Back Road Events

2009 SHOWS
Maine Teddy Bear & Fiber Arts Show
Sat. July 11, 2009

Chicagoland Teddy Bear Show
Sat. October 24, 2009

2008 SHOW REVIEWS
New England Spring Teddy Bear Show
Sat. March 29, 2008

Maine Teddy Bear & Fiber Arts Show
Sat. July 26, 2008

Chicagoland Teddy Bear Show
Saturday, October 24, 2009 9:30am-3pm
Embassy Suites, Schaumburg, IL
Admission: Adults $8 Children 12 & Under Free
Embassy Suites Hotel Schaumburg Illinois - Schaumburg, IL Hotels - Woodfield, IL Hotels

This special event will take place at the elegant Embassy Suites in Schaumburg. Only 13 miles from O'Hare Int'l Airport and easily accessible from toll-way I90 with free parking and near by shopping. Free transportation to Woodfield Shopping Mall and discounted transportation to O'Hare is available through the hotel.

COLLECTOR'S WEEKEND PACKAGE
Collectors... come spend the weekend with us!
To show our appreciation we're offering FREE SHOW TICKETS
and a FREE SOUVENIR ARTIST BEAR !
Click here for more information!

Event Schedule

Friday Oct. 23, 2009 12:00-4:00pm
Workshop with Tami Eveslage

"Trick or Treat Teddy" is all dressed up for his favorite occasion. You can make your own adorable Teddy clown when you join Tami for this workshop. With his 10 ½” bendable body, this little guy is full of tricks! But don’t worry... with pre-sewn parts and Tami’s direction, he will surely be a treat to make! Instruction will cover; creating the face, assembling the bear and making his simple costume, with special emphasis placed on having fun! All materials will be provided, but students should bring a basic sewing kit including a small sharp pair of scissors. Collectors and artists welcome.... appropriate for all skill levels.

Workshop fee: $90 per person including materials. Space is limited!
Click here to register! **Free Show Admission for all workshop students!**

Saturday Oct. 24, 2009 9:30-3:00pm
The Chicagoland Teddy Bear Show
A gorgeous selection of handmade bears by 50+ juried artists from around the world will be on sale! Well known favorites and talented new artists alike will be on hand with bears of just about every shape, size, style and color available for immediate adoption! Demonstrations and give-a-ways will take place throughout the day. Your favorite bear making suppliers will also be on hand so you can stock up on mohair and other necessities. Lunch will be available for purchase too!

Saturday Oct. 24, 2009 7:00pm
Harvest Buffet and Good Bears Charity Event
Come for a delicious buffet dinner prepared just for us in the Embassy's lovely Atrium and mingle with the artists and fellow collectors! We'll offer a fun program for all with plenty of time to catch up with old friends and make new ones, too. In addition to the the buffet we'll be hosting a fund raising event for Good Bears of the World with plenty of prizes sure to please everyone! More details to follow but be sure to reserve your dinner tickets as soon as possible as space is limited!. Dinner tickets must be purchased in advance. $45 per person (cash bar available.)
Purchase tickets here.   **Free Show Admission and Souvenir Bear with paid dinner ticket!**

Discount Hotel Accommodations are available for collectors at the Embassy Suites Hotel - Schaumburg. The Embassy's two room suites are very spacious with many amenities. A full cooked to order breakfast is included each morning - create your own omelet or enjoy other freshly prepared breakfast foods! Simply call Embassy Suites Schaumburg to make your reservation and tell them you are with the Chicagoland Teddy Bear Show! Or make your reservation online!  (Use group code BRB)
847-397-1313 or 1-800-EMBASSY    King Suite $109/night   Dbl Suite $119/night

Getting There
Airports:
O'Hare Int'l Airport (ORD) is 13 miles from the show.
Transportation is available to/from the airport through the hotel at $27 one way (this is the rate as of August 08 and subject to change.). Please contact Embassy Suites for more info.

Midway Airport (MDW) is 30 miles from the show. We area currently seeking out transportation options to/from the hotel. Please check back.

Driving Directions:
Click here to view a map and get directions from just about anywhere!

Participating Artists

Check back for list Spring 2009!

Show Sponsors

Back Road Events is a division of Back Road Bears, LLC
Daphne Blau, Events Coordinator I events@backroadbears.com I 603-938-5356 I 53 Circle View Drive I Newbury, New Hampshire 03255