Chicago Pipe Show 2020 Plans

[scloyd]

Here's an idea. Charlestowne Mall almost across the street from the Pheasnt Run. Last time I was there several years ago it was almost deserted. The exhibition hall can be in one of the empty anchor stores. Plenty of hotels and restaurants in the area. Plenty of parking and space for a smoking tent at the mall. Invite some food trucks too. Just a thought.

I recently watched a program where there is an empty mall somewhere in Ohio that is being filled up/used by different churches.

 

[Johnny_Pipecleaner]

Sorry Johnny, Munster is nowhere near as close as Rosemont (assuming you're coming from the O'Hare airport). Champaign would be at least 1 1/2 to 2 hours from the airport if traffic isn't bad.

It’s 35 min drive from Munster to Iwan Ries. Same drive time from Rosemont.

But yeah I get ya.

 

[Johnny_Pipecleaner]

And I meant Champaign airport. Fly into Champaign, have the show in Champaign. But again, far from ideal. Was just trying to help.

 

[sablebrush52]

Methinks the organizers have been on this for some time, have several options already targeted, have done diligence, are going to present them at the next club meeting on the 25th, make a decision, and make an announcement. They'll need to be at this point to avoid losing some of the international vendors, who need to make their arrangements farther out than attendees.

 

[mso489]

Yup, the effort is focused on making it happen, and the information will come along when available. A few people working very hard, no time to discuss.

 

[krizzose]

I should have checked this thread before calling Pheasant Run a few minutes ago. Hopefully something gets worked out

 

[SpookedPiper]

I should have checked this thread before calling Pheasant Run a few minutes ago. Hopefully something gets worked out

Did they give you any information?

 

[krizzose]

No, they just said the show was not being held there

 

[hauntedmyst]

Is let the show come to my house if I didn't see what someone did to the bathroom last year. Sweet Moses that was unpleasant.

 

[3rdguy]

Sorry about that, I do enjoy a good Thai restaurant.

 

[winton]

Show Update 1.25.2020

At the present time, we are still contractually obligated to Pheasant Run until the new owners are established and we hear from them on their desire to host the show. Until such a time, we cannot confirm plans for an alternate venue.
In the meantime, we have bids from at least 2 other venues for the show. There will be a show the first weekend of May.
Please book your airfare. Once matters are settled with Pheasant Run, we will advise which hotel to make your reservations. We will provide details ASAP.

 

[litup]

I appreciate the update. Do you recommend flying into Midway or O’Hare if one of the other venues is chosen? How about car rentals? Necessary or would an Uber suffice?

 

[hauntedmyst]

OHare is closer. If you plan on a few days and going anywhere, rent a car. If the show is your only goal, you can Uber around St. Charles to dinners assuming its there.

 

[lawdogspipes]

Look forward to the show. Thank you for the update.

 

[chilllucky]

It won't matter much which airport you fly into. O'Hare is closer, but they both have car rental facilities and are served by public transportation.

It just depends on which airline you're coming in on. Some only fly to/from one airport.

 

[BROBS]

So the plan as of now is there is no plan but go ahead and make plans?

 

[condorlover1]

Sounds about right BROBS!

 

[3rdguy]

I should be able to shoot in for 1 day. Only a 2 1/2 drive but I work the day before and after....

 

[sablebrush52]

So the plan as of now is there is no plan but go ahead and make plans?

I think the plan is to hold a show on the first weekend of May. Where is still a question. I hope that whatever this year's show ends up being, that it is a success. I won't be able to attend due to my work responsibilities. But I'd like to believe that there will be a show next year, when I'll be able to attend.

 

[chilllucky]

The overarching plan is to host a helluva pipe show the first weekend in May.

There are actually several concurrent plans to make this happen being explored. The issue holding up the final choice and announcement is the contract with Pheasant Run, who are about to get new owners via an auction in 2-3 weeks. It won't be until after things are final with them that the club can say for sure which way things will go.

Like the man said, you are welcome to book travel. Accomodations are being worked out at a pace that is unfortunately not dictated by us.