The second MidAtlantic Turners Expo (MATE) is coming to Manassas, VA March 14 to the 16th. This show looks to be a good local exhibit and trade show for everything pens! The cost for entry and rooms is pretty inexpensive compared to some of the other regional shows and if you don't mind the 4 1/2 drive, it is pretty close.
Some of the demonstrators planned to be there are pretty well know both as turners and/or suppliers - Jim Hinze (Hinze Pens), Kurt Seebeck (TurnTex), Michael Hardin (Stadium Pen Blanks), Niels Mathiason (Classic Nib), Tim McKenzie (McKenzie Penworks) and our own Barry Gross.
The event registration, schedules and rooms can be found here Mid-Atlantic Turners Expo
I will be attending - hope to see you there!
Kevin Seiler