Each March an eagerly awaited Doll and Bear Show and Sale is sponsored by the Club. This is a much anticipated one day event with dealers and doll and bear lovers coming from various parts of Florida. The event helps to fund the club's various charitable projects. Each year a theme is chosen and an exhibit is staged based on it.
The 34th Annual Show will be held Saturday March 10th, 2012 from 10am-4pm at the Lake Mirror Center in beautiful downtown Lakeland. Click here to download a Flyer in PDF format. Click here for a map.
Dealer tables are available. Email Suzanne at retiredsuzie@gmail.com for a dealer contract.
The Theme for the 2013 Show is
"DOLLS AND BEARS VISIT THE ENCHANTED FOREST"
We have exciting events planned for you. Entry tickets are $4 and include a ticket for drawings for a $20 voucher to be used at the dealer of your choice. 65 tables of dealers from Florida and other states will be awaiting your arrival.
You just may find that perfect treasure that has eluded you.
We will have numerous "helpers", the monies raised going toward funding our charitable projects. You may schedule a consultation with The Doll Doctor for your ailing dollies, and you may bring your dolls for appraisal.
Delicious treats are available in the "Dolly Deli" provided by our Gourmet Team.
Enjoy a meal and renew your energy for more shopping. So invite a friend to join you.
What better way to spend a pleasant day than shopping for dolls.
The Tropical Doll Study Club of Lakeland, Florida was founded by Jeanne Niswonger in 1977.
Meetings are held on the first Sunday of the month at Saint David's Church on Edgewood Drive in Lakeland, September through May.
As a Chapter of Region 9 of the United Federation of Doll Clubs, Inc, the club is active in support for various charities.
The highlight of each meeting is the program presented by members or an invited special guest.
Each year we choose a theme and design some of our programs around it.
"DOLLS AND BEARS VISIT THE ENCHANTED FOREST"
Our programs for 2012-2013 are as follows:
September 9 - "Reports from attendees of UFDC and other Summer Conventions"
October 7 - "Dolls in Costumes" and Nancy Ann Storybood Dolls Slide Show
November 4 - "Ribbon Angel Doll and Happy Dollydays Garland" Workshop
December 2 - Christmas Party
January 6, 2013 - "Dolls in Trunks"
February 3 - "Out of the Woods" Exhibit of Wooden Dolls, Toys, Doll Furniture
March 3 - Program TBA and Preparation for Show
March 9 - SHOW AND SALE - “DOLLS AND BEARS VISIT THE ENCHANTED FOREST”
April 7 - TBA
May 5 - Luncheon
Other events of interest
December 8 - 2:00pm "American Girl Doll Party" at Lakeland Public Library
April 11-14 - IDEX at the Doubletree,5780 Major Bloulevard, Orlando
Read the article by Sue Ellis in the September issue of Doll Collector Magazine about the 2012 Show and Sale. It's a 2 page PDF. Scroll down to bottom of the first page for beginning of article outlined in red. It continues with pictures on the second page. Click HERE
To see highlights of meetings including a photo slide gallery click on About Us
The 2010 Theme was
"DOLLS AND BEARS GO CAMPING"
Dolls and Bears brought their tents, canoes, sleeping bags, and 'vittles' to the big Camp Out where they had a wonderful time. They practiced their outdoor skills in preparation for the big show on March 7, 2010 and they brought home pictures for all to enjoy. Clicking on the first "thumbnail" picture below will open a photo gallery. Some pictures have captions beneath. You may have to scroll down a bit to read them. Click "next" to go to the next picture. To return to the page click the "close" button at the bottom of the picture gallery.
The 2011 Theme was
"PJs and GLAMOUR DAZE"
Dolls and Bears did what Dolls and Bears love to do best - Play Dress Up and Have Sleep Overs. Clicking on the first "thumbnail" picture below will open a photo gallery. Some pictures have captions beneath. You may have to scroll down a bit to read them. Click "next" to go to the next picture. To return to the page click the "close" button at the bottom of the picture gallery.
