I know that ICES 2009 was just wrapped up but I couldn't go. I am so hoping to go to San Diego next year. I went to college there and haven't been back since I graduated 8 years ago. So I am starting to plan for next year. Anyone else as excited as I am?

I am new to ICES I am waiting for the ICES meeting in charlotte, NC I think it will be in 2011, I think. Are you a member? If so what is the process like?

check their website www.ices.org for more information

ICES is a wonderful organization that can increase your skills 10 fold.

I'm our MI secretary

Jen

I am excited because San Diego is about a 6 hour drive from me. I know a BUNCH of us Arizona girls are planning on going together next year. From what I've heard about in the past, it'll be awesome!

KimAZ

They already have a website up for it
http://www.ices10.org/

I will not be able to attend as I have 2 major & costly events next year, so I'm bummed. I WILL be going the following year when it is in Charlottesville, NC! Thats only a couple of hours from me, so I'm very happy about that.

I just got back from the ICES convention & it was GREAT! So many ideas & awesome tips! However, I am a bit poorer as I bought alot of "Must Haves"!!! I can't wait to go next year!

I was able to go to Florida in 08 and that was a blast. It was my first convention. I dont think I will be able to go to San diego, But I know I will be going to Charlotte. I can not wait!!!

San Diego is a maybe.....but Charlotte is a definate! (that one is drivable for me) This year was my first time, and I cannot wait for the next chance I have to go. Our cake club is already planning on renting a van to drive to Charlotte!

Hey Cindy!
Glad I finally caught up with you at ICES - thanks for pin!
It was great to meet you - I am planning to go in 2010 too!
Becky

Hey Cindy!
Glad I finally caught up with you at ICES - thanks for pin!
It was great to meet you - I am planning to go in 2010 too!
Becky

I'm super excited! I'm from Southern California but now live outside Toronto so it's going to be a trip to see my family and my first ICES convention. Woohoo!

I am definately going to Charlotte too because I live 2 hours from there.

Definitely there...2.5 hours away!

Hi Becklynn!! It was great meeting you too. I still am talking about those 2 little old ladies who gave me the goodies, they were so sweet! (if you have an address for them, I would love to have it to send them a litttle note) I miss all the friends I met there already.

Sure I'll send that to you

I'm excited that ICES will be in Charlotte, it's only a 3 hour drive for me!!!

Can't wait for Charlotte, either! Only 1 hour away for me!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!

I am in NY and am hoping to go also

Not sure yet, but I would love to go to the 2010 event.

me too!

i have never been to an ices convention...wish i could. what goes on there???

I am wondering the same as you diane. I hope to find out though - I live close enough to make it a day trip. Yeah!! I hadn't realized til recently that you can just pay $10 to view the stuff; I thought it was like a $300 commitment. Here's some info from the hosting organization http://www.ices10.org/pages/FAQs.htm - I haven't read the whole page yet but of course I would really love to hear more from CCers who have been to ICES conventions. You might want to check the forums too as I know I saw a big thread for the one that just concluded.

Hey everyone! I am also planning to go to ICES 2010 (im just trying to find someone to go with me..its a long trip by my lonesome )

Is ICES similar to cake camp? I have never been to either but do they do classes and things like that as well that you can sign up for ahead of time?

I'm preparing for 2010 too and am really looking forward to it(my first) but unlike many of you guys its a whole continent away I'm in Africa, but I'll make it hopefully!!!!!

The biggest part of the Ices Convention (check out their website for more information) is the demo's. They have some hands on demo's that cost more money but you get to learn something by physically doing it. The bulk of the demo's are not hands on though. You get to sit and listen to someone doing it infront of you and take notes and ask questions.

There is also a vendor's room that usually has a large number of different vendors selling products. I want to say this last year had 80 something vendors. There is also the cake room to see all the talent and get ideas from.

I haven't been to a cake camp either, so I can't complair the two to each out. Sorry.

Ya i just finished reading all the FAQ's on the ICES website. I just want to do as many things as possible.

Also has anyone ever brought family with them? My mom might come with me, does she need to get a membership with ICES to be able to come into the convention? She wouldnt be doing any classes or anything just more following be around so i dont have to be by myself...i dont have any cake friends i can go with