FLEA MARKETS AND ANTIQUE SHOWS > SPECIAL EVENTS

JUNE 11 AND 12 - HILDENE ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Rte 7A, Manchester, VT (map)
802.362.6313
member@manchesterchamber.net
http://www.hildene.org/

This year marks the 20th annual show. Celebrate the classic automobiles from 8 am to 4 pm. There will be a reception and a parade of the antique autos. Admission $7 for adults, $2 for children, $20 car-registration fee.

JUNE 24 AND 25 - OLD DEERFIELD SUMMER CRAFT FAIR
Memorial Hall Museum (Rte 5 off I-91), Deerfield, MA (map)
413.774.7476, ext 18
info@deerfield-craft.org
http://www.deerfield-craft.org/

Crafts in all media with a country-garden theme. Open from 10 am to 5 pm, rain or shine. Admission $6, $1 for children six through 12.

JUNE 24 AND 25 - TOPSFIELD GREAT ANTIQUES SHOW
Topsfield Fairgrounds, Rte 1, Topsfield, MA (map)
978.532.5266
drumboys@gis.net
http://www.bornsteinshows.com

18th-, 19th-, and 20th-century antiques and collectibles, including furniture, jewelry, paintings, Oriental rugs, and more. Open on Sat and Sun from 9 am to 4 pm. Admission $5.50, $5 with a local or trade-paper ad.

Aug 1 and 2 - Bar Harbor Antiques Show and Sale,
Able's Lobster Pound & Boathouse, Rt. 3, Mt. Desert, ME (map)
(207) 563-1013
antiquefest@hotmail.com
http://www.pauldavisshows.com

Due to renovations at the high school this year's show will be held indoors, one mile away at Able's Lobster Pound & Boathouse in Mt. Desert, on the way to Northeast Harbor on the shores of Somes Sound. Early buying on Aug 1, 5 to 8 pm, admission $15. General admission on Aug 2, 9 am to 4 pm is $6.

July 7, 8 AND 9 - WHALING CITY FESTIVAL
Buttonwood Park, 13 Edward St, New Bedford, MA (map)
508.996.3348 or 774.930.1943
WCFestival@aol.com
http://www.whalingcityfestival.com/

Hundreds of flea-market and craft dealers, craft booths, international foods, entertainment, a classic-car show, and carnival games. Open on Fri and Sat from 9 am to 9 pm, and on Sun until 8 pm. Free.

JULY 8 AND 9 - AMERICANA ARTISANS CRAFTS SHOW
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield, MA (map)
413.443.0188
info@hancockshakervillage.rog
http://www.hancockshakervillage.org

Features 150 nationally acclaimed artisans offering traditional American craft and folk art, as well as some contemporary art. All studios will be open with master craftsmen demonstrating original Shaker technique. Open on Sat from 9 am to 6 pm and on Sun from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission $7 for show, free with $15 admission to the Hancock Shaker Village.

JULY 11 THROUGH 16 - CRYSTAL BROOK ANTIQUE SHOW
Rte 20, Brimfield, MA (map)
413.245.7647
About 30 dealers with antiques and collectibles. Open from sunrise to sunset. Free.

JULY 12 THROUGH 16 - BRIMFIELD'S HEART-O-THE-MART
Rte 20, Brimfield, MA, (map)
413.245.9556
info@brimfield-hotm.com
http://www.brimfiled-hotm.com

If you can't find what you're looking for here, then it probably doesn't exist. This is an antique show 20-fields large. Open from 9 am to 5 pm. Admission $5.

JULY 13 - CAPE ART AND SOUL, FEATURING THE GUILD'S 39TH ANNUAL ART AUCTION
Coonamessett Inn, 311 Gifford St, Falmouth, MA (map)
508.540.3304
http://www.falmouthart.org

Begins at 5:30 pm. Live auction from 7 pm and silent auction through 11 pm. Tickets $75.

JULY 13, 14 AND 15 - MAY'S ANTIQUE MARKET
Rte 20, Brimfield, MA (map)
413.245.9271
info@maysbrimfield.com
http://www.maysbrimfield.com/

Approximately 600 exhibitors from all over the nation. Antiques and collectibles. Open from 9 am to 7 pm. Admission $5 (opening day only).

JULY 14 AND 15 - BRIMFIELD ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SHOW
Rte 20, Brimfield, MA, (map)
413.245.3436 or 978.597.8155
jnjbrimfld@meganet.net
http://www.jandj-brimfield.com

More than 700 dealers. Open on Fri from 6 am to 4 pm, and on Sat from 9 am to 4 pm. Admission $5 on Fri, $3 on Sat. Parking $5 per car, $10 for larger vehicles. Rain or shine. No pets.

JULY 15 - HILDENE SUMMER ANTIQUES SHOW
Route 7A, Manchester, VT (map)
events@hildene.org
http://www.hildene.org

Antique dealers and experts from throughout the region. Open from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission $5.

AUG 3 THROUGH 6 - NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ANTIQUE SHOW
Nantucket New School, Nobodeer Farm Road, Nantucket, MA (map)
508.228.1894
http://www.antiquescouncil.com/nant.htm

Approximately 40 exhibitors. Evening preview on Aug 3. Open for sales on Fri and Sat from 10 am to 6 pm, and on Sun until 4 pm. Call for ticket information.

AUG 5 - ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR RALLY
Amherst Town Common, Amherst, MA (map)
413.253.0700
baldrich@amherstrotaryclub.org
http://www.amherstrotaryclub.org/bears

More than 160 exhibitors. Bears, bear paraphernalia, a teddy-bear hospital, refreshments, readings, contests, and music. Visitors are urged to bring their own bears. Sponsored by the Rotary Club, benefiting various local and national charities. Could anything be more cute? Open from 9 am to 4 pm. Free.

AUG 8 AND 9 - THE START OF MANCHESTER ANTIQUES SHOW
Event Center at C.R. Sparks, 18 Kilton Rd, Bedford, NH (map)
631.261.4590
flamingoshows@aol.com
http://www.flamingoshows.com

Completely indoor and air-conditioned show. Americana, country, primitive, and folk-art dealers will be featured. Special features include appraisals, lectures, book signings, and displays. Open on Tues from noon to 6 pm, and on Wed from 11 am to 5 pm. Admission $10, free for children under 12. Antiques appraisals on Wed from 1 to 3 pm, $5 per item.

AUG 8, 9, AND 10 - RIVERSIDE ANTIQUES SHOW
Executive Court Banquet Facility (next to the Best Western), 13500 S Willow St, Manchester, NH (map)
207.767.3967
http://www.forbesandturner.com

The show features 60 exhibitors from around the country. Call for hours and admission information.

AUG 19 - ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC AUTO SHOW
Heritage Plantation of Sandwich, Grove St., Sandwich, MA (map)
508.888.3300
http://www.heritageplantation.org

Displaying antique and classic cars manufactured pre-1950. Live music and family fun. Open from 10 am to 2 pm. Free with museum admission ($12, $10 for seniors).

AUG 19 AND 20 - BOSTON ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT FESTIVAL
Hawthorne Cove Marina, 10 White St, Salem, MA, (map)
617.666.8530
http://www.by-the-sea.com/bacbfestival/

Classic sailboats, powerboats, and hand-powered craft on display to the public. Meet skippers and crews and vote for your favorite boat. Highlights include the Blessing of the Fleet, a nautical-crafts market, entertainment, and a Grand Parade of Boats in Salem Harbor. Open on Sat from noon to 5 pm, and on Sun from 11 am to 3 pm. Admission $5, free for children under 12.

SEPT 30 AND OCT 1 - FALL FOLIAGE CRAFTS FAIR
Quechee Gorge Village, Rte 4 West, Quechee, VT (map)
800.438.5565 ext. 110
quechee@quecheegorge.com
http://www.quecheegorge.com

Crafters and artisans from all over New England gather to celebrate Autumn in New England. Food, fun and foliage. Free admission and parking.

OCT 7, 8 AND 9 - VERMONT ANTIQUES FESTIVAL
Quechee Gorge Village, Rte 4 West, Quechee, VT (map)
631.261.4590
flamingoshows@aol.com
http://www.quecheegorge.com

More than 80 crafters from around New England. Open from 9 am to 5 pm. Free admission and parking.