Events

MBS Events

Shows

For a look into the world of buttons, antique, vintage, or modern, come join enthusiastic button collectors for many hours of entertainment. The shows feature button displays, educational opportunities, button sales, socialization, friendship and a whole lot of buttons!

All events are public events and admission is a minimal cost or even free depending on the venue reserved.

Michigan Button Society Spring Show

April 25, 2026

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Theme: America The Beautiful Celebrating 250 Years of our Nation and Buttons

 

Location:

The Historic Ismon House (Floors 2 and 3)
300 S Clinton St, Albion, MI 49224
www.ismonhouse.org

Accommodations:

Two locatons are available in Albion, both within walking distance of the Ismon House.

The Palmer House Inn Bed and Breakfast
108 W Erie St, Albion, Michigan 48224

Offering a 15% discount on five room styles, breakfast included. Contact the B&B or use the web site to view optons and reserve. If using the web, enter “Button Club” in the comments field to receive the discount.

Phone: 517-629-0001
https://www.palmerhouseinnbnb.com/

Courtyard by Marriott Albion
200 S Superior St, Albion, MI 49224

As of publication, a discounted rate has not been offered.

Phone: 517-629-8520
https://www.marriott.com


Host club(s) including Education, Program and Actvities: Blue Water
Buttoneers & Mayflower

Ways and Means: West Michigan Buttoneers

Registration and Raffle: Southwest Button Box

 

Schedule: Tentative

Friday, April 24

11 am-1 pm Table set-up

1-2:30 Dealer set-up

2:30-4:30 Board meeting

Dinner at a local restaurant

Saturday, April 25

8 – 9 am Dealer set-up

9 am Theme / Creative Challenge tray check-in

9 am – 5 pm Showroom open

4:15 pm Raffle winners drawn.

4:30 pm Theme tray check-out

5 pm Showroom closes

Meals: Currently on your own. Saturday, a box lunch may be offered, more details to come.

A Spring Show

Button shopper stopping to look at engraved pearl buttons made by Diane S.

Competition Display

Competition trays of buttons exhibited at a fall show.

Show Overview

Room view of a button show.