Department 56 Collector Gatherings

Jacksonville, Florida

When: June 21 – 28, 2020

Where: Jacksonville, Florida

Hosting Department 56 Collector Clubs:
     North Florida Village Collectors

Host hotel:
     TBA

Gathering web site: TBA

Where: Cincinnati, Ohio

Hosting Department 56 Collector Clubs:
     The Queen City Villagers

Host hotel:
     Cincinnati Airport Marriott Hotel
    (www.CincinnatiGathering.com/hotel.html)

     2395 Progress Drive, Hebron KY 41048
     (800) 696-0165

Gathering web site: www.CincinnatiGathering.com

Gathering registration cost (includes Friday and Saturday attendance, Friday and Saturday dinners and Sunday breakfast:

$200 (early bird discount by end of 2018)
$230 (on or after January 1, 2019)

Hotel rate is $129.00 plus tax. Parking and Internet access are free. The hotel offers free shuttle service to/from airport and to/from local outdoor shopping center.

Sweet Home Chicago

When: September 28 - October 1, 2018

Where: Rosemont, Illinois

Hosting Department 56 Collector Clubs:
     The Ducky 56ers
     The Windy City 56ers
     The Wacky Willagers

Host hotel:
Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare (www.crowneplazaohare.com)
     5440 N. River Rd, Rosemont, IL

Gathering web site: www.chicagogathering.org

The gathering special rate is $119.00 plus tax. Parking is $14.00 per night with in and out privileges. The room rate is good for a few days before and after the gathering.   The hotel offers free shuttle service from O'Hare International Airport.

NCC Silver Rush 2017 25th Anniversary Gathering

When: June 14-18, 2017

Where: Tempe, Arizona

Gathering host: National Council of 56 Clubs

Host hotel:

   Tempe Mission Palms
   60 East Fifth Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281
   800-547-8705

Gathering web site: www.NCC56.com

The gathering special rate is $119.00 plus tax and a $9.95 Hospitality Fee per room, per day, good from June 11–June 21, 2017 (subject to availability).   Group rate is available until May 15, 2017.   Reservations may be made by calling 800-547-8705.

March 2017 Silver Express newsletter
Jan 2017 Silver Express newsletter
Dec 2016 Silver Express newsletter
Oct 2016 Silver Express newsletter

California Gold Gathering

When: September 11 – 13, 2015

Where: San Diego, California

Hosting Department 56 Collector Clubs:
     CA 56 Collectors
     Magnolia 56ers
     San Diego 56ers
     Village Addicts Anonymous
     Village Keepers of the Inland Empire

Host hotel:
     Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
     1590 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego CA 92101
     877-734-2726

Gathering web site:
     http://www.californiagoldgathering.com

A special room rate for the California Gold Gathering is $119 per night.   Most rooms will have a water view. Reservations can be accepted by calling 877-734-2726.

Click here to read the January 2015 edition of the California Gold Gathering Gazette.

Region 8 Roundup

When: September 19 – 21, 2014

Where: San Antonio, Texas

Hosting Department 56 Collector Clubs:
     Cowtown Villagers
     Hill Country 56ers
     OKC Class of 56 Collectors Club
     Oklahoma Village Collectors Club
     River City Villagers
     Texas Nifty 56ers

Host hotel:
     The Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade

Gathering web site:
     http://www.region8roundup.com/

The Omni Colonnade is offering a discounted room rate of $99 per night from September 15-24, 2014 when you mention "Region 8 Roundup". Deadline for hotel registration discount is August 1, 2014.

Northeast Harvest Gathering

When: October 24 – 27, 2013

Where: Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Hosting Department 56 Collector Clubs:
     Pioneer Valley 56ers
     North Shore Village Association
     Departmental 56ers
     Garden State Village Collectors
     Heritage Treasures of Long Island
     Delaware Valley 56ers
     Department 56 Villagers of Central Pennsylvania

Host hotel:
     Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport

Gathering web site:
     http://www.northeastharvestgathering.com/

Room rate is $109.00 per night – 3 days before and after the event with complimentary parking.   Guest garage parking is $5.00 per day.   Free WIFI available.

Chicago 2012, My Kind of Town

When: September 21 – 23, 2012

Where: Rosemont, Illinois

Hosting Department 56 Collector Clubs:
    The Ducky 56ers
    The Windy City 56ers
    The Wacky Willagers

Host hotel:
    Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare (http://www.crowneplazaohare.com)

Gathering web site:
    http://www.chicagogathering.org

    or on Facebook: Chicago 2012; MY KIND of TOWN

Room rate is $99.00 per night plus taxes (which includes free parking and free internet) and the rate is good for a few days before and after the gathering. Room reservations are currently accepted at the hotel reservation website. Note that the special room rate is already built into the reservation system.

Happy Trails to Arizona

When: Septermber 29 to October 2, 2011

Where: Litchfield Park, Arizona

Hosting Department 56 Collector Clubs:

Arizona Village Collectors,

Desert Villagers and

Southwest Villagers

Host hotel:
     Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa
     www.wigwamresort.com

Gathering web site:
     happytrailsaz.com

Litchfield Park is about 15 miles west of Phoenix. To make room reservations at the Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa, call 623-935-3811 or 800-327-0396 and mention “Happy Trails to Arizona” for a special rate. To obtain the special rate when booking online, enter the code “HAI29A”.