The Philadelphia Pen Show, considered by many to be the third or fourth largest pen shows in the U.S., will be sponsored this year by Visconti Pens of Florence, Italy.
Visconti founder and chairman, Dante Del Vecchio, flew to Philadelphia last year for the sole purpose of introducing two new Visconti pens.
Visconti will be introducing its Spider pen.
The show will also feature calligraphy classes and a course on pen collecting.
Visitors can attend for $10 per day, $15 for two days or sign up for a three-day pass for $25. Children under 13 are free.
Exhibitors can purchase interior table for $195 with no limit on tables. Wall tables are $225 on a first come, first serve basis. Pen manufacturers and distributors have guaranteed wall tables for $250.
The Philadelphia Pen Show will be held at the Sheraton Philadelphia Center City Hotel. If you plan to stay at the hotel, ask for the $118 per night Philadelphia Pen Show rate. But reserve early as rooms are limited.
Visitors can pay at the door. Exhibitors can order tables now, see Table Reservations or Contact Form above.
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