The World’s Largest Antique Fair Is Right Here In Massachusetts And You’ll Want To Visit
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Love the thrill of hunting for a great deal? Are you a connoisseur of quality antiques and vintage treasures? Then you’ll want to stop by this massive show happening right here in Massachusetts. The Brimfield Antique Show in Massachusetts is the largest antique show in the world and is definitely worth a visit. This show is epic and filled with amazing finds from cheap to priceless, so read on to learn how to visit this unbelievable event!
The Brimfield Antique Market is held three times a year in May, July and September. And this show anything but a small production. Thousands of dealers and exhibitors set up shop during the market.
The market sells everything from the most precious antiques to kitschy "junk", vintage clothing, old jewelry, industrial relics, local art, used home goods and everything in between. The market itself covers an enormous area of land. It runs along Route 20 for over half a mile.
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World-class dealers rub shoulders with local mom n’ pop dealers, and the crowd often contains famous musicians and movie stars looking to score an awesome deal. The atmosphere is like that of a carnival, and there are plenty of food trucks and stalls spread throughout the show that serve everything from classic fair foods to delicious entrées.
Wear your walking shoes and slap on some sunscreen if it’s a sunny day, as you’ll want to spend at least an hour or two combing through the incredible variety of antiques and treasures on display. This is an event that can easily take up your whole day, or you can simply drop by for a peek.
The show is organized by field and while entry to almost all fields is free, some fields do as for a $5-10 admission fee.
The upcoming dates for 2017 are July 11-16 and September 5-10. Visit the website to keep up to date on event news and check out the dealers headed to Brimfield. Click here to check opening hours for specific show areas. To get to the show, take Exit 8 on the MA Pike, (Rt. 90) through Palmer onto Rt. 20 East to Brimfield.
If antiques are your thing, check out our list of 13 places in Massachusetts where you can find awesome vintage gems.
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