Show Calendar

JANUARY 11, 2020 MUNCIE, INDIANA

The Midwest Antique Fruit Jar and Bottle Club Annual Show & Sale (9 AM to 2 PM), at the Horizon Convention Center, 401 S. High St., Muncie, IN. 47305. Info: COLLEEN and JERRY DIXON, PH: 765.748.3117, email: ckdixon7618@att.net, or: DAVE RITTENHOUSE, 1008 S. 900 W, Farmland, IN 47340. PH: 765.468.8091.

JANUARY 12 TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS

The Little Rhody Bottle Club Annual Show & Sale, (9:30 AM to 3 PM, early buyers 8:00 AM, $15), at the Holiday Inn, 700 Myles Standish Blvd., Taunton, MA (off Exit 9, Rt. 495). Info: BILL or LINDA ROSE, PH: 508.880.4929; email: sierramadre@ comcast.net

JANUARY 18 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi Antique Bottle Club presents their 34th Annual Show and Sale, (Sat. 9 AM to 4 PM; Dealer Set-up and Early Buyers, Friday, 17th, 12 Noon to 7 PM, and Sat. 7 AM - 9 AM), at the Mississippi Fairgrounds, 1207 Mississippi St, Jackson, in the East Bay of the Trade Mart Building. Info: JOHN SHARP, PH: 601.507.0105, email: johnsharp49@aol.com, or: AARON McCANN, 601.497.4714.

JANUARY 26 BAYPORT, NEW YORK

The Long Island Antique Bottle Association is pleased to announce their 4th show in more than 10 years, Sunday, January 26, (10 AM to 3 PM), at the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Juliette Low Friendship Center, Lakeview Avenue, Bayport, NY, donation $3. Children 16 & under FREE. Info: MARK SMITH, 10 Holmes Court, Sayville, NY 11782. PH: 631.589.9027; Email: libottle@optonline.net

FEBRUARY 1 DeFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA

The Emerald Coast Bottle Collector's Inc, 19th Annual Show & Sale, (8:30 AM to 2:30 PM), at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center, 361 N. 10th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433. Free Adm., Free Appraisals. Info: RICHARD, P.O. Box 241, Pensacola, FL 32591. PH: 850.435.5425; Email: shards@bellsouth.net

FEBRUARY 2 MANVILLE, NEW JERSEY

New Jersey Antique Bottle Club (NJABC), 24th Annual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 2 PM) at the V.F.W. of Manville, New Jersey, 600 Washington Ave, Manville, NJ 08835. Admission $3, no early buyers. Info: KEVIN KYLE, 230 Cedarville Rd, East Windsor, NJ 08520. PH. 609.209.4034, email: bottlediggerkev@aol.com or JOHN LAWREY, 908.813.2334.

FEBRUARY 2 MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

48th Annual Milwaukee Antique Bottle & Advertising Show (9 AM - 3PM; Early Adm. 8 AM, $15), at the Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI (I-94, exit 294). Adm. $5. 140 sales tables of bottles, breweriana, and advertising. Also displays, and door prizes. Info: bottleshow@charter.net

FEBRUARY 9 COLUMBUS, OHIO

The Central Ohio Antique Bottle Club's 50th Annual Show & Sale, (Sunday, 9 AM to 2 PM; early buyers 7:00 AM - 9 AM, $20), at the Doubletree Inn, 175 Hutchinson Ave., Columbus (I-270 & Rt. 23). Adm. $3. Info: ROJER MOODY, PH: 740.703.4913, Email: rtmoody@juno.com; or: CLARK WIDEMAN, PH: 614.439.8005, Email: clarkwideman@aol.com

FEBRUARY 14 & 15 PALMETTO, FLORIDA

51st Annual Suncoast Antique Bottle Show & Sale, (Fri, Feb. 14, Dealer set-up Noon to 7 PM; Early Buyers, 2 to 7 PM, $25; Sat. Feb. 15, Gen. adm. 9 AM to 3 PM, $4, kids 16 and under free with w/adult), at the Manatee River Fair Association Building, 1402 14th Ave. West, Palmetto, FL 34221. Info: GEORGE DUEBEN, 727-804-5957, or LINDA BUTTSTEAD, 941.565.0593.

FEBRUARY 14 & 15 AURORA, OREGON

The Oregon Bottle Collectors Association Bottle, Antiques, and Collectibles Show & Sale, (General adm. Sat. 9 AM to 3 PM; Dealer setup & Early Bird, Fri. 12 PM to 5 PM, $5.), at the American Legion Hall, 21510 Main St. N.E., Aurora, Oregon. General adm. by donation. Info: MARK JUNKER, PH: 503.231.1235, or: BILL BOGYNSKA, 503.657.1726, Email: billbogy7@gmail.com , or WAYNE HERRING, PH: 503.864.2009.

FEBRUARY 14 & 15 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA

The South Carolina Antique Bottle Club's 47th Annual Show & Sale, (Fri. 11 AM to 6 PM & Sat. 9 AM to 1 PM), at the Meadowlake Park Center, 600 Beckman Rd., Columbia, SC 29203. No Early Admission Fee. Info: MARTY VOLLMER, PH 803.629.8553, Email: martyvollmer@aol. com, or ART GOSE, PH: 803.840.1539, or: southcarolinabottleclub.com

FEBRUARY 16 ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT

50th Annual Somers Antique Bottle Club Show & Sale, (9AM to 2PM, early buyers, 8AM, $10), at the St. Bernard’s School West Campus, 232 Pearl Street, Exit 47W (off I-91), Enfield, CT. Adm. $3. Info: DON DESJARDINS, 22 Anderson Rd., Ware, MA, 01082. PH: 413.967.4431; Cell: 413.687.4808, email: dondes@comcast.net

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FEBRUARY 22 ROUND ROCK, TEXAS

The Austin Area Bottle, Jar & Advertising Collectibles 3rd Annual Show, (9 AM to 3 PM), at the Old Settlers Park Events Center, 3333 E. Palm Valley Blvd. (E. US 79), Round Rock, TX. Free Adm. Info: JOHN REED, PH: 512.468.5097, Email: compliant.relo@gmail.com, or: GARY INGRAM, PH: 512.461.0157.

FEBRUARY 29 GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN

The West Michigan Antique Bottle Club presents its 30th Annual Show & Sale (10AM - 2PM) at the Fonger American Legion Post, 2327 Wilson, S.W., Grand Rapids, MI. Adm. $3, children free. Info: STEVE DEBOODE, 616.667.0214; Email: thebottleguy@comcast.net or; ROGER DENSLOW, 616.447.9156; Email: rogerdcoger@gmail.com

MARCH 8 BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

The Baltimore Antique Bottle Club's 40th Annual Show & Sale, (8 AM to 3 PM), at the Physical Education Center, CCBC-Essex, 7201 Rossville Blvd. (I-695,Exit 34). Info: Show Chairman RICK LEASE, 410-4589405 or e-mail: finksburg21@comcast.net For contracts, call: ANDY AGNEW, 410527-1707 or email: medbotls@comcast.net. Website: baltimorebottleclub.org

MARCH 13 & 14 CHICO, CALIFORNIA

Chico Bottle Club’s 53rd Annual Bottle, Jar, Insulator & Collectibles Show and Sale, (Fri. 10 AM to 5 PM - $10 admission; Sat. 9 AM to 4 PM – Free adm.), at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, Chico, CA. Info: RANDY TAYLOR, P.O. Box 1065, Chico, CA 95927, PH. 530.518.7369, email rtjarguy@aol.com

MARCH 15 FLINT, MICHIGAN

51st Annual Flint Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show, (9 AM to 2:30 PM), at the Dom Polski Hall, 3415 N. Linden Rd., Flint, MI. Adm. $3, children under 12, free (No early adm). Info: TIM BUDA, 11353 Cook Rd., Gaines, MI 48436. PH: 989.271.9193, Email: tbuda@shianet.org

MARCH 15 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

The St. Louis Antique Bottle Collectors Assoc. is pleased to present their 50th Annual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 2 PM), at Orlando Gardens, 4300 Hoffmeister (off Union Road), St. Louis. Adm. $3, children free. Info: PAT JETT, 71 Outlook Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050; PH: 314.570.6917; email: patsy_jett@yahoo.com

MARCH 20 & 21 MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA

The San Luis Obispo Bottle Society’s 52nd Annual Show and Sale, (Fri. 1 PM to 6 PM, and Sat, 9 AM to 3 PM), at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall, 209 Surf St., Morro Bay, California. Free admission. Info: Show Chairman RICHARD TARTAGLIA, PH: 805.543.7484, or: STEVE MELLO, email: dirtydiver53@gmail.com

MARCH 29 MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA

Dunkard Valley Antique Bottle Show & Sale, (9 AM to 2 PM; Early buyers 7 AM, $25), in the new Agricultural 4-H Building, 500 Mylan Park Lane, Morgantown, WV 26501. Adm. $2, 16 and under FREE! Info: DON KELLEY, PH: 724.998.2734, email: bonzeyekelley@gmail.com.

MARCH 29 DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

New England Antique Bottle Club 54th Annual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 2 PM, early buyers 8 AM, $15), at the Elks Club, 282 Durham Road, (Rt. 108), Exit 7 off Spaulding Turnpike, Dover, NH. Adm. $3. Info: GERRY SIROIS, PH: 207.773.0148 or JACK PELLETIER, PH: 207.839.4389

APRIL 4 DAPHNE, ALABAMA

The Mobile Bottle Collectors Club's 47th Annual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 3 PM; Dealer set-up Friday, April 3rd, 3 PM to 7 PM, and Sat. 7 AM to 9 AM), at the Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US Hwy 98, Daphne, AL 36525. Free Adm., Free Appraisals. Info: ROD VINING, 251.957.6725, Email, vinewood@ mchsi.com, or, RICHARD, P.O. Box 241, Pensacola, FL 32591. PH: 850.435.5425; Email: shards@bellsouth.net

APRIL 4 WHEATON, ILLINOIS

DuPage Collectors Expo featuring insulators, lightning rod items, weathervanes, telephone & telegraph items, bottles, jars, and related items, (9 AM to 3 PM), at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL. Adm. $2. Info: BOB STAHR, 360 S. Kenilworth Ave., Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137. PH: 630.793.5345; email: bob@hemingray.com

APRIL 5 HUTCHINSON, KANSAS

13th Annual Kansas Antique Bottle & Postcard Show & Sale, (9 AM to 3 PM), at the Kansas State Fairgrounds (Sunflower South Bldg), Hutchinson, KS. Free Adm. Info: MIKE McJUNKIN, PH: 620.728.8304, email: scarleits@cox.net, or, MARK LAW, PH: 785.224.4836, email: kansasbottles@gmail. com. Sponsored by the Kansas Territory Bottle & Post Card Club.

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APRIL 11 KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN

The Kalamazoo Antique Bottle Club’s 41st Annual Show & Sale, (10 AM to 3 PM, early buyers 8 AM), at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI. Info: JOHN PASTOR, P.O. Box 227, New Hudson, MI 48165, PH: 248.486.0530, Email: jpastor@americanglassgallery.com or: MARK McNEE, PH: 269.343.8393.

APRIL 17-19 WHEATON, ILLINOIS

Antique Bottle Club of Northern Illinois Antique Bottle & Advertising Show, (Dealer set-up and Early Adm. Friday 17th, Noon - 6 PM; General Adm. Saturday & Sunday), at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. For hours, additional info. and dealer set-up packets please call: JOHN PUZZO, 815.338.7582, or: GREG SCHUENEMAN, 847.623.7572. Note; the show is being held in conjunction with Zurko Promotions, Antiques, Bottles & Collectibles Show.

MAY 9 MANSFIELD, OHIO

The Ohio Bottle Club’s 42nd Annual Mansfield Antique Bottle & Advertising Show & Sale, (9 AM to 2 PM, early buyers Friday 3 to 6 PM, $35), at the Richland County Fairgrounds, Mansfield, OH. Adm. $5. Info: MATT LACY, PH: 440.228.1873, Email: info@antiquebottlesales.com; or LOUIS FIFER, 330.635.1964, Email; fiferlouis@ yahoo.com Website: www.ohiobottleclub.org

MAY 17 WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA

Washington County Antique Bottle Club 46th Annual Show & Sale, (9 AM to 2 PM), at the Alpine Star Lodge, 735 Jefferson Ave., Washington, PA 15301. Adm. $3. Info: ED KUSKIE, 352 Pineview Dr., Elizabeth, PA 15037. PH: 412.405.9061, email: bottlewizard@comcast.net

JUNE 7 BALLSTON SPA, NEW YORK

The National Bottle Museum presents the Annual Saratoga Springs Show & Sale, (9:00 AM to 2:30 PM; early adm. 8:00 AM, $15) at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 4H building, 162 Prospect St, Ballston Spa, NY. Adm. $5, Children 12 and under free. Info: NATIONAL BOTTLE MUSEUM, 76 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, PH 518-885-7589; www.NationalBottleMuseum. org, email: nbm@nycap.rr.com; Co Chairmen: ROY TOPKA, PH 518-779-1243 email: rmt556@yahoo.com, or PHIL BERNNARD, PH 518-429-7641.

JULY 30 - AUGUST 2 RENO, NEVADA

2020 FOHBC National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo, Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Information: RICHARD SIRI, email: rtsiri@ sbcglobal.net, or FERDINAND MEYER V, email: fmeyer@fmgdesign. com, FOHBC National Convention – Western Region.

SEPTEMBER 12 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA

The Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club’s 54th Annual Antique Bottles, Fruit Jars, Insulators, Antiques & Collectibles Show & Sale, (9 AM to 3 PM; Early Birds $10 at 8 AM), at the Huntington Beach, Elks Lodge #1959, 7711 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Free Adm! Info: DON WIPPERT, Ph. 818.346.9833, Email donwippert@ yahoo.com, or DICK HOMME, Ph. 818.362.3368.

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