As we all know, the weather can really be friend or foe for an antique show, particularly those that are primarily (or entirely) outdoors. Warm, clear sunny days result in great crowds for outdoor oriented shows.
Whereas rain? Pretty much the opposite – even just the threat of rain. Well, the spring 2018 edition of the Shenandoah Antiques Expo faced three straight days of rain, including some periods of heavy downpours. The silver lining? Apparently the spring rains also meant that outside plans at home got postponed and folks looked for “inside options.” And that is the beauty of having one of the largest inside and outside shows on the East Coast!
The Shenandoah Antiques Expo typically has 250+ inside and 100+ outside exhibitors. And yes, not surprisingly, the rain caused some of the loyal outside dealers to cancel. And many who arrived and tried to make the best of it, packed up and left when it was apparent the rain just wasn’t going to stop. Attendance was also impacted – but not that significantly. The show still drew 3600 enthusiastic shoppers – a bit below the show average of 4500, but enough to make it a very successful show for vendors and shoppers alike. In spite of the unfavorable weather, the show still exuded the same energy that the Shenandoah Expo always brings to Fishersville. The customers were eager to buy and serious collectors were in abundance demonstrating that the show has a very loyal customer base. Many vendors had the best show they had experienced in several years. Sales were strong. And why not? Over its thirty years of shows, the Shenandoah Antiques Expo remains one of the strongest and most popular antique shows on the East Coast. Highly respected by dealers and antique aficionados the Shenandoah Expo is known as a show of enduring quality encompassing diverse interests in all types and periods of antiques and intriguing collectibles. The show continuously draws crowds not only from Virginia and bordering states, but more distant states such as New Jersey, Maine, Florida, Ohio, Connecticut and Massachusetts
Now Heritage Promotions is planning for the fall show; the 63rd Shenandoah Antiques Expo to be held where it all started over 30 years ago at the Augusta Expo (I-64, Exit 91) in Fishersville, VA; Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 12, 13, and 14. The show opens Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. and buyers will begin lining up well before the gates open. For a $10 three-day pass, these early treasure hunters can grab the opportunity for the first day, first look at the show’s many offerings and then return Saturday and Sunday, hoping to find even more bargains and interesting finds . Collector or not, the show offers a fabulous opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of shopping in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Make it a day trip or a weekend get-away. You won’t be disappointed!
Details
- What: The 63rd Shenandoah Antiques Expo
- Who: 350+ expert dealers who offer quality pieces at fair prices
- When: Oct 12 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Oct 13 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), and Oct 14 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Where: The Augusta Expo, 277 Expo Road, Fishersville, VA 22939 (for directions during event: ((540) 337-2552)
- Admission: Fri, $10; Sat & Sun, $5. Includes parking.
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