Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are postponing our spring doll meet. We will be coordinating with our venue, Manhattan Antique Marketplace, to determine our new event date.

At this time, we don't want to cancel the event outright, but may need to depending on how the next few months unfold. Please watch this space for updates.

We hope all our dolly friends stay safe during this tough time.

​The St. Louis BJD Convention Presents the 3rd Annual Nightmare Before Christmas Doll Meet!

Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 1pm to 5pm

The Manhattan Antique Marketplace 
10431 St Charles Rock Rd, St Ann, MO 63074


We will have:

• Vendors peddling fabulous goodies
• Stay warm with our buffet of fall drinks and light nibbles
• Themed photo displays for your dolls
• Costume contest with prizes for best dressed human and best dressed doll
• And presents under the tree

Our Fall Meet activity will be making doll scale edible caramel apples

Come one, Come all!

Friday, April 12th from 6pm-9pm, we are kicking off our 2019 St. Louis Ball Jointed Doll convention with a Happy Hour Meet-and-Greet at a brand new location:
Third Wheel Brewing Company in St. Peters, MO!

This event will replace our usual banquet, but we will still have our usual fun:

• raffles and auctions
  
• large sturdy tables,
  
• Snacks and soft drinks
  

This year, instead of charging a fee for the food, we are letting everyone buy their own dinner or snacks from "The Window", and the big new change is the available bar! You are responsible for your own bar tab, but if you let them know that you're with STLBJD, the sodas will be free.

But wait! There's More!
We will have a free-for-all crafting supply bin! These are donated crafting supplies that we can't offer at the main event at Jackman's on Saturday, so we have decided to offer them on a first-come-first-served basis. Please feel free to paw through the box and take home a bag of special goodies!

Feel free to bring a significant other, friend, or family member for a fun Friday event!

Third Wheel Brewing Co
4008 N. Service Rd.
St. Peters, MO 63376

Exit 225
at Cave Springs and 70

​We’re two months away from the convention! 
It’s been a colder than normal winter in St. Louis and we’re ready for spring! Steampunk is a theme we’re very excited about - many of our staff have also done many steampunk events in the past, so don your goggles and ready your Nerf Mavericks! Please find information on registration, programming, and vending below.

Any additional questions? Check out the FAQ on the website or contact us.
 Call for ArtWe’d love to show off your doll’s Steampunk best!
If you would like to showcase your credited Steampunk art in the programming book, contact Jen!
Registration Information

Friday Night Banquet - $25
Not just your average banquet, we provide a local showcase of food and live entertainment with Contests, Raffles, and Auctions to get the convention started! This event is also great for friends and family, not just dolly folk. Please note any food restrictions you may have on the registration form - we aim to provide for everyone!

Saturday Convention - $25
Our convention brings a doll meet feel but with new friends from across the country. We offer panels, hands on workshops, vendors from across the US, auctions, photo areas, auctions, raffles, and more! 
 
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Programming Information

Our panels and workshops have spanned a wide range of topics including BJD care, storytelling, doll creation and history - we even bring in sewing machines for clothing creation! Some workshops may require an additional price for material costs. You can purchase these after registering online or at the convention.

Interested in running programming?
We’d love to hear about your idea! Please contact Claire at [email protected] - panelists receive a discount on their convention rate!
Vending Information

Interested in Vending at our convention? We accept BJD and related vending - especially if it’s Steampunk themed this year!

An 8' x 6' vending space and one badge is $50, with additional tables and/or badges at $25. Provided tables are a minimum of 3' x 8' - you are welcome to provide your own table as long as it fits within the confines of your vending space.

To register, please visit: http://www.stlbjdcon.com/vending-registration.html

If you know a vendor that may be interested in our convention, or have any questions, contact Karin at [email protected].
Workshop Feature: Facinating Fascinators
These over-the-top headpieces are no longer reserved for royalty. This one is easy to make and even easier on your wallet.  This workshop will supply you with all you need to make over the top headdresses for your dolls.  Boys, Girls, tiny to 70cm, Nan will walk you through the step by step process on how to decorate and accentuate any outfit.  Workshop material cost: $10.

Panel Feature: How to Hybrid your BJD 101
Everything (well, most things) you need to know to hybrid your doll! How to find the perfect fit for what you want, and tricks to fix it when it’s not quite perfect. See some hybrids, bring your own, and get ready to share, discuss and hopefully learn a little about that thing we lovingly call the “frankendoll". Hosted by Dea!

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our 2017 event! As we mentioned at closing ceremonies, we are offering a special pre-registration rate for our 2018 convention from now until April 12th!

Pre-registration rates until April 12th, 2017:
$10 Friday
$10 Saturday
$35 Vending

After 4/12 the rate will increase by $15 for each, so don't delay!

Date: Spring 2018 We're aiming for early March 2018, so stay tuned!