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Join us for
BLYTHECON USA 2026
Philadelphia Seaport Edition
hosted by Wonderland of Play
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2026
~Community Pre Meet Events on November 7, 2026~
(all details on Pre-Meets to post summer 2026)
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~Vendor/Exhibitor Announcements February 2026~
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~Ticket Sales - Spring 2026​​ via EVENTBRITE~
LINK TO ORDER TIX WILL GO LIVE ON
4/4/26 at NOON NY TIME​ - HERE​​​
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Event Venue:​
Independence Seaport Museum
Penn's Landing
Delaware River - Waterfront Harbor
211 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106​
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Parking Info
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Map of Venue
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Hotel Info - Closest Hotels to the Venue
(some of us are already booking at the Philadelphia Marriott Old City it is 2 blocks from the venue and has a restaurant and lounge in the lobby....the Hilton is next door on the reiverfront but is a bit more spendy....the Holiday Inn is just 4 blocks.... SOOO MANY OPTIONS for every budget
Tourism Info
(please note Camden, NJ is just across the River
and may have more affordable options)
PHILLY TOURISM INFO HERE at VISIT PHILADELPHIA
MORE PHILLY TOURISM INFO HERE at Philly Visitor Center
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Pre-Meet Activities:
Afternoon - Downtown Philly Walking Tour
with Philly Native LaRose Ray -- thank you LaRose!
From the Waterfront to Independence National Historical Park & Liberty Bell
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Evening - Pre-Party at the Museum
Drinks & Nibbles., Registration Required
(this is available as an add on at time of ticket order OR separately.)
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Event Workshops - Details Announced Summer 2026
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Saturday Afternoon Walking Tour of Downtown Philly -
Details Announced Summer 2026
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Saturday Evening Pre-Party at the Museum - RSVP Summer 2026
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Call for Door Prize Donations and Goodie Bag Swag - Summer 2026
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...you can count on fun, friendship, lots of BLYTHE dolls...
and toys and teds too! We hope you will join us to encounter
our community of fellow enthusiasts and collectors.
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Team PHILLY Lead & Event Host:
Jen O'Connor/Earth Angels Studios
(host BlytheCon USA/Wonderland of Play 2023 -Jersey City)
contact email wonderlandofplay@gmail.com
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PHILLY 2026 Steering Committee:
Heidi Corley Barto - Host Brooklyn 2015
Sandra Coe - Host Detroit 2025
James Fisher - Host Detroit 2025
Leah Montes - Host California 2028
Biz Murrer - Host Cincinnati 2022
Diane Sammarco - Host Jersey City 2023
Wendy Schneider - Host Cincinnati 2022
Erin Williams - Host Las Vegas 2024 & Phoenix 2027
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Philly PreMeet Tour Guide - La Rose Ray ​
Mascot Art - Ayin Gurling
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SAVE THE DATES
Main Event - Nov 8, 2026
Pre Meets - Nov 7, 2026​​​
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