We Are Proud To Present

Our 33rd Annual Show & Sale

2008 Good Sam Show

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Largest Sales and Exhibits 
of Dollhouse Miniatures west of the Mississippi

New Date! New Location!

September 20th & 21st, 2008

McEnery Convention Center, in San Jose, CA
400 block of Almaden Blvd. - Daily Parking available at Almaden and Woz Way.
Enter convention center at Starbucks stairs.
Exhibit Hall #2

 

Sat. 10-5; Sun. 11-4
Free Tools & Techniques Sunday, Sept. 21st at 9:30 a.m.

Admission:

Adults $7, Seniors (62+) $5 , Children (5-12) $3

Children under 5 free (no strollers please)
Wheeled backpacks must be checked at box office

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2008 Featured Workshop


18th Century Baby House by Ladybug
Monday, September 22nd & Tuesday, September 23rd

The Baby House is idealized version of a manor house around 1756,
reflecting the home and lifestyle of its inhabitants.

Please visit our 2008 Featured Workshop page for more information.



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Mystery Author takes on Miniatures

Camille Minichino (aka Margaret Grace), author of "Murder in Miniature" and "Mayhem in Miniature" will be signing books on Sunday, September 21st.. Minichino uses her lifelong hobby to introduce a new mystery series, featuring Gerry Porter, a miniaturist, and her 10-yr-old granddaughter — a crime-solving team of no small proportions.

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Plan to buy one or both of Camille’s miniature mysteries, very affordable paperbacks. She will be at the show both days and would be delighted to sign her books for you. If you already have “Murder in Miniature” bring it for her autograph.


Show Featuring...

Sales Tables

You may shop with 100 dealers featuring artisans from all over the country  in 2008, including a number of IGMA Artisans and Fellows! You'll find everything you need to finish that special miniature project including dollhouses, room boxes, unique furniture, beautiful dolls, food that looks good enough to eat, holiday items and much more...at our 2008 show September 20 and 21..



New and Exciting! Click on the Dealer Gallery to see wonderful pictures of the wares some of our dealers brought to the 2007 show. This is just a sampling of the many miniatures and dealers you can find at the Good Sam Show each year.

2008 Dealer List

NEW! 2007 Dealer Gallery

 

Exhibits for 2008 and 2007 Exhibitor Gallery 

Some highlights from among the many treasures on display in 2007 are showcased in the Exhibitors' Gallery. First-time and long-time exhibitors are strongly encouraged to bring their room boxes, structures and unusual containers to share in 2008. We enjoyed over 100 miniature exhibits this past year. At one time we had as many as 150 exhibits annually. We want to see the number climb again. While Halloween is the theme for 2008, all exhibits are welcomed. To share your exhibit, complete the Exhibit Entry Form and return no later than September 1st, 2008.

     Exhibit Entry Form

     NEW! 2007 Exhibits Gallery

 

Donations to the Show

For all donations, including the Silent Auction, contact Barb Jones at 408-257-9385 or Phyllis Hedman at 408-370-9082 to arrange for delivery. Donations may also be brought to the show.

 

Silent Auction

The Silent Auction will be Saturday, September 20th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be wonderful miniatures to bid on. Bid early, bid often.


5th Year of Popular Program - Tools and Techniques

Sunday, September 21st from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. we will have a FREE "Tools and Techniques" seminar for all. It is held at the show venue and will cover a number of power and hand tools, as well as information on roofing, flooring, wall treatments, basic landscaping, and other aspects of making miniatures. Please join us.

 

Friday Workshops 

We will offer exciting workshops in the afternoon and evening of Friday the 19th, featuring prominent teachers from all over the country. Friday Workshops will be held at the convention center. Our 2008 workshops can be seen here.


Fun for Kids! Free!!!

Children can make a miniature project of their very own at our free Children's Workshops Saturday and Sunday from noon until 3 pm. They can try building, landscaping, or soar with their imagination before going over to the Children's Sales Table where we have priced miniature items for a child's budget.

More Fun for Kids

We have special classes for children on show Saturday. Children must be pre-registered for these classes. Email to be on this mailing list. Classes are announced in early September.

 

Free Door Prizes! A Children's Prize Each Day!
Silent Auction Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm 
Drawings for Dealer Donations Sunday at 3:15 pm

 

Our show is a benefit for the PlaneTree Health Library, a free consumer medical library in Los Gatos, CA. For more information on PlaneTree please go to http://www.planetreesanjose.org

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For more information contact

Barbara Jones, Chairman

northbaj@worldnet.att.net

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LAST UPDATED 6/21/08