Charming Treasures
Doll & Pony Show
2025 Theme: Enchanting Forest
Join us as we host our 3rd annual 2025 doll show in NW Indiana / Chicagoland on Saturday October 11th, 2025.
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***Over 2000 square feet of dolls, My Little Ponies, and Friends.***
Your new treasures are waiting for you!
Saturday October 11th, 2025
10:00 AM -11:00 AM Early Bird
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM General Admission
2025 Show Theme:
Enchanting Forest
Event Features:
- Free gift bag to first 20 paying attendees
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- Door Prize Drawings for fabulous prizes (including one during early bird hour!)
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- 10+ vendors selling dolls, doll clothes, doll accessories, toys, & memorabilia
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- Whimsical Instagram photo op
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- Discounted admission for family-friendly charming costume, cosplay, and doll / anime themed t-shirts
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- FREE parking
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- Social tables to rest your feet or enjoy a game with a friend
- more than 2,000 square foot of dolls
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- and Create-your-own doll at the Doll Palace table (extra fee, while supplies last)
N.W. Indiana / Eastern Chicagoland
Easily accessible from Chicago, Michigan City, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Lafayette, and more!
LOCATED AT:
Gathering Place
131 N. Main Street, Hebron, IN, 46341
8 miles from Valparaiso, IN
50 miles from Chicago, IL
70 miles from South Bend, IN
75 miles from Naperville, IL and Lafayette, IN
95 miles from St. Charles, IL
100 miles from Fort Wayne, IN
130 miles from Indianapolis, IN
220 miles from Toledo, OH​
Pricing
$10.00 Early Entree 10:00am -11:00am CST
$5.00 General Admission 11:00am - 2:30pm CST
Parking - FREE
SPECIALS:
$1.00 off for wearing a charming costume or doll/anime logo t-shirt.
FREE for Children 0-12 when accompanied and watched by an adult.
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PLEASE NOTE:
- Admissions and many vendors are cash only. $$$ Please plan accordingly.
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- You may bring a doll with as a "plus one" friend, but please do not bring any boxes of dolls. Only vendors that have applied and been approved are allowed to bring boxes of dolls to sell. Selling dolls in the parking lot is prohibited and violators will be asked to leave.
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- There are NO ticket presales. All tickets are sold at the door the day of the event. Anyone advertising ticket sales and/or contacting you to buy tickets in advance is a scammer. Please do not fall for a scam.
Interested in being a Vendor?
***NOW AVAILABLE***
2025 Vendor Applications
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Email us at DancingWhimsySteria@gmail.com or click the "contact us" link below.
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Have dolls that are looking for a new home?
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Need to sell off some duplicates and extras?
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Have you inherited a bunch of dolls & don't know what to do with them?
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Are you looking to make some extra money?
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Be one of our fabulous vendors that make the Charming Treasures Doll & Pony Show possible!
Volunteers
All volunteers are required to sign up in advance. Must be self-starters that are able to listen to and take instructions.
Seeking:
- Table & set up helper (Friday Oct 10, time TBA but sometime 5:00-6:00pm)
-requires team-lifting and moving 15-35 pound tables to match diagram
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- Registration table assistant (Saturday Oct 11, 9am-12pm)
-helping put table cloths on tables, hanging up signs, putting wristbands on paid attendees, helping announce door prize winners. Must have positive attitude & be drama-avoidant.
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- Packing up helper (Saturday Oct 11, 3:15pm - 5:00pm)
-requires team-lifting and moving 15-35 pound tables, taking down signs, helping fold table cloths and photo backdrop.
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- Food concession booth (Saturday 8:30am-1:00pm)
- contact us for more details
Volunteers please email us at DancingWhimsySteria@gmail.com to sign up.
Facebook Event Link
Follow us on Facebook for the most current event updates!
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Future 2025 event:
Past 2024 event:
What items will you have at the show?
It's a mystery! But last year we had:
- Japanese Jenny / Takara Barbie
- Japanese Licca-Chan & Friends
- Barbie:
-Vintage (1960-1980's)
-Retro (1980's-2000's)
-Modern (2000's-current)
- Silkstones & Collector Exclusives
- Clothes, Shoes, Accessories
- Tammy, Misty, Pepper & Scarlet
- Dawn dolls & Compact Dolls
- Celebrity dolls (such as Sonny & Cher)
- Monster High Dolls
- Disney Dolls
- My Little Pony (G1, G2, G3, G4)
- Rainbow Brite (Vintage)
- Lady Lovely Locks
- Care Bears
- Popples
- She-Ra
- Strawberry Shortcakes
- Sylvanian Family/ Calico Critters
- Baby dolls
- Marie Osmond Porcelain Dolls
- Antique dolls
- American Girl Dolls
- LOL Dolls
- Rainbow High Dolls
-and more!
Check out the Facebook Event link above, and then click the "Discussion" tab for sneak peek photos of just a few of the items that our vendors are bringing!
PREVIOUS Vendors from 2024
- Dancing Whimsy-steria (Japanese Dolls such as Licca-chan, Jenny, Sailor Moon, and
USA-released My Little Pony & other 80/90's nostalgia toys)
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- Deb's Dolls (1960-1980's Barbies, Monster High, My Little Pony & other vintage/mod dolls)
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- Trish's Treasure Trove (My Little Pony, Monster High, Disney Dolls, Nanana Dolls,
Barbie, OMG & LOL, Ty Beanies, Squishmallows)
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- Dalen's (Barbies of various decades, Tammy, Monster High, and similar)
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- Barb's Babes (Composite Dolls, Shirley Temple Dolls, Vintage Barbies, & Doll Clothes)
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- Childhood Nostalgia (Vintage and Retro Barbies and 60/70/80's nostalgia toys)
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- Barb Roach (Dawn Doll & Clothes, Tressy Doll & Clothes, Cabbage Patch Dolls, & Vintage Barbie Clothes & Accessories.
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- Judy Danalewich (Vintage Tammy and Barbie)
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- Olga Kipp (Barbies)
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- From Nature to Art by Peggy (Antique dolls, doll clothes, doll furniture, and doll dishes.)
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​- Studio 22 (Rainbow High, Monster High, Ever After, OMG, LOL, MGA dolls, hand-crafted miniature plants and bags for dolls, Sailor Moon, 2000-2020's Barbies)
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- Conner’s Toys (fashion dolls from 60’s to present: Barbie, Bratz, Monster High, My Scene, MGA dolls, Ideal dolls, & more. Packaged & loose items)
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- Carmina's Attic (Barbies, fashion dolls, Porcelain / Bisque dolls, dollhouse furniture, doll clothes, baby dolls, Lenci dolls)
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- Amy's Treasures (G1 and G2 MLP ponies, accessories, and playsets, 1960's to modern dolls, clothes, and toys, Sunshine Family, Strawberry Shortcake, Monster High, Ever After High)
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- Local Vendor (Barbie boxed/loose, Collector Dolls, Monster High)
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- E's Marie Osmond Dolls (Marie Osmond dolls, porcelain dolls)
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- Sally (Dolls, Action figures & toys, plush)
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- Sue (Vintage Barbie, Bratz, Monster High, Littlest Pet Shop, American Girl)
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-Robin Hovis (​Monster High Dolls)​
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Make it a weekend!
(informational only. These businesses are NOT affiliated with our show and do NOT offer room blocks or discounts.)
Places Nearby to Stay
Hampton Inn Crown Point – newer property
10850 Delaware Parkway, Crown Point, IN, 46307
1-219-661-8181
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Songbird Prairie Bed & Breakfast, Valparaiso
https://www.songbirdprairie.com/
219-759-4274
Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso
760 Morthland Drive, Valparaiso, IN, 46385
1-219-850-1100
Comfort Inn Lowell/Hebron Area – renovated property
3550 E 181st Ave, Hebron, IN, 46341
1-219-690-1619
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There are additional hotel options in Valparaiso and Merrillville too if you search. Merrillville Hotels may be harder to reach due to construction started 9/24/2024.
Sweet Treats
- Cinnabon Crown Point (near 109th exit)
862 N Superior Dr, Crown Point, IN 46307
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- Jen's Cupcakes
540 Indian Boundary Rd. Chesterton, IN 46304
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- Designer Desserts, Valpo
56 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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- Albanese Candy Factory, Merrillville
5441 E Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN 46410
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- Rocket Fizz Sodas & Candy, Valpo
157 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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- Suzies Cafe & giant cinnamon rolls
1050 Southpoint Cir, Valparaiso, IN 46385​​​
Activities
-Harvest Thyme Pumpkin Glow, Lowell, IN
https://www.harvesttymefun.com/pumpkin-glow-trail
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-Haunted Hills Merrillville (Haunted Hospital, age 16-18+)
Other Attractions Nearby
Gardens/Parks:
- Ogden Gardens & Japanese Garden, Valparaiso (Free)
451 Harrison Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
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- Deep River County Park, Mill, & Trails, Hobart
9410 Old Lincoln Hwy, Hobart, IN 46342
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- Drive by the IRL "Barbie" House, World's Fair Century of Progress Neighborhood (Use your manners, people live here!)
1215 N. State Rd. 49, Porter, IN 46304
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- Indiana Dunes, Ogden Dunes, Lakeshore, & visitor's center
near to 1600 N 25 E, Chesterton, IN 46304
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- Gabis Arboretum & Train Garden, Winfield ($$)
450 W 100 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385​​​​
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Antiques/Collectibles:
- America's Antique Mall, Highland
8311 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN 46322
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- Goodbyes Secondhand Shop
108 A N Main St, Hebron, IN 46341
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- Crown Antique Mall
545 E 110th Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307
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- O'Gara & Wilson Antiquarians & Book Store
223 Broadway Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
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- Yesterday's Treasures, Chesterton
700 Broadway Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
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-Blue Ribbon Vintage
111 W Joliet St, Crown Point, IN 46307
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- Crown Point Toys & Collectibles
1189 E Summit St, Crown Point, IN 46307
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- The Hub Antiques
138 S Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307
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- On the Square Antique Emporium
116 S Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307
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-Antiques on Main
142 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307
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-Flashback Antiques & Collectibles
11313 Broadway, Crown Point, IN 46307​​
Local Supporters, Promoters, and Friendly Businesses
- Thrill of The Hunt
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrillofthehuntofficial/
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- America's Antique Mall, Highland, IN
https://www.americasantiquemall.com/highland-in
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- Schererville Party in the Park
https://www.facebook.com/ScherervilleParksandRecreation/
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- Crown Antique Mall in Crown Point, Indiana
https://www.crownantiquemall.net/
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- Doll Show USA
https://www.dollshowusa.com/Events-IN.html
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- DOLLS Magazine
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- Hobart Summer Markets at Lake George
https://www.cityofhobart.org/207/Summer-Market-on-the-Lake
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- Yesterday's Treasures Antique Mall
https://www.chestertonantiquemall.com/
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- O'Gara & Wilson Ltd. Antiquarian Booksellers
https://www.ogaraandwilson.com/
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- Tethan's Candy & Confections
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- Jen's Gourmet Cakes
https://www.jensgourmetcakes.com/
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- Z107 Radio
https://www.z1071fm.com/region-events/
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- H Mart, Naperville
https://www.hmart.com/store/naperville-il-60563/ef451500-69f0-4fab-a9e3-bef471774bd7
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- Rocket Fizz Valparaiso
https://www.facebook.com/rocketfizzvalpo
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- Fluid Coffee Valparaiso
https://www.fluidcoffeelove.com/
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- Papa John's Valparaiso
https://locations.papajohns.com/united-states/in/46383/valparaiso/123-lincoln-way
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- Toys in the Attic, Valparaiso
https://www.toysintheattic.net/
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- Designer Desserts, Valparaiso​
https://www.designerdessertsbakery.com/
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- Sip Coffee House, Crown Point
https://www.sipcoffeehousecafe.com/
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- Cafe Fresco, Crown Point
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- Will it Waffle Crown Point
https://www.willitwafflenwi.com/
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-Blue Ribbon Vintage, Crown Point
https://www.facebook.com/BlueRibbonVintageMarket/
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- The Hub Antiques, Crown Point
https://thehubvintagemallandantiques.com/
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- On the Square Antique Emporium, Crown Point
https://www.facebook.com/p/On-The-Square-Antique-Emporium-100057059876622/
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- Antiques on Main, Crown Point
https://www.facebook.com/aomcrownpoint
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- Crown Point Toys & Collectibles
https://crownpointtoysandcollectibles.com/
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- Flashback Antiques & Collectibles
https://www.flashbackantiquesandmore.com/
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- Fort Wayne Hobby and Collectibles Show
https://www.facebook.com/fortwaynehobbyandcollectiblesshow/
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Thank you to all of you for helping us spread the word and to anyone we may have forgotten or not added yet.