Monday, July 03, 2006
Further Down the Road
by Silas Finch
The next stop on our journey along the highways of New England is the 14th Annual "Antiques In The Church Yard" on July 4th. It is taking place in Vista, New York and yes, we realize that New York isn't Connecticut but Vista is very near Ridgefield, Ct. and will have to do.
While the Antiques in the Church Yard isn't supposed to attract the number of dealers that the Farmington event does, we have it on excellent authority that the event is one of the hidden treasures of New England antique events. Our sources claim that the Church Yard event is unusual because of its combination of everything you would expect from a big antique show, lots of merchandise and dealers, expert knowledge, and good organization and all the charm and friendliness of a small town church fundraiser.
We will be there looking for interesting finds, new trends in collecting, and to talk with the many dealers and collectors attending. We want to know what the antiquing community thinks on all the issues affecting the antique community and how we can improve our directory, so if you see us don't be shy.
Personally, I am looking forward to the all you can eat country breakfast served inside the church. The antiques will have to wait until the eggs and pancakes have settled. Admission is $7 and the breakfast is $5.
To see a list of upcoming Connecticut antique events click here.
The next stop on our journey along the highways of New England is the 14th Annual "Antiques In The Church Yard" on July 4th. It is taking place in Vista, New York and yes, we realize that New York isn't Connecticut but Vista is very near Ridgefield, Ct. and will have to do.
While the Antiques in the Church Yard isn't supposed to attract the number of dealers that the Farmington event does, we have it on excellent authority that the event is one of the hidden treasures of New England antique events. Our sources claim that the Church Yard event is unusual because of its combination of everything you would expect from a big antique show, lots of merchandise and dealers, expert knowledge, and good organization and all the charm and friendliness of a small town church fundraiser.
We will be there looking for interesting finds, new trends in collecting, and to talk with the many dealers and collectors attending. We want to know what the antiquing community thinks on all the issues affecting the antique community and how we can improve our directory, so if you see us don't be shy.
Personally, I am looking forward to the all you can eat country breakfast served inside the church. The antiques will have to wait until the eggs and pancakes have settled. Admission is $7 and the breakfast is $5.
To see a list of upcoming Connecticut antique events click here.
# posted by Silas Finch @ 12:44 PM 
