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May 2018
18 & 19 May 2018 (Friday & Saturday) Lake City, Florida – Florida Antique Bottle Collectors 5th Annual Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show & Sale, Columbia County Fairgrounds, 438 SR 247, Lake City, Florida 32055, Saturday regular admission $3, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Early buyer fee on Friday of $20 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Info: Contact Brian Hoblick, hoblick@aol.com, 386.804.9635 or Ed LeTard, eandeletard@aol.com, 985.788.6163
18 & 19 May 2018 (Friday & Saturday) Kent, Washington – The Washington Bottle & Collectors Association Bottle & Collectible Show, Friday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, dealer setup and $5 early bird admission. Saturday 9:00 am -3:00 Free admission. Kent Commons, 525 4th Ave N, Kent, Washington 98032. Contact Info: Pete Hendricks, Tele: 253.335.1732 or Niel Smith, 360-943-0518 email, wbcaweb@gmail.com, FOHBC Member Club
19 May 2018 (Saturday) Coventry, Connecticut – The Museum of Connecticut Glass 14th Annual Outdoor Bottle and Glass Show, Rain or shine, on the historic early 19th century glass factory grounds, including Exhibits/Tours – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, early buyers 8:00 am, www.glassmuseum.org, Museum of Connecticut Glass, Rt. 44 & North River Road, Coventry, Connecticut, Contact Noel Tomas, 860.633.2944, Noel.Tomas@glassmuseum.org
19 May 2018 (Saturday) Richmond, Rhode Island – The Little Rhody Bottle Club Tailgate Swap Meet, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Free set-up for members and aspiring members. Free coffee, donuts, and pizza for participants. Bring your own tables! Show Address: Jules Antique Center, 320 Kingstown Road, Richmond, Rhode Island (3 miles East of Route #95 on Route #138), Contact Info: William Rose 508.880.4929, FOHBC Member Club
20 May 2018 (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
20 May 2018 (Sunday) Ellendale, Delaware – DELMARVA Antique Bottle Club Show and Sale, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Ellendale Fire Hall, 302 Main Street, Ellendale, Delaware, Contact Keith Fleming at 302.684.8138, johnkeithfleming@gmail.com, FOHBC Member Club
20 May 2018 (Sunday) Hammonton, New Jersey – Historic Batso Village: The Spring Antiques & Bottle Show presented by Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc., Sunday, May 20, 2018, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Rain or Shine, Set-up 7:00 to 9:00 am, Admission Free, Batsto Village, Wharton State Forest, RT 542 Pleasant Mills Road, Hammonton, New Jersey 08037, Cost of 20′ by 20′ space: $50; For information, Paul DelGuercio, Show Chair, 856.252.7730, PaulHavoc@Comcast.net or Harry Rheam 856.768.1532, hcrheam@gmail.com
31 May – 02 June 2018 (Thursday – Saturday) Hershey, Pennsylvania – The 38th Annual Convention of the National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors (NAMBC) will be held May 31st through June 2nd 2018 at the Holiday Inn in Grantville, PA. Milk bottle enthusiasts from throughout the U.S. and Canada will gather to buy, sell, trade bottles and other dairy memorabilia while socializing with fellow enthusiasts and collectors. The three day event included exhibits, an auction, an awards banquet, an ice cream social and several educational seminars. The event has a 38 year history which is testimony to its continuing popularity. INFORMATION
June 2018
02 June 2018 (Saturday) Smyrna, Georgia – 48th Annual Atlanta Antique Bottle Show & Sale, Saturday, June 2nd, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Dealer Setup & Early Admission, Saturday, June 2nd, 7:00 am – 9:00 am, Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, Georgia 30080, Free Admission! Early Admission with Dealers: $10, For table reservations and show information contact: Jack Hewitt, Box 12126, Big Canoe, Jasper, Georgia 30143, 770.856.6062 or Bill Johnson, 770.823.2626, bj3605@comcast.net
02 June 2018 (Saturday) Raleigh, North Carolina – Raleigh Bottle & Collectables Club presents their 2018 Bottle Show, Saturday, June 2nd, Dealer Setup Saturday, 7:00 am – 9:00 am, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, James Martin Building, Open to public 9:00 am., $3 Admission. RaleighBottleClub.org, Information: Whitt Stallings, 919.781.6339, whittstall@yahoo.com or Travis Hardin, 919.601.2609, carolinamilkbottles@gmail.com, FOHBC Member Club
02 June 2018 (Saturday) Troy, Alabama – 2nd Annual Antique Bottles, Indian Artifacts, Advertising Collectibles and Civil War Relics Show in Troy Alabama on Saturday, June 2nd 2018. Show is open to the public on Saturday June 2nd, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Dealers can set up the afternoon before from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Location is the Shriners Building/Shrine Club at 3700 US Hwy 231, Troy, Alabama. 8 foott Dealer tables $25 for first, $20 for additional. Troy Alabama has dozens of restaurants and major hotel chains. Show host is Charles Ray at 334.494.3203 or thegreatchaz@yahoo.com
03 June 2018 (Sunday) Ballston Spa, New York – 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, NY 12020, 518.885.7589, nbm@nycap.rr.com, See Contract, FOHBC Member Club
09 June 2018 (Saturday) Cambridge City, Indiana – Cambridge City Fruit Jar & Antique Show, Dealer set up 7:30 – 9:00 am, Public 9:00 am -2:00 pm, Show-n-Tell 6:00 pm, Lakeview Restaraunt. Call Marty Troxell 765.478.3800 or Co-chair Richard Leece 765.586.2798) for table/camping or questions.
16 June 2018 (Saturday) San Diego, California – Save The Date! San Diego 2018 Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show & Sale, Saturday June 16, 2018, New Site! 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” 6:30 am – 9:00 qm: $10, Free Admission 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Kids under 12 free with adult, Mike Bryant Chairman, Info: Jim Walker 858.490.9019, jfw@internetter.com, www.sdbottleclub.org, FOHBC Member Club
22 & 23 June 2018 (Friday & Saturday) Reno, Nevada – Reno Antique Bottle Club Hosts Their 54th Annual Botile & Collectibles Show & Sale, Reno -Sparks Convention Center, 4590 Virginia Street North Entrance, Dealer Set Up -Friday, 22nd 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, Early Looker Buyers $15 on Friday the 22nd. Gate Opens 9:30 am. Free Admission to General Public on Saturday June 23rd, 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
22-24 June 2018 (Friday – Sunday) Kansas City, Missouri – 2018 National Insulator Association Convention & Show, KCI Expo Center, 11730 N. Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64153, 35,000 sq ft of Glass & Porcelain Insulators, Hardware, Signs, Lightning Rod Balls, Battery Jars & Rests, Lamps, Bottles, Jars and much more! 175+ Dealer & Display tables, Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (NIA Only), Open to Public Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Dealers Wanted! For more info and/or show packet: www.nia.org/shows/national or nwmoshow@dwagnerkc.com
23 June 2018 (Saturday) Tulsa, Oklahoma – The Tulsa Antiques & Bottle Club presents its 41st Annual Advertising, Antiques & Bottle Show and Sale, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Tulsa Flea Market in the River Spirit Center, Tulsa Fairgrounds, 21st and Pittsburg Avenue, Set-up Friday 22 June, 10:L00 am to 6:00 pm, Info: Henry Tankersley, 918.481.3820 or 918.663.3218, henry@americanbanktulsa.com or Richard Carr, 918.687.4150 or 918.616.3273, privy1964@yahoo.com, FOHBC Member Club
30 June 2018 (Saturday) Castle Rock, Colorado – 53rd Anniversary – Antique Bottle Collectors of Colorado Show, Douglas County Fairgrounds at Kirk Hall, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104, (1/2 Mile East Of I-25 On Plum Creek Parkway), $3 Admission, Contact: Eric Grace 303.250.7498, Open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Dealer Set-Up: 7:00 am – 9:00 am, Early Bird Admissions, 8:00 am $10, Auction at 1:00 pm, antiquebottlecollectorsofcolorado.com, FOHBC Member Club
July 2018
14 July 2018 (Saturday) Richmond, Rhode Island – The Little Rhody Bottle Club Tailgate Swap Meet, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Free set-up for members and aspiring members. Free coffee, donuts, and pizza for participants. Bring your own tables! Show Address: Jules Antique Center, 320 Kingstown Road, Richmond, Rhode Island (3 miles East of Route #95 on Route #138), Contact Info: William Rose 508.880.4929, FOHBC Member Club
21 and 22 July 2018 (Saturday & Sunday) Adamstown, Pennsylvania – The 18th Annual Shupp’s Grove Bottle Festival, 6:00 am to dusk, Early buyers Friday 3:00 pm, The famous ‘Shupp’s Grove’, 1686 Dry Tavern Road, Denver, Pennsylvania 17517, Contact: Steve Guion, 717.626.5557, affinityinsurance1@windstream.net
22 July 2018 (Sunday) Ankeny, Iowa – 49th Iowa Antique Bottleers Mega Show at the FFA Enrichment Center Des Moines Area Community College, 2006 S. Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny, Iowa 50023, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Set-up: 7:00 am, $2 admission, $20 early bird, Iowa Antique Bottleers, On Facebook, Contact: Tom Southard, Show Chairman 2815 Druid Hill Drive, Des Moines, Iowa, 50315, Tele: 515.490.9590, tjsdm@aol.com, See Contract & Directions, FOHBC MEMBER CLUB
28-29 July 2018 (Saturday & Sunday) East Ridge, Tennessee – The 1st Annual Chattanooga Civil War & Artifact Show, Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway. Contact us now for vendor space! Civil War relics of all kinds, antique weapons and swords, photos, newspapers, antique jewelry, Americana, old bottles, arrowheads, metal detectors, door prizes, and more! Fun for collectors and history buffs of all ages. Bring the whole family! For information or dealer inquiries, email anita@americandigger.com or call 770.362.8671 or 716.574.0465. Information
August 2018
02 – 05 August 2018 (Thursday – Sunday) Cleveland, Ohio – FOHBC 2018 National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo – Midwest Region at the Cleveland Convention Center, Host Hotel: Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center, Show Information: Louis Fifer, Show Co-Chair and FOHBC Conventions Director, 330.635.1964, fiferlouis@yahoo.com or Matt Lacy, Show Co-Chair, FOHBC Midwest Region Director, 440.228.1873, info@antiquebottlesales.com, Visit Web Page, FOHBC National Convention – Midwest Region
10 & 11 August 2018 (Friday & Saturday) Houston, Texas – Houston Antique Bottle Show, Friday Setup and Show August 11th. It will be at Sheraton Brookhollow. More information forthcoming.
11 August 2018 (Saturday) Lincoln, Alabama – 3rd Annual Lincoln Bottle Show. Doors open at 9:00 am on August 11th. Vendor set on August 10 and 11th. Contact chairman Jake Smith 256.267.0446, syl_bottleguy@yahoo.com. Free public admission, free kids table free appraisals. This is our third year like every year we honor a different soda. This year it is 7up.
13 – 19 August 2018 (Monday – Sunday) Bouckville, New York – 47th Annual Madison-Bouckville Antique Show, Outdoor antiques and collectibles including two huge bottle tents! Over 2000 dealers and vendors located on scenic Route 20, Bouckville, New York, Contact: Jim Burns, 315.527.3269 or Jim Bartholomew, 585.705.8106
19 August 2018 (Sunday) Poughkeepsie, New York – Hudson Valley Bottle Club 31st Annual Mid Hudson Bottle Show & Sale, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, Early buyers 8:00 am, Poughkeepsie Elks Lodge 275, 29 Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie, New York. We are looking forward to a great turnout with our location having been subject to a complete renovation. Contact Mike Stephano, 27 Rogers Road, Hyde Park, New York 12538, 845.233.4340, mjsantique@aol.com
25 August 2018 (Saturday) Edgewood, Kentucky – 1st Annual Northern Kentucky Antique Bottle & Small Antiques Show New Show! 9:00 am to 2:00 pm; Early Bird 8:00 am, $15 Admission $3, Milligan Hall – St. Pius X Church, 348 Dudley Pike, Edgewood, Kentucky, Contact: Ed Morris, 859.414.4693, ed@morristreasures.com or Randy Deaton, 859.334.0512, nkyfinds@gmail.com
September 2018
08 September 2018 (Saturday) Huntington Beach, California – Los Angeles Antique Bottle Show (Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club’s 52nd Anniversary Show) at the Huntington Beach Elks Lodge, 7711 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, California, Free Admission at 9:00 am, $10 Early admission at 8:00 am, For dealer information: Don Wippert, 818.346.9833, donwippert@yahoo.com or Dick Home, 818.362.3368, FOHBC Member Club
15 September 2018 (Saturday) Richmond, Rhode Island – The Little Rhody Bottle Club Tailgate Swap Meet, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Free set-up for members and aspiring members. Free coffee, donuts, and pizza for participants. Bring your own tables! Show Address: Jules Antique Center, 320 Kingstown Road, Richmond, Rhode Island (3 miles East of Route #95 on Route #138), Contact Info: William Rose 508.880.4929, FOHBC Member Club
15 September 2018 (Saturday) Lebanon, Indiana – Indianapolis Circle City Antique Bottle, Advertising and Antiques Show, Boone County Fairgrounds, 1300 E. 100 Street, Lebanon, Indiana 46052, Set-up: 7:30 am – 9:00 am, show hours: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Admission – $2, (Early Admission – $20), Free Appraisals on Antique Bottles and Glass, For Show Information contact: Martin Van Zant, 812.841.9495, 41 East Washington Street, Mooresville, Indiana 46158, mdvanzant@yahoo.com or “Balsam” Bill Granger 812.517.5895, 6915 S. 280 E. Lebanon, Indiana 46052 bgranger@iquest.net, Circle City Antique Bottles and Glass Club, FOHBC Member Club
16 September 2018 (Sunday) Depew, New York – 20th Greater Buffalo Bottle Collectors Association Annual Show and Sale at the Polish Falcons Hall, 445 Columbia Avenue, Depew, New York 14043, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Early admission: Sunday, September 16, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, Admission $3, Children under 12 free, Greater Buffalo Bottle Collectors Association, gbbca.org, Info: Joe Guerra, Secretary, 29 Nina Terrace, West Seneca, New York 14224, 716 674-5750, jguerra3@roadrunner.com, FOHBC Member Club
16 September 2018 (Sunday) Westford, Massachusetts – The Merrimack Valley Antique Bottle Club’s 44th Annual Bottle Show (9:00 am to 2:00 pm, early buyers at 8:00 am) is at the Westford Regency Inn, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, Massachusetts. Just five minutes off Exit 32 of I-495, follow the signs. Special Note: There will be a $20 door prize drawing just for early buyers at 8:45 am. Info: Cliff Hoyt, 978.458.6575, e-mail choyt48@comcast.net, Website: www.mvabc.org, FOHBC Member Club
21 & 22 September 2018 (Friday & Saturday) Aurora, Oregon – Oregon Bottle Collectors Association Bottle, Antiques, Collectibles Show & Sale, Friday 12 – 5:00 pm dealer set-up & early bird admission $5, Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm regular public admission by donation, American Legion Hall, 21510 Main St. N.E., Aurora, Oregon, Contact Info: Wayne Herring, 503.864.2009 or Mark Junker, 503.231.1235 or Bill Bogynska, 503.657.1726 billbogy7@gmail.com, FOHBC Member Club
22 & 23 September 2018 (Saturday & Sunday) Santa Rosa, California – 53rd Northwestern Bottle Collectors Association Antique Bottle Show, Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa, California 95404, Saturday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm & Sunday 9:00 am – 3:00 am, Early admission Saturday 10:00 – 11:00 am, $10, Set up Saturday 10:00 – 11:00 am, $3 General Admission Saturday, Free on Sunday, Northwestern Bottle Collectors Assoc., Follow us on Facebook or www.oldwestbottles.com for more show info, Lou Lambert, NBCA Show Chairman, PO Box 322, Graton, 707.823.8845, nbca@comcast.net, FOHBC Member Club
October 2018
06 October 2018 (Saturday) Richmond, Virginia – The Richmond Area Bottle Collectors Assoc. Presents The 47th Richmond Antique Bottle and Collectibles Show and Sale at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, Virginia 23832-6615, General admission: $3, Early entry at 7:30 am for $10. Show hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Contact: Marvin Croker at 804.275.1101 or Ed Faulkner, 804.739.2951, richbottleclub@comcast.net, FOHBC Member Club
13 October 2018 (Saturday) Waukesha, Wisconsin – Second Annual Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show & Sale put on by the Wisconsin Antique Advertising Club at the Waukesha Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha Wisconsin 53188, Dealer set-up 6:00 am, Open to Public 8:00 am. FOHBC Member Club
21 October 2018 (Sunday) Scriba, New York – The Empire State Bottle Collectors Association’s 20th Annual Show & Sale, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Scriba Fire Hall, U.S. Route 104 East, Scriba (2 miles East of Oswego), Contact: Barry Haynes, PO Box 900, Mexico, New York 13114, 315.963.0922 or 315.963.3749 or Christina Champion, 110HarleyHorses@gmail.com
26 & 27 October 2018 (Friday & Saturday) Waco, Texas – 3rd Central Texas Antique Bottle Show at Red Men Hall, 4521 Speight Avenue, Waco, Texas, Friday 1:00 – 6:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Early Admission: Friday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Set Up: Friday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Saturday Free, Friday $10, Central Texas Bottle Collectors, Contact: Jay Kasper, 305 E 12th Street, Shiner, Texas 77984, 361.649.8221, jamast@att.net
28 October 2018 (Sunday) Chicago, Illinois – 1st Chicago Bottle Clubs 49th Annual Show and Sale, Holiday Inn Conference Center, 500 Holiday Inn Plaza Drive, Mattson, Illinois 60443, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, No early admission. Set up will be between 7:15 am to 9:00 am. Admission is $3. Children under 16 free. www.1stchicagobottleclub.net. Contact: John Vlahovich, Show Chairman Address: 139 Concord Court, Dyer, Indiana 46311. 630.390.9679. Email: jvlahovich@att.net. FOHBC Member Club
November 2018
10 November 2018 (Saturday) Jacksonville, Florida – Antique Bottle Collectors of North Florida 51st Annual Show & Sale, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm; Early buyers Friday, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, $25. Free admission Saturday, Fraternal Order of Police Bldg, 5530 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida, Contact: Mike Skie, 3047 Julington Creek Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32223, 904.710.0422, jaxbottleshow@yahoo.com or Corey Stock, 904.268.9316, jaxbottleshow@yahoo.com, FOHBC Member Club
June 2019
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.
August 2019
01 – 04 August 2019 (Thursday – Sunday) Augusta, Georgia – 2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention, FOHBC National Convention – Southern Region
