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May Brimfield Antique Shows

May 14-19, 2024

Brimfield Auction Acres Recognized as

National Historical Landmark

BRIMFIELD, MA – Birthplace and originator of the World’s famous Gordon’s
“Brimfield Antique Show” will be recognized this May as listed in the children, Gordon
National Register of Historical places by the United States Department Jr., Jill, and
of the Interior. Planning, design, and contributions from the Brimfield Judy, carried on
Historical Society, the property’s current owners, the Corriveau the tradition as
family and a partial grant from MOTT (Massachusetts Office of Travel Auction Acres &
and Tourism). J&J Promotions.
The exact field where visionary and auctioneer Gordan Reid started The Shows,
his goal of creating “The greatest outdoor antique show under the sun” simply referred to
in 1959 will be memorialized in bronze and stone in front of the Iconic as “Brimfield,” eventually included nearby fields opening their own shows
red barn where his auctioneer days began. to accommodate the overflow dealers who were vying for space at the
Along with the image of the entrepreneur the plaque states: antique center of the country.
Birthplace of the world-famous Brimfield Antique Shows “Auction Brimfield Shows evolved into a week-long event thrice a year, attracting
Acres” Auctioneer Gordon Reid gathered sixty-seven dealers on this thousands of dealers and show-goers from around the world and contributing
farmland, aptly called “Auction Acres.” He launched the “Greatest Antique millions of dollars in tourism to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Show Under the Sun” envisioning Brimfield as the antiques’ center of the This property is listed in the National Register of Historical places by the
nation, and during his lifetime, the dream reached fruition. The show United States Department of the Interior
would grow to rival the nation’s most prestigious antique shows and today The unveiling is scheduled for 7 a.m. on May 17th at 35 Main
is touted by many as the greatest outdoor antique show on earth. Street, Brimfield.

2024 SHOW DATES (FRI & SAT ONLY)

MAY JULY SEPT

17 +18 12 + 13 6 + 7

Attention BE A PART OF THE PHENOMENON
Dealers CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY

LIMITED SPACES STILL AVAILABLE
65th Anniversary • Reputation of 65 years of Quality Antiques & Collectibles

• Approximately 100,000 shoppers arrive in our quaint town in
search of your treasures
• Particular Vetting of Dealers to ensure quality merchandise
• Easy Set up Schedule for Simple Two-Day show
• Onsite dealer parking
• Public parking on premises to increase traffic
“The Grandaddy of them All”
• Dedicated staff on hand
- FLEA MARKET MAGAZINE
FOR MORE INFORMATION
call: 413.245.3436 web: brimfieldauctionacres.com
email: BestofBrimfield@gmail.com
facebook: brimfieldauctionacres
location: 35 Main St. Brimfield, MA 01010

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