Thomas James Pipes
Handmade Briar Tobacco Smoking Pipes
Thomas James, an American pipe carver, likes to participate in as many pipe shows and pipe events he can throughout the
year. Many pipe events are sponsored by the local pipe clubs and tobacco shops in the area of the event. They are very
organized, a lot of fun, and very inexpensive to attend. Independent pipe makers depend on the shows to expose their handy
work to pipe smokers, collectors, shop owners, and even international wholesale pipe dealers. Many individual briar carvers
establish themselves through the pipe show venues and really enjoy talking and meeting with their fellow pipe smokers.
2012 St. Louis Pipe Show February 18, 2012 Saturday 9am to 5pm
24th Annual Gateway Area Pipe Show & Swap FREE ADMISSION
Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center 636-947-8270
1410 South Fifth Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
http://www.naspc.org
2012 New York Pipe Show March 10, 2012 Saturday, begins at 10am
19th Annual Pipe Convention
Wyndham (formerly the Ramada) Newark International Airport Hotel 973-824-4000
Newark, New Jersey 2012 NY Pipe Show dedicated to J. Jones of Hermit Tobacco
http://newyorkpipeclub.com/
2012 Raleigh Pipe Show April 14, 2012 Saturday 9am to 4:30pm
TAPS - Triangle Area Pipe Smokers 15th Annual Pipe and Tobacco Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Raleigh, North Carolina
http://www.tapsclub.us
Chicagoland International Pipe and Tobacciana Show 2012
2012 Chicago Pipe Show May 4 - 7 (Main Show Saturday and Sunday)
Pheasant Run Resort (Pre & Post Show Friday & Monday)
4051 East Main Street
St.Charles, Illinois 60174
http://www.chicagopipeshow.com
Milwaukee Area Pipe Society Event TBA
MAPS 13th Annual Pipe Show/Swap
Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, Airport
5311 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207
http://www.milwaukeeareapipesociety.com
2012 Kansas City Pipe and Tobacco Show June 23 & 24 Saturday & Sunday
Greater Kansas City Pipe Club hosting American Carvers 7 day set competition
Doubletree Hotel (NEW LOCATION for 2012) FREE ADMISSION
10100 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS 66210
READ THE 2011 SHOW REPORT FROM PIPESMAGAZINE.COM
http://www.gkcpipeclub.com/
2012 Columbus Pipe Show August 25, 2012 Saturday 9am - 5pm
North American Society of Pipe Collectors Swap/Sell Show (NASPC Show)
Ramada Hotel
4900 Sinclair Road
Columbus, OH 43229
http://www.naspc.org/images/show%20flyer2011.pdf
Richmond Pipe Show 2012 Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
28th Annual CORPS (Conclave of Richmond Pipe Smokers)
Exposition & Celebration in Richmond, Virginia, the Tobacco Capital
Holiday Inn Select
Koger South Conference Center 2012 Pipe Show dates TBA
10800 Midlothian Tnpk (usually first weekend in October)
Richmond, VA
www.corpipesmokers.org
2012 Fort Wayne Indiana Pipe Show TBA
12th Annual Tri State Pipe & Tobacco Club Show
Post 330 American Legion Hall
330 Entrance Dr.
New Haven, IN 46744
http://www.tsptc.org
2012 West Coast Pipe Show November 3 & 4, 2012 Saturday & Sunday
4th Annual - brought to you by Steve O'Neill and Marty Pulvers
Palace Station Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
http://www.westcoastpipeshow.com
If you are a "rookie" going to your
first pipe show, do not be afraid to
ask the pipe carvers questions, most
appreciate the interest and the
conversation! If you are wondering
if Thomas James will be a pipe
vendor at a particular show you are
planning to attend or are sponsoring,
please send an email. Also, if you
have a recommendation of a
pipe/tobacco event that is not posted
on this page, please notify us so we
can add it to the list,
thomas@thomasjamespipes.com.
PIPE SHOWS & EVENTS
Thomas James Pipes - fine hand made briar pipes made in the USA
Did You Know?
Sunday February 20, 2012 is
International Pipe Smoking Day!
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