The 2028 ANA Convention is to be held in Chicago ( Rosemont ).
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I just saw that the 2028 ANA show is to be held August 8-12 in Chicago ( Rosemont ) again. I understand that it is a central location with good airline service, but this will be 9th time out of 15 years in Chicago. That is just too much! This year's show will be in Pittsburgh August 25-29, and the 2027 show will be in Chicago (Rosemont ) August 10-14. I loved the show last year in Oklahoma City.
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Might go to the 2028 show, I’ll have just turned 18 (so I don’t have to beg my parents to go 😅) a couple weeks before the show;
thanks for the info!
Would be cool to see it go to different cities but long as it’s accessible it’s fine
plus i have family in nearby Peoria so it’ll give me a reason to visit
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Rosemont is my favorite
Great news. Location is excellent and the dealers all talk about how great that location is for them.
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No such thing as "too much" if the location works for most people. FUN is in Orlando not once, but twice per year. Every. Single. Year. Is that "too much" when there are lots of other cities in Florida with convention centers?
Or does the central location, with lots of food and lodging, at all price points, as well as other amenities, trump the fact that some folks would like to see it moved around? Why would this be any different?
Even though OKC turned out much better than many thought it would, the location absolutely did suppress attendance. Why should the ANA be willing to accept that, just for the sake of moving the show around? Especially when it can scratch that itch by moving its smaller show around.
The perfect location and most easily accessible to the most people. Almost every airport has direct flights to O'Hare. It is about coins, and maxing out attendees, so best location possible................... It should never leave Rosemont IMO.
It’s different because the ANA is a national organization, with members (and potential new members) all over the country. But I agree that Rosemont is a good solid option when it comes to serving the people who will attend every year, wherever the show is held.
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Understood. The analogy works because FUN is a large state organization, and it does not move the show around the state, even though it has "members (and potential new members) all over the" state. Of course, it is so good that the show has morphed into a national show.
So what's the difference? They found a centrally located location that works for a lot of its members, and they stick with it, rather than tolerating ebbs and flows of attendance in order to accommodate parochial interests in having the show visit various corners of the state.
Attendance is very robust, even if people from Miami, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, etc. are less than thrilled. Same with the ANA and Rosemont. People complain about it, but it works. Which is why GACC chose it after Tampa turned out to be a bust for it.
I happen to think Philadelphia is great, but I get why it doesn't work for the ANA. Same thing with most of the popular convention cities like NYC, Vegas, etc.
So Rosemont is the compromise that works for the most people. The alternative would be a rotation around cities that just don't work for one group or another, suppressing attendance for no reason other than appeasing one constituency or another. As OKC did, even though it ultimately turned out to be fine. Would have been even better if it was in Rosemont.
Living in the NW burbs of Chicago I may be a bit biased but the location is as good as it gets.
We are a major hub for United (750 daily flights), American (500 daily flights) and Southwest airlines (265 daily flights) as well as Spirit & Frontier Airlines: While not technically "hubs," O'Hare serves as a major focus city for both ultra-low-cost carriers, which have significantly expanded their footprints at Terminal 3 and Terminal 5
Rosemont is only minutes away from O'Hare airport and lodging is readily available. In fact there's somewhere around 60 hotels in the immediate area with most offering free shuttles to and from the airport and some even to the convention center.
Access to the city via CTA's Blue Line subway and all sorts of great food:
West Loop / Fulton Market
The Vibe: Trendy, high-energy, and expensive. This is the city's culinary crown jewel.
Best for: Fine dining and "see-and-be-seen" spots.
Lincoln Park & Lakeview
The Vibe: Classic, upscale, and cozy.
Best for: Legendary institutions and high-end comfort food.
Logan Square & Avondale
The Vibe: Artistic, creative, and local. Often cited as the "real" heart of the food scene.
Best for: Cutting-edge gastronomy and craft cocktails.
Chinatown
The Vibe: Densely packed, authentic, and bustling.
Best for: Regional Chinese specialties and hidden gems.
Pilsen
The Vibe: Vibrant, cultural, and historic.
Best for: The city's best Mexican food and eclectic fusion.
I agree it’s a “comfort” location, familiar and easy. It’s probably best to mix it up a bit with a new location twice a decade or so, which is what it seems the ANA is doing.
Too bad Rosemont is so far away from all those culinary jewels described above. Who wants to commute an hour each way on the subway after a long day at the coin show? (Especially car-centered Americans.)
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FUN is also a national organization, even if it starts with ‘Florida’. They have members from all over the US, and as you know, their shows are not restricted to people from their state. So I am not convinced that the 2 organizations are different in terms of the scale of membership.
I have also been to FUN winter shows in Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa. I liked the Tampa venue alot, but I am fairly certain attendance was not as high as the Orlando shows. FUN seems to understand the issue about location as the best way to serve the membership which is why they are parked in Orlando for the forseable future. ANA? Not really.
And honestly, you are only just highlighting, there are far more of everything you mention and all accessible with the L. But to me the show is about coins and easy access to the most people. Chicago is it, nothing close. ANA should someday figure this out.
Many cities don't want the ANA because it is too small. The attendees spend money
on coins not the peripheral items the host city provides. There are also tax and union
issues. Rosemont is far and away the best location.
Absolutely agree with all the positive Rosemont comments. But, it is nice to attend WFOM in other venues. As has been said, OKC last year was a true winner & I hope ANA holds it there again. Looking forward to Pittsburgh again this year - just too bad the Pirates are on the road during the convention!
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I'm local too. I'd allow an hour to get to any of these places from the convention center during the evening rush. It's exhausting after a whole day at the show. There are good options in Park Ridge and the NW side of the city, which is more accessible.
I was debating if I should put in that the train ride from the Rosemont station to downtown is 40 minutes...
Ease of transportation and tax situation are critical! I just wasn’t willing to make the trek to OKC - no direct flight for me. With a full time job and busy family, I have to keep my travels short and efficient. And no one wants to worry about sales tax in many of the less friendly states.
Rosemont actually has some great restaurants within 20-25mins - I’ve had some fantastic Italian and asian food in particular. Don’t have to go all the way into the city.
Right next to O'Hara airport and right off major expressways. This is right location for big shows.
Chicago still has some landmarks… Sad that the old Chicago Stadium was replaced with a parking lot. I suspect Berghoff’s is there… not sure about the Biograph or some of cool Jazz night clubs, like the Sunset Cafe, Lincoln Gardens or the Apex Club,that made Chicago what it once was. Seems to be a central location and convenient.
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Well, at least I will get to go to my favorite restaurant.
And another 20 minute walk from the "L" bus station. Not ideal for Chicago
summer heat or pop up rain showers. Shame the city doesn't have a bus stop
at the convention center. For an EXCELLENT steak, Morton's is close by.
It's definitely hard to beat the location, particularly once they built the huge entertainment complex across the street with multiple restaurants. That said, I do miss the days when the show was held in different locations every year. I saw a lot of cities for the first time traveling to the ANA shows.
OK if we are talking baseball relations to the show, then we must talk about the Moscone Center in SFO. What is it, 3 blocks to Oracle Park? Make sure the G’s are in town and it would be Heaven on Earth. The Granite Lady is 1 block the other way, and all of SF and Bay Area surrounds including my fave Irish Pub - The Chieftans on Howard just down the street. If ANA can do Pittsburgh then why not SFO? It would be my one exception suggestion to Rosemont…………….
I might try one more in Rosemont. Have trouble flying anymore but can drive there in two days.
@Desert Moon: the last WFOM in SF was in 2005! For me, it couldn’t be any better: no hotel, 20 minute drive in my own car, back home @ night when the show closed, repeat the next day. Add in total familiarity with the area made for the best show ever! Even more, there’s all the points in your post. Someday….
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I've been trying to nudge some local promoters to do a regional+ size show (think LB) at one of the two SFO Hyatts but they don't seem to be too interested.
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@lermish: I think that would be fabulous! Selfish reasons? Sure. But SF & environs has a lot to offer - @Desert Moon touched upon some of the highlights/options. I can’t deny the common complaint about the expense for some, but there is a lot to offer along with the show itself!
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Right. Think LB.
Far larger market than NorCal, and even a very deep pocket like our host couldn't make it work. It only exists now because, for whatever reason, for the time being, SB is willing to subsidize it.
Good luck finding "some local promoters" without the resources of a SB that would be willing to do the same in SF.