Sho-Biz Calendar of Shows

14 October 2023 – Fayette, Alabama

10th Annual Fayette, Alabama Bottle Collectible Bottles & Antiques Show & Sell, Free admission to the public, Boy Scouts of America Scout Building, 100 3rd Avenue, Fayette Alabama 35555, Saturday 8:00 am till 3:00 pm, Set-up: Friday, October 13th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Saturday, October 14th from 6:00 am till 7:30 am, $15 per table. All table rental goes to local Boy Scouts. Limit 50 tables. Contact: Jeff Pendley, Chairman, 205.275.2650, JfPendley@aol.com

15 October 2023 – Findlay, Ohio

Findlay Antique Bottle Club Antique Bottle & Collectibles

Show & Sale, Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St., Findlay, Ohio, 9 am to 2 pm $5, Early Bird Sunday 7 am to 9 am $20 (Dealer-only set up Saturday) Contact: Fred Curtis 419.424.0486, finbotclub@gmail.com Details and Contract Online, FOHBC Member Club

20 & 21 October 2023 – Biloxi, Mississippi

Presented by the Olde Guys Digging Club of Biloxi, MS., the 6th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Antique Bottle Show will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Joppa Shrine Temple, 13280 Shriners Blvd., Biloxi, MS. 39532 (Exit 41- I-10). Dealer set-up on Friday, October 20, from noon to 5:00 pm and Saturday, October 21 from 8:00 to 9:00 am. Free Admission on Saturday. Early Buyers $20 per person during dealer set up on Friday. For more information or table contracts contact: Peter Taggard, 645 Village Lane South, Mandeville, Louisiana 70471. Phone: 985.373.6487 Email: petertaggard@yahoo.com

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20 & 21 October 2023 – Jacksonville, Florida

53rd Annual Antique Bottle Collectors of North Florida Show & Sale, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Fraternal Order of Police Building, 5530 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32207. Free Admission. For more information, contact Mike Skie, Show Chair, 3047 Julington Creek Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32223 at 904.710.0422. Early Admission Friday, 2:00 to 5:00 pm $30, 5:00 to 7:00 pm $20, jaxbottleshow@yahoo.com

21 October 2023 – Macungie, Pennsylvania

Forks of the Delaware Bottle Collectors Association 49th Annual Bottle and Antique Show & Sale, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, $3 Admission, Macungie Memorial Park Hall, 50 Poplar St., Macungie, PA 18062. Early Shopper Admission at 7:30 am ($20 admission fee for early shoppers) For info: Bill Hegedus 610.264.3130, forksofthedelawarebottles@hotmail.com

For updates see our Facebook Page–Forks of the Delaware Bottle Collectors, FOHBC Member Club

27 & 28 October 2023 – Nashville, Tennessee Area

Tennessee Bottle Collectors Presents their Nashville Area Antique Bottle & Advertising Show, Wilson County Fairgrounds, 945 E. Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, Tennessee 37087, Behind Expo Center, I-40 Exit 239B, Friday 2:00 to 7:00 pm Early Buyer $15

Admission, Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Free Admission. Dealer

Set-up: Friday: 1:00 pm, Saturday: 7:00 am. For Show Info or Vendor

Contract, Contact Show Chairmen Greg Eaton: at 865.548.3176 or Stanley Word at 615.708.6634, FOHBC Member Club

04 November 2023 – Royal Oak, Michigan

The Metropolitan Detroit Antique Bottle Club’s 40th Annual Antique Bottle Show & Sale, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, Admission

$3, Early Admission 8:00 to 9:30 am $25. Free Appraisals! Royal Oak Elks Lodge #1523, 2401 E. Fourth Street, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067, Contact: Mike Brodzik, Club President and Show Chairman, 586.219.9980, bottlemike@outlook.com, FOHBC Member Club

05 November 2023 – Elton, Maryland

The Tri-State Bottle Collectors and Diggers Club 50th Annual Show & Sale, Singerly Fire Hall, Routes 279 & 213 (I-95 exit 109A), 300 Newark Avenue, Elkton, Maryland 21922, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, No Early Admission, Dealers only entry at 7:30 am for Set-up, Admission: $3 per person, Children under age 12 free, Contact: Dave Porter, President, 100 Jarmon Road, Elton, Maryland, 21921, 717.779-8324, daveelle@msn.com, FOHBC Member Club

05 November 2023 – Orland Park, Illinois 54th Annual 1st Chicago Bottle Club Show & Sale, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, $5 admission at the ‘NEW LOCATION’ Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, Illinois 60462, Show Chairpersons are Jen and Mario Pisterzi, 219.306-5702, mariopisterzi@yahoo.com, FOHBC Member Club

10 & 11 November 2023 – Auburn, California ’49er Historical Bottle Association Best in the West 45th Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show, Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center, 1273 High Street, Auburn, California 95603, Friday Early Admission Noon to 5:00 pm – $15, Public Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Set-up Friday Noon to 5:00 pm. For show info contact: Mike Lake, PO Box 799, Foresthill, California 95631, 530.333.5696, m.lake.foresthill@gmail.com, FOHBC Member Club

19 November 2023 – Greensboro, North Carolina

Greensboro Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show at the Farmer’s Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27405, Sunday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, No Early admission, Set up: Sunday 6:00 am to 9:00 am. Cost of admission $1, Contact: David Erickson, 257 Palomino Trail, Lexington, North Carolina 27295, 336.247.1928, dave.erickson111@gmail.com

18–20 January 2024 – Muncie, Indiana

Midwest Antique Fruit Jar & Bottle Club presents the 2024 Convention! Located at Courtyard by Marriott & Horizons Convention Center (401 S. High St., Muncie, Indiana) 52nd Annual Rendezvous Non-Stop 3-Day Event, Dealers & Collectors Get Together at Hotel. Swapping Jars. Swapping Stories. Culminating at the Show With Over 80 Tables, Thursday, Jan 18. Room-to-Room Sales, Hospitality Suite, Seminars/Tours, Friday, Jan 19, Club Meetings, Show & Tell, Auction, Saturday, Jan 20, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Free Appraisals, $2 Admission, Details at fruitjar.org. Special Hotel Rate is $119 per night. 765.287.8550, $40/First Table & $35 for Additional Table montyfoust@comcast.net 765.635.4626

20 April 2024 – Columbia, South Carolina

The South Carolina Bottle Club’s 51st Annual Show & Sale, 206 Jamil Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29210, 172 tables last year with room to grow! Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Donation at the door suggested, Dealer Only Set-Up 7:00 am to 9:00 am, Jamil Shrine Temple, Contact: Marty Vollmer 803.629.8553, martyvollmer@aol.com or Art Gose 803.840.1539, scbottlehunters@ gmail.com, FOHBC Member Club

04 May 2024 – Gray, Tennessee State of Franklin Antique Bottles & Collectible Assoc. 26th Annual Show & Sale, Saturday, May 4th, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Appalachian Fairground, 100 Lakeview Street, Gray, Tennessee 37615, Exit 13 on I-216, No Early Admission. Contact Kenneth Depew, President, 4017 Rick Slaughter Ct., Kingsport, Tennessee 37660, 423.817.3298, kenshell@chartertn.net, sfabca.com, FOHBC Member Club

11 May 2024 – Gardendale, Alabama

4th Annual Alabama Bottle & Antique Show, Saturday, May 11, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm; Free Admission and Appraisals. Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main Street, Gardendale, Alabama 35071 (10 minutes north of Birmingham). Info: Keith Quinn: 205.365.1983, klq1812@gmail.com or Steve Holland, 205.492.6864. Visit our Facebook page Alabama Bottle Collectors’ Society.

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17 & 18 May 2024 – Bellville, Ohio

The National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors (NAMBC) will hold its annual convention for milk bottle enthusiasts from throughout the United States who will gather to buy, sell, and trade bottles and other dairy memorabilia while socializing with fellow collectors. The 2-day event includes exhibits, an auction, an awards banquet, an ice cream social, and several educational seminars. The event has a 40-year history which is testimony to its continuing popularity. This year’s convention will take place on May 17 & 18, 2024 at the Quality Inn & Suites in Bellville, Ohio.

31 July 2024 – Brookshire, Texas

Houston 24 Peachridge Glass “Glass in the Grass” Sell antique bottles and glass and related antiques from the back of your vehicle or from under a self-provided tent at “Glass in the Grass.” Open to all antique bottle and glass dealers even if you are not setting up at the Museum (see below). $25 gate fee. Relax, mingle and wander under the many large pecan trees surrounding the hay field. First come-first choice in dealer location. The temperature on the lower Brazos River plains is typically pleasant during summer hours of the event. Please contact Ferdinand Meyer V, fmeyer@fmgdesign.com for information. FOHBC National Event

01 August to 04 August 2024 – Houston, Texas

FOHBC 2024 Houston National Antique Bottle & Glass

Exposition hosted by the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors

Brought to you by Peachridge Collections LLC. Host Hotel: Hotel Zaza Museum District. Featuring American Antique Glass Masterpieces – A major, museum exhibition showcasing the Sandor P. Fuss Collection and selected highlights from the David P. Wilber and Anthony Gugliotti Collections. Please contact Ferdinand Meyer V, fmeyer@ fmgdesign.com for information. FOHBC National Event

THE AUSTRALIAN BOTTLE & COLLECTABLES REVIEW

For all the latest Australian news!

Quarterly publication of 36 pages. Many of the consumable goods in 19th century Australia were supplied by both England and the United States, resulting in some nice bottles of U. S. origin having been found in Australia. $65 per year.

PayPal: abcr@bigpond.com Email: travisdunn@bigpond.com

THE AUSTRALIAN BOTTLE & COLLECTABLES REVIEW

January-March, 2023

ABCR Auctions often offers items of U. S. interest, such as these upcoming items to the left. Also operated by Travis Dunn, this auction can be found at: www.abcrauctions.com

Auctions run every three months. Email: info@abcrauctions.com Free to register. Low commissions. Reliable condition assessments.