Editor’s Note: This Resource Guide is a companion to our article “The Thrill of the HUNT”, from the August-October, 2022, issue of Out & About with The Berkshire Edge magazine. Hard copies of the magazine are available for free at high-traffic locations throughout Berkshire County and in contiguous counties in New York, Connecticut and Vermont.
While the beloved Maine Antiques Festival (in Union, Maine) has been canceled for August, 2022, due to “scheduling challenges and ongoing impacts of the pandemic,” the following much-anticipated shows are still happening,
rain or shine.
New Hampshire Antiques Show
nhada.org/new-hampshire-antiques-show
August 11-13
Now in its 65th year, the New Hampshire Antiques Show, features exhibits by some 60 professional antique dealers who save merchandise throughout the year in order to ensure that the show maintains its longstanding reputation for “fresh-to-the-market” antiques. It’s the culmination of Antiques Week across the state (see other shows at www.antiquesweeknh.com/).
Brimfield, Mass.
brimfieldantiquefleamarket.com
September 6–11
“America’s oldest outdoor flea market” is a must for any collector—and you’ll be rubbing elbows with veterans (like Martha Stewart), among thousands of other shoppers. This massive, six-day event is held three times a year and is made up of about 20 different show fields filled with individual sellers of antique, vintage, and new items. (Brimfield is the name of the town, not the organizer.) Planning ahead is highly advised by downloading/printing a copy of the schedule and vendor map from the website.
The Stormville (N.Y.) Airport Antique Show & Flea Market
stormvilleairportfleamarket.com
September 3-4 and October 8–9
With acres of merchandise by over 600 vendors (from eight states), this fun, family-friendly event draws thousands of shoppers to each of its six shows throughout the year. There is literally something for everything here, from rare antiques and collectibles to bargain finds and new arts and crafts.
Barn Star’s Fall Antiques at Dutchess County Fairgrounds
barnstar.com
October 8-9
Taking place on Columbus Day weekend, this show features familiar dealers and new exhibitors of art, textiles, quilts, samplers, English and country furniture, estate jewelry, pottery, garden decor, among other highlights.
Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo (Essex Junction, Vt.)
cvexpo.org/champlain-valley-craft-show-and-antique-expo
October 21-23
This annual show brings established antique and vintage collectible dealers and individual sellers together at two shows for the price of one.
