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== Pipe Shows in US ==
== Pipe Shows in US ==


===2014===




'''September 21st, Nashville, TN. The Southern Fried Pipe Show.''' [http://nashvillepipeshow.com/ Website]
 
'''Time:''' 10am - 8pm<br>
'''Location:''' The Anchor Fellowship, 629 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210 <br>
'''Details:''' See the [http://nashvillepipeshow.com/ Website]
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'''September 27th, Chattanooga, TN. The Chattanooga Pipe Club is planning their second pipe show''' <br>
=== 2019 U.S. Shows ===
'''''2013's information'''''<br>
 
'''Contact:''' Daniel Krause, mailto:chattanoogapipeclub@gmail.com <br>
'''May 4 & 5, Chicagoland International Pipe and Tobacciana'''<br>  
'''Details:''' The event is scheduled for September 21st 10 am to 5 pm at the Chattanooga Billiard Club East (http://cbcburns.com/) located at 110 Jordan Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37421. Doors will open at 9 am for vendors to set up. If you think you need more time than this to set up, contact me and will make arrangements to accommodate you. We have made arrangements with The Hampton Inn just up the street at 7013 Shallowford Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421.  They can be reached at (423) 855-0095, just mention the Chattanooga Pipe Club to get the group discount. Hampton Inn will also provide a free shuttle service to and from the event site. If you have already made hotel reservations with Hampton Inn but did not get the group discount, just call them and they can make sure you get the discounted rate.  
SHOW TIME: SATURDAY, 10AM TILL 5PM<br>
SHOW TIME: SUNDAY, 9AM TILL 5PM <br>
ADMISSION: $15.00 (FOR ONE OR BOTH DAYS)<br>
LOCATION:  
THE MEGA CENTER, PHEASANT RUN RESORT
4051 EAST MAIN STREET
ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS 60174.
FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS, CALL 630-584-6300 OR 800-999-3319. MENTION THE SHOW FOR SPECIAL RATES.
 
THERE WILL BE A PIPE MAKING SEMINAR ON WEDNESDAY May 1 & THURSDAY May 2 (THERE IS A CHARGE FOR THIS SEMINAR).
 
ON FRIDAY MAY 3rd, THE *SWAP AND SMOKE* (BUY/SELL/TRADE EVENT) WILL START AT 8AM AND RUN UNTIL 4PM. WITH MORE THAN 80 VENDORS THIS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST PIPE SHOWS IN THE USA, AND IT IS FREE TO BOTH BUYERS AND SELLERS.
 
TOBACCIANA SEMINARS AND A LADIES’ CRAFT PROGRAM ARE HELD ON FRIDAY EVENING.
 
THE FREE FRIDAY EVENING WELCOME DINNER FOR 600 OF OUR WORLDWIDE GUESTS WILL BEGIN AT 7 PM.
 
WE HAVE OVER 300 SHOW EXHIBITOR TABLES FOR OUR SHOW. THE COST OF AN EXHIBIT TABLE IS $150.00.
 
OUR SATURDAY EVENING CPCC CHICAGO FEAST WILL BE MAY 5th (See the Website: http://www.chicagopipeshow.com/).
 
THERE WILL BE A 6000 SQUARE TENT FOR SMOKING, WITH FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE, FROM 1PM WEDNESDAY OF THE SHOW WEEK TO EARLY MONDAY MORNING, NEXT TO THE MEGA CENTER.
 
THE UNITED PIPE CLUBS OF AMERICA (UPCA) WILL HAVE ITS NATIONAL SMOKING CONTEST (IN THE TENT) AT OUR SHOW, ON SUNDAY, MAY 6TH, AT 1 PM. FOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.UNITEDPIPECLUBS.ORG
 
VISIT WWW.CHICAGOPIPESHOW.COM, CALL CRAIG COBINE AT 630-236-6202, OR EMAIL PORSHCIGAR@AOL.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.<br>
Website: http://www.chicagopipeshow.com/
 
 
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'''August 23 and 24, 2019: NASPC Pipe Show'''<br>
'''Time:''' Friday Evening 5 to 10PM, Saturday 9AM to 5PM
'''Location:'''
Crowne Plaza Hotel
600 Metro Place North, Dublin, OH 43017
614-764-2200 or 866-372-5566
Room Rate: $112
Mention the NASPC Pipe Show for a special rate. Exit 17A off 270 onto 161. Turn right onto Frantz Rd. Second light is Metro Place North.
Dealer Tables, Individuals, Smoke Shops, Pipe Makers. Browsing Encouraged! Bargains Abound! NASPC Fund-Raising raffle throughout the day. Dozens of great prizes, including many fine pipes! Tickets $1.00. Need not be present to win.
If you’re interested in any aspect of pipe smoking, or pipe collecting, don’t miss this show! Come to shop or talk pipes, tobacco and accessories with friendly, knowledgeable people! Table Fees: $120.00. First come, first served.
For show information and table reservations: Jeff Knoll, 614-306-6239, email: naspc@graphictouch.biz


[http://www.naspc.org Show Information]


'''October 10 - 12. CORPS Pipe Smokers Celebration & Exposition'''<br>
'''Location:''' The Greater Richmond Convention Center<br>
'''Details:''' See the [http://corpipesmokers.org/pipe-smokers-celebration-exposition/ '''Website''']
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'''September 20 - 22, Greater Kansas City Pipe and Tobacco Show'''<br>
Location: Argosy Casino, Riverside, MO


Featuring American Pipe Makers and the Annual Carver’s Contest
Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa
777 N.W. Argosy Casino Pkwy
Riverside, MO 64150
913.451.6100


Mention the show to get special room price, please tell reservations that you are with our group: GKCPC - Greater Kansas City Pipe Club
The 2019 Greater Kansas City Pipe & Tobacco Show will be held September 20 - 22 at the Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa. Featuring the American Carvers 7-Day Set Competition, Slow Smoke Contest and Grand Raffle, tobaccos and accessories for sale. For more information visit the Kansas City Pipe Club’s website at http://www.gkcpipeclub.com


'''November 8th and 9th. Las Vegas, NV, 7th Annual West Coast Pipe Show, Brought to you by Steve O'Neill and Marty Pulvers''' <br>
[http://www.gkcpipeclub.com/ Show Information]
'''Time:''' 10AM to 5PM Saturday and 10AM to 3PM Sunday <br>
'''Location:''' Palace Station Hotel and Casino, conveniently located just off the Las Vegas strip near Interstate 15, and
an easy hotel shuttle ride from McCarren Airport. To make Palace Station Hotel reservations for the 2014 show, you can call in or make them on line. Either way mention the OFFER CODE: PCIPIP6 and get the show rates. Call soon ! Casino: (800) 634-3101
For Palace Station Hotel & Casino information and amenities please visit the hotel’s website at: http//www.palacestation.com<br>
'''Details:''' see the [http://www.westcoastpipeshow.com show website] <br>
'''Contact:''' Steve O’Neill, P.O. Box 2258, Kapaa, HI 96746 E-mail: steve@westcoastpipeshow.com ; Telephone: (435) 760-2411 <br>




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===2015===


'''February. The St. Louis pipe club presents the 27th Annual Gateway Area Pipe Show & Swap'''<Br> 
'''''Last Year's information:'''''<br>
'''Time:''' 9:00 AM to 5:00<Br>
'''Location:''' Heart of St. Charles Bancquet Center 1410 South Fifth Street, St. Charles, MO 63301 (636) 947-8270.<Br>
'''Lodging''': at the Best Western, 1425 South Fifth Street, St. Charles, MO 63301 (636) 946-6936 Mention the Show for $85 Room Rate.


'''Details:''' No Admission Charge, Display Tables $40 ea. '''''Smoking Welcome Both Locations!'''''<br>  
'''November 2-3, 2019: 11th Annual West Cost Pipe Show, Las Vegas, NV'''<br>
'''Contact:''' Bob Callaway 636-946-8555. 220 Pralle Ln., St Charles, MO 63303
Location: Palace Station, Las Vegas, NV<br>
The 10th annual West Coast Pipe Show will be held Nov. 2-3, 2019, at the Palace Station Hotel & Casino. For West Coast Pipe Show room rates, contact the Palace Station Hotel & Casino at 800.634.3101; website: www.palacestation.com. For table reservations and other information, contact Steve O’Neill at P.O. Box 2258, Kapaa, HI 96746; phone: 435.760.2411; email: steve@westcoastpipeshow.com ; website: http://www.westcoastpipeshow.com
 
[http://www.westcoastpipeshow.com/ Show Information]
 
=== 2019 U.S. Shows that have already happened ===
'''St. Luis Pipe Club, 2019 Gateway Area Pipe Show & Swap'''<br>
'''February 16th, 2019: The St. Louis Pipe Club Annual Pipe Show and Swap! 30th Anniversary!!'''<br> 
'''Location:''' Webster Groves Masonic Lodge in suburban St. Louis County. 12 East Lockwood, Webster Groves, MO<br>  
'''Time:''' February 16th, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with set up, pre-show sales, and open bar reception Friday evening at the Lodge. <br>
'''''Last Year's Details follow, stay tuned for a flyer closser to the show date''''':
'''Hotel:''' Best Western Kirkwood Inn, Located at 1200 S. Kirkwood Road (also know as Lindberg Rd.), Kirkwood, MO. Phone: (314) 821-3950. Non smoking (All Saint Louis Country and City Lodgings are. Show rate until February 2nd, limited rooms. <br>
 
This show has historically been the first major show of the season and has been well attended with a lot of action in the past. The show is totally smoker friendly throughout the venue. Two rooms, a "Men's Lounge" and "Library" are available for relaxation during the show. Special arrangements have been made for both hot and cold food and beverages during the show.
 
The club has more than 70 spaces available for vendors and others interested in displays. Sixty-four (64) of the spaces measure 4'X32". Six of the spaces are 8'X32". The 4'spaces are $50.00.
 
Door prizes will be given and a silent auction will be held. The club will be very appreciative should you decide to contribute prizes and/or auction items. They may be sent to Bob Metzler at the address above."
 
'''March 9, 2019: New York Pipe Show, The Sam Barnett Memorial & 27th ANNUAL PIPE CONVENTION''' <br>
SHOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC @ 10:00 AM (Exhibitor Set up @ 8 AM)<br>
LOCATION: WYNDHAM  NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HOTEL 1-973-824-4000<br>
Parking is Free – get stamp or ticket at show or front desk <br>
SPECIAL Hotel  ROOM RATES Ask the front desk about THE PIPE SHOW DISCOUNT<br>
Rate Per Table:  RETAILERS $85.00 (a)  Paypal $89.00 COLLECTORS $70.00 (b)  Paypal  $74.00<br>
CHECKS ONLY PAYABLE TO: RICHARD ESSERMAN, 238 AYCRIGG AVE, UNIT D, PASSAIC, NJ 07055 <br> 
EMAIL: bigpipeguy@gmail.com or resserman@unicefusa.org
 
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'''March. NEW YORK PIPE SHOW 22nd ANNUAL PIPE CONVENTION'''<br>
'''April 6, 2019: Triangle Area Pipe Smokers Pipe Expo, Releigh, NC''' <br>
'''''Last Year's information:'''''<br>
The Triangle Area Pipe Smokers (TAPS) will host the 22nd annual TAPS Pipe and Tobacco Expo on Saturday, April 8th 2018, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in the Governor James G. Martin Building, Raleigh, N.C. For more information contact TAPS at 919.848.0685; e-mail: info@tapsclub.us; Web site: http://www.tapsclub.us.
'''Time:''' 10:00 AM<br>
 
'''LOCATION''': WYNDHAM (Formally the RAMADA) NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HOTEL 1-973-824-4000
 
Parking is Free: Be sure to get a stamp or ticket at show or front desk. SPECIAL ROOM RATES: Ask the front desk about THE PIPE SHOW DISCOUNT. Rate Per Table: RETAILERS $85.00 (a)  Paypal $89.00 COLLECTORS $70.00 (b)  Paypal  $74.00. CHECKS ONLY PAYABLE TO: RICHARD ESSERMAN, 238 AYCRIGG AVE, UNIT D, PASSAIC, NJ 07055  EMAIL for paypal resserman@unicefusa.org for information resserman@unicefusa.org or bigpipeguy@gmail.org . CONVENTION DIRECTORS: SAM BARNETT & RICH ESSERMAN
'''Details:''' TABLE RESERVATIONS REQUIRE FULL PAYMENT. NO TABLE CAN BE RESERVED OR GUARANTEED UNLESS FULL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. Please use resserman@unicefusa.org as the email for the paypal address to send money. <br>
Note: The Hotel and Show complies with NJ State Smoking Regulations
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=== Past Shows ===




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'''April. TAPS 18th annual Pipe & Tobacciana Expo'''<br>
'''''Last Year's information:'''''<br>
'''Time:''' 9AM to 4:30PM <br>
'''Location:''' At the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh N.C., in the Governor James G. Martin building (location just inside gate 9 off Trinity Road and across the parking lots from the grandstand.<br>
'''Information:'''  For more information contact TAPS at 919.848.0685; e-mail: info@tapsclub.us; Web site: http://www.tapsclub.us.
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'''Saturday, October 6, 2018, The Texas Pipe Show, Fort Worth TX'''<br>
Location: Pop's Safari Room, Pop's Safari Cigars & Fine Wines, 2929 Morton St, Fort Worth, TX 76107 <br>
Join us on October the 6th for the 4th annual Texas Pipe Show and Slow Smoke Contest. We’ll have local carvers, local beer, and local color as well as representatives from some of the finest brands in the hobby. There will be at least five clubs represented from all over Texas (as well as a few from outside of the republic) so come join your pipe brothers and sisters in the greatest state in the union. <br>
See Website: http://www.texaspipeshow.com/


== Pipe Shows in Europe ==


=== 2018 Shows in Europe that have allready happened ===
=== Italy ===
'''The Italian Pipe Club and Manno Briar will host the second annual Master Pipe Show on June 23-24, in Casale di Pari, Tuscany.'''


The pipe show, which will welcome guests from around the world, will be held in Manno Briar’s sawmill. Throughout the show’s first day, there will be demonstrations on how briar wood—the most popular medium used to make smoking pipes—is treated, cut, boiled, selected and aged in preparation for being used in pipemaking. On Sunday, June 24, the Master Pipe Show will lead guests on an excursion into the nearby forest in search of briar. Also that day, the show will host a round of the 2018 Italian Slow Smoking Championship with ranking and awards following the competition.


For more information, contact info@briar-pipe.it; visit the [https://www.facebook.com/manno.briar?fref=search Manno Briar Facebook page]; or contact 392.0153478 through the What’sApp application.


'''May (usually the 1st weekend). THE CHICAGOLAND INT'L PIPE & TOBACCIANA SHOW.''' [http://www.chicagopipeshow.com Website]<br>
'''''2014 show information''''':<br>
'''Show Times:''' Saturday, 10AM TILL 5PM; Sunday, 9AM TILL 5PM <br>
'''Admission:''' $15.00 (FOR ONE OR BOTH DAYS).<br>
'''Location:''' THE MEGA CENTER, PHEASANT RUN RESORT, 4051 EAST MAIN STREET, ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS 60174. FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS, CALL 630-584-6300 OR 800-999-3319. MENTION THE SHOW FOR SPECIAL RATES.


'''Details:''' Pipe Making Seminar. PRE-SHOW (BUY/SELL/TRADE) on Friday, 9AM to 4PM. "POST- SHOW" Monday, 8AM TO 12PM.
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'''6,7 and 8 July, 2018 in Spilamberto (Modena), Italy'''<br>
An artisan pipemakers market is being set up in partnership with the artisan beer festival, which includes beer, street food,music and a handcrafts street market.  <br>
'''Location:''' The pipemakers event location will be on the ancient street, Via Obici, in the old Spilamberto downtown, under the historical portico. Next to the pipemakers market will be an area of vintage sofas  and tables for pipe smokers and some old-school barber spaces. The idea is to attract a group of people that may not have been exposed to the pipe world before.The 2017 first edition has been a great success of audience.This 2018 edition will call a larger number of pipemakers with great names from Italy and Europe too.You can see info about accomodations,map and makers list on the event website.Feel free to ask for the agreement hotels  <br>
'''Contact:''' Manuele Cavani E-mail: manuele0039@hotmail.it <br>
Pipeshow Website  https://www.neverathome.it/






'''June. The Greater Kansas City Pipe Club, GKCPC''' [http://www.gkcpipeclub.com/ Website]<br>
'''''Featuring American Pipe Makers and the 7th Annual Carver's Contest'''''<br>
''Location''': Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa, 777 N.W. Argosy Casino Pkwy Riverside, MO 64150 913.451.6100 Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa
777 N.W. Argosy Casino Pkwy. Riverside, MO 64150 . 913.451.6100 To get room price of $139, please tell reservations that you are with our group: GKCPC - Greater Kansas City Pipe Club<br>
'''Time:''' Show Saturday 9AM to 5 and Sunday 9AM to 3 <br>
'''Details:''' see the [http://www.gkcpipeclub.com/ Website]
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== Pipe Shows in Europe ==


== Contests ==
== Contests ==

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Pipe Shows in US



2019 U.S. Shows

May 4 & 5, Chicagoland International Pipe and Tobacciana
SHOW TIME: SATURDAY, 10AM TILL 5PM
SHOW TIME: SUNDAY, 9AM TILL 5PM
ADMISSION: $15.00 (FOR ONE OR BOTH DAYS)
LOCATION:

THE MEGA CENTER, PHEASANT RUN RESORT
4051 EAST MAIN STREET
ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS 60174. 
FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS, CALL 630-584-6300 OR 800-999-3319. MENTION THE SHOW FOR SPECIAL RATES.

THERE WILL BE A PIPE MAKING SEMINAR ON WEDNESDAY May 1 & THURSDAY May 2 (THERE IS A CHARGE FOR THIS SEMINAR).

ON FRIDAY MAY 3rd, THE *SWAP AND SMOKE* (BUY/SELL/TRADE EVENT) WILL START AT 8AM AND RUN UNTIL 4PM. WITH MORE THAN 80 VENDORS THIS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST PIPE SHOWS IN THE USA, AND IT IS FREE TO BOTH BUYERS AND SELLERS.

TOBACCIANA SEMINARS AND A LADIES’ CRAFT PROGRAM ARE HELD ON FRIDAY EVENING.

THE FREE FRIDAY EVENING WELCOME DINNER FOR 600 OF OUR WORLDWIDE GUESTS WILL BEGIN AT 7 PM.

WE HAVE OVER 300 SHOW EXHIBITOR TABLES FOR OUR SHOW. THE COST OF AN EXHIBIT TABLE IS $150.00.

OUR SATURDAY EVENING CPCC CHICAGO FEAST WILL BE MAY 5th (See the Website: http://www.chicagopipeshow.com/).

THERE WILL BE A 6000 SQUARE TENT FOR SMOKING, WITH FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE, FROM 1PM WEDNESDAY OF THE SHOW WEEK TO EARLY MONDAY MORNING, NEXT TO THE MEGA CENTER.

THE UNITED PIPE CLUBS OF AMERICA (UPCA) WILL HAVE ITS NATIONAL SMOKING CONTEST (IN THE TENT) AT OUR SHOW, ON SUNDAY, MAY 6TH, AT 1 PM. FOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.UNITEDPIPECLUBS.ORG

VISIT WWW.CHICAGOPIPESHOW.COM, CALL CRAIG COBINE AT 630-236-6202, OR EMAIL PORSHCIGAR@AOL.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Website: http://www.chicagopipeshow.com/




August 23 and 24, 2019: NASPC Pipe Show
Time: Friday Evening 5 to 10PM, Saturday 9AM to 5PM Location:

Crowne Plaza Hotel
600 Metro Place North, Dublin, OH 43017
614-764-2200 or 866-372-5566
Room Rate: $112

Mention the NASPC Pipe Show for a special rate. Exit 17A off 270 onto 161. Turn right onto Frantz Rd. Second light is Metro Place North. Dealer Tables, Individuals, Smoke Shops, Pipe Makers. Browsing Encouraged! Bargains Abound! NASPC Fund-Raising raffle throughout the day. Dozens of great prizes, including many fine pipes! Tickets $1.00. Need not be present to win. If you’re interested in any aspect of pipe smoking, or pipe collecting, don’t miss this show! Come to shop or talk pipes, tobacco and accessories with friendly, knowledgeable people! Table Fees: $120.00. First come, first served. For show information and table reservations: Jeff Knoll, 614-306-6239, email: naspc@graphictouch.biz

Show Information


September 20 - 22, Greater Kansas City Pipe and Tobacco Show
Location: Argosy Casino, Riverside, MO

Featuring American Pipe Makers and the Annual Carver’s Contest

Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa
777 N.W. Argosy Casino Pkwy
Riverside, MO 64150
913.451.6100

Mention the show to get special room price, please tell reservations that you are with our group: GKCPC - Greater Kansas City Pipe Club The 2019 Greater Kansas City Pipe & Tobacco Show will be held September 20 - 22 at the Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa. Featuring the American Carvers 7-Day Set Competition, Slow Smoke Contest and Grand Raffle, tobaccos and accessories for sale. For more information visit the Kansas City Pipe Club’s website at http://www.gkcpipeclub.com

Show Information




November 2-3, 2019: 11th Annual West Cost Pipe Show, Las Vegas, NV
Location: Palace Station, Las Vegas, NV
The 10th annual West Coast Pipe Show will be held Nov. 2-3, 2019, at the Palace Station Hotel & Casino. For West Coast Pipe Show room rates, contact the Palace Station Hotel & Casino at 800.634.3101; website: www.palacestation.com. For table reservations and other information, contact Steve O’Neill at P.O. Box 2258, Kapaa, HI 96746; phone: 435.760.2411; email: steve@westcoastpipeshow.com ; website: http://www.westcoastpipeshow.com

Show Information

2019 U.S. Shows that have already happened

St. Luis Pipe Club, 2019 Gateway Area Pipe Show & Swap
February 16th, 2019: The St. Louis Pipe Club Annual Pipe Show and Swap! 30th Anniversary!!
Location: Webster Groves Masonic Lodge in suburban St. Louis County. 12 East Lockwood, Webster Groves, MO
Time: February 16th, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with set up, pre-show sales, and open bar reception Friday evening at the Lodge.
Last Year's Details follow, stay tuned for a flyer closser to the show date: Hotel: Best Western Kirkwood Inn, Located at 1200 S. Kirkwood Road (also know as Lindberg Rd.), Kirkwood, MO. Phone: (314) 821-3950. Non smoking (All Saint Louis Country and City Lodgings are. Show rate until February 2nd, limited rooms.

This show has historically been the first major show of the season and has been well attended with a lot of action in the past. The show is totally smoker friendly throughout the venue. Two rooms, a "Men's Lounge" and "Library" are available for relaxation during the show. Special arrangements have been made for both hot and cold food and beverages during the show.

The club has more than 70 spaces available for vendors and others interested in displays. Sixty-four (64) of the spaces measure 4'X32". Six of the spaces are 8'X32". The 4'spaces are $50.00.

Door prizes will be given and a silent auction will be held. The club will be very appreciative should you decide to contribute prizes and/or auction items. They may be sent to Bob Metzler at the address above."

March 9, 2019: New York Pipe Show, The Sam Barnett Memorial & 27th ANNUAL PIPE CONVENTION
SHOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC @ 10:00 AM (Exhibitor Set up @ 8 AM)
LOCATION: WYNDHAM NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HOTEL 1-973-824-4000
Parking is Free – get stamp or ticket at show or front desk
SPECIAL Hotel ROOM RATES Ask the front desk about THE PIPE SHOW DISCOUNT
Rate Per Table: RETAILERS $85.00 (a) Paypal $89.00 COLLECTORS $70.00 (b) Paypal $74.00
CHECKS ONLY PAYABLE TO: RICHARD ESSERMAN, 238 AYCRIGG AVE, UNIT D, PASSAIC, NJ 07055
EMAIL: bigpipeguy@gmail.com or resserman@unicefusa.org



April 6, 2019: Triangle Area Pipe Smokers Pipe Expo, Releigh, NC
The Triangle Area Pipe Smokers (TAPS) will host the 22nd annual TAPS Pipe and Tobacco Expo on Saturday, April 8th 2018, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in the Governor James G. Martin Building, Raleigh, N.C. For more information contact TAPS at 919.848.0685; e-mail: info@tapsclub.us; Web site: http://www.tapsclub.us.



Past Shows

Saturday, October 6, 2018, The Texas Pipe Show, Fort Worth TX
Location: Pop's Safari Room, Pop's Safari Cigars & Fine Wines, 2929 Morton St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Join us on October the 6th for the 4th annual Texas Pipe Show and Slow Smoke Contest. We’ll have local carvers, local beer, and local color as well as representatives from some of the finest brands in the hobby. There will be at least five clubs represented from all over Texas (as well as a few from outside of the republic) so come join your pipe brothers and sisters in the greatest state in the union.
See Website: http://www.texaspipeshow.com/

Pipe Shows in Europe

2018 Shows in Europe that have allready happened

Italy

The Italian Pipe Club and Manno Briar will host the second annual Master Pipe Show on June 23-24, in Casale di Pari, Tuscany.

The pipe show, which will welcome guests from around the world, will be held in Manno Briar’s sawmill. Throughout the show’s first day, there will be demonstrations on how briar wood—the most popular medium used to make smoking pipes—is treated, cut, boiled, selected and aged in preparation for being used in pipemaking. On Sunday, June 24, the Master Pipe Show will lead guests on an excursion into the nearby forest in search of briar. Also that day, the show will host a round of the 2018 Italian Slow Smoking Championship with ranking and awards following the competition.

For more information, contact info@briar-pipe.it; visit the Manno Briar Facebook page; or contact 392.0153478 through the What’sApp application.




6,7 and 8 July, 2018 in Spilamberto (Modena), Italy
An artisan pipemakers market is being set up in partnership with the artisan beer festival, which includes beer, street food,music and a handcrafts street market.
Location: The pipemakers event location will be on the ancient street, Via Obici, in the old Spilamberto downtown, under the historical portico. Next to the pipemakers market will be an area of vintage sofas and tables for pipe smokers and some old-school barber spaces. The idea is to attract a group of people that may not have been exposed to the pipe world before.The 2017 first edition has been a great success of audience.This 2018 edition will call a larger number of pipemakers with great names from Italy and Europe too.You can see info about accomodations,map and makers list on the event website.Feel free to ask for the agreement hotels
Contact: Manuele Cavani E-mail: manuele0039@hotmail.it
Pipeshow Website https://www.neverathome.it/



Contests