NDGA 2023 Convention Information

July 8-9, 2023 - Lee's Summit, Missouri

We are making plans for the 2023 Convention!

We'll update this page as we have more information to share.

The schedule should be similar to past Conventions. We'll have a general membership meeting. Seminars on various topics will be presented during the Convention hours, and you know there will be a fantastic array of displays from individual collections. We will post the latest information from the Convention Chairman as it comes in, so check back for updates periodically.

In case there is any confusion, ALL GLASS LOVERS ARE WELCOME. You do NOT have to be a member of the NDGA to attend this Convention. Come one and all, bring a friend, have some fun, buy some glass and learn a whole lot about American-made glassware. Although the organization name contains the words "Depression Glass", be assured that there will be all kinds of American glass represented.

Schedule of Events

Friday – July 7^th

5:30 pm Membership Meeting

Saturday – July 8^th

10:00 am – 5:00 pm Glass Show & Sale

11:00 am – 2:00 pm Silent Auction

Seminars:
11:00 am - The Colors of Fry Glass

2:00 pm - The Colors of Heisey Glass

5:15 pm Auction ***
*** OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ***

Sunday – July 9^th

11:00 am – 3:00 pm Glass Show & Sale,

Seminars:
1:00 pm - Mid Century Modern (MCM) Barware

Stay tuned for information about any other exciting events.

National Glass Organizations

Each year, the NDGA invites representatives from other national glass organizations to participate in our Convention, each with a table with membership information for their organization and other items of interest. Please contact us if you would like to be included.

Registration

There is no registration required to attend the Show or Convention.

NDGA Annual Meeting

The Annual General Membership Meeting will be held as part of the convention activities. The meeting should last less than 1 hour, and all members are encouraged to attend and participate. The newly elected Board members and Officers will be introduced and sworn in.

Live Auction

NDGA's Live Auction will take place Saturday night after the show closes and promises to offer something for everyone's interests. The auction is open to the general public and benefits the NDGA museum.
This has always been a fun event and your involvement goes towards the museum support fund.

Silent Auction

There will be another Silent Auction during the Glass Show, to raise money for the National Glass Collection. Members contribute various pieces of glass or other items (books, etc.), to be sold in the silent auction, with the proceeds going to the NDGA National Glass Fund. We've had some interesting items in past auctions. Bring along something to donate to the auction - it's for a good cause. Use your imagination.

Glass Displays

Each year at the Convention, collectors share their personal collections of glass and pottery with the rest of us. It is often the only opportunity that we have to see some of the rare and unusual items that are in private collections. Please contact us if you would like to provide a display.

We will also exhibit additions to the National Glass Collection acquired since the last Convention.

List of Participating Dealers

Most dealers in the Glass Show portion of the Convention have been doing the shows for a number of years. The NDGA maintains a waiting list for dealers who wish to be considered. The list is maintained in date order, applications with earliest date received at the top. Prospective dealers may fill out the NDGA Dealer Application form. Prospective dealers must be a current member of the club in order to apply to do the convention show. Please click here to join the NDGA.
Browse through our previous conventions to appreciate the variety of our dealers.

Hotels & RV Parks

Here is the information for our host hotel.

Quality Inn Lee’s Summit at 1020 SE Blue Pkwy., Lees Summit, MO.

King Bed $90.51 (including taxes and fees)
Double Bed $96.00 (including taxes and fees)

You can call directly to 816-554-7600 to make reservations. Identify that you are part of the NDGA 2023 Convention. However, you might be able to use other programs AARP, AAA, etc and get a lower rate. Any problems Roshan Patel is the General Manager and they can ask for him directly.

It is 3.5 Miles from The Pavilion at John Knox Village less than a 10 min drive. Within walking distance are two restaurants. Less than 1/2 mile is a Starbucks, Q-Trip, Taco Bell, McDonalds and another restaurant

Other Convention Activities

For those coming to the convention and feel like the local activities are not enough and the show/sale isn’t going to be enough to take care of your glass “sickness”, consider checking out some of the antique malls in the area.

National Depression Glass Association

Preserving America's Glass Manufacturing Heritage

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