of Stamp Clubs |
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Next Show:
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May 1-3, 2020
Fri. - 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. |
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Future Dates:
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April 30-May 2, 2021
April 29 - May 1, 2022
May 5-7, 2023
May 3-5. 2024
May 2-4, 2025
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Contact Info.
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Jeff Shapiro
Email: coverlover@gmail.com
Website: www.PhilatelicShow.org |
Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
PIPEX
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Location:
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Holiday Inn Portland Airport
8439 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, Oregon 97220
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Sponsor:
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Northwest Federation of Stamp Clubs |
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Next Show:
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May 8-10, 2020 |
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Future Dates:
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TBA |
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Contact Info.
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Mark Loomis
Phone: 503-709-6591
Email: mmloomis1@gmail.com
Website: www.pipexstampshow.org |
Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, no show in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, no show in 2011, 2010, 2009
Plymouth Show
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Location:
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Hellenic Cultural Center
36375 Joy Road
Westland, Michigan
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Sponsor:
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West Suburban Stamp Club |
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Next Show:
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April 25-26, 2020 |
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Future Dates:
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April 17-18 2021 |
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Contact Info.
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Tim Strzalkowski
Email: showchair@plymouthshow.com
Website: www.plymouthshow.com
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Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Rocky Mountain Stamp Show
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Location:
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Crowne Plaza Hotel - Denver
International Airport
I-70 and Chambers Rd.
Denver, Colorado
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Sponsor:
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Rocky Mountain Philatelic Exhibition, Inc. |
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Next Show:
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May 22-24, 2020
Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
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Future Dates:
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TBA
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Contact Info.
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Steve McGill
Email: steve.mcgill@comcast.net
Website: www.rockymountainstampshow.com
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Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
ROPEX
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Location:
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The Greater Canandaigua Civic Center
250 North Bloomfield Rd.
Canandaigua, NY 14424
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Sponsor:
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Rochester Philatelic Association Inc. |
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Next Show:
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May 15-16, 2020
Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. |
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Future Dates:
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May 21-22, 2021
May 20-21, 2022
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Contact Info.
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Tom Fortunato
Email: stamptmf@frontiernet.net
Website: www.rpastamps.org
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Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, no show in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
St. Louis Stamp Expo
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Location:
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St. Louis Renaissance Airport Hotel
9801 Natural Bridge Road
St. Louis, Missouri
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Sponsor:
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Area clubs |
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Next Show:
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March 27-29, 2020 |
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Future Dates:
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March 19-21, 2021
March 25-27, 2022
March 24-26, 2023
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Contact Info.
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Mike Peter
P.O. Box 50256
St. Louis, MO 63105
Email: info@stlouisstampexpo.org
Website: www.stlstampexpo.org
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Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
SANDICAL
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Location:
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Al-Bahr Shrine Temple
San Diego, California
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Sponsor:
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Next Show:
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TBA |
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Future Dates:
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TBA |
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Contact Info.
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Bob Eygenhuysen
Phone: 619-920-5055
Email: eygenhuysen@cox.net
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Palmares: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Sarasota National
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Location:
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Municipal Auditorium
US Hwy. 41
Known locally as 801 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida
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Sponsor:
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Sarasota Philatelic Club, Inc. |
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Next Show:
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February 7-9, 2020
Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. |
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Future Dates:
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February 5-7, 2021 |
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Contact Info.
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Liz Hisey
Phone: (941) 444-0777
Email: lizhisey@comcast.net
Website: www.sarasotastampclub.com/show.html
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Palmares: 2019, 2019 Literature, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
SEAPEX
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Location:
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Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Avenue South
Tukwila, WA |
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Sponsor:
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Seattle Philatelic Exhibitions, Inc. |
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Next Show:
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September 11-13, 2020
Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Future Dates:
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September 10-12, 2021
September 9-11, 2022
September 8-10, 2023
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Contact Info.
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Jack Congrove, Show Chair
Email: jackcongrove@comcast.net
Website: www.seapexshow.org |
Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
SESCAL
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Location:
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Ontario Convention Center
2000 E. Convention Center Way
Ontario, California 91764
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Sponsor:
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Federated Philatelic Clubs of Southern California |
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Next Show:
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October 9-11, 2020
Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Future Dates:
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TBA
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Contact Info.
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John Weigle
Phone: 805-485-7121 Email:john.weigle@gmail.com
Website: www.sescal.org
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Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Southeastern Stamp Expo
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Location:
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The Hilton Atlanta Northeast
5993 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Norcross, Georgia 30092
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Sponsor:
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Southeast Federation of Stamp Clubs |
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Next Show:
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January 31- Feb. 2, 2020 |
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Future Dates:
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January 29-31, 2021
January 28-30, 2022
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Contact Info.
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Scott Mark
Email: sestampexpo@gmail.com
Website: www.sefsc.org
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Palmares:2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, no show in 2009
StampShow (APS)
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Location:
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APS Annual Convention
location different each year - see below
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Sponsor:
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American Philatelic Society |
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Next Show:
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August 20-23, 2020, Hartford, CT
Thursday, Friday & Saturday — 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday — 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
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Future Dates:
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August 12-15, 2021, Rosemont (Chicago), IL
August 25-28, 2022, Sacramento, CA
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Contact Info.
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APS
100 Match Factory Place
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Phone: 814-933-3803 ext. 207; Fax: 814-933-6128
Email: stampshow@stamps.org
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Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
Literature Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
WESTPEX
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Location:
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San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront Hotel
1800 Old Bayshore Highway
Burlingame, California
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Sponsor:
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WESTPEX, Inc. |
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Next Show:
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April 24-26, 2020
Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Future Dates:
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April 23-25, 2021
April 22-24, 2022
April 28-30, 2023 |
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Contact Info.
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Clyde Homen
Email: cjh1491@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.westpex.com
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Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009