DECEMBER

The sparkle of the Christmas tree,
makes all our hearts fill with glee.

Antiques and collectibles make the most appreciated Christmas gifts - so shop early.

Metrolina Expo
Dec 3-6, 17-20 • Charlotte, NC -
Antique heaven for dealers and collectors in this huge big-top tent. There are even camping facilities.

The Flea Market
Dec 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 • Birmingham, AL -
The state's largest indoor flea market with 600 indoor booths and unlimited outdoor booths. Call 1-800-362-7538.

Sarasoto-Manatee Antique Dealers Association
Dec. 4-6 • Sarasota, FL -
29th annual show featuring local and fine antiques dealers from Florida. Portion of proceeds benefit local charities. Yearly shows first weekend of August & December. Open Friday and Saturday 10am to 6 pm and Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Door prizes every two hours. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, downtown. Contact Jack Vinales at 941-957-0002.

Metrolina Expo
Dec 4-6, 18-20 • Birmingham, AL -
Welcome to an antiques heaven of 4-5,000 dealers set up in giant circus tents on 150 acres. Although shows are open each month, first and third weekends, the larger "Spectacular" shows are only open in April, June and Nov. Call 1-800-824-3770.

Frontier Christmas
Dec 5-6 • Maysville, KY -
In its 31st year, this annual holiday event is one not to be missed . More than 20 shops will be decorated,half of which are antique stores. Get in the holiday spirit by visiting Historic Washington. Call 606-759-7423 for information.

Blakely Festival
Dec 5 • Blakely, GA -
An antique car show will thrill collectors and the nostalgic. Handmade arts and crafts, a Santa Parade and the historic Early County Courthouse offers everyone a good time. Call 912-723-3741 for information.

11th Annual Middle Tennessee Civil War Show & Sale
Dec 6-7 • Grayson, GA -
Mike Kent, Box 336, Grayson, GA 30221.

Scott Antique Markets
Dec 11-13 • Atlanta Expo Center -
Two huge facilities house 2,400 indoor booths to make this event one of the largest in the world. Call 614-569-4112.

Lakewood Antiques Market
Dec 11-13 • Atlanta,GA -
Features 1,500 dealers inside and outdoors of the Lakewood Fairgrounds. One of the largest shows in the southeast, the event takes place every second weekend of each month. Call 404-622-4488 for information.

Esau's Market
Dec 12-13 • Tennessee Valley Fairgrounds, Knoxville, TN -
Dubbed the "Extravaganza" because of its larger than usual number of dealers, this monthly event brings people to Tennessee from throughout the region. Call 1-800-588-ESAU for information.

Burlington Antique Show
Dec 19-20 • Burlington, KY -
Held at the Boone County Fairgrounds, this show is the area's largest antique show and features 350 dealers. For information on booth space or general, write P.O. Box 58367, Cincinatti, OH for details.

Collectible Show - Big Shanty Antique Mall
Dec. 19-20 • Kennesaw, GA 30144 -
Anything and everything collectible. Free admission. 200+ tables. 10-5 Sat. & Sun. Call John Bennett at 770-928-7068, 1720 N. Roberts Rd., Kennesaw, GA 30144. collectorshowrm@webtv.net.

Bayard Antique Village
Every Sat. & Sun. • Jacksonville, FL -
A collector's paradise, 20+ antique vendors plus flea market. 10 am - 5 pm. 12561 Philips Hwy. (U.S. #1). Jim Moore: 904-268-8616.

JANUARY

Cold winds blow an howl,
You'll find great bargains if you begin to prowl.

This month starts the new year and bargains are everywhere - if you take the time to look.

Pride of Dixie Antiques Market
Jan. 1-3 • Norcross, GA -
at the North Atlanta Trade Center. Browse over 800 booths of quality antique furniture, crystal, artwork, silver, estate jewelry, pottery, china and a wonderful selection of collectibles. Considered one of the best monthly markets in the nation, Pride of Dixie is all indoors in a climate controlled setting. Show hours are 9am-6pm Fri. & Sat., 11am-5pm Sun. $4 admission good all weekend. Free parking. From downtown Atlanta take I-85 N. to exit 38 (Indian Trail) to the North Atlanta Trade Center. Fo info call 770-279-9853.

Venice Community Center
Jan. 8-10 • Venice, FL -
Quality antique show. 6pm-9pm 1/8, 10am-6pm12/9, 11am-5pm 1/10. 326 S. Nokomis Ave. 716-924-4530.

Scott Antique Markets
Jan. 8-10 • Atlanta Expo Center -
Two huge facilities house 2,400 indoor booths to make this event one of the largest in the world for antique dealers and collectors. Call 614-569-4112.

Historic Lakewood Antiques Market
Jan. 8-10 • Atlanta, GA -
Atlanta's oldest, largest & best antique show featuring 1,500] quality antique dealers. Held 2nd weekend monthly @ Historic Lakewood Fairgrounds in 7 large buildings and 3 spacious courtyards. 404-622-4488.

Atlanta Auction Company
Jan. 12 • Gwinnett County Fairgrounds - Lawrenceville, GA -
6 miles from I-85 - easy to find - Auctions held 2nd Tuesday every month. A fast paced and fun-filled auction featuring furniture, smalls, and you never know what treasures!! We do charitable "live" auctions for schools and charities. Land and personal estate sales and consignments. Licensed auctioneers (GAL#2784): Larry Troutman (770) 652-3435 and Lucy Troutman (770) 495-3476 - Licensed Realtor.

Historic Macon Antique Show
Jan. 15-17 • Macon Centreplex, Macon, GA -
21st annual antique show & sale. 26 quality dealers. Free parking, preview party. Paul Ragan 770-227-4143.

Florida State Button Show
Jan. 15-18 • St. Pete Beach, FL -
at the Dolphin Beach Resort. Buttons from rare 18th century hand crafted to the most recent releases from current manufacturers. 9am-5pm 1/15-1/17, 9am-2pm 1/18. Judged competition. Show chairman - Lise McIntyre at 727-942-4635.

Big Shanty Antique Mall Collectible Show
Jan. 16-17 • Kennesaw, GA -
3rd weekend every month, Sat-Sun 10-5pm, 200+ tables of action figures, automotive, barbies, baseball cards, Batman, ceramics, coins, comics, crafts, Elvis, GI Joe, hot wheels, hobbies, knives, matchbox, cars/trucks, Disney, Star Wars, antique toys, paper money, records, stamps, & lunchboxes. Free admission. Directions: I-75 to Exit #116, go West on Barrett Pkwy. to Cobb Pkwy. N. (Hwy. 41), turn right and go to 2nd light, we're on the right next to "Cowboys." 1720 N. Roberts Rd. 770-795-1704.

Naples Depot
Jan. 22-24 • Naples, FL -
Quality antique show. 6pm-9pm 1/22, 10am-6pm 1/23, 11am-5pm 1/24. 105 5th Ave. S. 716-924-4530.

Pride of Dixie Antiques Market
Jan. 22-24 • Norcross, GA -
at the North Atlanta Trade Center. Browse over 800 booths of quality antique furniture, crystal, artwork, silver, estate jewelry, pottery, china and a wonderful selection of collectibles. Considered one of the best monthly markets in the nation, Pride of Dixie is all indoors in a climate controlled setting. Show hours are 9am-6pm Fri. & Sat., 11am-5pm Sun. $4 admission good all weekend. Free parking. From downtown Atlanta take I-85 N. to exit 38 (Indian Trail) to the North Atlanta Trade Center. For info. call 770-279-9853.

Kingdom of the Sun Doll Club Doll Show & Sale
Jan. 23 • Ocala, FL -
The Kingdom of the Sun Doll Club Doll Show & Sale will be held in a new location this year due to the renovation of the city auditorium. 6455 E. Silver Springs Blvd. in the Christian Church Conference Center. There will be the same wonderful array of dolls from antique to modern, doll supplies, bears, books, and other related doll items. This is our 9th annual show. Don't miss one of the best doll shows in Florida. Attended by dealers and collectors from throught the southeast. Show hours are 9 am - 4 pm, Sat. Jan. 23, 1999. Admission is $2. Children under 5 free. For info. call 352-867-7728.

Antiques or More
Jan. 30 • Ellijay, GA -
Huge antique auction featuring a large variety of quality antiques, great furniture, primitives, lamps, floor & table, chandeliers, glass galore, collectibles & more. Auction every last Saturday of the month. Our next auction will be January 30, 1998, no auction in December. Preview starts in noon until auction time. Auctioning starts at 6 pm - 11 pm. GACL002507. Sale located at the fairgrounds on Hwy. 5 in beautiful Ellijay, GA. Conveniently located 90 minutes north of Atlanta & south of Chattanooga (75 to 575N - which becomes 515N at Ellijay). Call 706-635-7738 for more information.

Bayard Antique Village
Every Sat. & Sun. • Jacksonville, FL -
A collector's paradise, 20+ antique vendors plus flea market. 10 am - 5 pm. 12561 Philips Hwy. (U.S. #1). Jim Moore: 904-268-8616.

Fronteer Auction/Mall, Inc.
Every Two Weeks • Jacksonville, FL -
5161 Beach Blvd. #6. 600 lots, everything sells to highest bidder. North Florida's largest auction gallery. 20 years selling to dealers. 904-398-6055. www.famo.com

FEBRUARY

February's valentines speak of love,
and makes your sweetie coo like a dove.

Want a collectible that doesn't take up much space, try the old fashion valentine card. They are colorful and fun.

Shreveport Winter Antiques Show & Sale
Feb. 5-7, 1999 • Shreveport, LA -
1st annual show, no dealers. Contact Bob Gabel 770-422-3198.

South Florida Depression Glass Show and Sale
Feb. 6-7 • North Miami National Guard Armory, 13250 NE 8th Avenue - North Miami, Florida -
Sponsored by South Florida Depression Club 25th annual show, featuring 25 dealers from all over the country that specialize in depression era glassware, china and pottery. Sat. 10 am - 5 pm, Sun. 10 am - 4 pm, $3.50 ($3 w/ad). Call Jack Surman for more information at (561) 368-6825 or SFDGC@aol.com, P.O. Box 845, Boca Raton, FL 33429-0845.

Atlanta Auction Company
Feb. 9 • Gwinnett County Fairgrounds - Lawrenceville, GA -
6 miles from I-85 - easy to find - Auctions held 2nd Tuesday every month. A fast paced and fun-filled auction featuring furniture, smalls, and you never know what treasures!! We do charitable "live" auctions for schools and charities. Land and personal estate sales and consignments. Licensed auctioneers (GAL#2784): Larry Troutman (770) 652-3435 and Lucy Troutman (770) 495-3476 - Licensed Realtor.

12th National Arts & Crafts Conference and Antique Show
Feb. 19-21 - Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC -
Each February, more than one thousand Arts & Crafts collectors, dealers, architects, historians, craftsmen, and curators gather at The Grove Park Inn for three important days of seminars, exhibits, discussions, demonstrations, tours, debates, panels and antiques. For further information contact Conference Director Bruce Johnson, P.O. Box 8773, Asheville, NC 28814.

Venice Community Center
Feb. 19-21 • Venice, FL -
- Quality antique show. 6pm-9pm 2/19, 10am-6pm 2/20, 11am-5pm 2/21. 326 S. Nokomis Ave. 716-924-4530.

Fronteer Auction/Mall, Inc.
Every Two Weeks • Jacksonville, FL -
5161 Beach Blvd. #6. 600 lots, everything sells to highest bidder. North Florida's largest auction gallery. 20 years selling to dealers. 904-398-6055. www.famo.com

MARCH

March winds blow and howl,
spring is near and antiquers prowl.

When spring begins, it's time to look for great antique shows and events.

Atlanta Auction Company
March 9 • Gwinnett County Fairgrounds - Lawrenceville, GA -
6 miles from I-85 - easy to find - Auctions held 2nd Tuesday every month. A fast paced and fun-filled auction featuring furniture, smalls, and you never know what treasures!! We do charitable "live" auctions for schools and charities. Land and personal estate sales and consignments. Licensed auctioneers (GAL#2784): Larry Troutman (770) 652-3435 and Lucy Troutman (770) 495-3476 - Licensed Realtor.

Shelly China Show
March 13 • Maitland Civic Center, Maitland Florida -
This will be the largest Shelly China Show and sale ever held. For additional information contact Susan Smith vanVonno at 407-255-2791.

Esau's Market
March 19-20 • Tennessee Valley Fairgrounds, Knoxville, TN -
Dubbed the 'Extravaganza' because of its larger than usual number of dealers. This monthly event brings people to Tennessee from throughout the region. Call 1-800-588-ESAU for information.

Fronteer Auction/Mall, Inc.
Every Two Weeks • Jacksonville, FL -
5161 Beach Blvd. #6. 600 lots, everything sells to highest bidder. North Florida's largest auction gallery. 20 years selling to dealers. 904-398-6055. www.famo.com

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