2026 California Dreaming National Convention
2026 NAME National Convention
Chair - Sandi Shalometh Co-Chair - Barbara Thornton-Hill
LaQuinta, CA; July 23-26, 2026
Click here for CONVENTION ACTIVITIES SIGN UP
(Precon & Reg Workshop will become live at NOON EDT 3/21/2026; Wed Eve Wkshop, GALA, Theme Luncheons opens 3/22 at NOON EDT)
PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR WAIT LIST UNTIL THE ACTIVITY IS FULL
Please don't wait to reserve your room. Rate is $159 US/night + tax (includes resort fees).
Once all rooms are booked or the June 18th deadline arrives (whichever happens first),
no more reservations will be available in our room block. (Not filling our block means NAME pays penalties)
Check out the Hotel Info page from the packet for the OFFICIAL link and more info.
Click here for Convention Registration link
Click here to purchase Convention Fundraiser (OPEN TO ALL)
Click here for Handy info for FIRST TIMERS
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Important Dates and Links
**** Please remember to use the SAME NAME, EMAIL, PHONE, and ADDRESS that you have given to us for the database,
on registration forms and checkout****
GENERAL Registration IS NOW OPEN - Click for Convention Registration link
- Please make sure you use the same name, email, phone and address that you have given us for the database ON THE FORMS AND AT CHECKOUT so your registration links properly to your membership
- Registration cost: $325 with souvenir; $275 without souvenir
- To keep costs down, there will be no Sunday brunch. Centerpieces drawings and auction for extra ones have also been moved to Sat. night. Sales Room will still remain as part of Public day activies on Sunday.
Convention Fundraiser Sale is open for everyone that wishes to purchase. Click here to go to the sale site.
- Deadline to Order is May 31, 2026; For photos and info about it check the Convention Fundraiser Tab.
Activities Registration/Sign-up Link Click Here
- Pre-Convention & Registered Workshop Registration/Sign-up Opens March 21, 2026, 12 NOON EDT
- Wed. Evening Workshop,Gala &Theme Luncheons Registration/Sign-up opens March 22, 2026, 12 NOON EDT:
April 17, 2026: All Form deadline for Swaps, Gold Star, Houseparty Helpers, Auction, Meal Seating, Hostess, Tote Bag, Souvenir Book Ads, etc.
April 20, 2026: Day Passes Open
April 24, 2026: Roundtable Application Deadline
June 17, 2026: Cancellation Deadline
July 20-22, 2026: Convention Pre-Convention Activities
Packet Pages/
Important Docs & Info
The packet pages (info for the 2026 Convention, also includes forms) They are online only! The clicked link will open in a new tab. Even though these are available for all to see, most of the forms are for ATTENDEES ONLY!.
| Advanced Table Seating | First Timer's Info Rev 3-15 | Schedule (Tenative) Rev. 2-5; 2-20, 3-15 |
| Area Attractions | Garage Sale | Shoe Box Sales Rev 1-26 |
| Auction Form | Gold Star | Souvenir Book |
| Cancellation Form-Code of Ethics | Home Improvements | Souvenir Book Special |
| Care Giver | Hospitality | Swap Form |
| Committee | Host/Hostess Form | Theme Luncheons Rev 1-8 |
| ConvHP Info-Terminology | Hotel Information Rev 2-17 | Toolbox List |
| Dealer List Rev 2-17; 2-24; 2-27 | Houseparty Helpers | Tote Bag Favors |
| Door Prize | Pre-Con Workshops Rev1-10; 1-12 |
Wednesday Evening Event |
| Evening with Friends/ Gala Rev 2-1 | Registered Workshops Rev 2-3 | Welcome Letter |
| Exhibits | Roundtable Form |
Committees
Dealers
Revised 2-17; 2-24; 2-27
Pre-Convention Workshops
Revised 1-10;1-12
Registered Workshops
Theme Luncheons
Revised 1-8
Convention Fundraiser
2026 Convention Fundraiser by Dia Crissey-Baum
Click here to purchase Convention Fundraiser (OPEN TO ALL)
This is a great way to support the 2026 Convention, whether you are attending the convention or wishing you were there from home.
This kit makes a bar-height rattan table and 2 chairs. It's designed to fit on one of the decks on the Surfer's Shack from the Wed. Night Project
(Click this link to view the Wed. Night Project for 2026 California Dreaming. NOTE: The Wed. Night Project is ONLY available in 1/2" & 1/4" scales),
but would also be appropriate for many other projects. The table is made with a special webbing and the chairs are meant to look like vintage barstools.
The kit is available in 1", 1/2"and 1/4" scales.
The 1" and 1/2" table and chairs will be made of matboard, while the 1/4" table and chairs will be made of watercolor paper.
The cost is $32 for 1" Scale and $27 for 1/2" & 1/4" scale. (Price includes US Postage. No orders outside of US. No pick up orders)
Click here to purchase Convention Fundraiser (OPEN TO ALL)
The deadline to purchase a kit is May 31st, 2026
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