world doll day shows and events

World Doll Day Shows
presents
California Doll Artist Expo
Creativity lives at the California Doll Artist Expo

Friday April 10th, 2026 ~ 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The Officers' Club, 3410 Westover St, 95652
Special Rate ~ Lionsgate Hotel, connected to the Officer’s Club
 

~ EVENT DETAILS ~ Join fellow artists and enthusiasts for a day networking, creating, attending workshops, learning, and exploring avenues to bring your visions of doll art and costume design from “conception to creation.” A Continental Breakfast will start your morning before stepping into your chosen workshops, followed by shopping and a fabulous luncheon program. Have an opportunity to submit your work for a chance at cash awards, and finish the day with prize drawings, winning centerpiece dolls, and chances at fantastic Silent Auction items. It's a jam-packed day that you will not want to miss!!! <Click Here for Expo Agenda> Registration ~ $155.00: Includes Continental Breakfast, Luncheon w/ Speaker Program from a top Doll Artist, Workshops to choose from, Competition for Doll Artisans with Awards and Cash Prizes, Raffles, Silent Auctions, Shopping and so much more! Registration with Limited Edition Myles Doll by Joey Versaw ~ $395.00: Only 25 available – Choice of Caucasian, African American, or Fantasy, dressed and boxed for this special event. Registration with Sales Table ($65) ~ $220.00: 20 sales tables available and includes First opportunity for tables at the World Doll Day Show Sacramento the following day on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Registration with Limited Edition Miles Doll PLUS sales table ~ $460.00 <Click Here for Expo Registration Form> <Click Here for Seller Table Contract>

~ ARTIST CONTEST DETAILS ~ ARE YOU A DOLL ARTIST? We invite you to submit your original creations to the California Doll Artisan Expo for the Juried Contest! Whether your work is whimsical, haunting, traditional or avant-garde, this is your chance to showcase your vision, talent, and craftsmanship to an audience that celebrates the art of dolls in all its forms. Each piece tells a story, let yours be seen, admired and remembered. Submit your best work and join a community of fellow artists who believe that dolls aren’t just objects, they are art! Please click to print  the Artisan Doll Expo Competition Form Show the World what you can do! <Click Here for the Artist Competition Form>

~ SELLER INFORMATION ~ Only 20 sales tables will be available for the sales room for $65 each 6' table. Limit 2 per seller. First opportunity for tables at the World Doll Day Show Sacramento the following day on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 is included. <Click Here for the Sales Room Table Contract>