MARCH 5-7
The Antiques Show at York
Memorial Hall W, YorkExpo Ctr., York, PA
717-796-2380; GoodrichPromotions.com
More than 50 dealers offering quality 18th- to early 20th-century furniture, primitives, textiles, clocks, jewelry, decorative arts displayed in room settings. Fri, 5 to 9; Sat, 10 to 5; Sun, 11 to 4. $8, good for the weekend.
MARCH 13-14
Heart of the Valley Antiques Show & Sale
The Ice House, 56 River St.
Bethlehem, PA 610-588-6961
Twenty-five dealers specializing in American country antiques including quilts and textiles, formal, painted and country furniture, folk art and more. Benefits WDIY, Lehigh Valley Community Public Radio. Sat, 9 to 5; Sun, 10 to 4. $6; $5 with ad.
MARCH 19-21
Chester County Antiques Show
Westtown School, 975 Westtown Rd.
Westtown, PA
610-692-4800; ChesterCoHistorical.org
Exceptional dealers specializing in 18th- and 19th-century American, English and Continental furniture, rugs, paintings and decorative arts. Preview Fri, 6 to 9, with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and buffet, $130-$200; Guided Show Tour, Sat, 10 am, Sun, 11 am; appraisals, Sun, 11 to 1, $5 per item; Westtown School Community Tea, Sun, 2 to 4. Show hours: Sat, 10 to 7; Sun, 11 to 5. $12-$15.
MARCH 20-21
Antiques at Kimberton Show
Kimberton Fire Company
61 Firehouse La. (off Rt. 113)
Kimberton, PA 717-768-7609
This long-standing show features 70 dealers offering a wide variety of antiques, some in room settings, in two buildings on the same grounds. Food and free parking. Sat, 9 to 5; Sun, 10 to 4. $5; $4 with card or ad.
MARCH 20-21
The Baltimore Antique Arms Show
Maryland State Fairgrounds Cow Palace
2200 York Rd. (Rt. 45), Timonium, MD
301-865-6804
The Maryland Arms Collectors Association presents this show known as the “crown jewel” of arms collectors’ shows, featuring 1000 tables of weapons, swords and militaria for exhibit and sale. No modern handguns are allowed. Sat, 9 to 5, $10; Sun, 9 to 3, $5.
APRIL 17
9th Annual Bucks County Antiques Show
Eagle Fire Hall, Rt. 202 & Sugan Rd.
New Hope, PA
215-860-5211; BucksCountyAntiquesShow.com
Approximately 30 fine dealers participate and present a wide variety of antiques. 9 to 5. $5. Admission fee benefits the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
APRIL 16-18
23rd Street Armory Antiques Show
22 S. 23rd St. Philadelphia, PA
845-876-0616
Quality antiques dealers exhibit in room-like settings featuring formal and country furniture, fine art, American folk art, textiles, silver, marine artifacts and more. Free shuttle service to and from the Philadelphia Antiques Show. Gourmet café, special show exhibit entitled “Patriotism: Red, White and True.” Fri, 10 to 6, $15; Sat, 10 to 6 and Sun, 11 to 4, $12.
APRIL 16-20
The Philadelphia Antiques Show
The Navy Yard, Philadelphia Cruise Terminal at Pier One
5100 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA
215-387-3500
More than 50 of the nation’s leading antiques dealers and galleries bring together the finest pieces including period furniture, folk and fine art, ceramics, porcelain, silver, jewelry and textiles. The 2010 loan exhibit, “A Call to Arms: Chinese Armorial Porcelain,” showcases custom-ordered Chinese export porcelain decorated with coats of arms for 18- and 19-century British and American consumers. Benefits Penn Center for Ocular Imaging. Preview Gala Fri, 6 to 10 pm, with cocktails and buffet dinner, $125-$2000. Sat, Mon-Tues, 11 to 8; Sun, 11 to 6. $10-$18.
APRIL 22-24
Renningers Antiques & Collectors Extravaganza
Noble St., S of Kutztown, PA
610-683-6848; Renningers.com
Over 1200 dealers and collectors gather to buy and sell among themselves and to the general public. Market opens on Thurs, 10 to 5, $15, good for 3 days; Fri, open to the public, 8 to 5, $6; Sat, 8 to 5, $4.
APRIL 24-25
Black Angus Antiques Mall Extravaganza Weekend
2800 N. Reading Rd., Adamstown, PA
717-484-4387; StoudtsBeer.com
This Sunday market expands to include Saturday for the Extravaganza weekends with 300 dealers inside and more than 150 outside under cover. Daily 7:30 to 4 inside; opens at 5:30 am outside. Free.
APRIL 25
Renningers Antiques Market Special Sunday
Rt. 272, Adamstown, PA
717-336-2177; Renningers.com
Year-round market offering 250 dealers inside and outside from 7:30 to 4. Free.
APRIL 30-MAY 1
Eastern National Antique Show & Sale
Carlisle Expo Ctr., Carlisle PA
610-437-5534; EasternNationalShows.com
This is a general show, featuring fine jewelry, furniture, clocks and watches, art, prints and maps, books dolls, toys and games, tools, vintage clothing and selected collectibles. Fri, 10 to 6; Sat, 10 to 5.
MAY 28-31
Brandywine River Museum 39th Annual Antiques Show
Rt. 1 at the Museum, Chadds Ford, PA
610-388-8318 (preview party); 610-388-2700
More than 30 outstanding antiques dealers from around the nation offering a variety of American and English furniture, glass, metalware, ceramics, folk art, quilts, Oriental and European porcelain, rugs and other fine collectibles. Booth talks Sun-Mon, 11, 11:45, 12:30 and 1:15. Proceeds support the Museum Volunteers’ Art Purchase Fund. Preview Party Fri, May 28, from 6 to 9, featuring cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, $125; reservations required. Show: Sat-Mon, 10 to 5. $12.
MAY 20-22
Historic East Berlin Antiques Show
Community Center, 405 North Ave.
E. Berlin, PA 717-259-9866
The “great country show” featuring Americana dealers offering early samplers, quilts, folk art, country furniture, paintings, Staffordshire and more. There will be a preview on Thurs. evening, 5 to 8:30; $12. Show hours: Fri, 1 to 7; Sat, 9 to 3. $6.
MAY 21-22
The Greater York Antiques Show & Sale
Memorial Hall East, York Expo Center 334 Carlisle Ave., York, PA
717-872-2778; JimBurkAntiqueShows.net
Quality dealers featuring a variety of Americana, participate at this show now in its 40th year. Show hours Fri, 11 to 7; Sat, 11 to 5. $10.
JUNE 5
Antiques & Arts Festival at 33rd Annual Lansdale Day
Main St., Lansdale, PA
215-699-8117; SLSShow.com
Antique dealers and a juried showcase of fine artists and crafters, music, entertainment, food and a community marketplace. 10 to 4. Rain date, June 6. Free.
JUNE 18-19
Antiques in the Valley
Oley Valley High School
Jefferson & Main Sts., Oley, PA
610-987-3312; 610-779-0705
Sixty of the most respected antique dealers showcase their finest 18th-, 19th- and early 20th-century furniture, folk art, primitives, textiles, china and related decorative arts. Special loan exhibit “Samplers From the Valley.” Fri, 11 to 7; Sat, 10 to 4. $10. Benefits scholarships to worthy students at Oley Valley High School.
JUNE 19
New Oxford Annual Antiques Market on the Streets of New Oxford, PA
717-624-7787
For 54 years, this show has drawn over 30,000 to the borough with more than 150 antiques dealers and artisans exhibiting and selling. Free. Rain or shine, 8 to 4.
JUNE 24-26
Renningers Antiques & Collectors Extravaganza
Noble St., S of Kutztown, PA
610-683-6848; Renningers.com
Over 1200 dealers and collectors gather to buy and sell among themselves and to the general public. Market opens on Thurs, 10 to 5, $15, good for 3 days; Fri, open to the public, 8 to 5, $6; Sat, 8 to 5, $4.
JUNE 25-26
Lititz Historical Foundation’s 48th Annual Antiques Show & Sale
John R. Bonfield Elementary School
Front & Oak Sts., Lititz, PA 717-626-7059
More than 40 leading dealers from several states offer antique furniture, primitives, redware, yellowware, stoneware, pewter, textiles, quilts and much more. Ticket includes a free pass to tour the Lititz Mueller House and Museum. Fri, 10 to 6; Sat, 10 to 4. $4-$5.
JUNE 26-27
Black Angus Antiques Mall Extravaganza Weekend
2800 N. Reading Rd., Adamstown, PA
717-484-4387; StoudtsBeer.com
This Sunday market expands to include Saturday for the Extravaganza weekends with 300 dealers inside and more than 150 outside under cover. Daily 7:30 to 4 inside; opens at 5:30 am outside. Free.
JUNE 27
Renningers Antiques Market Special Sunday
Rt. 272, Adamstown, PA
717-336-2177; Renningers.com
Year-round market offering 250 dealers inside and outside from 7:30 to 4. Free.
SEPTEMBER 4
Lititz Springs Park Antique Show & Sale
Rt. 501 N, Lititz, PA
717-626-5727; lititzspringspark.org
Approximately 100 dealers participate. Show hours: 9 to 4. Free.
SEPTEMBER 23-25
Renningers Antiques & Collectors Extravaganza
Noble St., S of Kutztown, PA
610-683-6848; Renningers.com
Over 1200 dealers and collectors gather to buy and sell among themselves and to the general public. Market opens on Thurs, 10 to 5, $15, good for 3 days; Fri, open to the public, 8 to 5, $6; Sat, 8 to 5, $4.
SEPTEMBER 24-26
Princeton Fall Antiques & Fine Arts Show
Princeton Airport, 41 Airpark Rd. (Rt. 206)
Princeton, NJ 609-921-6748
PrincetonHistory.org or BarnStar.com
The Historical Society of Princeton presents this show, featuring over 55 exhibitors of fine antiques. Preview gala Fri, 7 to 10 with silent auction and raffle, reservations required. Sat, 10 to 6; Sun, 11 to 4. $12.
SEPTEMBER 25
Wings N 'Wheels, Vintage Planes, Antique Car Show and Community Day
Historic Wings Field
1501 Narcissa Rd., Blue Bell, PA
215-699-8117; SLSShow.com
Antique dealers and a juried showcase of fine artists and crafters, vintage planes, antique car show, sightseeing flights, music, entertainment, food, children's activities and a community marketplace. 10 to 4. Rain date, Sept 26. $5.
SEPTEMBER 25-26
Black Angus Antiques Mall Extravaganza Weekend
2800 N. Reading Rd., Adamstown, PA
717-484-4387; StoudtsBeer.com
This Sunday market expands to include Saturday for the Extravaganza weekends with 300 dealers inside and more than 150 outside under cover. Daily 7:30 to 4 inside; opens at 5:30 am outside. Free.
SEPTEMBER 26
Renningers Antiques Market Special Sunday
Rt. 272, Adamstown, PA
717-336-2177; Renningers.com
Year-round market offering 250 dealers inside and outside from 7:30 to 4. Free.
OCTOBER 3-10
Annual Berks County Antique Art Show
Greshville Antiques & Fine Art
1041 Reading Ave. (Rt. 562)
Boyertown, PA
610-367-0076
Museum-quality paintings by the school of artists from Berks County, circa 1820-1920, are offered at this show, including works by Ben Austrian, Christopher H. Shearer, John H. Raser and more. Oct. 3, 12 to 7; Oct. 4-9, 10 to 7; Oct. 10, 12 to 5. Free.
OCTOBER 15-17
Artisans' Row Antiques, Fine Arts & Crafts Suburban Home Show, Food & Wine Festival, Phila. Expo Center
100 Station Ave. Oaks, PA 215-699-8117 SLSShow.com; PhillyExpos.com
A special feature showcasing quality antiques and accessories, along with professional fine artists and artisans. Fri, 2 to 8; Sat, 10 to 8; Sun, 10 to 6. $10.
NOVEMBER
The Main Line Antiques Show
mlas.org
Quality dealers from the East Coast. Benefits Surrey Services for Seniors. Phone 610-647-8632 for more information.
NOVEMBER 4-7
47th Annual Delaware Antiques Show
The Chase Center on the Riverfront
Wilmington, DE 302-888-4600
800-448-3883; Winterthur.org
One of the East Coast’s premier antiques events, featuring exceptional dealers of furniture and decorative accessories from the 17th to early 20th centuries. Gala preview reception Nov. 4, featuring cocktail supper and live music. Show hours TBA.
NOVEMBER 19-20
Eastern National Antique Show & Sale
Carlisle Expo Ctr., Carlisle PA
610-437-5534; EasternNationalShows.com
This is a general show, featuring fine jewelry, furniture, clocks and watches, art, prints and maps, books dolls, toys and games, tools, vintage clothing and selected collectibles. Fri, 10 to 6; Sat, 10 to 5.
NOVEMBER 19-21
The Antiques Show at York
Memorial Hall West
York Expo Center, York, PA
717-796-2380; GoodrichPromotions.com
More than 40 dealers offering quality 19th- to early 20th-century antiques and collectibles. Fri, 5 to 9; Sat, 10 to 5; Sun, 11 to 4. $8, good for the weekend as well as admission to the York Folk Art & Craft Show and the Historic Home Show. -CL-