Chicago Pipe Show 2022

[winton]

Hi everyone,
I have just been informed that the 2022 CPCC pipe show is on.
I have been asked to forward Craig Cobine‘s words about the show:
“We have Inflation, covid, war in Europe, Taiwan and China, food and gas prices, who cares? The world needs a pipe show.
We have a Pipe Show. It's on, it will be:
May 27th through May 29th. At the Marriott Lincolnshire In Lincolnshire IL. A registration link will be in a follow up email. Please WAIT for the link to register at the hotel.”
This is all the information I have been given. If it is not in this email, I unfortunately do not know the answer yet. Please be patient as I wait for more information. As soon as I know something, I will pass it along.
Thank you for all of your patience as the show board figured everything out. We look forward to an awesome show in May!
Amu Torres

 

[litup]

I had lost all hope that it would happen this year. I am really grateful for the hard work that has gone into planning this and I can't wait to attend.

 

[scloyd]

Only an hour from home. Looking forward to it. Fingers crossed.

 

[ron123]

I just saw the email. Pretty good news! The venue is what Pheasant Run was like 20+ years ago...ie nice and not run down.

 

[jguss]

Sounds promising. I look forward to hearing about the smoking arrangements.

 

[daveinlax]

I’m planning on attending Thursday thru Sunday! I hope everything works out.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

This is awesome news!! I plan to be there Thursday thru Sunday. Looking forward to hanging out with of friends and meeting new ones.

 

[originalnutcracker]

OK - this is great news - I have to make this pilgrimage. Thanks for persisting guys. I agree 100% - we need a pipe show. With real people.

 

[ak2000]

Nice, only a couple of miles from home. I assume there will be a smoking tent, otherwise no smoking ?

 

[craiginthecorn]

Nice, only a couple of miles from home. I assume there will be a smoking tent, otherwise no smoking ?

Yes, there will be a smoking tent. A little smaller than what we had at Pheasant Run, but still sizeable. Absolutely no smoking anywhere else in the hotel, and they actually mean it. Cleaning fees related to smoking in rooms are too high to consider as a sin tax.

Part of Pheasant Run's "charm" was that its rundown state left it desperate for business, so they were pretty tolerant of our smoking. Being at a nicer property means we'll need to be respectful of their rules.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

I've never been to the Chicago show. Are there many fees involved? Are most vendors set up to take credit cards?

 

[jguss]

I've never been to the Chicago show. Are there many fees involved? Are most vendors set up to take credit cards?

There’s an entrance fee (in 2019 it was $15 for two days). Commercial vendors usually take credit cards but for the majority of exhibitors cash is king.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

Thanks!

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I keep entering art shows that get cancelled a week beforehand, because of restrictions out of the control of the venues. I really hope this one doesn't get cancelled, and will do my best to be there.

 

[sablebrush52]

Have fun kiddies! I have two shows I'm working in May so can't consider it.

 

[mso489]

I can't make the trip, but the show going on is a glimmer of hope. I'll watch the progress on this and hope for photos and pipe news from the show to take it in vicariously. It sounds like a pleasant venue with elbow room. I have some chattery advice on pipe show attendance, but I'll save that for further news on the show.

 

[kcghost]

It would be nice to go to a Chicago show but the original announcement was sketchy to say the least. ll it had was what Winston told us and that was next to nothing.
Questions:
1) Where the hell is Lincolnshire?? Looks way north of Chicago.
2) What's the best way to get??
3) What's the smoking Situation??
4) Will there be a smoking tent??
5) Room Rates?? Discounts??
6) Will there be a Friday sale for vendors??
7) Etc, etc, etc??

 

[stevecourtright]

I can answer the first two: It's less than an hour north of O'Hare. A car is one good way to get there. Bicycle is doable (I have done it). Via horse is less easily done but possible via the park district trails. Or bring your own jet-pack.

Well done CPCC! I can't wait!

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Non rush hour should take thirty minutes from O'Hare. Upscale area, very nice, very safe. Other than the show and perhaps some area cigar bars or shops, non smoking like everywhere else. Craig confirmed there will be a smoking tent.

 

[jguss]

It would be nice to go to a Chicago show but the original announcement was sketchy to say the least. ll it had was what Winston told us and that was next to nothing.

Not detailed perhaps, but not in my opinion sketchy. Information provided combined with logical inference answers most of your questions.

Questions:
1) Where the hell is Lincolnshire?? Looks way north of Chicago.

If you're flying in rent a car, uber, or coordinate with another attendee. Lincolnshire’s essentially no further from O’Hare than St Charles.

If you’re driving in, what’s the problem? That’s what gps is for.

3) What's the smoking Situation??

The Club has said there will be a tent, smaller than the one at Pheasant Run, and that this will be the only place to smoke on campus.

5) Room Rates?? Discounts??

Since we’re being told to wait for a reservation link it’s reasonable to assume a Show rate has been negotiated. Attendees staying at the hotel, and booking the Show rate so the event gets credit, is central to the economics of the show.

6) Will there be a Friday sale for vendors??

I haven’t seen an explicit comment on this but since the room block runs from May 25-29 it’s reasonable to infer that the usual pre-Saturday events will be on the schedule.