A unique exhibition with personal introduction from a collector  and ~ See the amazing collection of antique & vintage yo-yos, memorablia, posters,    history, novelties, vintage trick books, new yo-yos, vintage string packages,   award patches, unusual yo-yos & more! Try the I Spy Hunt if you like, maybe win a prize.. ~ Meet a collector who has yo-yoed with the Smother Brothers ~ Enjoy a demonstration of 3 classic yo-yo tricks & several unusual gizzzmos! ~Hands-on with five NON-Yo-Yo unusual spinner devices,* to try for yourself! ~Collectibles & new items for sale in gift shop with 50 different kinds of yo-yos &   hundreds of other spinner toys & devices Thursday, March 22, 2012 5-8 pm     Admission $6/person, all ages.  Free parking      (earlier hours available for large groups) Friday March 23, 2012  11 11-6 pm    Admission $6/person, all ages.  Free parking     (earlier  or evening hours available for large groups) Saturday March 24, 2012, 10-noon  Admission $10/person, all ages.  Free parking On Saturday Meet collectors and see many informal yo-yo tricks as well as the exhibit (sorry, this is not a time to learn to yo-yo. Classes are offered at other times.) Come enjoy the Yo-Yo Exhibition  AND  Try 5 different hands-on challenges of non-yo-yo, action and skill gizzmos!  Fun for all!

MORE about your visit ~~~~Black and red wood Duncan Yo-Yos were made in Luck, Wisconsin. Ever wonder why they are all different sizes?  See originals here and then we can answer that question when you attend one of the exhibition convention sessions: part of the 17th Annual Yo-Yo & Skill Toy Convention, Burlington, Wisconsin.  ~~~~Many early Duncan Yo-Yos also had the name "tops" on them because yo-yos are "return tops." See a thousand old and new yo-yos, patches, string packages, awards, posters and related memorabilia and enjoy the  company of others interested in yo-yos.  Don't miss this unique opportunity! .  Yo-yos and memorabilia: who knew there were so many kinds! Old, new, rare, & novelty yo-yos: Duncan, Royal, Flambeau, Cheerio, Goody, Hi-Ker, Royal, Yomega, Kuhn, BC, Fli-Back, Festival, & Dell. Premium & advertising yo-yos, butterfly yo-yos & 1950's yo-yo award patches.  Books, posters, and other surprising yo-yo items! Your visit includes other features...keep reading... Meet a yo-yo collector + see 3 classic yo-yo tricks performed live.  Videos to see, too. Try the I SPY HUNT with a prize!  Try 5 other fun spinner gizzmos! Saturday morning visit includes many more informal yo-yo tricks  to watch plus see the awesome exhibit. *HANDS-ON with 5 different spinning gizzzmos! Try classic and unusual spinner gizzzmos while here: the 2 handed circle spinner challenge, 2 toys that defy physics, a Japanese skill toy and others! See a demonstration of something that might levitate and another gizzzmo that spins for days!     Sorry though, we can not provide yo-yos to use.  If you bring your own-yo-yo, or buy one in our gift shop and would like to demonstrate a trick or two that you already know, we are pleased to include you in the demonstration!  If you would like to learn how to yo-yo, we offer one hour yo-yo classes at certain times.  Ages 8 & older Only: If you buy a yo-yo here during the exhibition, we offer a Quick Class to give you a jumpstart for a separate $3/person fee.  Yo-Yo Collectibles for sale A variety of styles and years of yo-yos, yo-yo t-shirts, yo-yo posters, collectibles, yo-yo books, autographed items, etc. are sale during the Exhibition hours and the entire convention. Of course, NEW yo-yos, strings, books, videos, DVDs, etc. are also for sale in our gift shop.  We accept cash (small bills) or personal checks with proper ID. We do not take any plastic, sorry. The exhibition is open certain times only, it is not open on Sunday March 25,2012. Sunday has other events. Gift shop open  during exhibition, etc. We accept cash only (small bills) or personal checks with proper ID. We do not take any plastic, sorry. All information subject to change.    Option:  Beginners Yo-Yo class  offered at specific times for 2 or more participants;   or by appointment for a minimum of 6 of people.   Separate fee. Ages 8-adult. Get a great yo-yo to use & keep!  Many other events occur during the Yo-Yo Convention.  Click here for Yo-Yo Convention events!  Contests are on Saturday and Sunday! other fun things you should not miss: GIZZMOS  Time TBA  "test-drive" 15 different science, skill, and action toys... unusual toys!  see 1000 yo-yos and yo-yo memorabilia!  See collectible yo-yos, vintage store displays, awards, old & new posters, plus related yo-yo items,  collecting tips,  meet yo-yo collectors & experts, "show your yo-yo tricks" time,  Eskimo spinner demonstration, collectible yo-yos for sale,  gifts for everyone,   + light refreshments   Phone reservations suggested due to limited tickets.  See main schedule for rest of Yo-Yo & Convention & Toy Celebration FREE PARKING...(no parking meters!)