The National Antique Doll Dealers Association (NADDA) hosts an annual doll show in various locations throughout the United States and they are open to the public. NADDA dealers from around the world come to present their dolls for sale. In conjunction with the show, NADDA hosts an exhibit and informative programs presented by members or a guest doll authority.
In addition to the annual NADDA doll show, you can find NADDA dealers at many doll shows around the country. Look for dealers who display the NADDA logo in their booths and buy with confidence.
2026 NADDA ANNUAL DOLL SHOW
May 15th & 16th 2026, the annual (NADDA) National Antique Doll Dealers Association Doll Show and Sale will be held in Alexandria Virginia celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial. This will be a very exclusive and intimate event featuring the very best NADDA dealers.
PAST EVENTS
Ohio National Doll Show – A Doll Show the Way They Should Be… JOY!
Come and visit some of our NADDA dealers at the Ohio National Doll Show October 4-5!
Saturday October 4, 2025 – Ticketed Events + FREE Learning Experiences
Sunday, October 5, 2025 – Grand Sales Room Open 10 AM – 4 PM Admission: $10 at the door – Everyone Welcome!!
Remember when a doll show was truly an event? When you spent the whole weekend with friends shopping for treasures, attending doll and toy seminars, enjoying dinners, luncheons, parties, and more?
This is that show — created purely for the love of dolls and the joy of collecting!
Weekend Highlights:
- Shopping Galore – Top NADDA dealers & rare finds
- Seminars & Learning Experiences – FREE with ticketed events
- Appraisals – Learn more about your dolls
- Dinners, Parties & Prizes – Celebrate with fellow collectors
- Support UFDC – Benefit the United Federation of Doll Clubs & local clubs
Don’t miss this magical, memory-making weekend. A true celebration of dolls, collectors, and the friendships that make this hobby so special.
UFDC 76th Annual Convention
Come explore the finest antique doll dealers in the country! Some of the NADDA (National Antique Doll Dealers Association) Dealers will be showcasing an extraordinary selection of rare and collectible dolls at the 76th Annual UFDC Convention, themed “Dolls & All That Jazz!” Join us in Norfolk, Virginia from July 22–26, 2025, for this unforgettable celebration of doll artistry, history, and community. This Art Deco-inspired event promises dazzling displays, exciting programs, and one-of-a-kind finds from trusted NADDA experts. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just discovering the magic of antique dolls, don’t miss this chance to shop, learn, and connect. We can’t wait to see you there!
2025 NADDA ANNUAL DOLL SHOW
Hotel reservations are limited so register today at:
6501 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL
May 15th & 16th, preceding the annual NADDA show, the Carvers will present a two-day sewing workshop hosted by Alicia Carver, instructed by Val Hays. For more information Contact Alicia at alicia@signature-dolls.com.
May 16th, preceding the annual NADDA show, “Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Bears will host and open house at their shop’ just five miles from our hotel, at 6029 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago, IL. If you need transportation call Sherry at 773-594-1540 or email to questions@gigisdolls.com
Sunday May 18th, 2025, Fritzi’s Antique Dolls, one of NADDA’s outstanding dealers, has graciously welcomed us to tour her beautiful home and fabulous doll collection with all proceeds going to NADDA. The fee of $35 per person includes bus transportation. To register contact Gail Lemmon at glemn@frontier.com or call 440-396-5386.
Jackie Allington, Yvonne Baird, Kathy Bass, Alicia and Charles Carver, Dianne and Ron Costa, Joan Farrell and Amy Miller, Valerie Fogel and Deanne Dodson, Gigi and Sherry’s Dolls, Scott Gram, Sue Kallen, Rosemary Kanizer, Sharon and Ed Kolibaba, Gail Lemmon, Fritzi and Rick Martinez, Robyn and Ron Martin, Marshal Martin, Marion Maus-Greer, Nancy McCray, Brian Mogren, Karla Moreland, Alan Scott Pate Antique Japanese Dolls, John Paul Port, Richard Saxman, Pam and Jeff Seifert, Mary Ann Spinelli, Countess Maree Tarnowska.
For more information, please go to NADDA.org, UFDC.org or contact us at NADDADoll@gmail.com.
2024 NADDA ANNUAL DOLL SHOW
Make plans to join us in Kansas City for a wonderful, extended weekend filled with dolly fun. Come early on May 16th and 17th and visit the United Federation of Doll Clubs – UFDC headquarters and UFDC Doll Museum. There you may join award-winning doll artist Judy Porter for a workshop to make a delightful 8 inch doll with polymer clay. To sign up for this workshop, please go to ufdc.org/calendar/ on UFDC’s website for details on the workshop and how to sign up. Then, at 6pm on Friday, the 17th, you may join our vetted NADDA dealers for our room sales preview. On the 18th, we will offer educational programs from 9am to 11am including the fabulous Alicia Carver for “Bru Jne Poupees, The Early Years” and the wonderful team of Iris Schroeder and Sandy Brown for “Starting and Running a Doll Museum.” Our room sales will re-open at 11am. Our room sales are like visiting a village of individual and unique doll shoppes. Many of our dealers go over-the-top to make their rooms beautiful and loaded with many special dolls. Finally, on Sunday, May 19th, Frasher’s Auctions will have doll filled auction to complete your fun dolly filled long weekend. Do not miss this special annual sale, workshops and events!
Make your plans now!
Hotel reservations are limited so register today at:
760 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy Kansas City, MO
The show is Saturday from 11 AM-5 PM and there is a Friday night preview 6 PM- 8 PM
For more show information please contact Rick Martinez (show coordinator) at fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net
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