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Looking for more antiquing events? Check out our 100 Hot Antique Shows!
Northeast |
| 45th Annual Delaware Antiques Show Wilmington, Delaware November 7–9 winterthur.org More than 60 of the country’s most distinguished dealers gather at the Chase Center on the Riverfront to feature American antiques, furniture, paintings, rugs, porcelain, silver, arts-and-crafts objects, and jewelry. Noted interior designer Elissa Cullman will be the keynote speaker at the show. Enjoy early-access shopping and meet and mingle with the dealers at the November 6 preview party. |
| The 22nd Annual Boston Christmas Festival Boston, Massachusetts November 7–9 bostonchristmasfestival.com More than 350 American master craftsmen fill the Seaport World Trade Center to kick off the holidays. This shopping event features the 15th Annual Gingerbread House Competition, with proceeds benefitting Rosie’s Place, a sanctuary providing both emergency and long-term assistance to poor and homeless women. |
| NH Open Doors New Hampshire November 8–9 nhopendoors.com Discover New Hampshire’s natural beauty and timeless traditions as you visit shops and galleries filled with New Hampshire-made products and artwork. See juried craftspeople at work throughout the state as they open their studios and shops to showcase their techniques. Visit the Web site for a statewide listing of the hundreds of participants. |
| The Pier Antiques Show New York, New York November 15–16 stellashows.com Known as New York City’s largest and most comprehensive art and antiques event, there is something for everybody at this one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Pier 94 hosts nearly 500 exhibitors showing everything from fine art to vintage furniture. Fashion Alley at Pier 92 is home to the newest trends in fashion and design but also includes a section of vintage fashions. |
| Wethersfield Antiques Show Wethersfield, Connecticut November 22 wethhist.org The eighth annual show is held at the Pitkin Community Center and features 44 dealers with quality antiques in room settings, booth chats, and verbal appraisals. For an early look, attend the benefit preview party and early-buying session on Friday, November 21. |
| 20th Annual Artistree Holiday Open House East Vassalboro, Maine November 28–30 maineartistree.com The Artistree Artisans Cooperative invites you to join artisans at the charming East Vassalboro Grange for their 20th open-house festivities. Browse the wares of 30-plus artisans, featuring a wide assortment of fine handcrafts, and enjoy hot mulled cider and live music. |
Southeast |
| Master Works by Kentucky Painters: 1819–1935 Lexington, Kentucky Through November 30 uky.edu/ArtMuseum The University of Kentucky Art Museum displays an important piece of artistic heritage, featuring portraits, landscapes, still lifes, and history subjects by artists who lived or worked in Kentucky. This exhibit brings together paintings from the university’s own collection with selections from private collections and institutions. |
| Charlotte Antique & Collectibles Show Charlotte, North Carolina October 29–November 2 charlotteantiqueshow.com Hundreds of dealers from all over the world gather at the Metrolina Expo Center to offer American and European furniture, lighting, pottery, glass, silver, jewelry, rugs, linens, books, toys, and sports memorabilia. |
| Woodville Antiques Show and Sale Woodville, Mississippi November 14–16 historicwoodville.org Vendors offer a wide range of furnishings, art, linens, silver, antique jewelry, and decorative goods at the European Antique Auction Gallery. In conjunction with the show, on Friday and Saturday afternoon docents welcome guests to the Feltus-Catchings Home, an early-19th-century center-hall Federal-style house that has been in the same family since 1899. |
| 6th Annual Open Studio and Vineyards Tour US Route 13, Virginia November 28–30 easternshoreartist.com Enjoy a leisurely drive along Virginia’s Eastern Shore, visiting more than 30 artisans at 12 studios, workshops, and galleries and stopping to tour two vineyards and wineries on the way. With both traditional and contemporary artistry and plenty of local restaurants, small hotels, and B&Bs up and down the shore, the tour is a perfect Thanksgiving getaway. |
| Virginia Beach Christmas Market Virginia Beach, Virginia November 28–30 emgshows.com The Virginia Beach Christmas Market returns to the Virginia Beach Convention Center for its 27th year. More than 300 artisans fill the festive marketplace selling traditional and contemporary works including pottery, jewelry, stained glass, photography, fiber arts, and one-of-a-kind Christmas collectibles. |
| GardenFest of Lights Richmond, Virginia November 28–January 12 lewisginter.org More than a half-million lights arranged in botanical themes glitter throughout the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, creating one of Richmond’s most popular family holiday events. View the spectacular holiday displays, enjoy special seasonal dinners in the Garden Café or Robins Tea House, and bring the kids for storytelling on Monday nights. |
Central |
| 17th Annual Country Quilt Show Slinger, Wisconsin November 1 slingerquiltguild.we.bs/ The Ties that Bind Quilt Guild sponsors its 17th annual Country Quilt Show, featuring quilt exhibits, a program on scrap quilts, a country store, a luncheon, vendors, and door prizes. The show includes a national touring quilt exhibit of patriotic quilts, which benefits wounded soldiers. Held at Slinger Middle School. |
| 55th Annual Ceramic and Doll Show Fort Worth, Texas November 1–2 fwceramics.com The largest ceramics show in Texas is back at the Amon Carter Exhibition Building for its 55th year. The competition is open to all ceramists and doll crafters from children to senior citizens and hobbyists to masters. Visitors enjoy demonstrations, educational programs, and lots of new ideas. |
| San Antonio New World Wine & Food Festival San Antonio, Texas November 4–9 nwwff.org The festival, now in its eighth year, features local and internationally known chefs and winemakers offering a taste of diverse cuisines and wines while showcasing Texas agricultural products. Register early for a wide array of events, including the Texas Grape Stomp-Off Championship, Burgers & Beer, Winemaker Dinners, and the Texas Vintner Cruise. |
| Antique Spectacular Rock Island, Illinois November 7–9 Council Bluffs, Iowa November 14–16 antiquespectacular.com Now in its 13th season, these quality antiques and collectibles shows feature select regional antiques dealers and merchandise from around the world. Held at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island and the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, the shows attempt to offer something to interest every collector, including furniture, art pottery, stoneware, antique glassware, toys, and vintage textiles. |
| Goodwill Antiques Show Rochester Hills, Michigan November 7–9 goodwillantiqueshow.com The Goodwill Show is in its 61st consecutive year, marking it as one of the oldest continuously operating charitable antiques shows in the nation. Held at the Michigan State Fairgrounds, the show offers a diverse selection of American, Continental, English, and Asian antiques. Catch lunch at the café, sit in on informative Shop Talks, shop the Goodwill Booth of donated items, and enter a bid in the silent auction. |
| Greater Chicago Quilt Exposition III Schaumburg, Illinois November 13–16 quiltfest.com This international quilting event returns to the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center for the final stop in the 2008 World Quilt Competition tour. In addition to shopping the Merchants Mall and viewing exquisite quilt displays, visitors can participate in a spectacular lineup of workshops and lectures. |
| Holiday Lights Parade & Festival Gahanna, Ohio November 29 gahannaevents.com Get in the holiday spirit at one of the most unique holiday parades and festivals in the Midwest. Set in historic Olde Gahanna, the procession of more than 100 lighted floats, marching bands, and horse-drawn carriages is a sparkling event for all ages. The festivities continue long into the evening with post-parade crafts, games, entertainment, and food. |
Mountain-Pacific |
| November Art Show and Sale Casper, Wyoming November 6–8 thenic.org Paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, glass works, fiber art, and fine-art photography from throughout the West are set to fill Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center, Casper’s contemporary art museum, for the 15th annual art show and sale. A perfect shopping stop for the art lover on your holiday list, the event also features entertainment, food, and drinks. |
| The Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert Palm Desert, California November 6–9 artoffoodandwine.com This four-day celebration of the very best in art, food, and wine attracts thousands of art and culinary enthusiasts from across California and around the country. The event features food and wine tastings, celebrity-chef demonstrations, culinary seminars, art, music, and shopping. |
| 2008 Portland’s Annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival Portland, Oregon November 7–9 hfgf.com/Portland Voted one of the country's 200 Best Shows by Sunshine Artist magazine, the Holiday Food & Gift Festival returns to the Oregon Convention Center for its 19th year. Browse the festive holiday setting while shopping for home décor, unique holiday gifts, arts and crafts, and gourmet food items. |
| Presents Under the Peak Colorado Springs, Colorado November 13–16 jlcoloradosprings.org The Junior League of Colorado Springs sponsors this one-of-a-kind shopping experience, bringing vendors from all over the country to showcase jewelry, clothing, accessories, and holiday decorations. Proceeds benefit programs aiming to improve the health and education of women and children in the community. |
| Los Angeles Asian & Tribal Art Show Los Angeles, California November 15–16 caskeylees.com Experience a unique blend of Asian and native art from Africa, New Guinea, and the Americas, including everything from costumes and ceramics to sculptures and weaving. Held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, the show hosts more than 60 international dealers plus expert lecturers. |
| Phoenix Antique Market Phoenix, Arizona November 17–18 azantiqueshow.com Held at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, this is one of Arizona’s largest antiques shows, offering a wide range of glassware, pottery, collectibles, coins, and early-American linens. The show’s larger exhibits feature country French, European, early-American, Edwardian, Mission, and Victorian antiques. |
