CCHA is excited to announce support for our affiliate organization,

the Craft and Hobby Association (CHA)
who are hosting a Spring 2012 event in Canada.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ATTENDEES
FOR
THE CHA CALGARY SHOW MAY 14 & 15, 2012.

 

More details about the show can be found at the following link.

 

A show registration form can be downloaded at the following link:

 

Free passes sent by exhibitors are not valid at the door, only through pre registration. Pre registration deadline is Wednesday May 9th.

 

Those who decide at the last minute to show up will not be turned away, however a $35 admission fee will be charged (credit card payment only) and proof of business qualifications are necessary (Business license and 2 X recently paid industry invoices over $250). 

 

How to get to the Palomino ball room

Click the following link on how to get to the stampede grounds

The closest parking lot to the ballroom is number 10 on the map at the following link. The ballroom is located in the BMO Centre near the casino.  Parking is $13.

 

Show Hours.

The exhibit hall is open Monday from 1pm – 6pm and Tuesday from 10am – 4pm

Registration will open at 12 noon on Monday at 9.30am on Tuesday.

 

Business Seminars with David Saxby

The business seminars by David Saxby will be held only on Monday May 14th and will begin at 9am and run until 12.30pm, with lunch immediately following. Registration will open at 8.30am for business seminar attendees. Details about business seminars can be found by clicking the following link.  Pre-registration is necessary to attend these events.

 

Free Seminars with Like Sew

Like Sew will be presenting a free seminar each day in the presentation area within the ballroom, no pre registration required.

 

            Monday May 14, 2-3pm

  • Game Changing Facebook Features
    Facebook recently made several game-changing enhancements. You can now easily integrate Facebook features right into your website. Come learn how to entice your website visitors to introduce their Facebook friends to your store.

    Tuesday May 15, 1-2pm
  • Pinterest, Groupon & More
    Can some of the fastest-growing social media networks help you grow your business? Come and see what all the buzz is about!

Door Prizes – Monday

Win a Gidget Sewing Table ($250 value). Generously donated by Arrow & Kangaroo Sewing Cabinets. All pre registered attendees are automatically entered. Winner will be announced at the Canada Sews presentation at 3pm, must be present to win.

 

FED EX Canada

  • All pre-registered attendees are entered to win an iTune gift card; winner will be announced at 3pm, must be present to win.
  • CHA member attendees are automatically entered to win an iPod nano.  Winner will be announced at 5pm.  Must be present to win.

Door Prizes – Tuesday

Enter to win an iPod nano at the Fed Ex booth, drop off your business card.  Winner will be announced on Tuesday at 3pm. You do not have to be present to win.

 

Exhibitor list

BLOCK LOC - US COMPANY

CADOR

CANNORTH SHOWS - Creative Stitching Alive

CENTRAL SEWING MACHINES- LONG ARM MACHINE DISTRIBUTOR

COATS AND CLARK

CONTEMPORARY SEWING MATERIALS

FABRIC ADDICT- PATTERN DESIGNER

FED EX

HA KIDD

JANOME

LIKE SEW - WEBSITES -US COMPANY

MOOK FABRICS

N JEFFERSON

PETERSON ARNE US DISTRIBUTOR

QUILT SOURCE

SILTEX MILLS LTD.

SUZI-Q

VSM CANADA INC

WESTMINSTER FIBRES

WONDERFIL

 

 

 

For more details or questions about this event please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 519 940 5969 EST