Is the New York Pipe Show happening?

[shaintiques]

Hey guys. I've heard the New York Pipe Show is happening this coming year on Saturday March 11. Is this true? Anyone have details?

 

[lestrout]

yo shai
I think the NYPC site has info on the show.
hp

les

 

[briarfriar]

Same second Saturday of March, same hotel in Newark. Click here.
Jay

 

[shaintiques]

Thanks guys. Les gave me the good word that it was on but Inwanted to verify before booking plane tickets. Thanks

 

[daveinlax]

We have a smoking room booked along with a few other guys at the Hampton. Got Mrslax on board for a mini vacation with train/ferry trips into Manhattan Thurs, Sunday and Monday. I hope it works out. 8O

 

[briarfriar]

A smoking room, you say?

 

[ssjones]

A smoking room, you say?

Yep, it's Joisey!
And that hotel aint the Ritz...
I'm going to try and shoot up for the day.

 

[lestrout]

Yo Dave - it will be great if'n you make it! I missed you at Vegas. Keep the evening of the show free because the NYPC has an event for the party after the party.
hp

les

 

[skaukatt]

Indeed, Les and all, it has been our (NYPC) tradition to head over to JR Cigar on Rt. 10 in Whippany, NJ, a relatively short drive from the show in Newark, for an after show fiesta! The new JR is a magnificent venue and we normally head into the restaurant part of the facility for some smokes, a bite and some drinks. The folks at JR do a fantastic job.
All are invited so please make every effort to join us!
Lou

 

[mso489]

I like the idea that the New York pipe show isn't in New York, and Chicago isn't in Chicago. It keeps life interesting. Even the Raleigh pipe show is at what used to be the edge of town at the Fairgrounds by the tracks.

 

[fitzy]

I'm hoping to make it this year. It's about 2 hours from me. It's strange that it's not even in the same state. At least the Chicago show is in Illinois! ha

 

[7ach]

Always end up finding something good there!

 

[delro]

This is my first post back in about a year or so - I am hoping to make the trip down there from MA this year. About time I get up and meet some members of the pipe smoking community.

 

[crashthegrey]

I'm looking forward to it. It's a fun show. The information on the website, as always, is missing the cost of entrance it seems. It only ever seems to list table prices. If I remember right it is pretty inexpensive to get in.

 

[skaukatt]

I repost what Rich sends me. The entrance fee was $5 for so many years but now it's $10. FYI... the NYPC does not run the show or benefit from any proceeds, but of course we support it. The show is the product of Rich and Sam.

 

[crashthegrey]

Thanks for the information. Not trying to point any blame. It just is difficult to find all of the information on this show. I appreciate the extra help!

 

[dmcmtk]

Anyone from Westchester thinking of going? I can't do he drive, but I certainly wouldn't mind going and meeting you all. Send me a PM.

 

[scratchadams]

Well, I don't often enjoy making trips to Newark, but this may be the exception

 

[mso489]

I can't make the haul to Jersey, but I highly recommend this or any pipe show to Forums members and anyone interested in pipes. You do have to resign yourself to some purchases since going strictly as an observer is a fantasy. You can get a great feel for both factory and artisanal pipes, and you have the license to look and compare and ponder as much as you like, and ask questions, and heft the pipes, and discuss tobaccos and blends. Be sure to pick up business cards on anyone who has interesting merchandise. It's always fun to enter silent auctions and door prize drawings, and there is usually a goody bag offered on the way out. Tobacco sales and tobacco samples are probably limited or verboten at coming shows, but you can still learn a lot from your fellow attendees and exhibitors. Newbies should feel free to ask any and many questions. Rather than thinking you are an outsider, most exhibitors and attendees will be waiting to enlighten you at any length you care to listen, as long as you make way for other potential customers as necessary. These events are entirely relaxed. Usually there is a price break on everything and occasional breathtaking deals on artisanal pipes. This is a half-day activity at minimum, and if you can stay or come back for most of the day, you will probably find it worthwhile. A pipe show is probably the equivalent of six months or a year of gathering information other ways.