Patches & Pins Expo, the nation’s largest public trade show, conference and networking event dedicated to patch and pin makers, will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 19, from 12 to 7 p.m.
The Patches and Pins Expo has been happening annually since 2015 and brings together thousands of guest and decision-makers to shop for products and services from vendors coming from across the United States and worldwide, while offering many other networking opportunities, including social media and curated collaborations, at the Convention Center’s huge exhibitor hall.
“Patches and Pins is peopled by tactical visionaries with strategic craftsmanship for handheld treasures, possessing the skill in which art and technical ability are combined,” the organizers said on the event website. “Our vendors create thousands of unique, custom enamel pins, and other keepsakes every year.”
Since 2015, the Patches and Pins Expo has become the essential platform connecting pin makers and pop culture enthusiasts with the public, the organizers added. In recent years, the Expo has also welcomed other types of vendors that include vintage finds, limited edition sneakers, and many many other pop culture toys and collectibles.
Admission to the Expo is free, but you have an option to purchase a Donnie VIP T-shirt and a Sticker pack and pin for $35.
Regarding COVID-19 policies, you will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative test, according to the current county mandate for the event. Staff will be checking your vaccination status before you are allowed to enter the event hall. Please have your vaccination card ready and your ID to match.
For those who cannot provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, the organizers will require a negative COVID-19 test within one day for an antigen test, and two days for a PCR test prior to entry.
For more information, visit www.patchesandpinsexpo.com or go to www.eventbrite.com/e/patches-
