Auction & Show Calendars Directory

What are the two most common questions received by the National Association of Collectors? One of them is "What is my item worth?" and the second is "How do I locate upcoming antiques & collectibles auctions and shows that I might consider attending?"

For the first question, we refer the person to our Appraisals and Appraising section at Collectors.Org.

For the second question, the National Association of Collectors has created this "directory of calendars" of auctions and shows. We found no single calendar satisfactory for fulfilling everyone's interests, however some excellent calendars for specific types of collectibles or specific geographic areas. We are pleased to provide links to these calendars:

General Show & Auction Directories

Antique Lynx Antique & Collector Shows
Website: http://www.quaboag.org
Highlights antique & collectible shows in North Carolina and South Carolina
Acknowledgements: Antique Lynx

Antiques Show Schedule
Website: http://aarf.com/index.htm
Lists antique shows in Florida and other states.
Acknowledgements: Antiques & Art Around Florida magazine

AntiqueWeek Auction & Show Calendar
Website: http://www.antiquestradegazette.com/antiqueweek/calendar/Search.asp
A database for selecting both auctions and shows by state and date
Acknowledgements: AntiqueWeek

Auction Exchange Auction Search
Website: http://www.eauctionexchange.com
This database allows the visitor to search by type of auction, by date, location, auction company and with keywords
Acknowledgements: The Auction Exchange and Collectors News

Collectors Itinerary Show Calendar
Website: http://www.westcoastpeddler.com/itinerary.pdf
Listing of shows by date, primarily in Washington, Oregon and California
Acknowledgements: West Coast Peddler

Collectors News Calendar of Events Online
Website: http://collectors-news.com/events/html
Monthly calendar listings are given for shows, auctions, flea markets and other events by date and then by state under each day
Acknowledgements: Collectors News

Journal of Antiques & Collectibles Annual Events Calendar
Website: http://www.journalofantiques.com/calendar/
Large listing of shows, flea markets and auctions. Listed by date and then location
Acknowledgements: The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Maine Antique Digest Antiques Show & Auction Calendar
Website: http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/other/shoauc.htm
This is a listing of shows & auctions advertised in the current publication, listed by date and with contact information to receive additional information
Acknowledgements: Maine Antique Digest

New Century Collector Show Schedule
Website: http://utmart.com/PP01.htm
Covers antiques & collectibles shows in the mountain west, particularly in Utah
Acknowledgements: New Century Collector

New England Antiques Journal Show & Auction Calendar
Website: http://antiquesjournal.com/Pages04/calendar.html
Shows & auctions are listed alphabetically by state and then by date under each state, primarily New England but also nationwide and a few other countries
Acknowledgements: New England Antiques Journal

Poor Jim's Almanac Antiquing & Collecting Shows & Events
Website: http://www.go-star.com/antiquing/almanac.htm
Offers a wide variety of antique & collecting events held in the southeastern United States
Acknowledgements: Southeastern Antiquing & Collecting Magazine

Unravel the Gavel Auctions Catalog
Website: http://www.thegavel.net/calendar.html
Upcoming auctions, primarily in New England and the eastern seaboard
Acknowledgements: Unravel the Gavel

Bottles

Antique Bottle Shows
Website: http://www.antiquebottles.com/shows.html
A thorough show listing of bottle shows from the Eastern/Southeastern U.S.
Acknowledgements: Antique Bottle Collectors Haven

Bottle Shows & Major Events Calendar
Website: http://www.glswrk-auction.com/ShowCale.html
Nationwide listing of bottle shows & sales at the local level
Acknowledgements: Antique Bottle & Glass Collector Magazine

Bottle Shows
Website: http://www.frontiernet.net/~gvbca/GVBCAME.htm
Small directory of upcoming bottle related shows, mostly in New York and surrounding states
Acknowledgements: Genesee Valley Bottle Collectors Association

Historical Bottle Show Calendar
Website: http://www.fohbc.com/FOHBC_ShowCalendar2.html
A tremendous bottle show calendar including a map showing the locations of the various shows
Acknowledgements: The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors and the magazine "Bottles & Extras"

Breweriana

Emporium of Opportunities - Local, Regional, National & International Beer Can & Breweriana Shows
Website: http://www.zianet.com/spencer/trade.html
A tremendous directory of beer-related events1
Acknowledgements: Brewery Collectibles Club of America

Breweriana Events of Interest
Website: http://www.nababrew.org/NABA-Event.html
A variety of shows and activities primarily hosted by chapters of either the National Association of Breweriana Advertising or Brewery Collectors Club of America
Acknowledgements: National Association of Breweriana Advertising

Coins and Currency

Coin World Event and Show Calendar
Website: http://www.coinworld.com/News/ShowCalendar.asp
A listing of coin and currency shows as listed in the Coin World magazine. Listed by state.
Acknowledgements: Coin World

Coin Shows
Website: http://www.coinshows.com
Over 500 coin shows listed in this Coin Yellow Pages Directory.
Acknowledgements: CoinShows.com

Insulators

Calendar of Insulator Shows
Website: http://www.insulators.com/shows/
Lists most of the shows of the various local insulator clubs with information on each, show listings from Crown Jewels of the Wire and Bottle & Extras.
Acknowledgements: National Insulator Association and the magazine "Crown Jewels of the Wire"

Paper

Showtime, Schedule of Postcard and Paper Shows
Website: http://www.pcmpaper.com/pcmpgsho.html
a calendar of paper and postcard shows plus other allied shows with a stong paper collecting component
Acknowledgements: Paper Collectors Marketplace

Pens and Pencils

Website: http://www.pencollectors.com
Calendar lists the upcoming pen-related shows
Acknowledgements: Pen Collectors of America and PCA member, Susan Wirth, Susan Wirth and Associates, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Plastic Modelers

East Coast Model Car Shows and Events
Website: http://www.toadmail.com/~mama/ShowsM.html
Model car shows in the Mid-Atlantic area
Acknowledgements: Maryland Automotive Modelers' Association

Plastic Modeler Upcoming Events Calendar
Website: http://www.ipmsusa.org
Events scheduled by the various IPMS/USA modeling chapters
Acknowledgements: International Plastic Modelers Society, USA

Postcards

Showtime, Schedule of Postcard and Paper Shows
Website: http://www.pcmpaper.com/pcmpgsho.html
a calendar of paper and postcard shows plus other allied shows with a strong paper collecting component
Acknowledgements: Paper Collectors Marketplace

Future Postcard Shows
Website: http://oldpostcards.com/show.html
a calendar of postcard shows
Acknowledgements: Oldpostcards.com

Postcard Fairs
Website: http://www.postcard.co.uk/fairs.htm
British postcard shows, the majority of events listed are those organised by members of Postcard Traders Association
Acknowledgements: Postcard Traders Association

Radio-Television

Antique Radio Meets and Activities
Website: http://antiquewireless.org/otb/awanews.htm
The major part of this listing relates to the various meetings and activities of the local antique radio associations, societies and clubs
Acknowledgements: Antique Wireless Association

Antique Radio Events
Website: http://www.antiqueradio.com/radioevents.html
Includes events of the various local radio clubs
Acknowledgements: Antique Radio Classified

Railroads

Upcoming Railroadiana Events
Website: http://www.railroadcollectors.org/pgCalendar.php
This listing in intended exclusively for the events where the primary focus is on railroadiana and railroad collectibles
Acknowledgements: Railroadiana Collectors Association

Stamps and First Day Covers

Philatelic Events
Website: http://www.asdaonline.com/aevent.htm
A constantly updated list of major stamp shows in the United States and around the World
Acknowledgements: American Stamp Dealers Association

Stamp Show Calendar
Website: http://www.stamps.org/directories/dir_showcalendar.htm
Includes information on the various stamp shows affiliated with APS local and state chapters and societies
Acknowledgements: American Philatelic Society and the magazine "The American Philatelist"

Toy Soldiers

Toy Soldier & Historical Miniature Shows
Website: http://www.michtoy.com/MTSCnewSite/reference_filder/Collectors_area_folder/shows.htm.
Shows featuring toy soldiers & military miniatures from around the world
Acknowledgements: Courtesy of Michigan Toy Soldier Co.

Toy Soldier & Miniature Figure Shows & Events
Website: http://toysoldiercollectors.homestead.com/shows.html
Shows, events and exhibits relating to toy soldiers & miniature figures
Acknowledgements: Courtesy of Toy Soldier Collectors of America

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