Chicago Sword Show April 24-26, 2020

[Mark 289]

As of today March 10, 2020 the Chicago Show is ON as scheduled. If  anything changes i will post it here immediately.  The hotel room block  is getting full, if you have trouble getting a room let me know. Tables  are sold out but if you want a table let me know i may have a  cancellation. Thanks for the interest i look for a great show this year. 

 

Thanks

Mark

www.chicagoswordshow.com
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHIRW/G-MTKN
https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-Samurai-Sword-Show-247511275418215/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel&eid=ARBZrmEi4Kpgsf1BuMuUYgz_x8XkzXqAtEA4mhswfiexQhqgDy1Y26s2RUsZVHnkRIIv2Iyrndxr-xs8

[Oshy 215]

Im a short 6-7 hour drive away, not sure if I can make it but would be interested to hear who else plans on attending.

[Grey Doffin 1,177]

I will be there; wouldn't miss it.

Grey

[b.hennick 1,237]

I'll be there unless COVID19 causes more problems.

[Mark S. 266]

Plan to be there all day Saturday.

[Fred Geyer 120]

Can't wait for your show Mark, as you always do a GREAT job looking forward to seeing everyone!!! If you want to come to a show for all those who visit this site come to this show you will love it !!

 

Fred Geyer       

[b.hennick 1,237]

+1

[Ken-Hawaii 3,362]

Mark, what are the chances that the show will go on, considering our wonderful pandemic?

[Mark 289]

no idea what the future holds but as of now it is on. My intent is to have the show if i can. If there is some travel issues or if you can't have more than 10 people in a room i guess it will be a problem. A lot of people drive so that should be a plus. I can see large events cancelling where there are thousands of people but the number of people at the show is more like the numbers you might find at a grocery store so not sure what type of restrictions there might be.  If there are any changes i will post here, on FB sites, and my show website  www.chicagoswordshow.com 

[Stephen 5,811]

Hope you pull it off Mark....good luck!

[Rivkin 536]

I extremely doubt this is going to happen. The situation in much of the US is unpleasant as is,

 

Kirill R.

[Ken-Hawaii 3,362]

I agree. Not only bars, restaurants, & all tourist attractions are closed down, but the entire island of Kauai has a 9 PM - 5 AM curfew! And our governor is asking tourists to stay away for the next 30 days, so the chance that a sword meeting is going to happen is zilch.

[Pete Klein 1,196]

On top of what was just mentioned the average age of the majority of participants is 50+ so you do the math.  I'm not into crap shoots with my health.

[b.hennick 1,237]

The border between Canada and the US is now closed to non-essential travel.

[Stephen 5,811]

At my age every day is a crap shoot.

Mark just announced hotel shut them down.

[Mark 289]

**********2020 Chicago SHOW CANCELLED*******

The hotel just contacted me to say in line with CDC guidelines they are cancelling all events in April. If you have a room reservation they should cancel it Tuesday and you will get an email. If you have paid for table(s) give me a week and i will contact you. I will have dates for 2021 shortly and hope to see you all then.

[Peter Bleed 854]

See you next year!

Peter

[Ganko 295]

Bummer!

[Oshy 215]

Bug bummer indeed but we saw it coming

[Mark S. 266]

But I live just down the street and this only happens once a year! I DEMAND A RECOUNT!!! OK... foot stomping temper tantrum over. Everyone stay safe and healthy. Feel bad for Mark and all his hard work. Thank you sir!

[Tanto54 750]

Oh no!

[Oshy 215]

Is shinsa typically available at the Chicago show?

[Mark 289]

I loose track, i think there was one in 2018 and maybe 2016. There was nothing scheduled for this year 2020 

[Oshy 215]

Thanks Mark, hopefully next year.

[Mark S. 266]

Disappointed about the cancelled Show... so in honor of all the good memories of past Shows... today I laid out my meager collection and am spending a little time looking at my blades. Not the same though......

 

Also treated myself to some incense, a tea sweet, and a bowl of matcha. Who knows, maybe I will sit down at my tea table and practice Chanoyu (tea ceremony).

 

Stay safe and healthy everyone. Looking forward to next year already!!!

[Peter Bleed 854]

Great Stuff, Mark. Nice Display.  Thanks for getting it out.  What do you have on the Kunikane daito? Oh, and thanks for the tea . . .    .

Peter

[Mark S. 266]

Sorry Peter but ????

[Stephen 5,811]

I had sushi in your honor.