Richmond Show for 2022 is Cancelled

[admin]

In case you haven't heard, here is info for the up-coming 2022 Richmond Pipe Show.

 

[Latakia Dave]

Already booked my room!

 

[MattRVA]

That’s great news!

 

[kcghost]

Isn't that just grand.

 

[crashthegrey]

I am glad that it is back on but disappointed that it is not at Sutliff this year.

 

[FurCoat]

I'm 2 hours away so I'll make a day trip. Not sure what day, but I'll be there.

 

[larryspencer]

An interesting venue location, old tractors and tobacco, what else do you need.

 

[admin]

UPDATE: The Richmond Show is cancelled.

 

[AppalachianPipe92]

Well that stinks.

 

[MattRVA]

What happened?

 

[AJL67]

What happened?

Lack of awareness and so lower than planned turnout.

“This wasn’t a decision we wanted to make but felt it best for all concerned. Due to unforseen obstacles, we had to schedule our show earlier than normal which pushed our announcement to fall too late. As such, we have not garnered the response to which we aspire, and we always want our shows to be first-class. We hope that this will give you time to change your plans and attend one of the other excellent pipe shows happening in September and October! “

 

[MattRVA]

Lack of awareness and so lower than planned turnout.

“This wasn’t a decision we wanted to make but felt it best for all concerned. Due to unforseen obstacles, we had to schedule our show earlier than normal which pushed our announcement to fall too late. As such, we have not garnered the response to which we aspire, and we always want our shows to be first-class. We hope that this will give you time to change your plans and attend one of the other excellent pipe shows happening in September and October! “

Makes sense. Thanks.

 

[spicy_boiii]

I cancelled my plans to go when I saw it wasn't at Sutliff. Wonder how many others did as well...

 

[FurCoat]

Well that sucks.

 

[virginiapiper]

Bummer. That’s the most convenient show for me to attend and have always enjoyed it.

 

[larryspencer]

Well that's to bad, I thought it would have been a good venue, with the exception of it being close to Petersburg, availability of rooms, eateries et al. It seems the interest in Pipe shows has diminished?

 

[MattRVA]

I think the Vegas show killed Richmond, especially since Richmond was at a different venue, not at Sutliff. Major vendors had to choose. I’m happy about the Vegas show but sick of hearing about it.

 

[mso489]

Before the pandemic, the TAPS pipe show at the Raleigh Fairgrounds had up-sized to a larger venue at the Fairgrounds and it was gaining momentum. I think the volunteer organizers of these shows just find the on-again off-again aspect too time consuming. It's a large commitment of time anyway, and if the whole event is a definite maybe, it's more time than most want to spend.

Venues take time to cultivate, as do lodgings, rental tables, swag and drawings for prizes. To borrow a phrase, next year at the pipe show.

 

[ATLpipe]

What a bummer. This one wasn't too far away.

 

[OverMountain]

Before the pandemic, the TAPS pipe show at the Raleigh Fairgrounds had up-sized to a larger venue at the Fairgrounds and it was gaining momentum. I think the volunteer organizers of these shows just find the on-again off-again aspect too time consuming. It's a large commitment of time anyway, and if the whole event is a definite maybe, it's more time than most want to spend.

Venues take time to cultivate, as do lodgings, rental tables, swag and drawings for prizes. To borrow a phrase, next year at the pipe show.

Is TAPS still doing anything in Raleigh?