Collectible Detective's Vintage and Antique Collectible Blog

Dec. 3-6

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

Dec. 4-6

Miami, Fla.

Miami Modernism Show & Sale

Over 60 noted national and international decorative and fine arts dealers presenting all design movements of the 20th Century. At the J.L. Knight Center at the Miami Hyatt Regency. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m. Info: www.dolphinshows.com

Dec. 5

San Jose, California

San Jose Super Toy, Comic & Record Show

Featuring more than 200 toy, comic book and record vendors selling new and vintage items. Huge variety!11am-4pm.$5, kids under 12 $2.50. 9am-10:59am earlybird shoppers $15. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd. www.timetunnelnews.blogspot.com/

Dec. 5 – 6

Nashville, Tenn.

Middle Tennessee Civil War Show

At the Tennessee County Fairgrounds, I-440 @ Nolensville Road Exit. Saturday 9-5, Sun. 9-3. $8 admission, under 12 years old free. Free parking. Info: www.mkshows.com

Dec. 6

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

Dec. 6

Vancouver, B.C. Canada

Retro Design & Antique Fair

Mid-century Modern, Vintage & estate jewelry, Pop culture, Old dolls & toys , Decorative art pottery & glass, Funky 50's kitsch, Art Deco & Art Nouveau, Paintings & prints, books, Advertising & memorabilia, kitchenware, lighting & fixtures, Ephemera, Textiles, Timepieces, Folk art & primitives, Militaria and more. $4, at the Croatian Cultural Center, 3250 Commercial Drive at 16th Ave. Info: www.21cpromotions.com

Dec. 6

Wayne, New Jersey

Antiques and Collectibles Show

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.