Balpex 2016, celebrating 78 years and sponsored by the Baltimore Philatelic Society, will be held September 2–4. Hunt Valley Inn, Wyndham Affiliate, 245 Shawan Rd, Hunt Valley MD 21031. Directions: I-83 (north from Baltimore I-695) to Shawan Rd Exit 20-East. Hotel at right. Parking is free. There is a $5 admission for all three days. Children 16 or under free when accompanied by a parent. For a $1 discount coupon visit the Balpex website. Show hours are Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
The World Series of Philately Stamp Exhibition and Bourse Features
50 dealers

More than 100 frames of exhibits

Children and beginning adult collectors area.
Convening Societies
U.S. Postal Stationery Society

WE Fest V — Woman Exhibitors
Societies Holding Regional Meetings
American Topical Society

German Philatelic Society

International Philippines Philatelic Society.
The APS is also holding two town hall meetings on Friday, September 2 and Saturday, September 3, starring Scott English.
For more information is available on the Balpex website.