- Kendamas, yo-yos, juggling, hula hoops, paddleballs, cup 'n Balls, gizzmos and more! Each day has its own schedule. -Hands-on, take part, quick little informal contests, hands-on gizzmos, classes, workshops, demonstrations, fun little prizes, meet an expert, fun little prizes, and more!
24th Annual Skill Toys & Yo-Yo Convention! 2019 Real Fun, Real Toys
Real People, Real Time!
Classes, workshops, challenges, play & practice! Demonstrations, challenges, family fun! (for ages 8-108) -You can attend just one session or better yet: come to everything!
10-12 Toy & Gift shop openSales of Yo-Yos & string, Kendamas, Cup 'n Balls, Paddleballs, Juggling Balls & other Skill Toys, new & collectibles! Lots of other fun items, too. Cash or credit, cash is quicker.
12-1 OUTSIDE PLAY & practice, show-off your skills!
Weather permitting. Free to watch or $2/person (cash) to participate: kendama, juggling, yo-yo, paddle ball, cup 'n ball. Hula Hoops & balance items provided. Bottle flipping
challenge, too (bring own bottle.) This outside play session is not a class, just fun to watch "fun!" & have fun & be a "street performer" for an hour! Add it to your resume! Play & Practice session is for those who already have a few skills, and for others to watch & cheer! No experience necessary for
Hula Hoops or certain balance items.Ages 8 & older. Any age free to watch. Bring own toys/equipment or buy them here in gift shop 10 am-12. (Note: no access to inside building until 1 for gift shop.)
1-2:30 Toy & Gift shop openSales of Yo-Yos & string, Kendamas, Cup 'n Balls, Paddleballs, Juggling Balls & other Skill Toys, new & collectibles! Lots of other fun items, too. Cash or credit, cash is quicker.
2:30-3:30 Beginner's Kendama Tricks & Peg Top Spinning Class! ages 8-108. $39/person, cash. Get $27 of skill toys to keep! wood kendama and a wood peg top, learn 4 kendama tricks + learn to spin peg skill tops from the Tops Expert who taught movie stars on an MGM film! Must pre-register by phone. Limited space. (also a weekday class Wed. March 27, 2019: 3:30 call to register)
12-1 Toy & Gift shop openSales of Yo-Yos & string, Kendamas,
Cup 'n Balls, Paddleballs, Juggling Balls & other Skill Toys, new & collectibles! Lots of other fun items, too. Cash or credit, cash is quicker.
1-2 OUTSIDE PLAY & practice, show-off your skills!
Weather permitting. Free to watch or $2/person (cash) to participate:kendama fun, juggling, yo-yo, paddle ball, cup 'n ball. Hula Hoops & balance items provided. Bottle flipping
challenge, too (bring own bottle.) This outside play session is not a class, just fun to watch "fun!" & have fun & be a "street performer" for an hour! Add it to your resume! Play & Practice session is for those who already have a few skills, and for others to watch & cheer! No experience necessary for
Hula Hoops or certain balance items.Ages 8 & older. Any age free to watch. Bring own toys/equipment or buy them here in gift shop 12-1. (Note: No access to inside building during this outside session.)
2-2:30 Gift Shop Open:Sales of Yo-Yos, Kendamas, Cup 'n Balls, Paddleballs
juggling balls & other skill toys: new & collectibles! Lots of other fun items, too. Cash or credit.
2:30-3:30 TIPS, TRICKS, CHALLENGES! SKILL TOYS WORKSHOP $20/person, cash. ages 8-108. Learn basics, tips & fun tricks for cup n ball, kendama, balance & spinner toys, +
one yo-yo classic string trick. Toys provided to try, or bring own toys/equipment. All toys also available for sale in gift shop, too.Prize winning challenges, quick informal contest. Fun prizes Limited space, all ahead to register.
- There are fun little prizes for the quick contests!
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- Demonstrations, challenges, quick contests. -Yo-Yo demonstration "show what you know"
-Kendamas:fun optional contest in workshops - Bring or buy skill toys here. some provided to try in certain sessions -must bring own yo-yo or can buy yo-yos here
- In the TIPS, TRICKS session try the tiny mini-Kendama & the really BIG Kendama!
- Door prizes in the TIPS & TRICKS session!
... all info subject to change ...
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24th Annual ACTION SKILL TOYS & YO-YO Convention!
Please note: space is limited for classes & workshops. No food, no drink allowed to be brought in. ($1 bottled water available on site..it's a fundraiser...) Free parking! Really. Gift shop with yo-yos, kendamas, supplies, toys. Cash is faster, cards accepted for sales. Workshops/class fees: cash only.
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from past years ---Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: online ARTICLE, and VIDEO REPORT, and 9 PHOTOS in the March 23, 2015 issue! ---interview on WRJN Friday, March 6, 2015, 10:30 am 1400 AM Radio with Ted Ehlen about this event on "Stay-cation Spotlight" ---AAA Magazine article about the event ---mentioned on WISN radio ---listed in the realRacine guide ---on Wisconsin Travel, official site
~ Hark! all information subject to change ~
Photo Album past events. Each year is different as to what is offered.
.THE YO-YO & SKILL TOYS CONVENTION in the news Did you see about this in a magazine or newspaper? Can you bring it along for us to copy or keep? Thanks! Where did you read or hear about this? Helpful for us to know. Here are a few places we know from past years: WRJN Racine Radio 10-12 minute fun interview on April 10, 2013!, official Wisconsin Travel Website, Milwaukee TV: "Your Wisconsin Weekend segment on TMJ4 Live at Daybreak," WTMJ Radio, Craigslist for Saturday am & afternoon sessions, Craigslist for Sunday events, WISCONLINE, Milwaukee TV FOX6NOW website, Wisconsin Public Radio's "Tell Joy Where to Go in Wisconsin in April" show, Wisconsin HiLiter, and..let us know where you see it, too! .._________________________________... .............Sorry, Children under age 8 are not admitted
FAQ
MAY I PAY AT THE DOOR? (all admissions: by cash only at the door, small bills or exact amounts appreciated) Call ahead to register: 262 763-3946
Space is limited for all sessions.
Hark! You may bring your own yo-yo(s) or buy one here.Sorry, we do not provide yo-yos to use. If you do not know how to use a yo-yo, please take a yo-yo class at specific times.
Bring:your yo-yos & juggling things, kendamas, paddleballs, spinning plates, etc. if you have some, or buy them here. Bring Cash(best) for the unique & exciting gift shop with yo-yos, diabolos, supplies, spinner devices, kendamas, skills toys, etc. $1 bottled waterfor sale(cash) (no carry-ins allowed)
Space is limited, advance registration is a good idea, plus you get a bonus in some cases.
Ongoing:meet others, practice your skills, take advantage of the sales of collectible yo-yos, videos, dvds, assorted fun throughout the day, several fun hands-on toys to try, gift shop full of unique items, even logic and brainteaser puzzles.
AND Fun prizes for informal, quick contests, too!
This is a FAMILY EVENT: appropriate dress, language and manners are required. (even what is on your shirt: inappropriate images and/or words will not be allowed into the sessions)
REWARD! to spend in the gift shop: Will pay for good condition, complete, approved copies of these items, that you bring in to us, with a story/listing of this Top Museum or Skill Toy & Yo-Yo Convention or our other events! Reward is a coupon to spend in our gift shop, no minimum purchase required. You can even combine coupons! Reminisce Magazine, Nov/Dec 1998: Reward $3 discount coupon for gift shop. Midwest Living Magazine, issue listing 2012 Yo-Yo Convention. Reward $2 discount coupon for gift shop. AAA Magazine with the 2012 Yo-Yo Convention listing: Reward $1 discount coupon for gift shop.
Our Wisconsin Magazine, Feb. 2016 issue or Jan 2018 issue Reward: $2 discount coupon for gift shop.
.....one of the past conventions: Listen to WTMJ 620 am Milwaukee area radio with Jay Sorgi about all of this fun.... & click here .....Read about it in Midwest Living Magazine, Wisconsin Woman, and other places
*The fine important print/ more FAQ_____________ ~all information on this page and for the convention: subject to change
--Yo-Yos, related items, & other skill toys are for sale during all events.
-Purchases are by cash(best) or credit cards.
-For events: Space is limited this year -Door admissions are Cash only, per person, all ages: This is a non-profit organization, and your admissions help toward the cost of the event. It is also a fundraiser. Event & sessions do not admit children under age 8. --Pre-paid registration by phone is important.
There are absolutely no refunds, If you miss the event, your payment will be considered a donation (thank-you) to the non-profit organization.
--Admission is charged for everyone: kids, adults, participants, spectators, parents, relatives, friends, i.e., everyone. Children under age 8 are not admitted
-- Children under age 13 may attend without an adult, with a signed permission slip/release(call for one). Event is not appropriate for young children or babies.
--No food or drinks may be brought into the building. Bottled water will be for sale on site
--The gift shop is open certain hours, and accepts cash, & credit cards, but no traveler’s checks. Small bills only, no large bills. $20 and smaller, please. There is also an ATM at the corner.
--Meals: many local restaurants within walking distance, from fast food to sit-down style.
--Parking is free on street for just two hours on Sat., but free Sat. & Sunday all day in city parking lots. Sun: free all day street or lot.
--All information is subject to change. More things will occur that are not listed, too.
--Event is presented bythe non-profit, educational Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, with all volunteer energy! --Family Event: appropriate behavior, language, & appearance is required. Those who do not abide by this rule will have to leave, no refunds. - ... all info subject to change ...
Many help to sponsor this fun & fundraising event
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YO-YO CONVENTION & CELEBRATION (info on these pages may not be updated yet:) Yo-Yo Contest rules & trick listsSanctioned in past years by the American Yo-Yo Association!
past Annual Yo-Yo & Skill Toys Convention's WORLD-WIDE YO-YO CONTEST CONTEST RULES & TRICK LIST Sanctioned in past years by the American Yo-Yo Association!
........................................... in the past fast and awesome, skillful INTERNATIONAL YO-YO LOOPING TRICK CONTEST! ...........................................
Past Champions and today's yo-yo pros come from all over to take part in the Yo-Yo & Skill Toy Convention. Spectators, participants, beginners and kids-at-heart all enjoy this convention & celebration. Don't miss this year's! Yo-Yo Champions at a past Convention Breakfast included: Seated Left to right; John Crivello, Rocco Ysaguirre, Joe Stout. Standing: Left to right: Carolyn Apgar, Dann Ickler, Barry North, Anthony Jerving, Scott Nesham, Mark Hayward, Chris Mulhall. ~ Fun to know: Mark Hayward has appeared on the David Letterman Show! Yo don't even have to Yo-Yo to come to this convention... it is fun to meet people and watch the classic fun. ~Sad to say both Carolyn Apgar and John Crivello have passed away now..
...................................................................... Saturday 12-1, Sunday 1-2 Hula Hoop Fun! Free to watch, $1 per person to participate! We provide the hoops.. Jennifer and Joey at the 2008 events!
and the very funny and fun in the past: CLOWNS, JUGGLERS, or MIMES WITH YO-YOS CONTEST! Do your bit, and include a yo-yo or two. Just show us a yo-yo! A prop or not, it doesn't even have to yo!
Did we mention that this unique event is put on by the volunteers of the museum? Thanks to the all of them of them:
2014 Volunteers made this year's event successful!
Thanks to Jennifer Brown, Joey Greenamyer, Dan Domanski, Judith Schulz, Judy & Andy Madsen, Peg & Harry Schulz,
Katrin Schulz-Berg, Doug Harris, Alice Campbell. Special thanks to Yo-Yo Factory, Duncan,
Zumpano's Ristorante and all who posted the event on their websites(so many!), interviewed us on radio(including WRJN),
wrote about the event in their newspapers (including Racine Journal Times, Chicago Tribune, Janesville Gazette, etc.),
displayed the posters and gave out handsouts! And thanks to families who helped with set-ups on the spur of the moment.
2013 Volunteers included Judy & Andy Madsen, Judith Schulz, Jennifer Brown, Joey Greenmyer, Lori & Rachel Brufoldt, Alice Campbell, and others.
2009 Yo-Yo Convention, both behind the scenes and at the scene: Maggie Christensen, Penny Hallet, George & Helen Karcher,
Joey, Jennifer Brown, Barry North, Jo Ann Toelle, Doug Harris, Judith Schulz, Katrin Schulz-Berg, Stan Timm, Ray Ziebell, the many places and the many individuals that helped to distribute information, and many others that chipped in with their help; plus thank-you to the DONORS: Zumpano's Restorante & Pizzeria, the American Yo-Yo Association,Lucky Meisenheimer, Infinite Illusions, and several others. Hope your name will be added to next year's list!
Thanks to the volunteers of the 2008 Yo-Yo Convention, both behind the scenes and at the scene: Maggie Christensen, Penny Hallet, George & Helen Karcher,
Joey, Jennifer Brown, John Crivello,Barry North, Chuck Dawson, Jo Ann Toelle, Doug Harris, Judith Schulz, Katrin Schulz-Berg, the many places and the many individuals
that helped to distribute information, and many others that chipped in with their help; plus thank-you to the DONORS: Win Dawson, Zumpano's Restorante & Pizzeria, the
American Yo-Yo Association, Lucky Meisenheimer, and several others. Hope your name will be added to next year's list!Thanks to the volunteers of the 2007 Yo-Yo Convention,
both behind the scenes and at the scene: Maggie Christensen, Penny Hallet, George & Helen Karcher,
Paul, Tom, Joey, Jennifer Brown, John Crivello, Barry North, Chuck Dawson, Jo Ann Toelle, Doug Harris, Judith Schulz, Ann Hutchinson, Katrin Schulz-Berg, the
Burlington High School Juggling Club, the many placesand the many individuals that helped to distribute information, and many others that chipped in with their help;
plus thank-you to the DONORS: Win Dawson, Zumpano's Restorante & Pizzeria, Adrian's Custard, the American Yo-Yo Association, Lucky Meisenheimer, and several others.
Hope your name will be added to next year's list!Take a look at this great news article & photo set from the 2006 annual
Thanks to volunteers of the 2006 Yo-Yo Convention: behind the scenes and on the scene: Maggie Christensen, Penny Hallet, George & Helen Karcher, Judith Schulz,
Paul, Tom, John, Seb, Jennifer Brown, John Crivello, Barry North, Chuck Dawson, Jo Ann Toelle, Wally Schulz, Doug Harris, the many places and individuals that helped to
distribute information, and many others; plus thank-you to the DONORS:
Win Dawson, Pizza DeRoma, Spintastics, Air Traffic Supply, Tedco, Yomega, AYYA, Lucky, and several others. Hope your name will be added to this year's list!
~Join us for incredible, classic fun~
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- Demonstrations, challenges, quick contests.
