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September 23, 2023 | 1 - 4 p.m.
Rassbach Museum in Menomonie's Wakanda Park
Join us as local collectors share their treasures with the public. Explore unusual and fascinating items with some of the area's top collectors and learn why collections are so important. The Badger Wheels chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club will show an amazing collection of Studebaker automobiles.
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Our silent auction and raffle of simple 'starter-collections' will help fund a pressed penny machine featuring five Dunn County historic landmarks for the Museum Store.
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Silent Auction
Once again we've got a great selection of silent auction items, including:
Star Wars Memorabilia Collection (Vintage + New)
Packers Package (2022 London Signature Ball, Brett Favre Card, Lambeau Field Turf)
Vintage Comic Book Collection
Curiosity Collection
Collector Spoons
Pez Dispenser Collection
Hot Wheels (Vintage + New)
Visitors to Collectors Day may bid on these the day of the event.
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Raffle Items
We'll also be offering a variety of "starter collections" in our raffle. Can't attend Collectors Day, but you'd like to get in on the raffle items? Starting September 12, we're offering "pre-sales" on raffle tickets. Just stop by the Rassbach Museum during our open hours to view the items, buy your tickets and make your bids on the following items:
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Lego Minifigures Collection
Beanie Baby Collection
Pressed Penny Collection
Wade Whimsies Collection
Swizzle Stick Collection
Thimble Collection
Marble Collection
Crystal Collection
Tsum Tsum Collection
Tin Toy Collection
Bottle Cap Collection
Pokemon Card Collection
Junk Drawer Collection
Matchbook Collection
Stamp Collection
Postcard Collection
Playing Card Collection
Lunch Box Collection
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EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
This event is an opportunity for you to share your collection (and your knowledge and enthusiasm) with the community and perhaps inspire others to join in collecting. To register as an exhibitor (all ages are invited), complete the form below (or available at the museum). Applications are due by September 2. Drop off a completed registration form at 1820 John Russell Road in Menomonie’s Wakanda Park (11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 2 - 8 p.m. Thursday) or mail it to DCHS, PO BOX 437, Menomonie, WI 54751, ATTN Sofi
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We will provide each participant with a 6-foot table and 1-2 chairs to display your collection. Please stay within this area.
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Do not attach anything to the walls. If you have any decorating questions please ask Sofi.
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We will provide coffee and light snacks in the kitchen area.
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Do not bring food into the Collectors Day event exhibit area. If you would like to take a break, leave your table to have lunch or see the other collections, we will provide volunteers to watch your table for you. Please fill out the Collection Facts form to help them answer questions about your collection.
If you have any other questions, call Sofi, DCHS Museum Manager at 715-232-8685.
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Collection Facts Form [pdf]
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