2019 NMGCS Convention
2019 Convention Information
September 12, 13 & 14, 2019
Convention location
Clarion North Conference Center
1950 Newtown Pike
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
Reservations (888) 390-4918
Room Rate $119.00 per night
Group Code: National Milk Glass Collectors Society
Make reservations by August 21st to secure Special Rate
2019 Auction List
Click HERE to download the 2019 Auction List in excel format (with images, best for sorting)
Click HERE to download the printable Auction List Handout (PDf)
2019 Auction Absentee Bid Form
Click HERE to download the 2019 Auction Absentee Bid Form
Additional Convention Information
The hotel is located on Newtown Pike (Hiway 922) just south of Interstate I-75 exit 115. Please note: At that junction I-64 & I 75 are merged and run concurrently.
We need some volunteers to tend to the hospitality suite and also people willing to bring some snacks & drinks.
The free hot breakfast is included with your room.
The auction and dealers rooms will be available 9 AM Thursday morning.
Dealers and anyone bringing multiple boxes for the auction can use the entrance at the south end of the hotel.
Lunch and dinner Thursday are on your own.
The nearest and easiest accessible restaurant/shopping district is at I-75 exit 108, south on Man O’ War Blvd. There you will find: Bonefish Grill, Johnny Carino’s, Red Lobster, Old Chicago, Tekka Japanese Grill & Sushi, and Ted’s Montana Grill on the west side of Man O’ War. On the east side are Carrabba’s Italian, Outback and Malones Hamburg Steakhouse (one of the best in the city).
The presentation on milk glass mini-lamps will be given by long time member Bob Culver.
The Show & Tell and identification segment will be at a new time on Friday morning. So bring your favorite pieces plus any unusual finds that you need help in identifying.
The public will be admitted to the dealers room at 11 AM, that is one hour after our members.
2019 Lexington Convention Schedule
Clarion North Conference Center
Thursday, Sept. 12
All convention activities will be held in the Bluegrass Pavilion section of the hotel located at the south end of the building.
6:30 AM – 9 AM Free Hot Breakfast
9 AM Registration and Commemorative pick-up
9 AM Auction and dealers set-up including members table
7 PM Board Meeting – Henry Clay room
12 PM Hospitality Room – Suite 506
Friday, Sept. 13 – Lunch Buffet included
6:30 AM – 9 AM Free Hot Breakfast –
9 AM Milk Glass Mini-lamp Presentation
10:15 AM Show & Tell and Identification Session
11 AM – 1 PM Auction Preview
12 PM Buffet Lunch – Deli meats, cheeses and ‘fixins’, chips, cookies etc
1 PM Auction
6 PM Cash Bar
7 PM Banquet – Roast prime rib and/or broiled tilapia
Saturday, Sept, 14
6:30 AM – 9 AM – Free Hot Breakfast
9 AM Membership Meeting
10 AM – Noon Dealers Room
** This is a tentative schedule, final schedule will be provided at check-in
Click to view the 2019 Convention Photos