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Antique Shows This Weekend! Oct.2 to 4 2009-10-02
Oct. 1-4
Charlotte, North Carolina
International Collectibles and Antiques Show
98,000 square feet of shopping and thousands of vendors, rare and unique treasures including high-end antiques, home décor, vintage jewelry, silver, glass, pottery and ceramics, fine art, crafts, furniture, toys and memorabilia of all varieties. At Metrolina Tradeshow Expo; 7100 Statesville Rd. Info: www.icashows.com
Oct. 2-4
Richmond, Virginia
Antiques Extravaganza
100-150 dealers with an abundance of Country, European, Victorian, oak, wicker and garden furniture, Americana, porcelain, fine china, glassware and more. Held at the Showplace. 3000 Mechanicsville Turnpike. Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-5; Sun. 11-5. Info: www.antextofnc.com
Featuring more than 350 of the most beautiful pinball machines on the planet! At the Marin County Civic Center, Exhibition Hall. Fri. 10am-10pm, Sat. 10am-12pm. Sun. 10am-8pm. More info at the Pacific Pinball Museum site, www.PacificPinball.org
Oct. 2-5
Chicago, Ill.
Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair
More than 100 top dealers of antiques and fine art, showcasing 20th C. design, Americana, architectural design, Asian art & antiquities, barometers, books, ceramics, clocks, clothing, accessories, decorative arts, folk art, furniture, glass, jewelry, paintings, maps, sculpture, silver, textiles and tribal art. At 222 Merchandise Plaza, Fir. 11-8, Sat.11-6, Sun. 11-5.
Oct. 3
Irvine, Calif.
Japanese Classic Car Show
Open to all Japanese brand manufactured pre-1985 vehicles. We expect over 400 vehicles, plus various vendor booths and special displays. At Hidden Valley Park. 9AM - 3PM. www.japaneseclassiccarshow.com
Oct. 3
Huntington, Indiana
Ed Big Daddy Roth Memorial Car, Truck & Bike Show
Ratfink collectibles, pinstripers' reunion, vendors, food vendors, crafts, swap, ETA contest. Hiers Park & Fairgrounds, 547 S. Briant St.
Oct. 3
Southfield, Mich.
Antique and Collectible Pen Show
Westin Southfield Detroit Conference Center, 1500 Town Center, hosted by the Michigan Pen Collectors. More info: www.michpens.com
Oct. 3
Friendship, Wisc.
SLEDFEST 2009
Vintage snowmobile show and shine, grass drags. At the Adams Co. Fairgrounds, on Cty Hwy J. 8AM.
Oct. 3
DeLand, Florida
9th Florida Rail Fair Model Train and Railroadiana Show & Sale
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 10 am - 3:30pm at Tommy T Lawrence Show Arena & Talton Exhibit Hall, Volusia County Fairgrounds. www.gserr.com
Oct. 3
Ponchatoula, Louisiana
Quilt Expo & Appraisal Fair
Over 200 quilts on display,Viewer's Choice Awards, Demonstrations Merchants Mall, Children's Activities. At Community Center 300 North 5th StreetInfo: www.ponchatoulachamber.com
Oct. 3
Loveland, Texas
Timber Dan Fall Antique & Collectible Toy Show & Sale
180 tables with dealers from 9 states! Farm toys, diecast, racing, Hot Wheels, Tonka, Pressed Steel, Tin Litho, Sind-up, Pedal Cars, GI Joe, Cat Iron, Airplanes, Construction Toys, and more. At Larimer County Fairgrounds I-25 Exit 259. Info: www.danacain.com
Oct. 3
WRIGHTSVILLE, Penn.
Antique Classic Boat Society Boat Show and Cruise
Sponsored Philadelphia Chapter of Antique Classic Boat Society. At the Long Level Marina on Lake Clarke. Visit www.acbsphl.org
Oct. 3
Allentown, Penn
Great Eastern U.S. Fall Antique Advertising, Book and Paper Show
At the Allentown Fairgrounds, Agricultural Hall 17 and Chew Street. Tel. 610-706 -0214.
Oct. 3
Chesterfield, Virginia
Annual Bottle and Collectibles Show
Hosted by The Richmond Area Bottle Collectors Association. 9am-3pm. Admission $3.00; early entry $10.00 at 7:30am. At the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Rd.
Oct. 3
Fulton, New York
Vintage sled Fest and Swap Meet
All sleds and vendors welcome. No judging. Free to show sleds. Plenty of room for trailers and displays in large paved lot. Rain or shine. Large pavillion. Bar, food and drink avail. At Elks club on Pierce Dr., directly behind the k-mart plaza on state route 481 at the south end of fulton. 9AM.
Oct. 3
Medford, Mass.
Fall Political Items Show
Hosted by the New England Chapter of American Political Items Collectors at the V.F.S. Post 1012, 114 Mystic Ave. 9am-2pm. Admission is $2.00.
Oct. 3, 4
Rehoboth, Mass.
Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Ass'n NE Regional Show
Great Southern Grass Drag Nationals, Swap Meet & Vintage Sled Show
Hundreds of swappers and vendors, dozens of vintage sleds on display. Info: www.byronsnowbears.com
Oct. 4
Alameda, Calif.
Antiques By The Bay
Over 800 outdoor dealers selling their merchandise on the first Sunday of every month at the former Alameda Point Naval Air Station. No repros, all items 20 years or older. Info:www.antiquesbythebay.net
Oct. 4
Santa Monica, Calif. ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLES MARKET
Over 140 dealers (indoors) with
Vintage Jewelry, Toys, Advertising Items, Games, Books, Military, Breweriana,
Magazines and Paper items, Sterling Silver, Glass and China, Sports, Trains,
Fishing, NASCAR, Boy Scouts, Dolls, Music, Primitives, collectibles of all
kinds. A Great Show in its 35th year! Proceeds benefit the Wayne Police
Athletic League. 9am to 3pm at the Wayne PAL building, 1 PAL Drive, near Routes
23, 46, 80, 280 and 287. For info call 973-595-5041.
Oct. 4
Middletown, Conn.
Antique/Classic Car and Truck Show
Includes Flea Market and Car Corral. At Pat Kidney Field, sponsored by Middlesex County Historical Society. 6AM to 3PM, $3.
