World Series of Philately
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.
AEROPHILATELY 2022
Palmares: 2022
Americover
Palmares: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
BALPEX
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Location:
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BWI Marriott Airport
1743 West Nursery Road
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
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Sponsor:
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Baltimore Philatelic Society
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Next Show:
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September 5-7, 2025
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Future Dates:
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August 7-9, 2026
September 10-12, 2027
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Contact Info.
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Carroll Browne
Email: carrollbrowne@aol.com
Website: www.balpex.org |
Palmares: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 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 21-23, 2025
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Future Dates:
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November 20-22, 2026
November 19-21, 2027
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Contact Info.
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Tim Wait
Email: t.wait@comcast.net
Phone: (815)670-5869
Website: www.chicagopex.org |
Palmares: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Literature Palmares: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010, 2009
Civil War Postal Exhibition & Symposium 2019 JUST A ONE TIME WSP EVENT IN 2019, NO LONGER WSP
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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
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Info.
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Website: www.cwstampex.org |
COLOPEX - AS OF 2025 NO LONGER WSP
Palmares: 2024, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
FLOREX
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Location:
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Volusia County Fairgrounds
Tommy Lawrence Arena
3150 E. New York Ave
Deland FL 32724
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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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Dec. 5-6, 2025
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Future Dates:
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Dec. 4-5, 2026
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Contact Info.
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Michael Schumacher
Email: mikes.florexchair@gmail.com
Phone: 612-384-4531
Website: www.florexstampshow.com |
Palmares: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Garfield-Perry March Party
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Location:
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Best Western Plus
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 14-16, 2025
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Future Dates:
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March 13-15, 2026
March 12-14, 2027
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Contact Info.
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Rocco Caponi
Email: rocco.caponi@gmail.com
Website: www.garfieldperry.org |
Palmares: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Great American Stamp Show
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Location:
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Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 North Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60173
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Sponsor:
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American Philatelic Society, American Topical Association, American First Day Cover Society
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Next Show:
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Aug 14-17, 2025
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Future Dates:
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Aug. 19-22, 2027 - Albuquerque, NM
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Contact Info.
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Email: greatamericanstampshow@stamps.org
Website: www.stamps.org/GreatAmericanStampShow |
Palmares: 2022, 2021, 2019,
Literature Palmares: 2022, 2021, 2019,
INDYPEX
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Location:
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Hendricks County Fairgrounds and Exhibition Center
1900 E. Main Street
Danville, IN 46122
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Sponsor:
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Indiana Stamp Club |
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Next Show:
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September 19-21, 2025
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Future Dates:
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September 18-20, 2026 |
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Contact Info.
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Tom Chastang
Email: tchas5@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://indianastampclub.org |
Palmares: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
MILCOPEX
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Location:
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Brookfield Convention Center
325 South Moorland Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
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Sponsor:
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Milwaukee Philatelic Society, Inc. |
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Next Show:
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2025 - Request a Bye
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Future Dates:
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September 25-26, 2026
September 24-25, 2027
September 22-23, 2028
September 21-22, 2029
September 27-28, 2030
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Contact Info.
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MaryAnn Bowman
Email: maryann15b@mac.com
Website: www.milcopex.org |
Palmares: 2023, 2022, 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 18-20, 2025 |
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Future Dates:
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July 17-19, 2026
July 16-18, 2027 |
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Contact Info.
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Randy Smith
Email: info@mnstampexpo.org
Website: https://www.mnstampexpo.org/ |
Palmares: 2024, 2022, 2021, 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 6-8, 2025
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Future Dates:
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TBA
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Contact Info.
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John Schorn
Email: jschorn@gmail.com
Website: www.napex.org |
Palmares: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, no show in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
National Topical Stamp Show
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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Hilton Hasbrouck Heights
650 Terrace Ave
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
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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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September 26-28, 2025 |
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Future Dates:
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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: 2024, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, no show in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
OKPEX
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Location:
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Student Union of Rose State College
1910 Hudiburg Drive
Midwest City, OK 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 13-14, 2025 |
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Future Dates:
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June 12-13, 2026 |
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Contact Info.
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Joe Crosby
Email: joecrosby@cox.net
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Palmares: 2024, 2023, 2022, 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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April 18-20, 2025
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Future Dates:
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TBA
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Contact Info.
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David Ball and Mark Butterline
Email: david.ball@philatelicshow.org mark.butterline@philatelicshow.org
Website: www.PhilatelicShow.org
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Palmares: 2024, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
PIPEX
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Location:
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Monarch Hotel & Conference Center
12566 SE 93rd Ave
Clackamas, OR 97015
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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 2-4, 2025
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Future Dates:
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May 1-3, 2026
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Contact Info.
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Mark Loomis
Email: mmloomis1@gmail.com
Website: www.pipexstampshow.org |
Palmares: 2024, 2022, 2021, no show 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, no show 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, no show 2011, 2010, 2009
Plymouth Show - AS OF 2025 NO LONGER WSP
Palmares: 2024 Bye, 2023, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Rocky Mountain Stamp Show
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Location:
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Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
Exhibition Halls A & B
25690 E. Quincy Ave,
Aurora, CO 80016
OFFICIAL HOTEL
Doubletree Denver-Aurora
13696 E. Iliff Place
Aurora, CO 80016
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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 23-25, 2025 |
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Future Dates:
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May 8-10, 2026
May 28-30, 2027
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Contact Info.
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Ron Lampo
Email: chairman@rockymountainstampshow.com
Website: www.rockymountainstampshow.com
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Palmares: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 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 21-23, 2025
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Future Dates:
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March 20-22 2026
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Contact Info.
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Nathan Esbeck
7421 Canterbury Ave.
Maplewood, MO 63143
Email: nathan.esbeck@gmail.com
Website: www.stlstampexpo.com
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Palmares: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
San Diego Stamp Show
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Location:
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Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
901 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108
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Sponsor:
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San Diego Stamp Show, Inc; a 501(c)3 not-for-profit |
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Next Show:
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February 21-23, 2025 |
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Future Dates:
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Contact Info.
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San Diego Stamp Show, Inc.
P.O. Box 675125
Rancho Sante Fe, CA 92067
Email: mebanchik@aol.com
Website: www.SanDiegoStampShow.org
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Palmares: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 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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January 15-18, 2026
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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January 15-17, 2027
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Contact Info.
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Liz Hisey
Phone: (941) 444-0777
Email: lizhisey@comcast.net
Website: SarasotaNationalStampExhibition.com
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Palmares: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2019 Literature, 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
Peachtree, 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 23-25, 2026 |
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Future Dates:
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Janurary 22-24, 2027
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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: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, no show in 2009
StampShow (APS)
Palmares: 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
Literature Palmares: 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
UNEXPO
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Location:
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American Philatelic Center
100 Match Factory Place
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
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Sponsor:
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United Nations Philatelists Inc. |
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Next Show:
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October 20-21, 2023 |
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Future Dates:
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TBA |
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Contact Info.
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Greg Galletti
Email: unstampz1@gmail.com
Phone: 240-394-0915
Website: www.unpi.com
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Palmares: 2023, 2017
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 25-27, 2025
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Future Dates:
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April 24-26, 2026
April 23-25, 2027 |
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Contact Info.
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Behruz
Nassre
Email: behruz@gmail.com
Website: www.westpex.com
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Palmares: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009