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Northeast |
| Quinobequin Quilters Quilt Show Needham, Massachusetts April 4–5 quinobequin.org/quiltshow/index.html Head on over to the Needham Masonic Lodge for the Quinobequin Quilters 11th spring show. Guild members exhibit more than 100 quilts and sell handmade items at the members’ boutique. Don’t miss the raffle of a blue-and-beige star quilt on the last day of the show. |
| The Original 23rd Street Armory Antiques Show Philadelphia, Pennsylvania April 11–13 barnstar.com/philfall.htm Philly’s 23rd Street Armory is the place to go this spring for quality antiques. Forty-three dealers showcase antiques from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, including fine art, American and English silver, textiles, metalware, garden architecturals, and furniture. |
| The New England Historic Home Show Sturbridge, Massachusetts April 18–20 goodrichpromotions.com/ne_historic/index.html This show focuses on restoration and renovation of New England historic homes. More than 80 exhibits feature fine-art restoration, architectural salvage, porches and landscaping, and millwork and mouldings. As an added bonus, expert artisans present complimentary workshops on preserving and renovating historic homes. Held at the Sturbridge Host Hotel. |
| The New Guilford Antiques Show Guilford, Connecticut April 19–20 hylandhouse.com/antiques.htm Take a fresh look at collecting with more than 40 dealers at this antiques show, held at Elizabeth Adams School. Stop and smell the roses at the flower market or check out the Guilford History Exposition, a series of presentations by local historians. |
| Sea Creatures in Glass Cambridge, Massachusetts March 21–January 4, 2009 hmnh.harvard.edu/special_exhibits/index.php This unique exhibition at the Harvard Museum of Natural History showcases anatomically correct models of marine life, created by father and son artists Leopold and Rudolph Blaschka. The glass sculptures are coupled with a video, a recreation of the Blaschka’s studio from the 1800s, and real scientific specimens. |
Central |
| 11th Annual Antiques Showcase & Sale Appleton, Wisconsin April 5–6 bemybig.com Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fox Valley Region presents this community fundraiser at the Tri-County Arena, with more than 50 dealers from across the Midwest. Participating dealers feature a variety of collectibles, including crystal and china, coins and political buttons, jewelry, furniture, and vintage clothing. |
| Redbud Festival & Quilt Workshop Barbourville, Kentucky April 10–12 redbudfestky.comThis festival, timed with the arrival of the blossoming redbud trees, has a wide variety of events to suit any visitor. More than 60 vendors will sell their handmade items, and quilt instructors offer about 30 classes on quilting, sewing, and embroidering. If that isn’t enough, attend a new event, “Cooking with the Colonel,” featuring cookbook author Colonel Michael Masters. Check out the barbeque, then work off the calories the next day during the 2-mile run/walk. |
| Spring Plant Sale and Gardening Festival Austin, Texas April 12–13 wildflower.org/plantsale/ This flower fete offers approximately 300 species of wildflowers, trees, and shrubs for guests to choose from. Expert gardeners are on site at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to help with selections and offer sage advice, and author Jackie Poole will autograph copies of her book, Rare Plants of Texas. |
| Council Bluffs Antique Spectacular Council Bluffs, Iowa April 18–20 antiquespectacular.com This popular antiques show features a wide array of merchandise from around the world. Regional dealers convene at the Mid-America Center to display furniture, books, primitives, postcards, vintage textiles, and silver. |
| 2008 Cincinnati Flower Show Cincinnati, Ohio April 19–27 cincyflowershow.com Come to the banks of Lake Como at historic Coney Island to pay tribute to spring at this internationally known extravaganza. The show includes hundreds of floral designers, landscapers, and growers, as well as Small Wonders Weekend, which is complete with special activities designed for the whole family. Hungry? Check out the Fine Food Show and sample gourmet foods from more than 50 local and national vendors. Wes Cowen, an appraiser on Antiques Roadshow, is slated to make a special appearance. |
| Arbor Day Celebration Nebraska City, Nebraska April 25–27 nebraskacity.com/new/arborday.html Come to the home of Arbor Day for this three-day tree-planting celebration. Kick off the festivities with a community tree planting at Wildwood Park. Other activities include the 5K Run and Walk, Jaycee’s Craft Show, plant sales, hayrides, and Arbor Day BBQ. |
| The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair Chicago, Illinois April 25–28 merchandisemartantiques.com This antiques fair is just one component of ARTropolis, a citywide at celebration of art and culture. More than 100 dealers from around the world offer treasures of textiles, manuscripts, vintage jewelry, tribal art, and furniture. Every afternoon dealers share their insights during Booth Talks, and for the first time, Collectors’ Tours of private homes are offered. Held at The Merchandise Mart. |
Southeast |
| Kitty Hawk Kites Fly Into Spring Festival Nags Head, North Carolina April 5–6 kittyhawk.com “Fly into spring” with Kitty Hawk Kites’ first festival of the year. April is National Kite Month, and professional kite flyers will be on site at Jockey’s Ridge State Park to display show kites, teach lessons, and demonstrate stunt kites. The kids will love the games, demos, and free kite-making activities. Portions of the proceeds will benefit local charity Children and Youth Partnership. |
| North of Gaston Street Tour of Hidden Gardens Savannah, Georgia April 18–19 gcofsavnogstour.org Throw on your walking shoes and get ready to tour gardens in Savannah’s historic district, complete with water fountains, statues, and beautiful flowers. When your feet get tired, relax at the Harper Fowlkes House & Garden for Southern Tea. The tour includes eight walled gardens and Massie School Garden, a Garden Club community project. |
| Historic Garden Week in Virginia Richmond, Virginia April 19–27 vagardenweek.org Virginia celebrates the 75th anniversary of “America’s Largest Open House” in locales from the Chesapeake Bay to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Tour historic homes and gardens of the Colonial, American Revolution, Civil War, and Victorian periods. Additional activities include interludes by local musical ensembles, flower-arranging demonstrations, and fashion shows. Sponsored by The Garden Club of Virginia. |
| 11th Annual Herb Festival 2008 Burlington, North Carolina April 25–26 wrcac.org/herb_festival.htm High-quality herbs, perennials, annuals, and heirloom tomato plants for sale! Master gardeners are available to answer questions about garden design, care, and planting. Held at First Presbyterian Church. The funds from this annual event go toward the programs and services of the Women’s Resource Center, which strives to help women and their families enrich their lives. |
| Liberty Antiques Festival Liberty, North Carolina April 25–26 libertyantiquesfestival.com This festival kicks off at the 100 acre Hill Family Farm, with more than 400 dealers of 18th–20th-century antiques. It’s been called the best outdoor antiques show in the Mid-Atlantic, boasting furniture, paintings, glass, clocks, pottery, dolls, military items, folk art, and fishing collectibles. |
Mountain-Pacific |
| When Gold Blossoms: Indian Jewelry from the Susan L. Beningson Collection Phoenix, Arizona TThroughhrough May 11 phxart.org This Phoenix Art Museum exhibit features the beauty and craftsmanship of Indian jewelry from the 17th to 19th centuries. Works include rings, anklets, hair pendants, ivory combs, jeweled crowns, and even a gold throne. Most of the works are solid gold, many ruby-encrusted. Ancient artifacts dating back to the 2nd century B.C. are also on display. |
| Seattle Green Festival Seattle, Washington April 12–13 greenfestivals.org/content/view/767/390/ Focus on green living at the first Green Festival in the Pacific Northwest. More than 350 exhibits offer natural home and health products, organic food, and information on developments in green education. Learn how community groups and the city are working together to make Seattle a healthier place through Seattle Climate Action Now! and Clean & Green Seattle. Held at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. |
| Stockton Asparagus Festival Stockton, California April 25–27 asparagusfest.com If you’re crazy about asparagus, this festival is for you. Come to downtown Stockton for deep-fried asparagus, celebrity-chef cooking demonstrations, a wine and beer pavilion, a crafts show, and music from the Greg Kihn Band, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and War. |
| Petaluma Downtown’s Annual Antique Faire Petaluma, California April 27 petalumadowntown.com/antique_main.shtml Downtown Petaluma is transformed into an antiques marketplace for this annual event. More than 180 dealers offer their wares of estate jewelry, linens, kitchenware, vintage décor, books, and furniture. Visitors will also appreciate the historic buildings and delightful restaurants and cafes. Held on Fourth and Kentucky Streets. |
| Festival De La Familia Sacramento, California AprilApril 27 festivaldelafamilia.com Celebrate Latino culture at this family-oriented event. Food, artists, and music showcase the traditions and customs of more than 22 countries. Held at California Exposition. |
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