Department 56 has a special invitation for the first 1,000 registrants for the convention.  The invitation includes a special Department 56 pin (shown below) along with a card that entitles you to FREE SHIPPING with a purchase of $100 or more, June 25 - 29, 2008, for NCC Members.  This card is good only at the Mall of America store during the convention weekend.

For attendees at the NCC Convention, there will be special after-hours shopping just for you at the Department 56 Mall of America Store.   Shop on Thursday from 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. and be treated to after-hours dessert, shopping, and door prizes.

Shop on Friday from 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. and there will be live music, after-hours shopping, door prizes, Snowbaby Visit, and treats.

On Sunday morning shop from 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. starting the morning right with a cup of coffee at the store and finish your Department 56 shopping before the mall opens.

The Mall of America is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the country. There are over 520 stores to shop from along with many fine restaurants.

In the center of the mall is the largest indoor family amusement park.  To learn more about this amusement park that covers over 7 acres of land go to http://www.theparkatmoa.com/

The link to the Mall of America is http://www.mallofamerica.com/