2024 ANNUAL NFGS CONVENTION   July 27, 28, 29, 2024   Convention Headquarters Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center in Vienna, WV Hotel - Wingate by Wyndham in Vienna, WV More information will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Glass Displays, Educational Seminars, Glass ID, and the Consignment Auction are open to the public.  Many special events will be scheduled to celebrate in 2024! Members and their guests will enjoy a dinner cruise aboard the Valley Gem Sternwheeler, participate in Glass ID, attend the NFGS annual meeting, and enjoy the  banquet followed by a lively whimsey auction.  More importantly, you will enjoy the fellowship of Fenton collectors from across the United States. A consignment auction, consisting of approximately 200 pieces of Fenton glass, will be held. Flea Markets, Garage Sales, Antique Shops, and Hotel Room Shopping!
2024 CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS TENTATIVE SCHEDULE - check back for more information.   The NFGS Educational Seminars, Glass Displays, Glass ID, and Consignment Auction are open to the public and have an * after. You may look forward to learning about the Charleton decorations from Lori and Michael Palmer; a seminar on Fenton Look-A-Likes, facilitated by Stephen Embry; a Dave Fetty discussion on moulds,  plus, much more!  Friday, July 26, 2024 3:00 - 6:00 pm - Set Up Display Tables (Ballroom at Event Center) 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Convention Packet Pick up - Wingate Hotel Lobby  Saturday, July 27, 2024 Display Table Set-up - 7:00 - 9:00 am  Registration - 8:00 - 10:00 am First Timer's Meeting - 8:00 - 9:00 am   Glass Sales - 9:00 - 10:30 am  Silent Auction -  9:00 - 10:30 am Seminar - 10:45 - 11:45 am * 1:30 - 2:30 pm - Seminar * 3:00 - 4:00 pm - Seminar * Dinner on your own  Motel Room Shopping *   Sunday, July 28, 2024  Registration, Glass Sales 8:00 - 9:00 am  Silent Auction Pick Up - 8:00 - 9:00 am Seminar - 9:00 - 10:00 am * Annual Meeting - 10:15 - 11:30 am Auction Preview - 11:30 am - 1:00  pm * Annual Consignment Auction - 1:00 pm * Boarding the Valley Gem - 6:00 pm  Sternwheeler Cruise - 6:30 - 9:00 pm  Motel Room Shopping *  Monday, July 29, 2024 Fenton Designers - 8:30 - 9:45 am * Seminar -  10:00 - 10:45 * Banquet Opens - 6:30 pm Banquet Speaker  Awards, Drawings, Whimsey Auction LODGING OPTIONS VIENNA, WV  Additional lodging options in Vienna/Parkersburg for the 2024 NFGS Convention are listed below. Convention rates have been negotiated with the Wingate Hotel for $119.00 plus tax/night for a double occupancy room. If you choose to stay at the Wingate be sure to request the NFGS rate or special rates such as AARP or Senior discounts. Because of the smaller size of the Wingate, we suggest making your reservations early, and if you plan to sell glass from your room, please let the desk know when making your reservations. Each hotel has its own cancellation policies, so be sure to check when reserving your room.    Phone:  304.295.5501   Convention Headquarters - Wingate by Wyndham Hotel      1502 Grand Central Ave., Vienna, WV, 26105. (304) 295-5501 Special rates have been negotiated. Watch for more information.   Blennerhasset Hotel 320 Market St. Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 422-3131   Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown 920 Emerson Ave. Parkersburg, WV 26104 (304) 428-0555    Holiday Inn & Suites Parkersburg Downtown 10057 Emerson Ave. Parkersburg, WV 26104 (304) 916-7380   Quality Inn Parkersburg North-Vienna 401 37th St. Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 699-1681   Red Roof Inn 3714 E. 7th St. Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 485-1741   Sleep Inn & Suites 97 Emerson Commons Blvd. Parkersburg, WV 26104 (304) 893-9191   TownePlace Suites by Marriott 415 7th St. Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 485-4485   Travelodge 3604 E. 7th St. Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 424-5100 LODGING OPTIONS in MARIETTA, OHIO Quality Inn-Marietta 700 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750 Phone: (740) 374-8190   Comfort Suites-Marietta (suites only) 202 Cherry Tree Lane, Marietta, OH 45750;  Phone: (740) 376-1600   Fairfield Inn-Marietta 200 Cherry Tree Lane, Marietta, OH 45750;    Phone: (740) 374-3000   Hampton Inn-Marietta 508 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750    Phone: (740) 373-5353   Baymont-Marietta 701 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750                                    Phone: (740) 374-9660   Lafayette Hotel-Marietta 101 Front Street, Marietta, OH 45750                        Phone: (740) 373-5522 & 1-800-331-9336   Microtel Inn and Suites-Marietta 506 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750    Phone: (740) 373-7373   Red Roof Inn-Marietta 702 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750                              Phone: (740) 336-7866   Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Marietta 970 Pike Street Marietta, OH 45750      Phone: (740) 760-1515
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