Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Tatman
What are the dates of that March show, John? The OGCA show venue is very close to my family in Columbus, and on my way on my frequent trips to our old homeplace in NE OH. I am assuming it is still at the conference center right off I-71 across from the big R&L Carrier terminal? I'd love to make a trip by there this year.
|
The March show is on the 12th and 13th as Randy has stated but the annual Display show is April 29th and May 1st. The show is set up for displays to compete against each other and awards are given by the choice of the people who vote on the displays and Judges who make their choice as well. A banquet is held and the winners are announced on Saturday night. I entered a couple of times with Winchesters Rifles(22's) in the past. It took 7 tables to display one model and was a pain to get set up. I think they only allow you 3 tables now. I also don't remember anybody setting up a Parker display at this annual show. The Parker Gun Collectors have set up Display tables in the past at OGCA but those are on the other show dates that features Gun displays from any gun collector org. each meeting. Winchester usually sets up at the Sept. show but these displays are just for show and no awards are given that I know of.