Have you made your plans? The 2017 DC Show location has been confirmed and rooms will be in limited number before too long. There’s something about the Washington DC show that draws a crowd and for sure this year will be no different. The new location is the Marriott Fairview Place, just a short drive from last year’s event.
Here are some important details:
The dates are August 3-6
Marriott Fairview Place Show rate is $119 with a free breakfast (703-849-9400)
For more information: http://www.pencentral.com
As with the many previous years, Kenro will be presented in its entirety with exciting pens from Montegrappa and Aurora. This year, we are expecting some very special guests to represent our brands, so stay tuned, as these announcements are sure to create a buzz in the community.
Show Schedule
Saturday
10:00 AM: The show starts and Jake Weidmann will be engraving pens at the Montegrappa exhibit.
11:00 AM: Come join Jake & Montegrappa at the Montegrappa exhibit as they unveil the collaboration of the Peace pen. It will be displayed in all 3 versions (fountain pen, rollerball, and ballpoint). The Peace Pen will be available for pre-order.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Meet & greet with Jake Weidmann at the Montegrappa exhibit. Get your name hand engraved in Spencerian calligraphy.
7:00 PM: Susan Wirth Memorial
Sunday
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Trina “NinjaTraveling” O’Gorman’s Workshop.
10:30 AM: Jake Weidmann will be engraving pens at the Montegrappa exhibit.
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Meet & greet with Jake Weidmann at the Montegrappa exhibit. Get your name hand engraved in Spencerian calligraphy.
1:00 PM: We will be raffling off a Jake Weidmann hand engraved Montegrappa Copper Mule. Stop by the Montegrappa exhibit at any time before the raffle to submit your email to be entered in the raffle. Winner does not have to be present.