Heart of America Carnival Glass Association
The HOACGA 2024 convention is being held at the Airport Embassy Suites Hotel, Kansas City, MO. (same hotel every year) The room rate is $139/day (plus tax). The reservation deadline is Monday April 1, 2023. For reservations call 816-891-7788 (for easy online registration, click on the hotel reservation box above).
Internet is included in the room rate, Parking fee is $10 per night and Table rental is $25 length of stay (includes Tax).
2024 Convention Itinerary – April 24-28, 2024
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- Breakfast and Managers Reception – included as part of the room rate. This is a special opportunity to visit with old friends and to meet new collectors.
- Special Raffle: There will be a 50/50 Raffle. (cannot be purchased with an online registration).
- Rooms: All rooms are two room suites with a small refrigerator, a window for showing and viewing your glass from the outside.
- Room Displays:One of the traditional aspects of Carnival Glass conventions. They are a vital and educational part of the convention. You are encouraged to bring a room display for all of those in attendance to view and appreciate.
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Schedule of Events:
Daily
Breakfast in Lobby provided by Hotel
5:30pm to 7:30pm – Manager’s Reception in Atrium
Wednesday – April 24th
Registration available – See Kathi Johnson
6:00pm to 7:00pm – Sandwiches on the Party Deck
Thursday – April 25th
Registration open outside of Salon D from 10am to 4pm
6:00pm to 7:00pm – Pizza on the Party Deck
7:00pm – Trivia game on the Party Deck
Friday – April 26th
Registration open outside of Salon D from 8am to 3pm
9:30am – Seminar (Looking at Iridescence)
Noon – Banquet Luncheon & Pat Rottschaefer presenting ‘It’s International!’
2pm – Annual Business Meeting
3pm – Volunteers for Room Display Judging Team meet
4:00pm to 8:00pm – Preview Auction Glass
Saturday – April 27th
7:30am to 9:30am Preview Auction Glass
9:30am – Seeck Auctions present the
Tom & Ann Bumpass Collection
6:00pm – People meet in the hotel restaurant for dinner.
Sunday – April 28th
Convention survivors “One Last Breakfast” before saying goodbye