Where can I get a schedule of all the events?
The final event schedule is now available
What time should dealers arrive to setup?
Pick-up your pre-registration badge at the Museum Open House on Thursday from noon to 2:00 p.m. or at the Marriott Convention Center (follow the signs) on Friday morning starting at 9:00am
Dealers with four (4) or more tables can load-in at 9:00am on Friday. Dealers with one to three tables can load-in starting at 11:00am on Friday. Badges are required. Parking and load-in instruction details will be sent to all table holders on or about July 1st.
Download the schedule for table holders and dealers.
Can non-members come to the show?
Yes! Experience the largest watch & clock show in America for just $10 on Saturday, July 15th. Registration is at the door.
- Attend lectures and workshops from 9am to 5pm
- Public entrance to the Mart is from Noon to 5:00pm
- Bring your favorite clock or watch to be evaluated by one of our “Timepiece Roadshow” experts
What’s happening at the “Museum Open House” on Thursday?
The Museum Open House will feature a number of special exhibits and demonstrations. Come for a few hours or spend the day enjoying the museum.
- Vintage Wrist Watches Exhibit
- Carriage Clocks Around the World Exhibit
- Presentation by Leigh Extence – Carriage Clocks Around the World
- Clock Exhibit from the Serial Productions Podcast “S-Town”
- New Galleries! Public Time & Skeleton Clocks
- Rose Engine Demonstrations
- School of Horology Tour
Can tickets to the Convention Banquet be purchased on-site?
The Convention Banquet is a great value and normally sells out before the show opens. It’s a great event for networking and also features a number of educational and entertaining lectures including the Keynote Lecture.
What is the attire for the Saturday night Reception & Banquet?
The suggested attire for the this evening event is business casual. However, semi-formal, formal and presentable casual wear is also fine.
Can I join the NAWCC when the Mart first opens on Friday?
Yes! You can join the NAWCC and register for the convention on-site at the Marriott Convention Center on Friday morning starting at 9:00am. You can also become a member on-line before you arrive and pay for registration on-site on Friday – Join Here –
Where is the Member Auction?
All events for the Convention on Friday, Saturday & Sunday take place at the Lancaster Convention Center. Follow the signs to the second floor. The auction is Friday evening starting at 6:00pm (preview at 5:00pm). Only NAWCC members can submit items or attend the auction (badges are required). Rules and details are on this website.
Where can I park?
There are a number of municipal parking lot options in Lancaster and all charge the same rate. The closest parking lot to the Lancaster Convention Center or to the host Marriott hotel is the Penn Square Parking Garage (enter on South Duke Street). Please be aware that parking at any of the municipal lots is included in the room rate for guests staying at the host Marriott hotel at Penn Square. Inquire at check-in to the hotel.
Will there be a concession stand at the mart?
Yes, a concession stand within the mart will be open on Friday and Saturday from 10am to 2pm. There are also a number of restaurants in the Marriott and many options in the downtown.
Still have a question?
Please email our Convention co-chair, Rich Newman, via
rpnewman@nawcc.org