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Preview night is Wednesday, January 13, 7pm - 9:30pm
Sunday SALEabration
Road to California and our vendors are collaborating to make the last day of our 15th Anniversary show a special treat for our attendees. We will start the morning at 9:30 AM with a laugh filled presentation by Mary Ellen Hopkins, a Southern California Quilting Icon. Mary Ellen has traveled the world teaching her time saving methods and concepts of piecing. Along the way she has had many adventures and misadventures with quilters all over the world. Get to know Mary Ellen and her contagious personality as she entertains you.
Then the vendor mall will open at 11 AM. Many of the vendors will have special offers and Sunday Only surprises to satisfy most shopaholics. Make plans now to stay over or to return on Sunday to have a full day of fun and wonderful shopping opportunities.
Volunteer Information
The success of any large event such as this relies on the good will of volunteers. Our greatest need for volunteers will be helping with set up on Wednesday and white glove hostesses during show hours, Thursday through Sunday. If you have a two hour shift available Wednesday through Sunday, we would like to encourage you to volunteer. All volunteer positions require that you be in good physical health, with the ability to stand and walk for the two-hour shift. All volunteers must be 18 years or older for insurance requirements. It is an important part of the show and we need your help. You may register as a volunteer here.
Road to California Hotels
Cancellation Policy for all hotels:
If a reservation is cancelled before Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 6:00 PM PST there is no penalty. Any cancellations received after 6:00 PM on December 1 will be charged one nights stay plus taxes. No exceptions!
Double Tree Hotel, adjacent to the Convention Center
222 N Vineyard Ave, Ontario, CA 91764, (909) 937-0900
This is our host hotel where many evening activities are held. Standard rooms feature one King, two Queen Beds or two Double Beds. All rooms are spacious, featuring coffee maker, hair dryer, and upon check-in own private direct dial outside line. Single, Double: $99, Triple or Quad: $109. To reserve a room at the DoubleTree, call 1-800-222-TREE or 909-937-0900. Mention Road to California Quilters Conference.
Ayers Suites and Countryside Suites, adjacent to the Convention Center
1945 E Holt Blvd, Ontario, CA 91761, (909) 390-7778
Ayres Hotel & Suites Ontario Convention Center is a delightful melange of country French hospitality and modern convenience. Each of the 167 deluxe studio suites includes complimentary breakfast buffet, free airport shuttle, 100% smoke-free facility. Single: $110, Double: $120, Triple: $130, Quad: $140. To reserve a room at the Ayres, call 1-800-248-4661. Mention Road to California Quilters Conference.
Ontario Airport Marriott, across the street from the Convention Center
2200 E. Holt Blvd., Ontario, CA 91764, (909) 975-5000
Take comfort in spacious rooms each equipped with a large work desk, high-speed Internet, and dual-line phone with voicemail. Start each day with a free newspaper and gourmet coffee at Pacific Express Deli. Free shuttle service from the airport. Single: $98, Double: $98. To reserve a room at the Marriott please call 1-800-284-8811, ask for on site reservations. Mention Road to California Quilters Conference.
Residence Inn Marriott, across the street from the Convention Center
2025 Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764, (909) 937-6788
200 tastefully decorated suites make you feel at home with full kitchens, living room areas (most of which have fireplaces) and a sleeping area. Start your day off with our complimentary breakfast buffet and end it with our complimentary social hour (Monday-Thursday). Studio w/2 Double Beds: $120. To reserve a room at the Residence Inn, call 909-937-6788. Mention Road to California Quilters Conference.
Country Inn and Suites, 2 blocks from the Convention Center
231 N Vineyard Ave, Ontario, CA 91764.
Enjoy cozy rooms, a delicious continental breakfast served by a friendly staff in our sunny atrium. Our Studio features 1 Queen bed with mini refrigerator and microwave. Our King Suites feature private bedrooms with 1 King bed, living room area with a pull out sofa sleeper, and a full kitchen. Our Double Queen suites feature a bedroom with 2 Queen beds, living room with couch, desk, 2nd TV and refrigerator and microwave. Our 2-bedroom, 2-bath suites have one bedroom with a King bed, one bedroom with a Queen bed, a living room with sofa sleeper and a full kitchen. Studio: $109, King: $119, Double Queen: $129, 2-Bedroom: $159. For reservations, call (909) 937-6000. Mention Road to California Quilters Conference
Holiday Inn at Ontario Airport, across the street from the Convention Center
2250 E Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764
The latest hotel to open its doors within walking distance to the Ontario Convention Center, all rooms feature complimentary wireless Internet access and local calls, high quality toiletries, in room coffee maker, desk, and a flat screen TV with premium channels. Single Quad: $110. For reservations call (888) 722-7022. Mention Road to California Quilters Conference.
Sheraton Hotel, 2 blocks from Convention Center
429 N Vineyard Ave, Ontario, CA 91764
Single Quad: $108.00. For reservations call (909) 937-8000. Mention Road to California Quilters Conference.
Getting to Road to California
By Car:
The Ontario Convention center is conveniently located just off
Interstate 10, approximately three miles west of the Interstate
15 intersection in Ontario, California.
Traveling East bound on I-10: exit on Vineyard Street.
Turn right to Convention Center Drive. Turn left and continue
around the curve. The convention center will be on the right.
Traveling Westbound on I-10: Exit at Holt Avenue. Continue
straight ahead about one mile and the Convention Center will
be on the right.
By Plane:
Most major carriers serve Ontario Airport, directly or by connection,
from most US cities. International connections are usually through
Los Angeles or San Francisco International Airports. The Convention
Center and the hotels are located adjacent to the Ontario Airport,
and the hotels run shuttles on a regular and on call basis during
operating hours.
Quilt Appraisals
Protect your valued quilts, both old and new, with an appraisal by professional appraisers certified by the American Quilters Society. It is essential is you want a fair replacement value for a lost, stolen or damaged quilt from an insurance company. This is as important for quilts that you have just made, as well as older quilts. The cost of a written appraisal is $45 per quilt and a verbal evaluation is $25. If you are interested, please check the appraisal box on the online registration form and you will be contacted to make an appointment. Details for appraisals of quilts hanging in the show will be mailed with acceptance letters. Please contact Julia Zgliniec (rzglini1@san.rr.com) for additional information or to schedule an appointment for quilts brought into the show during show hours.
Raffle Quilts
Every year Road to California Quilters Showcase is pleased to offer guilds an opportunity to display and sell tickets for their raffle quilts. There are six spaces per day reserved for raffle quilts for the four-day Showcase. We ask that each guild provide 20 hours of volunteer service for each day the quilt is displayed. A random drawing will be held On October 2 to determine which quilts are accepted. To request a space please fill out the online forml. If your guild is selected to display your raffle quilt, you must provide documented proof of your current registration with the California Attorney Generals Registry of Charitable Trusts.
Registration Fee
The Registration Fee is charged for all individuals submitting the class enrollment form. You cannot pay the registration fee alone it is only for individuals attending classes/events. This fee is a processing fee, which includes, as a courtesy, admission to Showcase exhibits and vendors by way of the name badge, a Show Program and entrance to the Preview Night on Wednesday Evening. If registered by December 28th, a complimentary Road pin/year bar and a special gift will be available for pick up at the Registration Counter. Registration fees that are paid at the conference do not include a pin and special gift.
Registration A separate registration form and email address is required for each individual.
On line Registration: Processing your registration online is the fastest and most efficient method. Follow online instructions.
Mail in Registration: Mail in registration will begin processing on July 7 and must be accompanied by full payment. Credit Card: We accept MasterCard and Visa, American Express and Discover.
If the credit card number is declined, incomplete, or incorrect, you will not be registered until we have received corrected information and completed the transaction.
Check: Made payable to Road to California in US dollars only and drawn on a US bank. A $25 charge will apply to all checks returned by the bank. All forms covered by one check or credit card must be mailed in the same envelope.
Please mail payment information and enrollment form(s) together.
Telephone, FAX or in-person registrations will not be accepted
Name badges and confirmation letters will be mailed for registrations received by December 21, 2009; registrations received between December 21 and December 28 will be processed and name badges will be held for pickup at the show. All international name badges are held for pick up at the Registration Desk.
Last day for advance registration is December 28, 2009 at 4PM PST. After that date, registration will be handled at the show on a first-come basis.
Sewing Machine Rentals
Bernina, Pfaff and Viking will provide rental machines. The fee for rental will be $20 per day payable to the company on the day of rental. Sewing Machines will NOT be available for rent for evening classes, or for the mystery classes held on Friday and Saturday evenings at the DoubleTree Hotel. Rental machines may be picked up and returned to Room 104A. Road to California extends its appreciation to the sewing machine companies and their independent dealers for providing sewing machines for our classes!
Very Important Quilter Our teachers appreciate a helping hand taking roll, passing out handouts in class, and running errands. If you would like to be a teacher’s Very Important Quilter for a class that you are enrolled, please check the VIQ blank on the registration. The first enrollee to respond will be the VIQ for that class. Your Confirmation letter will notify you if you are the VIQ. Not all positions are filled before the show, please check at the registration desk for openings. You will receive a VIQ bar at the conclusion of your class and duties to add to your Road to California Show Pin.
Cancellation Insurance and Cancellation Policies Road to California offers Cancellation Insurance for classes, lectures and special Events. The non-refundable non-transferable fee for this insurance is $10 and must be purchased with your initial registration. Insurance cannot be purchased after your initial registration has been processed.
If you purchase insurance you have the right to cancel any or all classes, lectures and special events on or before, 4PM, PST, Monday, December 28, 2009 and receive a full refund of class, lecture or special event fees. No refunds will be given for any reason after December 28 for those purchasing insurance.
For those not purchasing insurance, Road will refund class, lecture and special event fees cancelled on or before 4 PM PST, Monday, November 16, 2009. No refunds will be given for any reason after November 16 for those not purchasing insurance.
To cancel your complete reservation mail your original Confirmation Form and Name Badge to Road to California, 1529 W. 13th St, Suite A, Upland, CA 91786. All cancellations must be received in writing in the Road office by December 28 for those purchasing insurance and by November 16 for those who do not purchase insurance NO EXCEPTIONS. The $30 registration fee is not refundable or transferable under any circumstances.
Preview Night
Quilt Appraisals