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 in Milwaukee welcomed more than 14,000 visitors from 50 states and 40 countries. We have been the number one annual convention in Milwaukee (as rated by the Business Journal) in 2009 and 2011.



Press Inquiry Contacts
for 
Bead&Button Show


For media credentials, or to attend any aspect of the Show, schedule an interview with the Show Manager, teachers, vendors, or attendees, please contact:

    Marlene Vail
    Show Manager
    [office] 262-798-6591
    [cell] 262-203-0784
    [e-mail] mvail@kalmbach.com

    PR/Media Contact

    Jeanne Wieland
    [office] 262-798-6647
    [e-mail] jwieland@kalmbach.com

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

Recent Press Releases
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 days until the show

Important Dates:

Click on the links for more information.
May 29 - June 1:  Camp St. Jean
May 31 - June 1:  Preludes
June 1 - 4:  Masters, Fundamentals, Moonlights
June 3 - 4: Bead Soup Monday, Tuesday
June 5:  Meet the Teachers  
June 5 - 9:  General education classes
June 7:  Lampworking Madness
June 7 - 9:  Shopping for Everyone
June 8:  Bead Social
June 10:  Encore with Sherry Serafini
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