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Follow the ‘lollipop’ signs in the heart of Warrenton, Texas and you won’t be disappointed when you find the Sterling McCall Antiques Showcase & Event Center. Dealers will delight you with their great antiques and vintage items … and their great prices, too! Managers have kept the quality wonderful and the variety broad.

The upcoming Fall Show starts with the “First Look, First Friday”!

Learn more about the Sterling McCall Antiques Showcase

The South’s finest ballroom opens for the Sunshine City Antiques & Collectibles Show

The Sunshine City Antiques & Collectibles Show is Tampa Bay’s top antiques show featuring 100 exhibitors in all categories: art, jewelry, art pottery, sterling silver, bronzes, Japanese antiques, antique furniture, vintage linens, Floridiana, art pottery, elegant glassware and much, much more!

The Sunshine City Antiques & Collectibles Show is held in the beautiful and historically significant St. Petersburg Coliseum.

Plan your getaway to the Sunshine Antiques Show

Old Town Clovis Antiques & Collectibles Fair – recycle, reuse, repurpose and reclaim

In keeping with the theme of reclaiming and reusing items for a new purpose, you’ll find what you’re looking for at the Old Town Clovis Antiques & Collectible Fair.

Presented by the Business Organization of Old Town, the Fair offers blocks and blocks of antiques, jewelry, furniture, fine glassware and an array of collectibles presented by collectors from across California. If you have an heirloom you want to know the value of, bring it with you! Free appraisal services are offered from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. While you’re there, visit the vintage British Car Show just down the street!

Enjoy a beautiful fall day at the Old Town Antiques & Collectible Fair

A family event at Antiques in the Woods

Antiques in the Woods offers you the region’s top antiques and collectibles dealers at the Shaker Woods Campgrounds. Among the linens, glassware, primitives and more, you’ll see why this diverse show is a true family destination.

With a weekend packed with hit & miss engines, Civil War encampments, D&S tractor pullers and live entertainment, the whole family will enjoy this full antiques and collectibles getaway. Just minutes away from the Ohio/PA turnpike, admission is $5 with children 12 and under free!

Plan your weekend to Antiques in the Woods

Country Living Fair returns

The Country Living Fairs return to Columbus, Ohio and Atlanta!

Presented by County Living magazine and managed by Stella Shows, the Fair offers visitors the opportunity to fully experience the “Country Living” lifestyle!

The Country Living Fair in Columbus, Ohio, will include over 160 vendors and artisans selling antiques, gifts, home decor, jewelry, and more. Features include Country Living’s “What is it? What is it Worth?” LIVE!, Longaberger Basket giveaways and seminars and cooking demonstrations all weekend!

Click here to learn more about Stella Shows’ spectacular year-long line-up!

A summer isn’t fun without the Utica Antiques Market

The two-day Utica Antiques Market occurs three weekends every year May, July and September. The show time has recently been changed to 8-4 p.m. on both days. More than 100 dealers display rare antiques and fine collectiles in a massive pavilion or under 20-by-40-foot canopies. About 20 canopies are set up sheltering anywhere from 2 to 6 dealers.

Customers and dealers wishing to attend or exhibit at any of the upcoming shows are advised to call 586-254-3495.

From May to October, think 3rd Sunday Market

From May to October, thousands of Midwestern collectors clear their 2011 antiques show calendars to shop the 3rd Sunday Market, an event devoted exclusively to the finest in antiques, collectibles, and crafts. A Bloomington, Ill., tradition since 1988, the indoor/outdoor sale features more than 450 top dealers, representing 17 states!

This year’s schedule offers shows in July, August, September and October.

Whether you’re looking for the finest in antique furniture, Americana, folk art, vintage advertising, sport memorabilia, or antique linens and clothing, you’re sure to find something of interest at 3rd Sunday Market.

Click here for more information about the 3rd Sunday Market.

California’s Best: Rose Bowl, San Bernardino, Beaumont, and Ventura Flea Markets

Since 1957, California thrifers, flea market junkies and hipster vintage collectors turn to R.G. Canning‘s:

Rose Bowl Flea Market - 2nd Sunday of every month
Ventura Flea Market – 5-6 times annually
San Bernardino Market – every Sunday
Beaumont Outdoor Market – every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

R.G. Canning also produces concerts, auto shows, trade shows and even movie and television location rentals. All of our companies share the same goals, quality in customer service and public satisfaction at all of our shows and events.

See how easy it is to shop an R.G. Canning event all month long!

Year ’round of fun at Randolph Street Market Festivals

The Randolph Street Market Festival is home to the world-renowned Chicago Antique Market & Indie Designer Market. Randolph Street Market Festival is considered “a mecca of cool”, “the best hot spot for antiquing”, “the best Chicago venue for people watching”, and “the Barney’s of Vintage”. As one of Chicago’s most happening monthly parties, Randolph Street Market has become the summer destination!

This European-style indoor-outdoor market in the historic West Loop neighborhood features 200 select purveyors of high quality, beautifully-priced “finds” offering unlimited creative inspiration and hours of fun such as the Vinyl Swap Meet where thousands of collectible records from 45′s to LP’s, jazz to rock will help you groove down memory lane!

Don’t miss the Chicago Antique Market
Nov. 19-20!

NEW for 2011:

• Complimentary Furniture Delivery within downtown Chicago! Click for info.
• Shopping Refund Vouchers for Admission by Vendors: Each voucher is for $5 off and the vendors should reduce the purchase price by $5 on items valued $25 or more. Note that not all vendors are able to honor the voucher due to their profit margins and customer should ask vendor if they accept the voucher before they shop in their booth.
• Lower online advance ticket price! $8 general / $3 student
• KIDS UNDER 12 ALWAYS FREE!
• NEW: Early Shopping Saturdays from 8-10 a.m. – a portion of the proceeds will go to Chicago House charity: $25 at the door / $20 online advance

America’s most diverse outdoor antique market: Scott Antique Markets

For over 25 years, Scott Antique Markets has been America’s Favorite Treasure Hunt for Antiques and Collectibles! We host the World’s Largest Indoor Antique Shows the second weekend of every month at the Atlanta Exposition Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Plan to visit shows Nov. 11-13, Dec. 9-11 and Jan. 13-15 in Atlanta. There’s no better way to celebrate the sunny weather than a trip to the Scott Antique Markets. As the largest monthly antique market in the world, Scott’s Markets are a complete assortment of antique goods that is truly a treasure hunter’s paradise.

Click here to learn more about the Scott Antique Markets

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Antiques in the Valley offers the finest 18th-20th century antiques

The newly beautiful Oley Valley Middle School is home to the 2011 ANTIQUES IN THE VALLEY show. This beautiful, air conditioned facility affords more than 60 dealers spacious room settings to display their select antiques. The facility also allows attending crowds a relaxed atmosphere in which to shop.

Enthusiastic, eager attendees continue to enjoy the rural Oley atmosphere, its people, its treasures and great food. While in Berks County, show attendees continue to mention their enjoyment while visiting the many historical sites, early homesteads and covered bridges that can be found just a mile or two from the show.

This year, “ANTIQUES in the VALLEY” presented a special exhibit presented by The Historical Society of Berks County.

A portion of the show proceeds benefit Scholarships to worthy Oley Valley students.

For 2012 show information call 610-987-3312 or 610-779-0705 or visit our website: www.oleyvalleyantiqueshow.com.

Visit www.oleyvalleyantiqueshow.com to learn more about Antiques in the Valley.

Brian Lebel’s Old West Show: Tops all expectations; already planning 2012 event!

Brian Lebel’s Old West Show & Auction celebrated the best event in its history June 2011. It returns to the Denver Merchandise Mart Expo Building June 22–24, 2012 for its annual weekend Show and Auction. Over 150 dealers will set-up at the expo-style sale, offering a wide variety of antique and contemporary Cowboy, Indian and Western art, merchandise and collectibles. Custom leather work, fine art, vintage posters, Native American antiquities, jewelry, vintage and modern clothing, furniture, antique firearms, fine cowboy and horse gear, spurs, boots and books are just a sample of the items available. In addition to merchants, exhibitors include Western museums, authors, and non-profit organizations.

The Old West Auction on June 23, 2012 features hundreds of lots of fine Western art, artifacts and collectibles. The highlight of this year’s auction is the famous Upham tintype of Billy the Kid (the only known photo of The Kid in existence), which sold for $2.6 million! The live auction is free and open to the public with catalogs available for purchase. Internet, phone and absentee bidding are also offered.
Accepting quality consignments for the June 23, 2012 Old West Auction.

Learn more about the $2.6 million Billy the Kid Tin Type on the Antique Trader Blog!

Portland Expo Antique Shows packed with 1,200 booths!

Palmer/Wirfs’ shows include everything from quality advertising and traditional vintage items such as Victorian décor, sterling matching, enamelware, estate jewelry to pop culture, 40′s kitchenware and fun stuff up through the 1970′s.

Visit Palmer Wirfs & Associates to learn more about their roster of shows.

NEW: Coin-op show now a part of the famous Kane County Flea Market

Ten times a year, the Midwest’s best dealers and flea market masters make it a point to set up at the Kane County Flea Market in St. Charles, Ill. Don’t miss the next big show Nov. 5-6 and again Dec. 3-4.

You won’t find rummage sale cast offs here – only the most interesting merchandise makes our cut. Collectors and dealers loved our “show within a show” of top coin-op antiques machines and dealers! We have special dealer rates at more than a dozen close hotels. Check us out once and you’ll see why we never cancel.

Visit Kane County Flea Market to learn more about their 2011 events.

Over 80 acres of treasures and memories at the Michigan Antique & Collectible Festivals

With more than 1000 dealers, it’s easy to find what you are looking for at the Michigan Antique & Collectible Festivals. You’ll be amazed by some of the unique items the great dealers offer at the festival.

Organizers offer contests for gift certificates to spend with your favorite antiques dealers, cash drawings, live music, fresh, healthy food vendors, clean campgrounds and more. The Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival returns in 2012 June 2-3, July 21-22 and Sept. 22-23, 2012 at the Midland County Fairgrounds., Midland, Mich.

Vist the show website today and plan your Michigan antiquing adventure!

March’s West Palm Beach Antiques Festival continued its string of record attendance and full dealers spaces.

You might think West Palm Beach Antiques Festival owners Kay and Bill Puchstein would get tired of reporting their continuing success every month. But they don’t. They are as enthusiastic as ever and it is reflected in the dealers and in the show itself.

West Palm Beach Antiques Festival is held the 1st full weekend of every month at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The next show is Nov. 4-6 and Dec. 2-4, 2011 with more than 600 dealers!

Visit the ALL NEW West Palm Beach Antiques Festival and plan your trip!

Celebrate the 33rd season of the Washington Antiques Fair!

Have you been looking for years for that rare something to complete a collection? Is bargain hunting your passion? The Washington Antiques Fair is just be the place for you!

Join us for our 33rd season: The fairs are held from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. the last Sunday of the month at Consol Energy Park, just 20 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Schedule your next buying trip to the Washington Antiques Fair today!

Queen City Shows: Indiana’s largest “antiques and vintage-only” markets

Queen City Shows sets the standard of excellence for Midwest antiquing events. See why dealers and collectors set summer show calendars around Queen City’s packed, customer-filled shows:

Tri-State Antique Market
Since 1985, the Market has been an important resource for collectors, dealers, decorators and all those who appreciate the character of the pre-owned and well-preserved. Tri-State averages nearly 3,000 shoppers and over 200 dealers each month, earning it the reputation of the largest regularly scheduled gathering of antiques and vintage-goods dealers in the entire state of Indiana! Foul weather never cancels: shop from over 125 indoors or undercover dealers!

Ohio Country Antiques Show
Beginning our 7th year of semi-annual shows in 2011, dealers and collectors shop an amazing patchwork of authentic antique Americana, primitives, rustic, folk art, general store, garden & other things country – including an outstanding selection of painted country furnishings! An expanded Spring session featured 70 dealers of furniture, art and accessories – from formal to folk.

20th Century Cincinnati
Make plans for this annual retrospective of the forward looking design trends introduced between the First World War and the Computer Age. Radical departures from the past in the arts, architecture, furnishings, decor and fashion worlds. Look for 20th Century Cincinnati when it returns to the Sharonville Convention Center February 2012.

Visit Queen City Show’s 2011 roster of events and plan your Ohio antiquing experience!

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