2013 Flow Blue International Collectors' Club
27th Annual Convention
July 25-28, 2013
Crowne Plaza Columbus North Hotel
Columbus, Ohio
614-885-1885
or 877-424-2449
Columbus, Ohio's capital and the 15th largest city in the United States is located within 550 miles of more than half of the US population. Five highways run through the city and it is serviced by the Port Columbus International Airport (CMH). Many air passenger companies fly daily to and from Columbus.
The Crowne Plaza North Hotel is located outside of the downtown area in the northern suburbs of Columbus. The Crown Plaza is an easy place to find located close to Interstate 71.
The focus and goal of the FBICC convention is to provide education classes, provide buying and selling opportunities of flow blue and mulberry, provide entertainment , make new friends and renew friendships, network with fellow collectors and have fun.
There should be over 200 members in attendance at this convention. The convention will feature several educational presentations, the ever popular Rare & Unusual, Flea Market, Table Top Displays, Tops & Bottoms, Bluetique, large Saturday Auction and the Grand Finale - Sunday Table Sales.
Future articles will explain each event in more detail so check back often.
The Educational Seminars will be:
• An Historical Look at the Ohio Potteries who produced Flow Blue
• Flow Blue & Mulberry Children's Sets
• Expanded Rare & Unusual Presentation
• Additional Class yet to be finalized
One must be a Flow Blue International Collectors' Club member to attend this exciting and informative convention. Membership cost is $45 per year and includes many more benefits. Registration forms can be found on the website. A nominal registration fee is charged to cover the cost of provided meals and hotel space.
Hotel room cost is less than $100 per night with a full hot breakfast buffet and free parking included.
The state of Ohio is full of good antique malls and shops - many close to Columbus.
Check back often to this website for additional information and details of convention events.
