2011 Mid-Cities Stamp Expo

November 12-13, 2011

24th Annual Exhibition and Bourse of the Mid-Cities Stamp Club

Grapevine Convention Center
1209 S. Main St.
Grapevine, Texas

Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Welcome to the Mid-Cities Stamp Club Stamp Show web page. Our annual stamp show is known as the Mid-Cities Stamp EXPO. This is the 24th consecutive year for the show, which has proven popular with both collectors and dealers. Each year a theme is chosen, and this year's theme is Pets That Serve. We hope to keep you posted on the latest news and information regarding EXPO 2011, right here, this page. If you cannot find the information you need, please contact us and we will determine if we can provide what you are looking for.

Show Highlights

The theme for EXPO 2011 is Pets That Serve. The show will feature a 27-Dealer Bourse, Exhibits, a Silent Auction, a giant Mixture Pick, special Pets That Serve cachet and cancel, a Youth Activities Center, Chance Board, and a U.S. Postal Service booth. Free Admission and Parking

EXPO 2011 is sponsored by the Mid-Cities Stamp Club, P.O. Box 2158, Arlington, Texas 76004-2158.

For Additional Information contact:
Stanley Christmas (817)-656-2925.

For dealer-related information, contact:
Ken Kerruish, (817) 460-3922

Read MCSC President's Letter
as a WORD document.

See the Advance Flyer
as a WORD document.

Read the Press Release
as a text file.

View the Exhibit Prospectus
as a PDF file.

View the Mini Exhibit Prospectus
as a PDF file.

Read Promotional Article
appearing in the Texas Philatelist
as a WORD document.

View the Current Dealer List
as a WORD document.

View the EXPO 2011 Show Program
as a WORD document.

View the Schedule of Events
as a WORD document.

Read MCSC Chairman's Wrap Up Note
as a text file.

See the list of MCSC 2011 Officers

EXPO 2011 Official Show Hotel

Baymont Inn

(about 2 blocks south of GrapevineConvention Center)
301 Capitol Street, Grapevine, Texas 76051.

For reservations, dealers/members/visitors should call 817-329-9300 and ask for the Mid-Cities Stamp Club Show Room Block to get the special rate for the EXPO weekend of Nov. 12-13, 2011. DO NOT book through a travel agent or the hotels' 1-800 number. The special rate ($89 plus tax) is available through Nov. 7, 2011.

All rooms offer free wireless high speed Internet, free HBO and ESPN, free safes, ceiling fans, hair dryers, irons, full-size ironing boards, coffee makers and condiments. There is an Order In and Dining Out delivery service.

Read the complete Baymont Flyer for information on DFW Airport Shuttle Service, area shops and restaurants, historic area, special room amenities, and rates for EXPO 2011 visitors to MCSC, as a WORD document.

More About Stamp Exhibiting At EXPO 2011

EXPO 2011 Exhibits Chairman Ray Cartier sends the following information about exhibiting at EXPO 2011:

There will be a special "Book Title" exhibit category for those entering a single-frame exhibit. You could win a $25 gift certificate from Half-Price books.

For online access to more than 600 exhibits worldwide, Ray recommends the following link: exhibits

EXPO 2011 Awards Dinner

This year's awards dinner will be held the evening of Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Convention Center. Tickets are now on sale for MCSC members and their guests. Featured entree is Chicken Parmesan. Ticket price is $20.00. Contact Susan Baker. Limited seating.

EXPO 2011 Theme: Pets That Serve

This year's Pets That Serve theme proved to be a popular item with EXPO show goers. We have added an additional page of pics and information on the different participating organizations.