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! Browse captivating button competition events at our fall show.
All events are public events and admission is a minimal cost or even free depending on the venue reserved.
September 26 – 28
Theme: “Star Wars” hosted by the Jacksonians
Registration: West Michigan Buttoneers
Education: Bay Button Bunch
Ways and Means: Blue Water Buttoneers & Thumb Button Group
Raffle: Southwest Button Box
Silent Auction: All Clubs and Individuals are asked to consider a donation
Thursday, September 25
8:00 p.m. Room-to-room shopping, Guest rooms
Friday, September 26
Judging teams only in the showroom
8:00-9:30 a.m. Tray check-in, Academy Ballroom
9:30 am-5:00 p.m. Judging/Clerking, Academy Ballroom
Noon Judges/Clerks hot luncheon, Potter’s Pub
6:00-8:00 p.m. Dinner (pre-ordered), Ramona
8:00 p.m. Room-to-room shopping, Guest rooms
Saturday, September 27
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
8:00-9:30 a.m. Dealer set up, Academy Ballroom
9:30 a.m. Showroom opens
Noon “Grab N Go” luncheon (pre-ordered), Ramona
5:00 p.m. Showroom closes
6:00 p.m. Dinner (pre-ordered), Ramona
7:00 p.m. General membership meeting, Ramona
7:30 p.m. Program, Ramona
Sunday, September 28
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
8:00-9:00 a.m. Dealer set up, Academy Ballroom
9:00 a.m. Showroom opens
Lunch on your own
Noon Silent auction ends
12:30 p.m. Raffle drawing
12:45 p.m. Pick-up trays
1:00 p.m. Showroom closes
Please fill out the meal order form below. Prices include an online ordering surcharge. All meals include drinks, choice of water, iced tea, lemonade, coffee, and tea. Download the PDF for additional details.
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.