Illinois Doll, Toy, & Bear Shows

Illinois Doll, Toy, & Bear Shows

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Any news on Peoria doll show?

A place for information, pictures, videos, etc. on my various Doll, Toy & Bear Shows From there a love for the hobby grew and is a large part of my life today.

My love of dolls began when my godmother got me my first Barbie doll at the age of 5. The Willowbrook shows(now to be held in Countryside) were originally started by Gigi & Sherry of Gigi's Dolls & Sherry's Teddy Bears and taken over by JoAnn Reynolds. The Peoria (now East Peoria) doll show was originally run by JoAnn Reynolds. I took over as the promoter of these 3 shows in 2005 and work hard to

06/23/2022
04/27/2022

Thank you to all for a GREAT show in April- looking forward to our next event on July 24th!

03/27/2022

It is with great sadness to post that Jean Pancer Lundburg passed away 2 years.

I was not made aware of this until earlier this week when her husband, Lloyd, told me.

Please keep Jean and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Exhibitor Registration | Chicago Toy Show 02/10/2022

Exhibitor Registration | Chicago Toy Show We offer 7 fully enclosed buildings and 1 pavilion.  All tables measure 2 1/2 ft x 8 ft, and booths come supplied with two chairs.  Table prices vary depending upon building, but range from $80 to $120 each for the weekend.

04/18/2021

One Week to Go! Happy to announce we just opened our 2nd Pavilion to accommodate exhibitor registration. Please visit our website for building floor plans and additional information. As with our last October show, extended booth spacing in all our buildings will continue to meet county distancing health requirements. Hope to see you there!

06/16/2019

Hello to all of our followers.
Some have been asking if there will be a show in Peoria, Illinois this year or anywhere else.

Unfortunately due to ongoing personal and health issues we WILL NOT be in Peoria this year.

We have no other shows planned for 2019.

This page is where any information about future shows will be found.

Thank you

11/08/2018

We apologize for not keeping you all up to date on things.

Due to personal and health reasons we have not been able to plan any doll shows for some time.

Hopefully sometime by late 2019 we may have some information to share with you.

Watch this page for further details.

We appreciate your past, present and future support. 🙂

07/19/2017

I am sorry to say that due to personal health issues I have cancelled the August Peoria show. I do plan to be back in 2018. Julie

01/27/2017

Due to personal and family health issues, I will not be having a February show. I have Peoria reserved already and will send out contracts soon.

Depending on dealer commitment will dictate if there will be a show September and/or November.

10/28/2016

Due to the hotel not being available during our normal show time and family health issues, we will not have a November show this year.

Watch for our 2017 dates coming soon!

09/10/2016

I am sorry to announce that the Counrtyside show scheduled for September 25th has been cancelled. Dealers who sent in contracts will be receiving a refund check. Watch for dates for our show in Lisle/Naperville in November and our next Countryside show at the end of February.

Timeline photos 08/20/2016

Just about to open our Peoria, Illinois Doll, Toy and Bear Show! Early bird admissions start at 8. Regular admission is from 9-3. Hope to see you here!

Timeline photos 08/15/2016

Looking forward to seeing everyone next Saturday August 20, 2016 at our Peoria Doll Show - see graphic below for more info or our website at

www.illinoisdollshows.com/peoria

07/06/2016

Peoria contract will be up on our website this week. In the mail by the weekend. Show is on August 20th.

03/23/2016

We are looking forward to our upcoming shows and hope to see you there!

August 20th, 2016 - Barrack's Cater Inn, 1224 West Pioneer Parkway, Peoria, IL 61615

September 25th, 2016 - Countryside Banquets & Conference Center, (across from the Holiday Inn) 6200 Joliet Rd Countryside, IL 60525.

Contracts will be available soon!

02/19/2016

Due to the planning issues we encountered, the show for Sunday, February 28th is CANCELLED. We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you.

We will be going to Countryside Banquets and Conference Center, 6200 Joliet Road in Countryside for our September show.

Watch here for announcements regarding the dates for the August show in Peoria and the September Countryside date!

www.illinoisdollshows.com 02/11/2016

After some technical difficulties our website is now back up and running! WOOT WOOT!!

Our Countryside Doll Show is fast approaching on February 28!
Click the Countryside link on our website for more info

www.illinoisdollshows.com/countryside_new

www.illinoisdollshows.com

01/26/2016

We are a bit behind but are PLEASED to announce that our February doll show will be on Sunday, February 28th at a new venue - Countryside Banquets and Conference Center, 6200 Joliet Road in Countryside.

This is directly across the street from where our show has been before but has parking for more cars!!!!!

Watch your mail for postcards.

11/16/2015

We would like to thank all of our dealers, sellers, and shoppers who came out to our Naperville Doll Show yesterday! We appreciate your time, support and business!

Look for our 2016 dates in the near future as we put together our shows.
Details, when available will be posted here and on our website www.illinoisdollshows.com

10/05/2015

Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 15th when we return to the Hilton Lisle/Naperville!!!!!

09/26/2015

Don't forget to come out to the Holiday Inn in Countryside on Sunday for our show. We know the weather will be perfect for you to come out and shop. Can't wait to see you!

Mobile Uploads 08/07/2015

Our next Doll Toy and Bear Show is coming up right around the corner. It takes place Saturday August 15, 2015 at Barrack's Cater Inn located at 1224 W Pioneer Parkway Peoria, IL 61615. Hours are 9AM-3PM with a $5 adult admission and $2 for children under 12. Beat the rush and crowd by shopping early bird at 8 AM for a $10 admission.
Details are below on this flyer and more pictures, as well as links for directions and other info are on our webpage: www.illinoisdollshows.com/Peoria

06/28/2015

Our Peoria and Countryside contracts will be up at illinoisdollshows.com by tomorrow!

06/18/2015

It's been awhile. We are still on schedule for our show in Peoria in August. Dealers - contracts are late and I hope to have them out this week. I do apologize. Julie

Illinois Doll, Bear & Toy Shows - Home 02/23/2015

Illinois Doll, Toy & Bear hows would like to thank all of our dealers/sellers and shoppers who braved the chilly wind and busy hotel parking lot and came to our doll show today in Countryside, IL. Everyone seemed to have a nice time!

Our next show will be in August in Peoria, Illinois at Barrack's Cater Inn. The show is August 15, 2015. More info on that to come in the following months. In the meantime, keep tuned to this page as well as our internet page at www.illinoisdollshows.com for more info on our shows throughout the year!

Illinois Doll, Bear & Toy Shows - Home These are some of the finest Doll & Bear Collectible Shows in Northern Illinois.All shows have an appraiser - appraisals done free of charge with paid adult admission.

Timeline photos 02/15/2015
Illinois Doll, Bear & Toy Shows - Countryside/LaGrangeAnnually inFebruary & SeptemberNext Show... 02/15/2015

Our next doll show will take place next Sunday, February 22, 2105 at the William Tell Banquet Center at the Countryside Holiday Inn Complex (in Chicago's SW Suburbs).

The Holiday Inn is at 6201 Joliet Road Countryside, Illinois 60525. The show runs 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.. Admission is $5. Children under 12 are $2.

Avoid the crowds and get first pick of all the stuff for sale by being an Early Bird. Early Bird admission starts at 8 A.M. and cost $10.

Looking to sell some doll/bears/toys? Limited space may still be available. If interested call Julie at 312-919-7135 for space availability.

We look forward to seeing our regular sellers and shoppers as well as sellers and shoppers that are new to our shows.

More information such as selling contracts, directions, pictures, videos and more can be found on our website: www.illinoisdollshows.com/countryside

Illinois Doll, Bear & Toy Shows - Countryside/LaGrangeAnnually inFebruary & SeptemberNext Show... The show is held 2 times per year in February & September at William Tell Banquet Center in the Countryside Holiday Inn 6201 Joliet Rd Countryside, Illinois 60525. The center is located 1/8 mile west of LaGrange Rd (U.S. 12/20/45) on Joliet Rd.

Illinois Doll, Bear & Toy Shows - Countryside/LaGrangeAnnually inFebruary & SeptemberNext Show... 01/24/2015

We hope everyone survived the holidays and are having a good 2015 so far!

Our next show is coming up in about a month. It will be held Sunday February 22, 2015 at the William Tell Banquet Center at the Countryside Holiday Inn located at 6201 Joliet Road in Countryside, Illinois 60525 in the southwest suburbs of the Chicago area.

As usual, the show will run from 9 A.M. until 3 P.M. for $5. Early Bird shopping is available from 8 A.M. - 9 A.M. for $10. Kids under 12 are $2. Come shop a wide selections of dolls (bisque, composition, antique, clothes, supplies, and accessories), teddy bears, and modern doll (Barbie, Tonner, Gene, Madame Alexander, baby dolls, etc.) merchandise.

Interested in selling at our show? You don't have to be an official doll dealer to book a table. See our website for more detail and a sales contract. We hope to see you there!

http://illinoisdollshows.com/countryside

Illinois Doll, Bear & Toy Shows - Countryside/LaGrangeAnnually inFebruary & SeptemberNext Show... The show is held 2 times per year in February & September at William Tell Banquet Center in the Countryside Holiday Inn 6201 Joliet Rd Countryside, Illinois 60525. The center is located 1/8 mile west of LaGrange Rd (U.S. 12/20/45) on Joliet Rd.

illinoisdollshows.com 11/16/2014

What are you doing tomorrow? Don't let the weather worry you. They say we will have a coating to less than an inch hopefully. We will be looking forward to seeing everyone Sunday between 9 A.M. and 3 P.M. at the Lisle/Naperville Hilton for our November doll & bear show.

Many of our/your favorite doll dealers and sellers as well as some new ones will be on hand and looking forward to seeing you.

Enjoy a last hurrah doll & bear show before the holidays. Shop for someone on your list....maybe even shop for yourself as well!

We will be in the ballroom of the hotel---to the left of the main entrance - use the entrance for Allgauer's restaurant for the quickest way in. More info is available on our website including a link with directions. We hope to see many of your there, Julie & Kevin!!!

http://www.illinoisdollshows.com/lislenaperville

illinoisdollshows.com

Illinois Doll, Bear & Toy Shows -  NEW LOCATION! We used to be here from 2008 to... 11/09/2014

http://illinoisdollshows.com/lislenaperville

Illinois Doll, Bear & Toy Shows - NEW LOCATION! We used to be here from 2008 to... This show began just a few years ago for those looking to shop or sell 1 last time before the end of the year holidays. It has become quite a popular show in a short time. The show is held at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville

Timeline photos 11/09/2014

Next Sunday our November Doll & Bear Show returns to the Hilton Hotel in Lisle Naperville. Come on out for a last chance doll & bear show to shop for the holidays and yourself. See the attached flyer and our website for more info.
http://illinoisdollshows.com/lislenaperville

10/24/2014

Have you heard the latest? We are headed back to the Hilton Lisle/Naperville on November 16th! Dealers can find a contract on our webpage www.illinoisdollshows.com

Illinois Doll, Bear & Toy Shows - Countryside/LaGrangeAnnually inFebruary & SeptemberNext Show... 09/25/2014

A reminder that our next show is this Sunday September 28, 2014 at the William Tell banquets located in the Holiday Inn Countryside. The address is 6201 Joliet Rd. Countryside, Illinois 60525. The show is from 9 A.M. until 3 P.M.. Admission is $5--$2 for children under 12. If you want 1st crack at the merchandise or want to avoid the crowds--early admission starts at 8 A.M. and cost $10.

Come shop the wide selections of dolls (bisque, composition, antique, clothes, supplies, and accessories), teddy bears, and modern doll merchandise (Barbie, Tonner, Gene, Madme Alexander, baby dolls, etc.).

The Countryside Holiday Inn is located on Joliet Road just west of LaGrange Road (U.S. Rt. 12/20/45) in Countryside, Illinois (a suburb southwest of Chicago). The location is in between The Best Western Inn and The Autobarn Volkswagen dealer.

More info is on our web page:
http://illinoisdollshows.com/countryside

Illinois Doll, Bear & Toy Shows - Countryside/LaGrangeAnnually inFebruary & SeptemberNext Show... The show is held 2 times per year in February & September at William Tell Banquet Center in the Countryside Holiday Inn 6201 Joliet Rd Countryside, Illinois 60525. The center is located 1/8 mile west of LaGrange Rd (U.S. 12/20/45) on Joliet Rd.

2014 Peoria Doll Show Pictures 08/20/2014
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