Wednesday, March 25th
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Registration for Extra Day Package attendees: Let our helpful staff get you signed in and on your way to a great time!
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hat District hours: Come visit the Hat District to pick out brilliant bling, amazing accessories, and dazzling doo-dads.
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Get ready to party as we hit the town in our red and purple! Extra Day Package attendees will be stepping out in style and painting the town red as we storm "Gilley's" in Dallas, the world's largest honky-tonk for a private party. When we depart Gilley's, you will enjoy a scenic view of Dallas' city lights as we tour the city and return to the Gaylord.
Meal:
A fantastic buffet will be served at Gilley's, come hungry there will be some tasty vittles!
Thursday, March 26th
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Registration for Main Convention attendees: Get signed in and on your way to a fabulous weekend!
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Relax and chat with your Red Hat friends in our special Hospitality Suite
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Hat District will be open all day, so come to shop, explore, or just see what's available
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Book signing with Sue Ellen Cooper and Linda Murphy
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Opening Ceremonies: The first big gathering of the event, this will be a night to get into the swing of things and let the outside world fade away!
Meal:
What a way to kick off this convention but with a hosted bar and wonderful appetizers.
Friday, March 27th
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Got a question? We've got answers! Come to our Convention Information desk for help with anything at the event.
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Breakfast
Meal:
Just the way to get your day started, a plated breakfast created just for the roving red hatter!
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Prefer to spend the morning just relaxing? Visit our Hospitality Suite!
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Start the day out on a shopping spree! Our Hat District open bright and early at 9am.
10:30 am
Depart for optional tours (additional fees apply)
• Dallas City Tour & The Sixth Floor Museum
• Taste of The Grape & Vetro Glass
• Ft. Worth Museums
• Dallas City Tour & The Sixth Floor Museum
• Taste of The Grape & Vetro Glass
• Ft. Worth Museums
Meal:
On the tour, you will have an opportunity to enjoy a meal on your own, but make it a bit of fun and join a few others!
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Book Signing with Sue Ellen Cooper and Linda Murphy
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Convention Information Desk open
*On your own for Dinner*
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Dance party: Get out those rhinestone-studded boots; it's time to dance the night away!
Saturday, March 28th
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Convention Information Desk open
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Visit the Hat District to see chic clothing, amazing accessories, and handsome hats
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Playshops (concurrent): We start off the first full day of the event with our popular Playshops, where you can spend some real girl time doing fun activities with your fellow Red Hatters
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Our Hospitality Suite is open all day; come here to relax with your friends, or grab a few minutes just for yourself!
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Queens Wear Crowns!
Queens Wear Crowns!
This playshop will be for only QUEENS, Vice-QUEENS and CO-QUEENS. This information session will be opportunity to speak with experts on the subject of being a QUEEN!
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Take a few minutes to stop and relax as we share lunch.
Meal:
Just the way to re-fuel for the evening, a delicious plated lunch will be served.
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Book Signing with Sue Ellen Cooper and Linda Murphy
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Get your picture with Exalted Queen Mother Sue Ellen Cooper and Esteemed Vice Mother Linda Murphy
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
It's time for the Divas Wear Diamonds Banquet, the highlight of the weekend. Wear your best regalia, and don't skimp on the bling: tonight is your night to sparkle!
Meal:
A wonderful three course meal will be served, each bite will delight your taste buds!
Sunday, March 29th
7:00 am - 11:00 am
Convention Information Desk open
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Come by the Hat District to grab that one last chance to do some shopping!
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Join us at the Farewell Breakfast to wind down the weekend as we wish all the Hatters bon voyage!
Meal:
lovely continental breakfast will be served to help you on your journey!
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Didn't get a chance to talk to that new friend? The Hospitality Suite will be open till 11am, so feel free to stop by!
Main Convention Package
Extra Day Convention Package
*Includes selected meals, shopping experience in the Hat District, and admission to all parties and events. Price per person.
Single Event Package
*Enjoy a three course meal and dance the night away. Price per person.
Registration/Cancellation:
Change Fees:
Reservation changes are subject to a $50 change fee per person.
Reservation changes are subject to a $50 change fee per person.
If you wish to register by check, you must send in your payment within 30 days of registration or you will lose your reservation.
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Refund/Cancellation Fees:
- All Cancellations received by December 12, 2008 will be assessed a $50 processing fee.
- All cancellations received December 13, 2008 - January 9, 2009 will forfeit 50% of their convention fee and any pre-ordered event merchandise.
- All cancellations received January 10 - February 9, 2009 will forfeit 75% of their convention fee and any pre-ordered event merchandise.
- All cancellations received February 10, 2009 and beyond will forfeit 100% of their convention fee and any pre-ordered event merchandise.
No-Shows / Late Arrivals / Early Departures:
- No-shows - Convention registrants who are no shows will forfeit 100% of their convention fee and any pre-ordered event merchandise .
- Late Arrivals - Convention registrants who arrive after their confirmed registration date will be welcomed, but will NOT receive any refund from their missed Convention Activities.
- Early Departures - Attendees who leave before the Convention is over will not receive any rebate or refund on their Convention Fee.
If you have any further questions, please call:
1-866-FUN-AT-50 (1-866-386-2850)
International: 1-714-738-0001
Or e-mail: events@redhatsociety.com
See y'all in Texas!
1-866-FUN-AT-50 (1-866-386-2850)
International: 1-714-738-0001
Or e-mail: events@redhatsociety.com
See y'all in Texas!
The Red Hat Society 431 S. Acacia Ave. Fullerton, CA 92831
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I register?
- What does my Convention fee cover?
- What about Red Hatters with disabilities?
- If convention registration is full, will there be a waitlist?
- What if I need to cancel my convention registration?
- Will there be merchandise for sale at the convention?
- Can my husband/male companion attend the convention events?
How do I register?
Registering for the convention is easy with our online registration process. You have the option to pay by credit card or by check, but registrations paid by check are not processed until the check is received. If you register for someone else online, be ready to provide that person's contact information (e-mail address; phone number, etc.) so they can receive a confirmation and updates as the event approaches.
Registering for the convention is easy with our online registration process. You have the option to pay by credit card or by check, but registrations paid by check are not processed until the check is received. If you register for someone else online, be ready to provide that person's contact information (e-mail address; phone number, etc.) so they can receive a confirmation and updates as the event approaches.
What does my Convention fee cover?
The convention fee covers all activities listed on the event agenda.
The convention fee covers all activities listed on the event agenda.
For the Extra Day convention attendees the following meals are included (in addition to the Main Convention agenda):
- Wednesday night's dinner
For Main convention attendees the following meals are included:
- Heavy hors d'oervres and cocktails at the Welcome Reception on Thursday
- Breakfast on Friday
- Lunch on Saturday
- Plated 3-course dinner at the final banquet Saturday night
- A farewell continental breakfast on Sunday morning will complete the food and beverage offering.
Convention fees also fund all entertainment and speakers, decor and staging, audio-visual, goodie bags and content, buses, signs, centerpieces, technology expenses, security, load in-out charges, cleaning/janitorial fees, registration costs, temporary employee wages, staff wages, credit card fees, parcel delivery, and other miscellaneous expenses.
What about Red Hatters with disabilities?
Gaylord Hotels comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Gaylord Hotels comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Do I have to stay at the host hotel for the Red Hat Society convention?
It is highly recommended that you stay at the host hotel for a more complete convention experience, but it is not required.
It is highly recommended that you stay at the host hotel for a more complete convention experience, but it is not required.
If convention registration is full, will there be a waitlist?
If all convention registration spaces are taken, you can request to be added to a convention waitlist. If convention spaces clear, waitlisted members will be added to the convention registration in the order they were waitlisted. You will be notified by email or by phone if you have received a space and will need to pay for the space immediately by credit card in order to hold it.
If all convention registration spaces are taken, you can request to be added to a convention waitlist. If convention spaces clear, waitlisted members will be added to the convention registration in the order they were waitlisted. You will be notified by email or by phone if you have received a space and will need to pay for the space immediately by credit card in order to hold it.
IMPORTANT: You will need to be sure that you have a hotel room reserved. Securing a space at the convention does not guarantee the availability of a hotel room.
What if I need to cancel my convention registration?
Registrations may be cancelled until December 12, 2008 minus a $50 processing fee. Please read our registration and cancellation policies above in the Convention Pricing section of our website.
Registrations may be cancelled until December 12, 2008 minus a $50 processing fee. Please read our registration and cancellation policies above in the Convention Pricing section of our website.
IMPORTANT: The Red Hat Society is not responsible for refunds of any fees or expenses outside of the convention registration fee. Refunds for hotel reservations need to be handled through the hotel and are subject to those hotel's refund policies. All other refunds are subject to the refund policies of the companies involved, including but not limited to airfare, transportation, car rentals, etc.
Will there be merchandise for sale at the convention?
Yes, The Hat District will have many vendors providing fun merchandise for you to purchase. Hat District will be at the Gaylord Texan Hotel with regular hours during the convention.
Yes, The Hat District will have many vendors providing fun merchandise for you to purchase. Hat District will be at the Gaylord Texan Hotel with regular hours during the convention.
Can my husband/male companion attend the convention events?
No; however, they may certainly stay in the hotel and spend time with you when you are not at convention events.
No; however, they may certainly stay in the hotel and spend time with you when you are not at convention events.