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Antique Bottle Show Calendar
March 2019
30 & 31 March 2019 (Saturday & Sunday) Wheaton, Illinois – Antique Bottle Club of Northern Illinois 44th Annual Antiques,Bottles & Collectibles Show in conjunction with the Windy City of Chicago Coin Op and Advertising Show. Two-day show at the Dupage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187. See flyer above for more information, FOHBC Member Club
31 March 2019 (Sunday) Bloomington, Minnesota – The North Star Historical Bottle Association’s 48th Annual Minnesota Antique Bottle, Advertising, and Stoneware Show and Sale, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, $3 admission; Set-up 6:30 am to 9:30 am, no early admission. Knights of Columbus Bloomington Event Center, 1114 American Blvd. West, Bloomington, Minnesota. Contact: Jeff Springer, 651.500.0949, springer_associates@yahoo.com or northstarbottleclub.com, FOHBC Member Club
31 March 2019 (Sunday) Cicero, New York – The 49th Empire State Bottle Collectors Association Show & Sale, 9 am to 2:30 pm, Cicero American Legion, 5575 Legionnaire Dr., Cicero, NY 12039. General Admission $3 (12 years or younger Free). Contact: Keon Kellogg, 315.963.8681, kkell32369@aol.com, FOHBC Member Club
April 2019
06 April 2019 (Saturday) Wheaton, Illinois – The DuPage Collectors Expo, General Admission $3, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Dupage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187. More info contact: Bob Stahr, 360 S. Kenilworth Avenue, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137; 630-793-5345, bob@hemingray.com
06 April 2019 (Saturday) St. Clairsville, Ohio – The Ohio Valley Bottle Club’s annual Bottle & Table Top Antiques Show, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm; early buyers 7:30 am $15. Admission $2, J.B. Martin Recreation Center, 102 Fair Avenue, St. Clairsville, Ohio Exit 216 off I-70, Contact: Tom Chickery, 740.296.9430, tchick65@gmail.com
07 April 2019 (Sunday) Dover, New Hampshire – New England Antique Bottle Club Presents their 53rd Annual Show & Sale, The Elks Club, 282 Durham Road (Rt. 108, Exit 7 off Spaulding Turnpike), Dover, New Hampshire 03820, Sunday, April 8, 2018, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Antique Bottles, Insulators, Fruit Jars, Crocks, Pottery & Small Collectibles, 50 Plus Sales Tables, 50/50 Raffle, Food & Beverages, Admission: $2, Early Admission (8:00 am – 9:00 am): $15, For Information Contact: Rick Carney, 207.729.3140 or Jack Pelletier, 207.839.4389, FOHBC Member Club
07 April 2019 (Sunday) – Hutchinson, Kansas – The 12th Annual Kansas Territory Bottle & Post Card Show & Sale, General Admission: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Kansas State Fairgrounds, Sunflower Building, 2000 N. Poplar Street, Hutchinson, Kansas, Info: Mike McJunkin, 620.728.8304, scarleits@cox.net or Stan Hendershot, 620.388.0505, stanhendershot@att.net, FOHBC Member Club
12 & 13 April 2019 (Friday & Saturday) Antioch, California – The Golden Gate Historical Bottle Society’s 53rd Annual Show & Sale, Early Buyers: Friday 12 pm – 5 pm, $10 Admission; General Admission: Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Free. Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 West 10th Street, Antioch, CA 94509. Info: Gary & Darla Antone, 752 Murdell Lane, Livermore, CA 94550, 925.373.6758, packrat49er@netscape.net, FOHBC Member Club
13 April 2019 (Saturday) Kalamazoo, Michigan – The Kalamazoo Antique Bottle & Glass Show, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Contact John Pastor, 616.581.7005, jpastor@americanglassgallery.com, Sponsored by the Kalamazoo Antique Bottle Club, FOHBC Member Club
14 April 2019 (Sunday) Harrisonburg, Virginia – The Historical Bottle-Diggers of Virginia 48th Annual Antique Bottle and Collectible Show & Sale, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Rockingham County Fairgrounds, U.S. Rt. 11 South, (Exit 243 off I-81), Harrisonburg, Virginia, Info: Sonny Smiley, 540.434.1129, lithiaman1@yahoo.com, FOHBC Member Club
14 April 2019 (Sunday) Pickering, Ontario – The Four Seasons Bottle Collector’s Club’s 26th Annual Toronto Bottle and Antique Show and Sale, General Admission $5 from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. Pickering Recreational Center, 1867 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering, Ontario L1V 3Y7. More Info: George Miller, 905.767.7297, show_inquiry@canadianbottlecollectors.com, www.canadianbottlecollectors.com
28 April 2019 (Sunday) Rochester, New York – 50th Genesee Valley Bottle Collectors Association’s Bottle, Paper, Postcard and Table Top Antiques Show & Sale, Roberts Wesleyen College, Voller Athletic Center, 2301 Westside Drive, Rochester, New York 14624, Admission $5. 17 and Under FREE, Show and Dealer Inquires: Aaron and Pamela Weber gvbca@frontiernet.net 585.749.8874, FOHBC Member Club
May 2019
02 – 05 May 2019 (Thursday – Sunday) Itasca, Illinois – The International Perfume Bottle Association annual Perfume Bottle & Vanity Collectors Show & Sale perfumebottles.org
04 May 2019 (Saturday) Gray, Tennessee – State of Franklin Antique Bottles & Collectibles Association 21st Annual Show – Sale, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Free admission & door prizes, Gray, Tennessee, Exit 13 on I-216, Appalachian Fairground, sfabca.com, FOHBC Member Club
04 & 05 May 2019 (Saturday & Sunday) Erie, Pennsylvania – 5th Annual Great Lakes Beach Glass, Coastal Arts, and Antique Bottle Festival, Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Admission. $6, children 10 and under free 3,000-6,000 annual attendance! Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, Pennsylvania, Contact: Jennifer Reed, 814.836.1827, jlr@relishinc.com
10 & 11 May 2019 (Friday & Saturday) Sturbridge, Massachusetts – 39th National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors (NAMBC) Annual Convention, Sturbridge Host Hotel, 366 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566, Friday May 10, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Saturday May 11, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, Set up day(s) and time: Friday May 10 8:00 am, Member admission is $10. Non-member admission is $20, and it includes a one year memebership (which normally costs $25 by itself). No early admission, National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors, Contact: Penny Gottlieb, Publicity Coordinator, 18 Pond Place, Cos Cob, CT 06807, 203.869.8411, pennygottlieb18@gmail.com, FOHBC MemberClub
11 May 2019 (Saturday) Mansfield, Ohio – 41st Mansfield Antique Bottle Show, Hosted by the Ohio Bottle Club, at the Richland County Fairgrounds, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Early admission, May 10. Info: Matt Lacy at 440.228.1873 or email info@antiquebottlesales.com or Louis Fifer at 330.635.1964, fiferlouis@yahoo.com, FOHBC Member Club
11 May 2019 (Saturday) Troy, Alabama – Troy, Alabama 3rd Annual Artifact and Bottle Show, Troy Shriners Building, 3700 US Hwy 231, Troy, Alabama 36081, Saturday May 11th, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm., Set up: Friday afternoon 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Saturday morning 6:00 am – 8:00 am, Cost of admission: Free, Alabama Historical Collectors Club, Contact: Charles Ray, Show Host, 334.494.3203, thegreatchaz@yahoo.com
17 & 18 May 2019 (Friday & Saturday) Kent, Washington – The Washington Bottle & Collector’s Antique Bottle & Collectible Show, Kent Commons – West Gym, 525 4th Ave N, Kent, Washington 98032. Early Admission: Friday, May 17, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, $5; General Admission Saturday May 18, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Free. Set up: Friday 10:00 am. Website: wabottleclub.org. Contact: Niel Smith, 3124 Hoadly St, SE, Olympia, WA 98501; 360.943.0518; wbcaweb@gmail.com FOHBC Member Club
19 May 2019 (Sunday) Ellendale, Delaware – DELMARVA Antique Bottle Club Show and Sale, Ellendale Fire Hall, 302 Main Street, Ellendale, Delaware, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Info: Keith Fleming, 302.684.8138, JohnKeithFleming@gmail.com
19 May 2019 (Sunday) Hammonton, New Jersey – The Spring Antiques & Bottle Show presented by Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc, Historic Batsto Village, Pleasant Mills Road, Hammonton, New Jersey 08037. Free General Admission: Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Rain or Shine event, Info: Harry Rheam, 856.768.1532, hcrheam@gmail.com
26 May 2019 (Sunday) Washington County Pennsylvania – Washington Pennsylvania Washington County Antique Bottle Club 44th Annual Show and Sale, Alpine Star Lodge, 735 Jefferson Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, Admission $3, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Info: Ed Kuskie, 412.405.9061, 352 Pineview Drive, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania 15037, bottlewizard@comcasat.net
June 2019
01 June 2019 (Saturday) Canyonville, Oregon – 2019 Canyonville Oregon Jefferson State Antique Bottle & Insulator Expo, Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Free Admission, $10 early admission 7:00 to 9:00 am. Seven Feathers Casino Resort, I-5, Exit 99. Info: Bruce Silva, P.O. Box 1565, Jacksonville, Oregon 97530, 541.821.8949, jsglass@q.com, FOHBC Member Club
02 June 2019 (Sunday) Ballston Spa, New York – 40th Annual National Bottle Museum’s Annual Saratoga Springs Show & Sale at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa, New York 12020, Sunday, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, Early admission: Sunday 8:00 am to 9:00 am, Set up: Saturday, June 2nd, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and Sunday, June 3rd, 6:30 am to 9:00 am, Cost of admission for show & early admission: $4 general admission, $15 early buyer, National Bottle Museum, nationalbottlemuseum.org, Contact: Phil Bernnard & Roy Topka, Co-Chairmen, 76 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, New York 12020, 518.885.7589, nbm@nycap.rr.com, FOHBC Member Club
08 June 2019 (Saturday) Cambridge City, Indiana – 5th Huddleston Jar and Antique Market, Huddleston Farmhouse, 838 National Road, Cambridge City, Indiana 47327, Saturday June 8th 2019 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, No Early Admission, Dealer setup 7:30 am, Admission free, 1st table $30, 2nd $10, 10′ x 20′ booth for $30 without tables, Ball Jar Collectors, group on facebook, Contact: Marty A Troxell, 137 W Main Street, Cambridge City, 765.478.3800, email: doublehead@myfrontiermail.com
08 June 2019 (Saturday) San Diego, California – Save The Date! San Diego 19th Annual 2019 Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show & Sale, Saturday June 8, 2019, Courtyard Marriott, Liberty Station, 2592 Laning Road, San Diego, California 92106, Located in Pt. Loma at the Historic & Popular Liberty Station. Come For The Day, Spend The Weekend. Close To Hotels, Airport, San Diego Harbor, Beaches, Sea World & The Zoo, Dealer Set-up, 6:00 am, “Early Bird” 7:30 am – 9:00 pm: $10, Free Admission 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Kids under 12 free with adult, Info: Jim Walker, 858.490.9019, jfw@internetter.com, www.sdbottleclub.org, FOHBC Member Club
14-16 June 2019 (Friday – Sunday) Orlando, Florida – 2019 National Insulator Association’s Annual Convention and Show, Oceans Convention Center at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at Sea World, 10100 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821. 15,000+ sq. ft of Glass and Porcelain Insulators, Hardware, Signs, Lightning Rod Balls, Battery Jars and Rests, Lamps, Bottles, Jars, Telephone and related items and MUCH, MUCH more! 175+ Dealer and Display tables. Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (NIA only). Open to the public Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. and Sunday 9:00 am – 1:30 pm. WANTED: DEALERS!! Additional show info available now: Jacqueline Linscott-Barnes (bluebellwt@aol.com). Show packets/table sales available 9:00 am Friday, June 22, 2018 at the 49th Kansas City NIA Convention and Show. MORE INFO
29 June 2019 (Saturday) Johnson, Iowa – The Iowa Antique Bottleers 50th Annual Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show and Sale at the Johnston Lions Club, 64th Place and Merle Hay Road in Johnston, Iowa. Admission $2, open 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Contract with Map. Contacts for information are Mark Wiseman: 3505 Sheridan Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50310-4557, 515.344.8333 and their President: Joyce Jessen, 515.979.5216, FOHBC Member Club
29 June 2019 (Saturday) Castle Rock, Colorado – 54th Antique Bottle Collectors Of Colorado Show, Douglas County Fairgrounds at Kirk Hall, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104, Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Early Bird 8:00 am, Dealer Set Up Friday, June 28th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Saturday June 29th 7:00 am. Show admission $3, Early Bird admission $10, Antique Bottle Collectors Of Colorado, Contact Name: Eric Grace, Show Chairman, 10041 Granite Hill Drive, Parker, Colorado 80134, 303.250.7498, eleegrace@aol.com, FOHBC Member Club
July 2019
6 & 7 July 2019 (Saturday & Sunday) S. Yorks, UK – Britian’s Biggest Show: The 29th Summer National, BBR. Elsecar Heritage Centre, Nr Barnsley, S. York, S74 8HJ. Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am – 2 pm. Info: Telephone: 01226 745156, Email: sales@onlinebbr.com, Web: onlinebbr.com
19 & 20 July 2019 (Friday & Saturday) Reno, Nevada – Reno Antique Bottle Club hosts their 55th Annual Botile & Collectibles Show & Sale, Reno -Sparks Convention Center, 4590 Virginia Street North Entrance, Dealer Set Up -Friday, 19th 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, Early Looker Buyers $15 on Friday the 19th. Gate Opens 9:30 am. Free Admission to General Public on Saturday July 20th, Parking $10, Show Hours: Friday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Show Information & Dealer Contracts: Marty Hall, Reno Antique Bottle Club, 775.335.9467 or Rosemuley@Att.Net, FOHBC Member Club
August 2019
01 – 03 August 2019 (Thursday – Saturday) Augusta, Georgia – 2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo, SHOW PAGE LINK, Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center and Augusta Convention Center, Information: Augusta National Consortium Chairs: Bill Baab, riverswamper@comcast.net, Ferdinand Meyer V, fmeyer@fmgdesign.com, Mike Newman, thenewm@aol.com, Walter Smith, supplies@furnituredoctor.net, Marty Vollmer, martyvollmer@aol.com, Eric Warren, scbottles@aol.com, FOHBC National Convention – Southern Region
10 August 2019 (Saturday) Lincoln, Alabama – 4th Annual Lincoln Bottle Show, Lincoln Civic Center, 123 Jones Street, Lincoln, Alabama 35096, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Vendor set up on Friday, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm and Saturday 7:00 am to 9:00 am. Contact chairman Jake Smith 256.267.0446, syl_bottleguy@yahoo.com. Free public admission, free kids table free appraisals. This is our fourth year and like every year we honor a different soda. This year Celery-Cola. Info on Facebook.
September 2019
14 September 2019 (Saturday) Huntington Beach, California – The Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club’s 53rd Annual Antique Bottle, Fruit Jar, Antiques & Collectibles Show & Sale 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Early Bird $10 at 8:00 am, at the Huntington Beach Elks Lodge #1959, 7711 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, California 92648. Free admission, Info: Don Wippert, 818.346.9833, donwippert@yahoo.com, or Dick Homme, 818.362.3368.
15 September 2019 (Sunday) Depew, New York – The Greater Buffalo Bottle Collectors Association’s 21st Annual Show & Sale. Polish Falcons Hall, 445 Columbia Ave, Depew, NY 14043. General Admission $3: Sunday 9 am – 2 pm. Contact chairman Joe Guerra 716.207.9948 or jguerra3@roadrunner.com, or www.gbbca.org, FOHBC Member Club
21 & 22 September 2019 (Saturday & Sunday) Santa Rosa, California – The Northwestern Bottle Collectors Association’s 54th Annual Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show. Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. General Admission: Saturday 10 am – 4 pm ($5), Sunday 9 am – 3 pm (free); Early Admission: Saturday 10 am – 11 am ($10). Contact chairman Lou Lambert 707.823.8845 or nbca@comcast.net, or www.oldwestbottles.com, FOHBC Member Club
October 2019
05 October 2019 (Saturday) North Chesterfield, Virginia – The Richmond Antique Bottle Show and Sale General Admission $3, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Early Admission $10 at 7:30 am, at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, Virginia 23832. Info: Marvin Croker, 804.275.1101 or Ed Faulkner 804.739.2951; RichBottleClub@comcast.net FOHBC Member Club
July/August 2020
30 July – 03 August 2020 (Thursday – Sunday) Reno, Nevada – 2020 FOHBC National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo, Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Information: Richard Siri (rtsiri@sbcglobal.net) or Ferdinand Meyer V (fmeyer@fmgdesign.com), FOHBC National Convention – Western Region
