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65th Shenandoah Antiques Expo: All About Family
FISHERSVILE, VA – At the end of 2018, after sponsoring 63 shows, Heritage about amazing deals they’ve found; and, they refer customers to their fellow
Promotions and the Shenandoah Antiques Expo internally transformed itself dealers – a bit like Miracle on 34th Street. But the family doesn’t stop there.
from a long-standing partnership with Sam and Mary Ferguson to a true fam- No, the family further expands to include the dedicated, loyal customers. And
ily operation. Ray and Martha’s daughter, Lesley, became officially invested as some customers “cross-over” to being dealers. It happens!
a full-fledged partner. Having worked many, maybe even most (depends on Just like the dealers, there are customers that have been to 10, 20, 30 or
who you ask), of the 63 shows, she was a seasoned veteran stepping in com- more shows over the years. They are loyal not only to the show. They know
fortably and “hitting the decks running.” Ray and Martha, many on a first name basis, and they know the commitment
the Stokes’ have in putting on a great show. They come to see the dealers with
whom they’ve established a long-running relationship. They come to see new
dealers and what they’ve brought to sell. And they come to enjoy all that the
show has to offer – fun, excitement, getting “juiced” in bargaining, and taking
home that special piece.
Preparations underway for the 65th edition of this antiques extravaganza,
Heritage Promotions is tapping their archives to reach out to vendors of both
past and recent shows to bring the best possible diversity of antiques and col-
lectibles to the Expo. One long-time customer said that, “once you come to
one of the shows, you are hooked and you can’t wait for the next one!”
Whether you are looking for 18th- and 19th-century American and English
furniture, vintage Americana, mid-century modern, jewelry, silver, rugs, art or
just about any type of collectible, he said, “There truly is a treasure just waiting
to be found by any and all who attend.” Don’t miss the 65th show. Ray and
Martha invite you to “Come join the family!”
The 65th Shenandoah Antiques Expo will be held at the Augusta
Expoland, 277 Expo Rd,
Other than Mother Nature tossing in the threat of a thunderstorm on Fishersville, VA. It will be
Saturday, the Shenandoah the 64th show last May ran like clockwork. But the open Friday and
Shenandoah Antiques Expo has, over the years, evolved into a much larger and Saturday, Oct 11 and 12
devoted family – making for an expansive family affair. Just who makes up this from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
family? Admission is $10 per per-
Over the period of these 64 events, there have been thousands of dealers son on Friday (early shop-
that have participated in the shows. And what makes this “family” is that sev- ping and two day pass)
eral hundred of the thousand or so vendors participated at some of the shows and $5 per person on
as far back as the early 90s – and they return every year in May and October. Saturday. For more infor-
They come not only because they know what a great show it is and they always mation, visit heritagepro-
motions.net.
have had success at selling their wares, but they come to be with the
Shenandoah Expo family. They talk about shows they’ve done – good and bad;
The Original 173rd Semi-Annual GENERAL ADMISSION
$10 EACH,
YORK, PA ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE WITH THIS AD $9 EACH
York Fairgrounds Convention & Expo Center • Memorial Hall East • York, Pennsylvania 17404
334 Carlisle Ave. From Rt. 30, Take Rt. 74 South.
SEPTEMBER 20, 21, 22, 2019
Friday 10am-6pm • Saturday 10am-6pm • Sunday 11am-4pm
96 Selected Exhibitors featuring 18th & 19th Century American, English, Primitive and Period Furniture and Accessories
• Fine Early China and Glassware • 18th & 19th C Silver • Chinese Export Porcelain • Oriental Rugs • Fine Antique Jewelry • Antique Toys • Pewter
• Early Kitchen & Fireplace Accessories • Historic American Militaria • American & English Samplers • Navajo Rugs, Pueblo Pottery, Baskets and Native American Artifacts
Exhibitor List:
Axtell Antiques Deposit, NY Christopher & Bernandette Evans Waynesboro, VA Greg K. Kramer & Co. Robesonia, PA Rush Antiques Shelby Twp., MI
Dennis and Valerie Bakoledis Rhinebeck, NY Firehouse Antiques Galena, MD William and Teresa Kurau Lampeter, PA Scott Bassoff, Sandy Jacobs Swampscott, MA
Barometer Fair Sarasota, FL Samuel Forsythe Antiques Columbus, OH Jane Langol Medina, OH Joan Staufer Antiques Fresno, OH
Beaver Creek Antiques & Arms Dillsburg, PA Frank Gaglio Rhinebeck, NY Joseph J. Lodge Lederach, PA Steve Smoot Antiques &
Betty H. Bell Antiques Dallas, TX Pat & Rich Garthoeffner Lititz, PA Thomas R. Longacre Marlborough, NH Navajo Textiles Lancaster, PA
A Bird in Hand Florham Park, N.J. David L. Good Camden, OH Lisa S. McAllister Clear Spring, MD Lana Smith Masonic Home, KY
Alice and Art Booth Wayne, NJ James B. Grievo Stockton, NJ Jon Mehl, Cabinetmaker York, PA Stephen-Douglas Rockingham, VT
Jeff Bridgeman, American Antiques Dillsbury, PA Groundhog Hollow Antiques Felton, PA Neverbird Antiques Surry, VA Steven F. Still Manheim, PA
Brill’s Antiques Newport News, VA Michael Paul Gunselman Centerville, DE Newsom • Berdan Thomasville, PA Larry Thompson Atlanta, GA
Thomas Brown McMurray, PA H. and L. Antiques Princeton, NJ Hallowell, ME Thomas Restoration, LTD Laurel, MD
Stephen C. Burkhardt Felton, PA The Haneberg’s Antiques East Lyme, CT Hilary and Paulette Nolan Falmouth, MA Jeffrey Tillou Antiques Litchfield, CT
Marc Calciano Clifton Heights, PA Hanes and Ruskin Old Lyme, CT The Norwood’s Spirit of America Timonium, MD Vasilikus - Mike Vasilik Annapolis, MD
Charley Horse Antiques Partlow, VA Heller and Washam Portland, ME Daniel and Karen Olson Newburgh, NY Antique Store in Wayne Wayne, PA
John Chaski Antiques Camden, DE Samuel Herrup Sheffield, MA David Paulhus Cornish, ME Marc Witus Gladstone, NJ
Harold Cole, Bettina Krainin Woodbury, CT Holden Antiques Sherman, CT Perkins and Menson Ashby, MA Richard M. Worth Chadds Ford, PA
Robert M. Conrad Yeagertown, PA James Island Antiques Charleston, SC Pratt’s Antiques Victor, NY Douglas R. Wyant Cassopolis, MI
B. Hannah H. Daniel, LLC Athens, AL James M. Kilvington, Inc. Greenville, DE James L. Price Carlisle, PA Robert Zollenhofer Medina, OH
Dovetail Antiques Williamsburg, VA Jewett and Berdan New Castle, ME Gene Rappaport Antiques Strasburg, PA
Sarah Eastman Baltimore, MD Kelly Kinzle New Oxford, PA John H. Rogers, L.L.C. New London, NH
Credit Cards Accepted Managed by Melvin L. Arion Show Phones:
Air Conditioned • Good Food • Free Parking P.O. Box 119 Laurel, DE 19956-0119 • 302-875-5326 717-718-1097
No Smoking in Building www.theoriginalyorkantiquesshow.com 302-542-3286
September 2019
13
FISHERSVILE, VA – At the end of 2018, after sponsoring 63 shows, Heritage about amazing deals they’ve found; and, they refer customers to their fellow
Promotions and the Shenandoah Antiques Expo internally transformed itself dealers – a bit like Miracle on 34th Street. But the family doesn’t stop there.
from a long-standing partnership with Sam and Mary Ferguson to a true fam- No, the family further expands to include the dedicated, loyal customers. And
ily operation. Ray and Martha’s daughter, Lesley, became officially invested as some customers “cross-over” to being dealers. It happens!
a full-fledged partner. Having worked many, maybe even most (depends on Just like the dealers, there are customers that have been to 10, 20, 30 or
who you ask), of the 63 shows, she was a seasoned veteran stepping in com- more shows over the years. They are loyal not only to the show. They know
fortably and “hitting the decks running.” Ray and Martha, many on a first name basis, and they know the commitment
the Stokes’ have in putting on a great show. They come to see the dealers with
whom they’ve established a long-running relationship. They come to see new
dealers and what they’ve brought to sell. And they come to enjoy all that the
show has to offer – fun, excitement, getting “juiced” in bargaining, and taking
home that special piece.
Preparations underway for the 65th edition of this antiques extravaganza,
Heritage Promotions is tapping their archives to reach out to vendors of both
past and recent shows to bring the best possible diversity of antiques and col-
lectibles to the Expo. One long-time customer said that, “once you come to
one of the shows, you are hooked and you can’t wait for the next one!”
Whether you are looking for 18th- and 19th-century American and English
furniture, vintage Americana, mid-century modern, jewelry, silver, rugs, art or
just about any type of collectible, he said, “There truly is a treasure just waiting
to be found by any and all who attend.” Don’t miss the 65th show. Ray and
Martha invite you to “Come join the family!”
The 65th Shenandoah Antiques Expo will be held at the Augusta
Expoland, 277 Expo Rd,
Other than Mother Nature tossing in the threat of a thunderstorm on Fishersville, VA. It will be
Saturday, the Shenandoah the 64th show last May ran like clockwork. But the open Friday and
Shenandoah Antiques Expo has, over the years, evolved into a much larger and Saturday, Oct 11 and 12
devoted family – making for an expansive family affair. Just who makes up this from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
family? Admission is $10 per per-
Over the period of these 64 events, there have been thousands of dealers son on Friday (early shop-
that have participated in the shows. And what makes this “family” is that sev- ping and two day pass)
eral hundred of the thousand or so vendors participated at some of the shows and $5 per person on
as far back as the early 90s – and they return every year in May and October. Saturday. For more infor-
They come not only because they know what a great show it is and they always mation, visit heritagepro-
motions.net.
have had success at selling their wares, but they come to be with the
Shenandoah Expo family. They talk about shows they’ve done – good and bad;
The Original 173rd Semi-Annual GENERAL ADMISSION
$10 EACH,
YORK, PA ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE WITH THIS AD $9 EACH
York Fairgrounds Convention & Expo Center • Memorial Hall East • York, Pennsylvania 17404
334 Carlisle Ave. From Rt. 30, Take Rt. 74 South.
SEPTEMBER 20, 21, 22, 2019
Friday 10am-6pm • Saturday 10am-6pm • Sunday 11am-4pm
96 Selected Exhibitors featuring 18th & 19th Century American, English, Primitive and Period Furniture and Accessories
• Fine Early China and Glassware • 18th & 19th C Silver • Chinese Export Porcelain • Oriental Rugs • Fine Antique Jewelry • Antique Toys • Pewter
• Early Kitchen & Fireplace Accessories • Historic American Militaria • American & English Samplers • Navajo Rugs, Pueblo Pottery, Baskets and Native American Artifacts
Exhibitor List:
Axtell Antiques Deposit, NY Christopher & Bernandette Evans Waynesboro, VA Greg K. Kramer & Co. Robesonia, PA Rush Antiques Shelby Twp., MI
Dennis and Valerie Bakoledis Rhinebeck, NY Firehouse Antiques Galena, MD William and Teresa Kurau Lampeter, PA Scott Bassoff, Sandy Jacobs Swampscott, MA
Barometer Fair Sarasota, FL Samuel Forsythe Antiques Columbus, OH Jane Langol Medina, OH Joan Staufer Antiques Fresno, OH
Beaver Creek Antiques & Arms Dillsburg, PA Frank Gaglio Rhinebeck, NY Joseph J. Lodge Lederach, PA Steve Smoot Antiques &
Betty H. Bell Antiques Dallas, TX Pat & Rich Garthoeffner Lititz, PA Thomas R. Longacre Marlborough, NH Navajo Textiles Lancaster, PA
A Bird in Hand Florham Park, N.J. David L. Good Camden, OH Lisa S. McAllister Clear Spring, MD Lana Smith Masonic Home, KY
Alice and Art Booth Wayne, NJ James B. Grievo Stockton, NJ Jon Mehl, Cabinetmaker York, PA Stephen-Douglas Rockingham, VT
Jeff Bridgeman, American Antiques Dillsbury, PA Groundhog Hollow Antiques Felton, PA Neverbird Antiques Surry, VA Steven F. Still Manheim, PA
Brill’s Antiques Newport News, VA Michael Paul Gunselman Centerville, DE Newsom • Berdan Thomasville, PA Larry Thompson Atlanta, GA
Thomas Brown McMurray, PA H. and L. Antiques Princeton, NJ Hallowell, ME Thomas Restoration, LTD Laurel, MD
Stephen C. Burkhardt Felton, PA The Haneberg’s Antiques East Lyme, CT Hilary and Paulette Nolan Falmouth, MA Jeffrey Tillou Antiques Litchfield, CT
Marc Calciano Clifton Heights, PA Hanes and Ruskin Old Lyme, CT The Norwood’s Spirit of America Timonium, MD Vasilikus - Mike Vasilik Annapolis, MD
Charley Horse Antiques Partlow, VA Heller and Washam Portland, ME Daniel and Karen Olson Newburgh, NY Antique Store in Wayne Wayne, PA
John Chaski Antiques Camden, DE Samuel Herrup Sheffield, MA David Paulhus Cornish, ME Marc Witus Gladstone, NJ
Harold Cole, Bettina Krainin Woodbury, CT Holden Antiques Sherman, CT Perkins and Menson Ashby, MA Richard M. Worth Chadds Ford, PA
Robert M. Conrad Yeagertown, PA James Island Antiques Charleston, SC Pratt’s Antiques Victor, NY Douglas R. Wyant Cassopolis, MI
B. Hannah H. Daniel, LLC Athens, AL James M. Kilvington, Inc. Greenville, DE James L. Price Carlisle, PA Robert Zollenhofer Medina, OH
Dovetail Antiques Williamsburg, VA Jewett and Berdan New Castle, ME Gene Rappaport Antiques Strasburg, PA
Sarah Eastman Baltimore, MD Kelly Kinzle New Oxford, PA John H. Rogers, L.L.C. New London, NH
Credit Cards Accepted Managed by Melvin L. Arion Show Phones:
Air Conditioned • Good Food • Free Parking P.O. Box 119 Laurel, DE 19956-0119 • 302-875-5326 717-718-1097
No Smoking in Building www.theoriginalyorkantiquesshow.com 302-542-3286
September 2019
13
