8:00 am - The Toy Shoppe of Richmond, Virginia will host a "teddy bear breakfast" featuring presentations by noted artist, historian, author, expert and collector Dee Hockenberry and Steiff North America president Martin Frechen. For tickets, call The Toy Shoppe at 800-447-7995.
10:00 am-5:00 pm - Expo open to the public.
TBD - Götz Dolls will host a special collectors' event in honor of Hildegard Günzel's receiving the 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award honor from Jone Publishing. Attendees will receive a special commemorative doll by Hildegard Günzel. Contact Heather Goodnow at 315-635-1055, extension 112 for more information or to register
SATURDAY AUGUST 30 AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2003
TBD -Fitness guru and doll and teddy enthusiast Richard Simmons will be on site meeting and greeting visitors.
TBD -Rainer Martin of Rainer Martin Teddy Bears and Dolls of Germany will offer a unique demonstration of the age-old tradition of handcrafting fine quality teddy bears.
