Press Room

Your resource for images, videos, and more information to assist your coverage of the world's largest consumer bead show.

No event in the country celebrates jewelry making and jewelry makers better than the annual Bead&Button Show. Last year's Show welcomed more than 14,000 visitors from 50 states and 40 countries.

Press Inquiry Contact:

To attend any aspect of the Show or to schedule an interview with the Show director, teachers, vendors, or attendees, please contact

    Marlene Vail
    Show Director
    [office] 262.798.6591
    [e-mail] mvail@kalmbach.com

   Kalmbach Publishing Co.
    21027 Crossroads Circle
    Waukesha, WI  53187-1612

14
 days until the show

Important Dates:

Public Shopping Show dates
The Bead and Finished Jewelry Marketplace opens June 8 - 10th, 2012.  Admission $10. Discount coupon available here: Learn more
Meet the Teachers Reception
Sponsored by SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
June 6, 2012, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. ($13.00 per person)
Frontier Airlines Center, 1st Floor Ballroom
Item Number: B12TR
Lampworking Madness
June 8, 2012, 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. ($26 per person - very limited availability)
Frontier Airlines Center 3rd Floor, Show Hall D
Item Number: B12LM
Classes and Workshops
June 1 - 2:  Preludes
June 3 - 5: Master Classes, Fundamentals, Moonlight Sonatas
June 6 - 10: General education classes
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