The Cashiers 48th Annual Antique Show returns Aug.7-9 at The Village Green, featuring 42 exhibitors from across the country and even across the pond.
The show will offer silver, bronze, jewelry, fine porcelain, sporting items, hand woven Asian rugs, art collections, Staffordshire, majolica, glass art, pattern glass, cut glass, pottery and furniture from 17th-, 18th- and 19th-century America and Europe, including formal, country, Adirondack and midcentury pieces.
The show will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday before concluding from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Guests can purchase an early admission ticket to enter at 9:30 a.m. Friday.
“You will find exhibitors, a lot of whom you can look up online, that offer beautiful things,” said show promoter Hazel Giles. “If you can think of it, I’m sure you will find it at the show. If you don’t find it, then it’s probably not antique.”
Guests are required to enter through the Lewis Building to purchase tickets and receive wristbands for entry, before making their way into the 150-foot exhibition tent, which features an interlocking floor. Those who purchase tickets in advance can pick up an envelope containing their wristband, and all guests will have the opportunity to register for a door prize drawing.
The Secret Garden will once again provide catering for the show.
Giles said the show has thrived for nearly 50 years mainly because of its exhibitors, who are dedicated to their trade and passionate about sharing their insight with others.
“They want you to be educated about what an antique is,” said Giles. “So many people want to learn, but don’t know where to start. This gives them a variety of everything, from rugs to furniture — all from different eras.”
Learning about antiques and their histories allow guests to fully appreciate what they are considering purchasing, potentially turning a single purchase into a lifelong passion, especially for younger generations.
“Instead of just being on social media all the time, it gives them a history of our country and other countries,” said Giles. “Once you learn about antiques and why they were made, you also learn about the time period they were made in.”
Giles said the show offers antiques at a wide range of prices, with something for everyone, whether their budget is $50 or $20,000.
Proceeds from ticket sales will go towards operating costs, with a portion of the net proceeds going towards Giles’ choice of nonprofit. This year, that organization is the Glenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad.
“They put their lives on the line and sometimes they lose them. They are always there and when you call, they will come,” said Giles. “I can tell you from personal experience that there’s no finer, so that’s why I picked them.”
Tickets can be purchased in advance through the show’s website.
“People come back every year, not just to get something, but because they cherish antiques and love passing it on. They want their children or whoever they give it to to love it as much as they do,” said Giles. “It’s a statement of what you feel about history and your location. There’s so many things you can learn from the antique business. It’s amazing.”
Mitch Stone is a reporter at The Highlander and can be reached at reporter@highlandsnews.com