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2026 National Barbie® Doll Collectors Convention

July 7 - 11, 2026
Hilton Downtown
Austin, Texas

The Tampa Bay Pink Pirates in conjunction with the National Collectors Convention Steering Committee welcome you to join us July 7 - 11, 2026, in Austin, Texas for the 2026 National Barbie® Doll Collectors Convention.  

We will be celebrating the Barbie® doll and her love of all kinds of travel! From driving her Austin Healey to flying the friendly skies in her United Friendship airplane to setting sail on a luxury cruise in her Dream Boat, Barbie® loves exploring our big world. Whether she's getting around on skates, skiing the alps, or riding the trails on her horse Dallas, our girl always travels in style. 

The convention will feature:

1 Reception / 1 Luncheon / 2 Dinners

Destination: Runway! Fashion Show

Lido Deck Late Night Lounge

Cruisin’ the Prize Room

All Aboard! Workshops

Race to the Finish Competition

Roadside Souvenir Shop

In-Flight Entertainment Programs

International Shopping Spree Sales Room 

Priority Traveler VIP pass

Registration is available to 850 conventioneers!

Registration Fee Through September 15, 2025: $515 USD 

Registration Fee After September 15, 2025: $540 USD

The Convention Hotel 
Hilton Downtown Austin
500 East 4th Street
Austin, Texas, 78701

  • Room Rates: $184 USD + 19% Tax* (*Projected tax for year 2026. Tax is subject to change.)​

  • The rate is the same for single, double, triple and/or quad. Each room is subject to applicable state and local taxes at the time of checkout. Hotel rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.​

  • Parking: There is a discounted fee for valet and self-parking per night.

Contacts:

2026 NBDCC Inquiries Email: 2026bcon@gmail.com

2026 NBDCC Official Website: https://www.barbieconvention.com/

2026 NBDCC Official Store: https://bconventions.com/

Many thanks to Convention Co-Chairs Lori Miller and Ken Gibert, the members of Pink Ponytail Friends of Central Florida, with support from the National Collectors Convention Steering Committee and all of the volunteers for a wonderful 2025 National Barbie® Doll Collectors Convention in Louisville, Kentucky!!

BARBIE® AND ASSOCIATED TRADEMARKS AND TRADE DRESS ARE OWNED BY, AND USED UNDER LICENSE FROM, MATTEL.
©2025 MATTEL. THIS CONVENTION IS NOT SPONSORED BY, OR AFFILIATED WITH, MATTEL, INC.

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