Three Summer Day Trips for the Antique and Flea Market Collector

The calendar and the weather in New England has announced the beginning of summer.  It is time to pack up the family, load the family van and head north, in search of cool breezes and super bargains.


The challenge of a fun vacation time for all is being sure to include destinations that have activities and events for all family members.
Finding such destinations is not as difficult as I originally thought as I looked to plan 3 day trips that would provide lots of antique and flea markets to explore.

June                       Withington Auction    



The first stop on the trip will be in Nashua, New Hampshire. Nashua is the location of Withington Auctions for more than 30 years.  Although Dick Withington is recently deceased the fine tradition of his auctions continue.  Since the auction is held in a major hotel chain there is an on site pool and gym the kids can enjoy.  Within walking distance is fast food. The hotel includes room service with wifi and cable.  The hotel restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.


July                      Brimfield Antique Show

Select a date between July 14-19 to attend the Brimfield Antique Show in Massachusetts. The Show is actually hundreds of individual dealers who set up displays in a various fields.  The fields have individual names, hours of operation, parking, and admission fees.  The show was started in 1959 and has survived the digital age, boasting the largest attendance ever for the May 2015 show dates.  There are plenty of local places for lodging so plan on staying a couple of days to discover the wide range of offerings at Brimfield.


August                New Hampshire Antiques Dealer Association


August is time to head to Manchester, NH for the 58th annual antique dealers show.  This year the show runs from August 7 to August 9.  Exhibitors as far away as Michigan will display the finest   antiques for our buying pleasure.



Till next time stay well, stay happy

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Amazing Antique Show

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Boston Antiques and Design Show Shriner's Auditorium - Wilmington, MA October 19-20

 

This is one show you will not want to miss.  Quality dealers with authentic antiques.  This weekend is a great time for a drive, enjoy the foliage on your way to the show.

 

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 Headed to the Lexington Historical Society Antique show this weekend.  I will be bringing along a couple of books that Ken Gloss from the Brattle Book Shop will appraise for a small donation to the Historical Society.  Also on hand will be an appraiser from one of the largest auction houses, again, a small donation to the Historical Society will  take the guesswork out of that piece you inherited and have no idea if it is worth anything.

            

  

Till next time stay well, stay happy