Events

A Garden of Buttons – April 2025

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! 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.

MBS 85th Anniversary Show
Meal Order Form

Name(Required)
Luncheon on site: assorted pizzas, coleslaw, pasta salad, cupcake, water, button gift.

Michigan Button Society Fall Show 2025

September 26 – 28
Theme: “Star Wars” hosted by the Jacksonians

Club Duties

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

Schedule of Events

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

Meal Order Form

 Download the PDF for complete details. Please check back soon for online ordering.

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.