Oaks, PA: The new Antique & Collector Fair (formerly “Antiques at Kimberton” est. 1968) is taking place on Mar. 14-15 in Hall D of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.
Under new ownership and a new moniker, this show revives the deep traditions of its predecessor while expanding its reach in a new partnership with the American Treasure Tour Museum. The Antique & Collector Fair at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks is located 25 miles Northwest of Philadelphia.
The Antique & Collector Fair is now partnering with the burgeoning American Treasure Tour Museum, a neighboring Pop-Culture museum that recently catapulted into popularity by quirky, viral Instagram posts (@americantreasuretour). While many of the vendors from the original Antiques at Kimberton will be present this spring, at least 20 new vendors will be present.
The American Treasure Tour Museum houses one of the world’s largest collections of automated music machines along with millions of artifacts and memorabilia including classic cars, animatronics, holiday displays, and more. The items are purported to be collected by one anonymous individual. Ashley Galleo, Museum Manager, stated, “We get a lot of inquiries from customers wishing to purchase items from the collection, but none of the exhibit is for sale.” This new partnership is designed to inspire fans of the American Treasure Tour Museum to join the anonymous “collector” in his favorite pastime: collecting.
The new Antique & Collector Fair has diversified vendor offerings to attract the interest of seasoned antique enthusiasts and the next generation of antique and retro memorabilia collectors with a range of aesthetics. Attendees can expect to shop a wide variety of authentic, quality antiques including art glass, historical china, primitive and country sundries, fine jewelry, vintage textiles and wearables, furniture, art deco, mid-century modern, and pop culture artifacts.
The new owner of the show, Jerry Frey, is a lifelong Collector and Antique Dealer. He personally reviews the application of each vendor to ensure that only authentic antiques and beautifully staged booths are included. The Antique and Collector Fair will take place in spring and fall each year. You can check out the fall show in the same location on Oct. 17 and 18.
Learn more about the latest happenings and events in Montgomery County and the Valley Forge areas at Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB). The VFTCB is a private, non-profit membership sales and marketing organization that actively promotes the Valley Forge area and Montgomery County as a convention site and leisure visitor destination by encouraging patronage of its member hotels, restaurants, attractions, and services.
