50th Annual Convention and Stretch Glass Show


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The 2024 SGS Convention is being held at the Comfort Inn in Denver, PA. To make a reservation, call 717-336-7541.

Thursday | August 15
12:00 - 5:00 pm

Convention Registration, Set up of Convention Display of Marigold Stretch Glass (members only in the Convention Room). Members renew friendships and meet new members and first-time attendees. Look at and discuss stretch glass.

Lunch

On your own

Take advantage of free time to explore nearby antique shops

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Welcome Reception
in Convention Room, hosted by Deb Brateng, Jeri Sue Lucas, Pam Steinbach and Stephanie Bennett
Followed by First Timers’ Stampede

8:30 pm

Auction Preview

10:30 pm

Convention Room closes

Friday | August 16
9:00 am

Convention Room opens to members, guests, and visitors

9:30 – 11:00 am

SGS Annual Meeting and election of board members and officers

11:15 am - 12:30 pm

Seminar
SGS Souvenirs

by Dave Shetlar

12:30 – 1:30 pm

Members’
Complimentary
Luncheon

(reservations required)

5:00 pm

SGS Convention Auction
Burns Auction Service

Convention Room closes at the end of auction

Saturday | August 17
9:00 am

Convention Room opens to members, guests, and visitors

9:30 – 11:30 am

Show and Share
Unusual, Interesting, Rare, and/or Favorite Glass

moderated by Cal Hackeman

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Complimentary Luncheon
hosted by Vickie and John Rowe
(reservations required)

12:30 - 1:30 pm

White Elephant Auction
with Tom and Debra Burns

1:30 - 3:00 pm

Review of Convention Display of Marigold Stretch Glass
by Dave Shetlar

5:30 pm

Banquet
Reserved seating.
Select your seat at Registration.

7:30 pm

History of the Stretch Glass Society
with Dave Shetlar and others

Sunday | August 18
5:00 am

Renninger’s Antique Market opens for outdoor vendors

7:30 am

Renninger’s Antique Market opens for indoor vendors

9:00 am

Breakfast Brunch
at Cal and Jeff’s home
8 Palatine Place,
Stouchsburg, PA 19567