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FAQ

Where is the Kansas Doll Show?
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wichita Airport
2098 Airport Road
Wichita, Kansas 67209-1941, USA

 
📞 Hotel Direct Phone: 316-945-5272
 
🚐 Courtesy shuttle available to and from Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (just footsteps away).
When are the classes?
Tuesday-Thursday, September 1-3,2026
Learn from top artists and enjoy hands-on reborn and dollmaking classes before the show opens!
What are the show hours?
Saturday, September 5, 2026:
  • Early Bird entry: 9:30 AM CST
  • General Public entry: 10:00 AM CST
  • Show ends: 4:00 PM CST
Sunday, September 6, 2026:
  • General Public entry: 10:00 AM CST
  • Show ends: 4:00 PM CST
How much are the Admission Tickets to enter the show?
  • Saturday General Admission: $10.00 (Cash Only)
  • Sunday General Admission: $10.00 (Cash Only)
  • Children under 3: FREE
  • Early Bird Tickets: Sold in Advance Only! (limited to 100)
  • ⚠️ Everyone entering the showroom floor must have an admission ticket.
    General admission tickets are unlimited and sold only at the show.
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How do I purchase Show Admission Tickets?
  • Early Bird Tickets are available for sale in advance only!
  • Only 100 Early Bird Tickets have been sold, allowing holders to enter the showroom floor 30 minutes before the General Public.
  • Saturday and Sunday General Admission Tickets are sold at the show only on Saturday and Sunday. You cannot purchase these tickets in advance.
  • The General Admission Tickets are unlimited! If you are there for the show, you will be able to enter the showroom floor no matter how many tickets are sold.​
How do I enter for a chance to win the Admission Baby for that day?
  • Each admission bracelet has a matching ticket number.
  • Carefully remove the ticket and drop it in the metal ballot box at the Admission Table.
  • Drawing at 3:00 PM CST on Saturday & Sunday.
  • Must be present with your bracelet to win the baby giveaway for that day.
How far away is the Airport from the Show?
  • The Kansas Doll Show is held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport Hotel. It's just footsteps away from the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. 
  • The DoubleTree offers a courtesy shuttle van to and from the Eisenhower Airport. Look for the Courtesy Phone Board in the baggage claim area to call the hotel. 316-945-5272
What are the Show Rules for the Kansas Doll Show?
Every show has its own set of rules! Here are the Kansas Doll Show Rules.
  • An admission ticket is required to enter the showroom floor.
  • Event tickets (Dolly Bingo & Awards Banquet) are required to enter evening events.
  • Only 1 personally owned doll per person is allowed on the showroom floor.
  • No counterfeit dolls.
  • Bracelets must stay on until you are done for the day.
  • The show & hotel are not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items.
  • Umbrella strollers are only allowed on the showroom floor (no double-wide or wagon strollers).
  • No outside sales or passing out business cards.
  • Only paid vendors & helpers may be inside during setup.
  • Rule violations = removal without refund.
 
When and where do I pick up my prepaid tickets?
  • Friday (Sept 4, 2026): 4–5 PM CST at the Admission Table.
  • If attending Dolly Bingo that night, pick up tickets at 6:45 PM CST in front of the Consulate Doors.
  • Also available for pickup Saturday & Sunday at the Admission Table.
👉 Please bring your printed order confirmation receipt (from the email sent after your purchase) and a valid photo ID.
We prefer a printed copy of your receipt, but a screenshot on your phone will be accepted as well.
👉 Tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and non-transferable.
What kind of strollers can I have on the showroom floor?
  • Only umbrella strollers are allowed on the showroom floor.
  • Any style of stroller is allowed outside the showroom.
  • Legally approved walking devices are permitted.
I am disabled. Can I use a different kind of stroller besides an umbrella stroller on the showroom floor to lean on for extra support?
  • No, unfortunately, we cannot allow anything but the umbrella strollers on the showroom floor. However, the legally approved walking devices are allowed.
  • The hotel and showroom are wheelchair accessible. 
What is this year's Show Theme?
  • Circus: Babies Under the Big Top! 
What were the past year's Show Themes?
  • 2018 ~ Wizard of Oz: Follow the Yellow Brick Road!
  • 2019 ~ Sunshine: You are my Sunshine!
  • ​2020 ~ Bee's: Cute as can Bee! (Online Show due to Covid)
  • 2021 ~ Bee's: Cute as can Bee! (In Person Show)
  • 2022 ~ Jungle Babies: Born to be Wild!
  • 2023 ~ Sea Life: Under the Sea!
  • 2024 ~ Sock Hop: Shake, Rattle and Roll!
  • 2025 ~ Butterfly Garden: Where Babies Bloom!
  • 2026 ~ Circus: Babies Under the Big Top! 
All times, prices, and details are subject to change without notice. Please check back for updates.
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