Its April 11-13 or around that. I'll be there probably on Friday. It would be nice to meet some beaders from here!

Anyone been there before? This will be my first bead show and Im excited! 

I will be there Sunday, teaching an Art Clay class with Jane Levy.

Are you familiar with the area? People last year complained about the lack of signs around the area and many said they got lost. If you're not taking the train, get a GOOD map! 

I am familiar with the area, I go there usually twice a year to buy my semi precious stones at the Miami Mart from a store called Shicols international.

I am going to be in Miami because of a wakeboarding event I'll be attending, that is the same days of the beadfest, so hopefully I can make it late friday. Are there good quality gemstones? I hope I find some nice hard-to-find gems.

 I also wont be able to take any of the classes :( My other event wont let me!
 

 I don't know about specific vendors -- do most of my shopping at B&B, but here's a list of vendors at Miami

http://www.beadfest.com/beadfest/MIA_exhibitors.cfm 

I am def going to be at this event late Friday, so if you any of you go and recognize me, please approach me and say hi!!!! I do look younger that my avatar and I will surely not be with my hair done and makeup, most likely I will be looking very sporty and probably like a 15 yr old