(The Most Complete Listing of Shows and Bottle Related Events Anywhere!)
Please note that A.B.&G.C. cannot protect its readers against last-minute show cancellations. It is recommended that before you plan to spend a weekend traveling to a show to double-check with the Show Chairman.
MARCH
MARCH 29 DAPHNE, ALABAMA
The Mobile, Alabama Bottle Club 35th Annual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 3 PM), at the Daphne Civic Center, Whispering Pines Rd and U.S. Hwy. 98, Daphne, AL. Info: JIM SIMMONS, 8851 Four Mile Rd., Irvington, AL 36522, PH: (251) 824-2697, or ROD VINING, 8844 Lee Circle, Irvington, AL 36544, PH: (251) 957-6725, email: vinewood@mchsi.com
MARCH 29 CHANUTE, KANSAS
S.E. Kansas Bottle & Relic Club 34th Annual Show & Sale, (8 AM to 4 PM), at the V.F.W. Building, 1654 West Main, Chnute, KS. Info: DICK SEVART, 1016 S. Rutter, Chanute, KS. 66720, PH: (620) 431-7509.
MARCH 29 NATRONA HEIGHTS, PENNSYLVANIA
The 8th Annual Allegheny Valley Insulator Show & Sale, (9 AM to 3 PM) at the VFW Post #894, 894 Veterans Lane, Natrona Heights, PA 15065. Info: RON BARTH (724) 845-8439 email: rktbarth@windstream.net
MARCH 30 CHURCH STRETTON, ENGLAND
The 11th Annual Shrewsbury Bottle & Collectors Show & Sale, (9 AM to 2 PM), at the Silverster Horne Institute, High Street, Church Stretton, England. Info: RICHARD COLLIER, 011 44 1952 503 825
MARCH 30 BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA
North Star Historical Bottle Assoc. & Minnesots's First Antique Bottle Club's 37th Annual Show & Sale, (9:30 AM to 2:30 PM), at the Days Inn, 1901 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington, MN. Info: DOUG SHILSON, PH: (612) 721-4165, email: bitters dug@aol.com or STEVE KETCHAM, PH: (952) 920-4205, email: s.ketcham@unique-software.com
MARCH 30 ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT
The Yankee Pole Cat Insulator Club Annual Insulator, Bottle & Collectibles Show & Sale, (8 AM to 2 PM), at the American Legion Hall, 556 Enfield St. (Rt. 5), Enfield, CT. Info: JOHN RAJPOLT, 17 Pheasant Lane, Monroe, CT 06468, PH: (203) 261-1190, email: rajpolt@earthlink.net
MARCH 30 BREWERTON, NEW YORK
The Empire State Bottle Collectors Assoc. 38th Annual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 3 PM), at the Brewerton Fire Hall, 9625 Rt. 11, Brewerton, NY. Info: JOHN SPELLMAN, PO Box 61, Savannah, NY. 13146, PH: (315) 365-3156 email: spellmanjc@tds.net
APRIL
APRIL 6 HUTCHINSON, KANSAS
Kansas Antique Bottle & Postcard Show (9 AM to 3 PM) at the Sunflower South Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS. Info: MIKE McJUNKIN, 42 Sunflower, Hutchinson, KS 67502, PH: (620) 728-8304 email: scarleits@cox.net
APRIL 6 SOMERSWORTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
New England Antique Bottle Club 42nd Annual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 2 PM, early buyers 8 AM), at the Great Bay Gallery, 25 Willard Drive, Somersworth, NH. Info: GERRY SIROIS, PH: (207) 773-0148 or JACK PELLETIER, PH: (207) 839-4389
APRIL 12 KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
Kalamazoo Antique Bottle Club's 29th Annual Show & Sale, (10 AM to 3 PM), at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI. Info: JOHN PASTOR, 5716 Versailles Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 . PH: (616) 581-7005, email: jpastor2000@sbcglobal.net; or: MARK MCNEE, (269) 343-8393
APRIL 12 & 13 OLD GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT
The Westchester Glass Club 32nd Annual Collectors Glass Show & Sale, (Sat. 10 AM to 5 PM & Sun. 10 AM to 4 PM), at the Greenwich Civic Center, Exit 5 off I-95, Old Greenwich, CT. Info: PH: (973) 763-4524. pr (203) 966-1777.
APRIL 18 & 19 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Montgomery Alabama 38th Antique Bottle Show & Sale, (Sat. 9 AM to 3 PM, early buyers Fri. 3 PM), at the Ed Teague Arena Garrett Coliseum, 1555 Federal Drive, Montogmery , AL. Info: JAMES HOPKINS, PH: (334) 279-1202 or BETTY BRADSHER, PH:
(334) 279-0070.
APRIL 19 VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA
Golden Gate Historical Bottle Society 42nd Annual Show & Sale, (9
AM to 3 PM, early buyers Fri. 11 AM to 6 PM), at the Solano County Fairgrounds,
McCormack Hall, Vallejo, CA. Info: GARY or DARLA ANTONE, PH: (925)
373-6758, email: packrat49er@netscape.net
APRIL 20 ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
The Genesee Valley Bottle Collectors 39th Annual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 3 PM), at the Minett Hall, Monroe County Fairgrounds, Route 15A & Calkins RD, Rochester, NY. Info: dealerchair@gvbca.org or website at www.gvbca.org.
APRIL 27 WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
Southern CT Antique Bottle and Glass Collectors Asso. Annual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 2 PM) at St. Mark Evangelist Church, 467 South Quaker Lane, West Hartford, Conn. Info: BRUCE MITCHELL, PH: (203) 799-2570, email: lfranz465@hotmail.com
APRIL 27 HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA
The Historical Bottle-Diggers of Virginia 37th Annual Antique Bottle and Collectible Show & Sale, (9 AM to 3 PM), at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds, (US Rt. 11 South, Exit 243 off I-81), Harrisonburg, VA. Info: SONNY SMILEY, PH: (540) 434-1129 or email: lithiaman1@yahoo.com
MAY
MAY 2 & 3 GRAY, TENNESSEE
State of Franklin Antique Bottle & Collectibles Association's 10th
Annual Show & Sale, (Sat 8 AM to 2 PM Free admission, Fri. [early buyers
$10.00] 12PM to 6 PM) at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, TN Info: MELISSA
MILNER, PH: (423) 928-4445 or email: mmilner12@chartertn.net
website: www.sfabca.com
MAY 4 WHITESBORO, NEW YORK
The Mohawk Valley Antique Bottle Club 14th Annual Show & Sale, (9
AM to 2:30 PM) at the Utica Curling Club, 8300 Clark Mills Road, Whitesboro,
NY. Info: PETER BLEIBERG, 7 White Pine Road, New Hartford, NY 13413,
PH: (315) 735-5430, email: pmbleiberg@aol.com
MAY 9 & 10 CHEHALIS, WASHINGTON
The Washington Bottle Collector's Assoc. and Emerald City Insulator Spring Show and Sale, (Sat. 9 AM to 4 PM, early buyers Fri. 2 to 7 PM), at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, Chehalis, WA. Info: WARREN, PH: (206) 329-8412, email: wlbottleguy@yahoo.com or ROBIN, PH: (206) 522-2135, email: robin3250@comcast.net
MAY 10 MANSFIELD, OHIO
The Ohio Bottle Club's 30th Annual Mansfield Antique Bottle & Advertising Show & Sale, (8 AM to 2 PM early buyers Fri. 2 to 6 PM), at the Richland County Fairgrounds, Trimble Rd. Exit, U.S. Rt. 30, Mansfield, OH. Info: BILL KOSTER, PO Box 585, Barberton, OH 44203, PH: (330) 690-2794.
MAY 11 MINSTEAD, ENGLAND
Dorset Antique Bottle Club Bottle & Collectors Fair, (10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, early buyers 9:15 AM), at the Minstead Village Hall, off the M-27 at junction 1, Minstead, England. Info: MIKE SQUIRES, 30 Latimer Road, Bournemourh, Dorset, BH9 1JZ, England, PH: 011 44 1202 522047.
MAY 17 LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA
Piedmont Bottle Club's 2nd Annual Antique Bottle & Pottery Show & Sale, (9 AM to 3 PM), at the James Warren Citizen's Center, 115 West Main Street, Lincolnton, N.C. Info: JOHNNY McAULAY, PH: (704) 719-7108, email: mcaulaytime@aol.com
MAY 17 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
The 2nd Annual Tallahassee Antique Bottle Show and Sale, (9 AM to 3 PM)
at the Tallahassee Elk's Lodge, 276 N. Magnolia Dr., Tallahassee, FL. Info:
BRITT KEEN, 1144 Azalea Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32301, PH: (850) 877-4490,
email: britt_keen@hotmail.com
website: www.floridabottles.com
MAY 18 WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
Washington County Antique Bottle Club, 34th Annual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 2 PM), at the Alpine Star Lodge, 735 Jefferson Ave., (Exit 17 off I-70), Washington, PA. Info: RUSS CRUPE, 52 Cherry Road, Avella, PA 15312, PH: (724) 345-3653 or (412) 298-7831, email: heidirus@gmail.com
MAY 18 BRICK, NEW JERSEY
The Jersey Shore Bottle Club's 36th, Antique Bottle, Post Card and Local
Memorabilia Show & Sale, Sunday 8:30 AM to 2 PM, at the Brick Elks,
2491 Hooper Ave (Old Hooper Ave) Brick, NJ, 08723 Info: RICH PEAL
732-267-2528 or email manodirt@msn.com
MAY 31 ROSEVILLE, OHIO
The Roseville Historical Society Antique Bottle Show and Sale,
9 AM to 3 PM at the Roseville Historical Society Museum, 140 S. Main Street,
Roseville, OH, Donation $2. Dealer/Show info contact KATHY LYNCH,
phone: (703) 670-8722 or email: kllynch7777@yahoo.com
MAY 31 COVENTRY, CONNECTICUT
Museum of Connecticut Glass, 3rd Annual Bottle & Glass Show & Sale, (8 AM to 1 PM), at the the historic Coventry Museum grounds, Route 44 & North River Road, Coventry CT. Info: JAN A. RATUSHNY, PO Box 242, Eastford, CT 06242, PH: (860) 428-4585 email: janratushny@aol.com
JUNE
JUNE 5, 6 & 7 HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA
The National Assoc. of Milk Bottle Collectors 28th Annual Convention,
at the Holiday Inn, Grantville, PA. Info: PENNY GOTTLIEB, 18 Pond
Place, Cos Cob, CT. 06807, PH: (203) 869-8411, or www.milkbottlecollectors.com
JUNE 6 & 7 KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
The Knoxville Bottle Club's 17th Year! June 6th (10 AM to 4 PM) and June 7th (9 AM to 4 PM) at the Kerbela Shrine Temple, Knoxville, TN. Free public admission, on-site food service, kid friendly, amazing dearlers! Details at http://www.etabcs.org
JUNE 6 & 7 LUMBERTON, NORTH CAROLINA
The Robeson Antique Bottle Club Annual Bottle, Coin and Collectible Show & Sale, (Fri. 3 to 9 PM & Sat. 9 AM to 1 PM), at the Expo and Farmer's Market, 1027 US 74 East, Lumberton NC. Info: PAUL VALENTI, PH: (910) 738-3074, 456 Boone Rd., Lumberton, NC 28360; MITCHELL McCORMICK, PH: (910) 628-6245 or BRET LEE, email: dex@intrstar.net
JUNE 7 BALLSTON SPA, NEW YORK
The National Bottle Museum Annual Show & Sale, (9:30 AM to 2:30 PM), at the Ballston Spa High School, Ballston Spa, NY. Info: NATIONAL BOTTLE MUSEUM, 76 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020, PH: (518) 885-7589, email: nbm@crisny.org
JUNE 13 & 14 AURORA, OREGON
The Oregon Bottle Collectors Assoc. Summer Show & Sale, (Fri. 1 to 6 PM & Sat. 9 AM to 3 PM), at the American Legion Hall, 3rd & Main St., Aurora, OR. Info: SCOTT SLOWTER, PH: (503) 645-0560 or MARK JUNKER, PH: (503) 231-1235 or BILL BOGYNSKA, email: billb@easystreet.net
JUNE 14 SAN DIEGO, CALAFORNIA
Antique Bottle Club of San Diego Annual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 4 PM, early buyers 8 AM), at the Al Bahr Shrine Temple, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd., San Diego, CA. Info: JIM WALKER, PH: (858) 490-9019, email: jfw@internetter.com
JULY
JULY 5 & 6 ELSECAR, ENGLAND
BBR 18th Annual 'SummerNational' Bottle and Collectible Show & Sale, (Sat 9 AM to 5 PM, early buyers 9 AM & Sun 9 AM to 3 PM), at the Elsecar Heritage Center, Elsecar, England. Info: ALAN BLAKEMAN, BBR Elsecar Heritage Center, Nr. Barnsley, S. Yorks, S74 8HJ, England, PH: 011-44 1226 745156, email: sales@onlinebbr.com
JULY 12-13 BUTTE, MONTANA
Montana Bottle Collectors Assn. 6th Annual Show & Sale (Sat. 10 AM
- 3 PM, Sun. 10 AM - 3 PM; early buyer Sat. 8 AM - 10 PM), held during the
National Folk Festival, Butte, Montana, at Montana Tech. Info: BILL HENNESS,
PH: (406) 459-3038 email: bhenness@bresnan.net
or TOM BRACKMAN, PH: (406) 227-5301.
JULY 19 RENO, NEVADA
Reno Antique Bottle & Collectibles Club 45th Annual Show & Sale,
(9 AM to 3 PM, early buyers Fri. 10 AM to 5 PM), at the Reno/Sparks Convention
Center, 4590 South Virgina St., North Entrance, Reno, NV. Info: WILLY
YOUNG, PH: (775) 746-0922 or HELENA WALKER, PH: (775) 345-0171.
JULY 19 & 20 ADAMSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
The 7th Annual Shupp's Grove Bottle Festival, Sat. & Sun. 6 AM to dark, (Friday Dealer Set-up 2 PM followed by Early Buyers 5 PM), at Shupp's Grove in Adamstown, PA. Info: STEVE GUION, email: sguoin124@comcast.net or JERE HAMBLETON, email: jshdetector@ webtv.net or (717) 393-5175.
JULY 26 DES MOINES, IOWA
The Iowa Antique Bottleers 39th Annual Antique Bottle & Collectables Show and Sale, (9 AM to 2 PM), at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Cattle Building, Des Moines, IA. Info: TOM SOUTHARD, 2815 Druid Hill Drive, Des Moines, IA 50315, PH: (515) 282-6901.
JULY 26 LEADVILLE, COLORADO
Antique Bottle Collectors of Colorado Annual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 4 PM), at the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum Convention Center, 117 10th Street, Leadville, CO. Info: JIM & BARB SUNDQUIST, PH: (303) 674-4658.
JULY 26 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Alabama Bottle Collectors Annual Show & Sale, (8 AM to 3 PM), at
the Bessemer Civic Center, Exit #108 on I-20/59, Birmingham, AL. Info: TOM
LINES, PO Box 382831, Birmingham, AL 35238, PH: (205) 410-2191, email:
bluecrab1949@hotmail.com
AUGUST
AUGUST 8 - 11 YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
FOHBC Bottle & Jar Expo, (Sat. 9 AM to 3 PM & Sun. 9 AM to 3 PM, early buyers Thur. 1 to 5 PM & Fri. 8 to 9 AM), at the York County Fairgrounds, 334 Carlisle Ave., York, PA. Info: R. WAYNE LOWRY, 401 Johnston Ct., Raymore, MO 64083, PH: (816) 318-0161, email: jardoctor@aol.com
AUGUST 17 POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK
Hudson Valley Bottle Club 21st Annual Mid-Hudson Show & Sale, (9 AM to 3 PM, early buyers 8 AM), at the Poughkeepsie Elks Lodge 275, 29 Overocker Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY. Info: ART CHURCH, 411 Hillside Lake Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, PH: (845) 221-4259, email: art362@aol.com
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 7 PEKIN, ILLINOIS
Pekin Bottle Collectors Assoc. 39th Annual Show & Sale (8 AM to 3 PM) at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 715 N. 11th St., Pekin, IL. Info: JIM SEARLE, 1003 Illinois, Pekin, IL 61554. PH: (309) 346-7804.
SEPTEMBER 13 ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
The Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club's 41st Annual Show & Sale including small antiques and collectibles (9 AM - 4 PM, Early Buyers 8 AM) at the Arcadia Masonic Lodge, 50 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, California. INFO: DON WIPPERT, PH: (818) 346-9833; DICK HOMME, PH: (818) 362-3368, or Internet at www.lahbc.org
SEPTEMBER 13 DOWNIEVILLE, CALIFORNIA
Downieville Antique Bottles & Collectibles Show & Sale, (10 AM to 3 PM, early buyers 8 AM), at the Downieville School Gym, 130 School St., Downievlle, CA. Info: LOU LAMBERT, PH: (707) 289-8845. email: maxbitters@comcast.net or RICK or CHERRY SIMI, PH: (530) 289-3659, email: seeme@sccn.net
SEPTEMBER 20 JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
Antique Bottle Collectors of North Florida 41st Annual Show & Sale, (8 AM to 3 PM, early buyers Fri. 5 to 8 PM), at the Freternal Order of Police Bldg., 5530 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL. Info: MIKE SKIE, PH: (904) 710-0422 or JACKIE McRAY, PH: (904) 879-3696.
SEPTEMBER 20 SMYRNA, GEORGIA
38th Annual Atlanta Antique Bottle Show & Sale, (9 AM to 4 PM, early buyers 6 AM), at the Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, GA. Info: JACK HEWITT, 1765 Potomac Ct., Lawrenceville, GA 30043, PH: (770) 963-0220 or JOHN JOINER, PH: (770) 520-9565, email: propjj@bellsouth.,net
SEPTEMBER 21 WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
The Apple Valley Bottle Collectors Club 34th Anual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 3 PM, early buyers 7:30 AM), at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Family Life Center, 1309 Opequon Ave, Winchester, VA. Info: RICHARD M., VENSKOSKE, 2038 Chestnut Grove Road, Winchester, VA. 22603, PH: (540) 247-4429.
SEPTEMBER 28 DEPEW, NEW YORK
The Greater Buffalo B ottle Club Annual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 2 PM), at the Polish Falcons Hall, Columbia off Transit, Depew, NY. Info: DAVE POTTER, PH: (716) 668-9131, dave_potter@verizon.net or PETER JABLONSKI, PH: (716) 440-7985, peterjablonski@adelphia.net
SEPTEMBER 28 LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS
The Merrimack Valley Antique Bottle Club 34th Anual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 2 PM, early buyers at 8 AM), at the Lowell Elks Club, 40 Old Ferry Rd, Lowell, MA. Info: CLIFF HOYT, PH: (978) 458-6575, or GARY KOLTOOKIAN, PH: (978) 256-9561, Website: choyt48.home.comcast.net/mvbc.htm
OCTOBER & NOVEMBER
OCTOBER 10 & 11 PHOENIX, ARIZONIA
The Phoenix Antiques, Bottles, & Collectibles Club Annual Show & Sale, (Fri 10 AM to 5 PM & Sat. 8 AM to 4 PM, early buyers Fri. 10 AM), at the North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ. Info: BETTY HARTNETT, PH: (602) 317-4438, email: bettchem@cox.net
OCTOBER 18 LOUISBURG, NORTH CAROLINA
The Raleigh Bottle Club Annual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 3 PM, early buyers 7 AM), in Louisburg, NC, Info: Please visit www.raleighbottleclub.org
NOVEMBER 2 ELKTON, MARYLAND
Tri-State Bottle Collectors and Diggers Club 36th Annual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 2 PM) at the Singerly Fire Hall, Routes 279 & 213, Elkton, MD. Info: DAVE BROWN, PH: (302) 738-9960.
NOVEMBER 9 PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
The Pittsburgh Antique Bottle Club Anual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 2 PM, early buyers 7 AM), at The Ice Garden, Rostraver Twp., Exit 46B of I-70, 4.1 miles north, Info: BOB DeCROO, 694 Fayette City Rd., Fayette City, PA 15438, PH: (724) 326-8741 or JAY HAWKINS, 1280 Mt. Pleasant Rd., West Newton, PA 15089, PH: (724) 872-6013.
NOVEMBER 23 GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
Southeast Bottle Club 7th Annual Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show & SAle, (9 AM to 3 PM, Dealer set-up 7 AM to 9 AM no Early Buyers), at the Greensboro Farmer's Curb Market, Greensboro, NC. Info: REGGIE LYNCH, PH: (704) 221-6489, www.antiquebottles. com/greensboro
NOVEMBER 30 BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA
The Forks of the Delaware Bottle Collectors Assoc. 35th Annual Show &
Sale, (9 AM to 3 PM, early buyers 7:30 AM), at the Bethlehem Catholic High
School, Madison & Dewberry Avenues, Bethlehem, PA. Info: BILL HEGEDUS,
20 Cambridge Place, Catasauqua, PA 18032, PH: (610) 264-5945.