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General Questions
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What is the nearest airport?
Piedmont Triad/Greensboro – (GSO)
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Can I purchase dolls and teddy bears during the show?
YES. You can purchase dolls & teddy bears at any time during the show. With such a large variety of talented artists and manufacturers exhibiting, you are certain to find at least one piece that steals your heart.
Show Specials can be previewed on Friday, Oct. 1, between 11 a.m. and 4p.m. in the atrium across from the EXPO Registration desk. VIP Hotel Package holders are offered the first opportunity to purchase Show Specials between 4p.m. and 5p.m. on Friday. Show Specials are available for purchase by all EXPO guests from 5p.m. to 6p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1 and throughout the weekend: Saturday, 10a.m. to 5p.m. and Sunday, 10a.m. to 3p.m.
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What artists will be signing? When? Where?
Many artists will be available to sign pieces throughout the weekend. Previously scheduled signings will be posted on this website and printed in the Official Show Program. Others will have times posted at their booths.
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What is the cancellation policy for the hotel packages?
Cancellations must be made more than 48 hours prior to arrival. After this time, you will be charged for the first night of your reservation or forfeit your deposit.
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Do nominees for Golden Teddy & DOLLS Awards of Excellence get complimentary tickets to the awards gala event?
Yes, nominees will receive one complimentary ticket to the awards gala event, but they must RSVP by Sep. 20, 2010 to receive this complimentary ticket.
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Admission
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What is the admission price?
Daily Admission: $10.00 per person
Weekend Admission: $15.00 per person
Subscribers to DOLLS, Doll Crafter and Costuming and Teddy Bear Review receive
FREE admission
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What is the admission charge for my children?
Children 12 & Under are FREE.
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I am already a subscriber. How will I receive my free ticket?
If your DOLLS subscription is current during the month of November, a FREE admission ticket will be included with your November Issue and if your Doll Crafter and Costuming or Teddy Bear Review subscription is current during the month of December, a FREE admission ticket will be included with your December Issue.
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Can I subscribe at the door and receive free admission?
Yes. If you subscribe or renew on-site at the Doll & Teddy Bear Expo, you will be given FREE admission.
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I subscribe to DOLLS, Doll Crafter and Costuming and Teddy Bear Review. Will I receive 3 admission tickets?
Yes, a ticket will automatically be included with each of the publications.
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Is the ticket transferable?
Yes. Please feel free to share your extra ticket with a friend.
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Is there a group discount?
At this time, we do not offer group admission discounts.
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I am a member of one of the clubs that will be meeting at Expo. Does this qualify me for free admission?
Yes. The sponsor of your club event should have mailed you a free Expo admission ticket with your event ticket. If they did not, bring the ticket stub from your club event to the Expo ticket sales counter to receive an Expo admission ticket.
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I am a member of the Theodore Society? Can I get free admission?
Yes. Present your membership card at the ticket sales counter to receive free admission.
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Exhibitors
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When can I set-up my exhibit?
Set-up is Thursday, Sep. 30 from 8a.m. to 10p.m. and all crates must be marked empty by 10p.m., Thursday. On Friday, Oct. 1 from 7a.m. to 9a.m. only cartons and final finishing touches will be allowed
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When can I tear down my exhibit?
Teardown will begin immediately at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3 and must be completed by 7 p.m. Any exhibitor who dismantles or packs up before the official close of the show without having received written permission 10 days in advance from Jones Publishing shall be assessed a penalty of 20% of their exhibit price and may forfeit their right to exhibit in future shows.
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What is included with my exhibit space?
A standard booth is 10 feet x 10 feet. The tables are 2 feet x 6 feet. Booths come equipped with one 2 foot x 6 foot draped and skirted table. Additional tables can be purchased through Hollins decorating company for booths. Table exhibitors must confine their displays to the tabletop. Additional display tables cannot be added to tabletop exhibit spaces. Electricity can be provided, but it is an additional cost. An order form will be provided in your Exhibitor Services folder. Or call the Benton Convention Center at (336) 728-4023
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When can I pick up my name badges?
Exhibitor badges can be picked up on-site beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1 in the Atrium.
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