General Info: The Michigan Pen Collectors present the 19th Annual Michigan Antique & Collectible Pen Show! There will be thousands of vintage and current production writing instruments, pen ephemera and even some watches for sale. The fun starts on Friday at 12 noon for weekend traders, or you can choose to just come for the show on Friday at 2pm and again on Saturday at 10am. We will have members giving free appraisals all weekend. This show offers you a unique opportunity to buy, sell or trade your pens with collectors from around the United States and from around the world.

Whether you are looking for a gift for a friend or loved one or looking to add to your collection this show is the only opportunity to hit Michigan this year. Stop on by, the price for Friday or Saturday admission is only $6 and is well worth all of the fun. There will be door prizes given away throught the show!!

Venue: The Hilton Detroit/Troy Conference Center Northfield Rooms 1-2-3 (we have an option for 4) 5500 Crooks Road, Troy, Michigan, United States 48098-2806<

Approaching from the north or south, take Interstate 75 to exit number 72, which is the Crooks Road exit. At the traffic light, make a right-hand turn. The Hilton Detroit/Troy will be the first driveway on the right-hand side. There is no charge for overnight parking.

The Hilton completed a full-scale renovation in October 2003, investing $7 million into the hotel, including all guest sleeping rooms, meeting and conference facilities, lobby and restaurant. The hotel also features newly installed complimentary wireless high-speed internet accessible from all guest and meeting rooms.

Just left from the front desk and right at the first hallway, then straight ahead to the show. Attendees will find ample free parking and a convenient location. Dealers will appreciate the ground floor location, vehicle access adjacent to the show room and the conference level lighting (in addition to the lighting shown). After the show Dealers can enjoy eating at Charley's Crab, a gourmet seafood restaurant consistently rated one of the top dining experiences in Metropolitan Detroit. This well-known restaurant is famous for its outstanding selection of seafood. Or Fitzgerald's a casual dining restaurant serving delicious meals and your favorite beverages in a quiet, comfortable setting. Serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. oth are located to the right of the front desk.

Hotel Info: The Hilton Detroit/Troy
5500 Crooks Road, Troy, Michigan, United States 48098-2806

800-HILTONS or 248-879-2100

$84 per night (when using "MPC" reservation code). The Hilton Detroit/Troy provides complimentary High Speed Internet Access in all of their guest rooms so you are never more than a click away from your email or the Internet.

The special discounted room rate is $84.00/night for Michigan Pen Show attendees only. Please call before August 23th to reserve this rate as we have a limited block of rooms available at this rate. You must mention the "MPC" reservation code to obtain this special low room rate. With a rate this low, even Detroiters shouldn't miss taking advantage of the great opportunity to vacation in their home city.

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