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History of Madison-Bouckville Antique Week

& Madison-Bouckville Promotions

By John Mancino, president, Madison-Bouckville Promotions

ifty years ago this August, Jock Hengst After a few years the event was moved to a together in one room, and with the help of
and a few of his friends got together on cornfield on Rte. 20 and continued to prosper. Madison County Tourism formed Madison-
Fan abandoned airfield on Route 20 in As the event grew, many full-time antique Bouckville Promotions. We are a non-profit
Bouckville to swap some antiques. From that stores sprang up along Rte. 20, and the towns group consisting of over 70 members. Monies
humble beginning has grown New York State’s of Madison and Bouckville became known as raised from dues are used to advertise Madison-
largest outdoor antique event. antique communities. Many of these stores Bouckville Antique Week. We also increased the
started hosting their own shows running length of the show to one full week, and added an
concurrent with Mr. Hengst’s. annual Antiques Weekend in June, with many of
When Mr. Hengst sold his show field to a the August showfields participating.
Madison Inn farmer several years ago, there was concern that Today, we are proud to say that we are the
Antiques the show was over. When I heard the news I single largest revenue generator in Madison
knew something must be done to keep this show County. We estimate we have over 60,000
Tools - White’s Pottery - Furniture - Quilts alive. I went up and down the street and visitors in one week, and sell out every hotel
Books - Jewelry - Crocks - Yelloware - Linens organized all the antique stores, show fields, room in the county.
- Hats - Depression Ware - Primitives restaurant owners, and innkeepers. We all got
Vintage Pieces - Tins - Pictures - Children’s
Items - Kitchen Wares - Advertising - Toys
(315) 893-7639 For more information about
7417 State Route 20
Madison, NY 13402 th the shows taking place during
facebook.com/ Antique Week please visit
Madison-Inn-Antiques
www.madison-bouckville.com

Open Daily Victorian Rose Vintage
10am-5pm
Vintage, Antiques & Collectibles.
Our lovely gallery offers
a full range of fine Milk Bottles, Repurposed Furniture
antiques and vintage & Decor. Local Artisans.
collectibles by 40+

professional dealers Open Daily 10am-5pm Come and enjoy a day of browsing. We have
and attractively Open 8am-5pm Daily over 160 booths and display cases on two
displayed in 7000 sq. ft. During Antique Week floors with over 20,000 square feet of space.
of show space. MOHAWK ANTIQUES MALL
3371 Maple Ave., Bouckville 100 East Main Street, Mohawk, NY 13407
ANTIQUE SHOW Minutes off EXIT 30 of the NYS Thruway

AUGUST 15-21, 2022 (Corner of Rte. 20 & Maple Ave.) Mon. 10am-5pm, Tues. Closed, Wed-Sat

315-893-1786
Visit us on our website 6768 Rte. 20, Bouckville, NY Like 10am-5pm, Sun. 11:30am-4:30pm
www.DepotAntiqueGallery.com (315) 893-7676 victorianrosevintage@yahoo.com us on 315-219-5044
email: depotant@cnymail.com www.victorianrosevintage.com www.mohawkantiquesmall.com
PATSPOTS, ANTIQUE ARTICLES AND JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS GALLERY
WILL BE SHOWING NEWLY ACQUIRED COLLECTIONS AT THE ANTIQUE PAVILION!

(50’ Tent on West Side Fence by Cider House Side Gate) 7 SHOPPING DAYS! MONDAY AUG 15 – SUNDAY AUG 21

Drop by for a look at our new-to-market pots, blocks, bookends and tiles. Patti and Sandie look forward to seeing you!

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