FOHBC 2017 Springfield National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo

Latest Update: 20 July 2017

I N F O R M A T I O N

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T H U R S D A Y – 03 August 2017

Springfield Armory Reception | Thursday, 03 August 2017, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Springfield Technical Community College, 1 Armory St, Springfield, MA 01105, College Education Building, 7th Floor (Top of the City Room).

For those without personal transportation, a 14 passenger shuttle will arrive at the Sheraton Monarch Place Hotel (hotel across the street from the Springfield Marriott) at 12:45 pm. The shuttle will pick up passengers and transport them to the Springfield Armory Museum. The shuttle will make continuous loops, with the last trip leaving at 5:15 pm from the museum. End of service 5:30 pm. More Information

Battle of Springfield | Thursday, 03 August 2017, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the MassMutual Center, Rooms 1 & 2.

This year, we will entertain three categories in this competition including “Saratoga Type Spring Water Bottles”, “Sandwich Glass” and “Best Massachusetts Bottle”. More Information

F R I D A Y – 04 August 2017

FOHBC General Membership Breakfast Meeting | Friday, 04 August 2017 from 7:00 to 8:30 am at the MassMutual Center, Rooms 4 & 5

The breakfast will take place on Friday, August 4th, 2017 from 7:00 to 8:30 am with the membership meeting starting at 7:30 am in the MassMutual Center, Meeting Rooms 4 & 5. Please join us for a full buffet breakfast and our annual membership meeting. This event is specifically for current and paid-up FOHBC members and will be at no cost to attendees. We encourage you to come and be part of the FOHBC by participating in this event, our once a year General Membership Meeting. Get the latest news on the Federation, the Virtual Museum and our hobby. You will be able to join the FOHBC, or renew membership prior to the breakfast.

Educational Seminars | Friday, 04 August 2017 at the MassMutual Center, Meeting Rooms 1-3, 9:00 am to Noon.

The FOHBC is proud to present a variety of fascinating educational seminars at the 2017 Springfield National Bottle Convention and Expo. This distinguished group of presenters was organized by seminar coordinator, Michael George. Read More

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Friday, 04 August 2017 at the MassMutual Center, 12:50 pm, Exhibit Hall Entrance

Come watch the exciting ribbon cutting ceremony for the 2017 FOHBC Springfield National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo. Watch Jim Bender and Bob Strickhart (Co-Chairs) and other convention dignitaries as they officially open the doors! The event will start promptly 10 minutes before the doors open for dealers and early admission attendees.

D E A L E R & E A R L Y B U Y E R A D M I T T A N C E

1:00 pm Friday

FOHBC Cocktail Hour & Banquet | Friday, o4 August 2017, MassMutual Center, Rooms 1-3, Cocktail Hour: 5:30 pm – Banquet: 6:30 pm

The Banquet will be the biggest one in years with the Watson tribute and other festivities. When making reservations, please note meal options – Chicken franciase with wild rice and sautéed tri colored cauliflower, Parmesan crusted cod with roasted baby bliss potatoes and sautéed haricot vert or Tuscan ratatouille tart.

S A T U R D A Y – 05 August 2017

Watson One Auction | Saturday, o5 August 2017, MassMutual Center, Rooms 1-3, 9:00 am

Glass Works Auctions proudly presents WATSON ONE. Now Online for Prebidding. Online bidding ends August 1st @ 10PM. Live auction bidding will begin at 9:00 am Saturday, August 5th, 2017 at the MassMutual Center I conjunction with the FOHBC 2017 Springfield National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo, 1277 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103. Rooms 1, 2 & 3. VISIT AUCTION

D E A L E R & E A R L Y B U Y E R A D M I T T A N C E

Noon to 1:00 pm Saturday

S H O W G E N E R A L. A D M I S S O N

1:00 pm Saturday

Youth Activities | Saturday & Sunday, 05 & 06 August 2017, MassMutual Center Exhibit Hall

Alicia Both, FOHBC Public Relations Director, wants as many children and young adults to attend the Springfield National. Remember these folks are the future of our hobby.

Room Hopping | Saturday, 05 August 2017, Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel Atrium

A new event for the FOHBC 2017 Springfield National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo … Room Hopping! More Info

S U N D A Y – 06 August 2017

S H O W G E N E R A L A D M I S S O N

9:00 am Sunday

H O T E L I N F O R M A T I O N

Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place | Hotel Reservations

Primary Host Hotel: For Online Hotel Reservations: Click Here Rate is $119. If guests prefer to telephone for reservations please call: 1-800-325-3535 or 413-781-1010 to book reservations. You will have to mention the Federation of Historic Bottle Collectors National Convention group name to receive the discounted $119 rate. All Rooms are now Sold Out. Use Marriott below.

Back-Up Hotel (across street): Here is the reservation link your guests can use to make online reservations: Book your group rate for Historic Bottle Collectors Room Block. You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. Guests may also call 1 (800) 228-9290 and ask to make a reservation in the Historic Bottle Collectors Room Block.

S P E C I A L E V E N T S

Displays

Raffles & Drawings

Raffles: The FOHBC will be raffling off two (2) 2017 Springfield National commemorative stoneware jugs [see page 143]. Tickets will be $2 each or three for $5. Raffle tickets will be numbered and show the jug image on the tickets. Play to win!

Drawings: A $1,000 donation has been given to the FOHBC 2017 Springfield National Convention by the FOHBC to support a series of drawings during the public portion of the show on Saturday and Sunday. Vouchers will be given to the lucky winners to be spent at the show. Drawing Times: Saturday & Sunday: Every hour from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. The prize will be a coupon to give a dealer towards the purchase of a bottle. The dealer will then turn the coupon in to the front FOHBC desks for redemption for cash. There will also be a $100 prize (show gift certificate) announced at the banquet.

FOHBC officers, show chairpersons, and their spouses/partners or children are not eligible for the drawings. Any consultants to the FOHBC are also not eligible. Only one win per person.

Through a generous donation from a friend on the west coast, the National Bottle Museum now has a wonderful Greeley’s Bourbon Whiskey Bitters figural barrel in aqua to raffle at the FOHBC 2017 Springfield National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo. Read More