Spring National Sportscard show in MN????

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I actually liked the city a lot. That network of indoor walkways was really cool. Very nice art museum, went there the day before the game. I could see going back at a time the temps were above zero.

I was pleasantly surprised when I moved here almost 23 years ago...how vibrant the arts scene was here...the restaurants and entertainment. The warm months are glorious...and you have to endure some cold in the depths of winter.

[nolemmings]

Thanks for the heads up Pete--I will plan on attending. It's been 40+ years since I've been to a card show in Minnesota.

I see the Twins will be home that weekend against Washington and the Yankees come into town on Monday. Gonna grab me a bowl of Wild Rice soup at the Loon Cafe, suck down at least a half dozen Grain Belt Premiums and live the dream. Plus a Minnesota school will have just won the Frozen Four. Should be a great time.

[Duluth Eskimo]

Never heard of the guy, nor the show. He’s planning on having it at the Hyatt which has basically been a shooting gallery within a block the last month or two. Multiple murders and shootings. No mention of autograph guests or advertising, but is asking $200 for a 6ft dealer table. Downtown shows have never worked going back to the 80’s. My bet is this never materializes.

[isiahfan]

Nice idea...and MN is a great place...but too close to CHI (for anyone outside the CST time zone) so ain't nobody traveling from more than a few hour drive away for this.

[T205 GB]

I hope it materializes, but I think there are safer and better cities available.

[x2drich2000]

Based on the info Steve provided, looks like 30k floor space for the main hall, 14k for the main ballroom and 4.5k for the 2nd ballroom for a total of a little under 50k. For comparison, the Valley Forge Convention Center (Philly Show old location) is 54k. Definitely not national space, but a good size if using all three rooms for a regional type show.

[Tom S.]

First that I've heard of this. Might be worth checking out for a day or two if it does indeed take place.

[babraham]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

Plus a Minnesota school will have just won the Frozen Four. Should be a great time.

No, I think it's North Dakota's turn again this year.