We had a great time at the final Wade Fest. So many memories. Here are some of the pictures from the event. If you have any pictures you would like to share, please email them and we can add them to the gallery. Thank you. email csdirect@compuserve.com
Since the very first Wadefest organized by Patty Keenan of Dover, PA
in 1999 in York, PA to July of this year, collectors, mainly in the USA, have flocked to Harrisburg in Pennsylvania for the annual WadeFest.
It was Covid in 2020 and 2021 that halted the shows in those years, but it returned again in 2022.
However this year 2023, due to the closing of Wade Factory in Stoke-on-Trent on 3rd December 2022 and the subsequent closing of the Official Collectors Club in September 2023, collectors were
attending the last of the Wadefests that had delighted so many collectors for the past twenty-two years.
With no more Wade being produced at the factory, it was impossible for the Club to continue.
Personally it has been a great experience to attend the shows and meet the collectors over the years.
C&S will be continuing with their Minikins - Whimsies in all but name, so collectors have
something to look forward to and C&S hope to continue serving their collectors.
Gingie Bear made another appearance as Uncle Sam. Don't miss him. Uncle Sam can be purchased now. See below.
Gingie Bear Uncle Sam Whimsie
The Whimsie special for this year's Wade Fest are the Piglet Whimsies. They will be the last Wade Fest Whimsies, so grab them while you can. Book your Weekend Package. Join us for a fun weekend of Wade and Memories.
Wade Fest Piglet Whimsies
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