Sky's the Limit this year!
Join Strawberry collectors and friends for this fun day with
Hasbro and American Greetings in Strawberryland!
Join Strawberry Shortcake and her friends on
August 7th and 8th, 2009
for The 7th Annual Strawberry Convention!


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Purpose:
To spend a day with Strawberry Shortcake (SSC) Doll Collectors to discuss SSC, Sneak Peeks from Hasbro and American Greetings, trade/buy items, meet fellow collectors, and have fun!

Theme:
Sky's the Limit!

Place and Date:
The Cleveland East Hilton Beachwood
3663 Park East Drive
Beachwood, OH 44122
To book reservations via the internet: Coming Soon!
USE GROUP CODE "TSP"
To book reservations by phone: 1-877-865-5324 or 216-464-5950
Don't forget to mention the Group Code "TSP" to receive the special Convention rate of $79/night for either a room with 1 King size bed or 2 Double/Full size beds.

Deadline for reservations under The Strawberry Convention block of rooms
at the reduced rate is June 30th, 2009.
After that no more rooms will be available at the reduced rate.
Be sure to book your rooms early since it will be a busy weekend for the city and hotel.

Programming:

Schedule of Events (Tentative):
Friday, August 7, 2009

  • 1-4 pm SSC Craft Day!
    Anyone registered to attend Convention is welcome to attend.
    Crafts for all ages!

  • 6-9 pm SSC Yard Sale!!
    **DON'T MISS THIS!!**
    Buy, Sell, Trade your SSC stuff--and other related items like Care Bears, MLP, CPK, etc.
    Tons of fun for everyone! A great spot to meet new and old friends!
    No Early Birds Please!

    Saturday, August 8, 2009

  • 8-8:45 am Doors Open, Breakfast, Vendor Shopping
  • 8:45-9 am Welcome by 2009 SSC Convention Committee Members
  • 9-9:45 am SSC Premiere Screening of "Sky's the Limit!" video!!
    **Please note this video will be released on September 15, 2009!**
  • 10-10:45 am Hasbro Presentation
  • 11-11:45 am American Greetings Presentation
  • 12-12:15 pm Group Picture with SSC!!
  • 12:15-2 pm Luncheon, Individual Pics w/SSC, Shopping
  • 2-2:45 pm TBA
  • 3-3:45 pm TBA
  • 4-5 pm RAFFLE TIME!!
  • 5-5:15 pm Closing Comments from 2009 SSC Convention Committee

    SSC Pool Party immediately following Convention!!

    Convention Packets:

    Included in your $60/adult, $50/Tween, and $40/child registration fee is:

  • 6-9pm Yard Sale
  • Saturday events from 8am-5pm, including breakfast, luncheon, and cookie break.
  • Friday Craft day from 1-4pm
  • Convention gift packet (contents to follow shortly)

    Contests:
    Contest Rules

  • Custom Doll Contest!
  • A Berry Exciting Photo Contest!!!
  • A Berry Sweet Bake Off Recipe Contest!
    **Please note the Recipe Contest can be entered even if you are unable to attend the event!**

    Special Events:

  • Strawberryland Town Square Dessert Auction
  • Strawberries For Everyone Event TBA
  • The Strawberry Patch Event TBA

    Raffle Prizes:
    TBA

    Vendors:
    A World of Friends!!
    **More to follow**

    **Please note: all items offered (raffles, door prizes, packet contents and all other items listed on the website) are subject to change. We reserve the right to substitute items and/or remove items without notice. Every possible effort will be made to be sure that this website accurately reflects the actual items that will be available, however, no guarantees are made or implied.**

    Registration Fees:
    Child Registration (11 and under) for Saturday, August 8, 2009 $40 and includes:

  • 1 raffle ticket
  • Convention Button
  • New Style SSC Bag
  • New Style SSC Bracelet
  • New Style SSC Bandana
  • New Style SSC Mug
  • New Style SSC Dress Up Playset
  • New Style SSC Calculator and Pen Set
  • New Style SSC Photo Album
  • New Style SSC Stickers--2 different styles from AG
  • New Style SSC large wall sticker
  • New Style SSC pencils from Cookie Jar Inc.
  • New Style SSC Doll from Hasbro
  • New Style SSC Rapunzel Book from Penguin
  • New Style SSC Pop up book donated by Diem N.
  • New Style SSC Pencil donated by Sherry D.

    Tween Registration (12-15 year olds) for Saturday, August 8, 2009 $50 and includes:

  • 1 raffle ticket
  • Convention Button
  • New Style SSC Bag
  • New Style SSC Bracelet
  • New Style SSC Bandana
  • New Style SSC Mug
  • New Style SSC Dress Up Playset
  • New Style SSC Calculator and Pen Set
  • New Style SSC Photo Album
  • New Style SSC Stickers--2 different styles from AG
  • New Style SSC large wall sticker
  • New Style SSC pencils from Cookie Jar Inc.
  • New Style SSC Doll from Hasbro
  • New Style SSC Rapunzel Book from Penguin
  • New Style SSC Pop up book donated by Diem N.
  • New Style SSC Pencil donated by Sherry D.

    Adult Registration (16 and over) for Saturday, August 8, 2009 $60 and includes:

  • 1 raffle ticket
  • Convention Button
  • Convention Pen
  • Convention Coffee Cup
  • Convention Exclusive Poster courtesy of American Greetings
  • New SSC doll courtesy of Hasbro
  • New Style SSC Bandana
  • New Style SSC Photo Album
  • New Style SSC Stickers--2 different styles from AG
  • New Style SSC pencils from Cookie Jar Inc.
  • New Style SSC Rapunzel Book from Penguin
  • Tissue cover donated by Diem N.
  • SSC Pencil donated by Sherry D.

    To register, please contact
    strawberryconvention@yahoo.com
    OR paypal your registration fee/fees to: strawberryconvention@yahoo.com
    Thank you!

    Deadline to Register for Strawberry Convention 2009 is June 30th, 2009.

    Disclaimer: We reserve the right to refuse admittance to anyone, at any time.
    Refunds will be given at the Convention Committee?s discretion only.
    Inappropriate behavior may result in ejection from the events without a refund.

    Sponsored by:
    The Strawberry Patch web site http://www.thestrawberrypatch.org
    The Strawberry Patch Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StrawberryPatch/

    Why Cleveland?
    Strawberry Shortcake was born in Cleveland, Ohio!
    American Greetings World Headquarters, The Strawberry Patch Web Site and Yahoo! Group, as well as the Strawberry Convention Web Site and Yahoo! Group are in Cleveland, OH. American Greetings would not be able to attend if it were located anywhere else.

    What Else Is There To Do In Cleveland?
    Cleveland does have a few attractions, such as: THE Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, Natural History Museum, Crawford Auto Museum, Great Lakes Science Center with IMAX theater, Hard Rock Cafe, Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland Zoo with Rainforest, U.S.S. Cod, LAKE ERIE, Geauga Lake Amusement Park, the Flats (local club scene), the Cleveland Indians, etc...


    Click here to order a free packet from the Cleveland Visitor's Bureau now.


    The Strawberry Patch takes no responsibility for individuals
    who change their e-mails or other contact information and
    do not make The Strawberry Patch aware of these changes!
    Thank you!


    *If you have a donation for the raffles,
    want to be a vendor,
    would like your company/business represented,
    or would like to speak at The Strawberry Convention
    PLEASE e-mail me at
    strawberryconvention@yahoo.com!
    Thanks!*

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    **I will update this page with new information as it becomes available.**
    Last Updated 07/30/09


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