Garfield-Perry March Party exhibit applications close on 15 January

Applications to exhibit at the 2026 Garfield-Perry March Party were due by 15 January, ahead of the 13–15 March show in Strongsville, Ohio. The American Philatelic Society World Series of Philately event planned 170 frames of exhibits and a bourse with 38 dealers.

Exhibits could be judged under International Federation of Philately rules by qualified judges. The multiframe grand award winner would qualify for the Champion of Champions competition at Boston 2026, while the single-frame grand award winner would advance to the corresponding competition at Chicagopex.

The deadline illustrates why collector calendars must include application dates, not just show dates. Preparing a competitive exhibit requires time for page revisions, inventories, insurance, shipping and compliance with the prospectus. Prospective exhibitors should always use the organiser’s current forms and confirm acceptance rather than assuming that submitting an application secures frame space.