Credit: Gray Monk Estate Winery

View of Okanagan Lake from the Gray Monk Estate Winery

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BNAPS convention, exhibition, and bourse
19-21 September 2025
Friday (10:00-17:00) Saturday (10:00-17:00) Sunday (10:00-15:00)

Mini-exhibits on British Columbia topics

BNAPEX 2025 Vernon invites you to submit non-competitive mini-exhibits on British Columbia topics of your choice. The exhibit pages can show anything related to British Columbia - stamps commemorating subjects connected to British Columbia, covers to or from British Columbia, advertising and special event covers, etc. The mini-exhibits will be mounted together and shown in the Court of Honour.

Each mini-exhibit will typically consist of one to four pages. You don't have to prepare a 16-page frame. No synopsis is needed, but the exhibit should tell the viewer what it is about. There is NO CHARGE for these exhibits, nor will they be judged.

Do NOT submit your original exhibit pages. High quality colour images in PDF or JPG format are fine. Please contact the Exhibits Chair, Dave Bartlet, at bnapexexhibits@bnaps.org if you would like to submit a mini-exhibit. Specify the number of pages, and the proposed title. Deadline for submissions is 15 August. Earlier submission is appreciated.

Anniversaries noted

BNAPEX 2025 Vernon will mark the following anniversaries with special covers and postmarks:

• 50th anniversary of Parliament naming the beaver as an official symbol of Canada
• 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag
• 113th anniversary of the establishment of Vernon Military Camp

Important dates

• 15 June - End of initial acceptance period for requesting exhibit frames
• 15 July - Last day to register for the BNAPEX convention so as to be entered in the draw for $100
• 21 July - Last day for requesting exhibit frames
• 31 July - Last day to reserve a room at the convention hotel so as to be entered in the draw for free hotel room for one night (up to a maximum of $179)
• 15 Aug - Last day to register for the BNAPEX convention
• 15 Aug - Last day to update exhibit synopsis and title page
• 15 Aug - Last day to submit mini-exhibit
• 31 Aug - Last day to reserve hotel room at the BNAPS group rate
• 18 Sept - Exhibit mounting and bourse set-up
• 19 Sept - Exhibition opens: bourse and seminars
• 20 Sept - BNAPS Past-Presidents' Reception & Awards Banquet
• 21 Sept - Last day of the convention; exhibit take-down

Registration

You must register to sign up for the day trips or attend Friday's night-out dinner or Saturday's awards banquet. The registration includes access to the exhibition, bourse, and study group meetings. Click REGISTRATION at left to register and pay.

A walk-in fee of $5.00 per day is charged to access the bourse on Friday or Saturday for persons 18 years of age or older. Access is free to all on Sunday. This fee is charged ONLY if you do not register for any of the special events (the three day trips, Friday night-out, or Saturday awards banquet).

The BNAPEX convention is a great place to view exhibits of Canadian stamps and postal history, talk to fellow attendees, and visit the dealers.

Convention information

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Come to BNAPEX 2025, visit the Okanagan Valley, and spend a few extra days touring British Columbia. We hope to see you in Vernon!