Every Thursday we compile a list of all the militaria shows on over the weekend. Big or small, whether it be in Europe, US, or Australia… We have them all! So if you have a militaria show near you this weekend (24/3/23) go out and support your local fair. Who knows what bargains you might pick up?
US, SC – South East Military Expo
The South East Military Expo brings you a great mix of living history displays, military vehicles and traders buying and selling military collectables. On site you will find all periods covered from the Revolutionary war right through until Vietnam and beyond.
For more information
Website – CLICK HERE
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US, MA – Marlboro Militaria Firearm & Knife Show
Marlboro Militaria Firearm & Knife Show is organised by the North East Gun Shows who run a few of the other large gun & knife shows in the US. Although billed as a gun and knife show, it does host a lot of militaria dealers and as the show has hundreds of tables to browse, you will not be short of interesting items to browse!
Please note – All local, state and federal laws must be followed at all times.
For more information
Website – CLICK HERE
US, PA – Redding Auction Hall Gun & Militaria Show
On site you will find a nice selection of antique, modern & military firearms as well as militaria from all periods of history. With 120 tables in the room, this is a great show to attend. Entry price is 10$ per adult but children under 12 are free. The show is open 9-4 Saturday and 9-5 Sunday.
Please note – All local, state and federal laws must be followed at all times.
For more information
Website – CLICK HERE
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US, CA – SOCALMICS Bellflower Regional ASMIC Meet
The Souther California Military Insignia Collector’s Society – For the Perpetual Honour of Military Service & Heraldry. The SOCALMICS swap meet takes place on the last Sunday of each month barring December. The show is open 7:30am – 12 Noon (open to public at 7:45am). $3 collector entry or if you want to sell at the event, it is $12 for an 8′ table.
For more information
Website – CLICK HERE
US, MI – Livonia Militaria Show
The Livonia Militaria Show is a Michigan military collectors fair in the US. A great regional show featuring 80 8 foot tables full of helmets, medals, badges, edged weapons, paperwork, equipment and so much more. Collector, trader or just general enthusiast, you will find something of interest here.
Please note – All local, state and federal laws must be followed at all times. Tickets are $6 per adult and the show is open from 9am-2.30pm.
For more information
Website – CLICK HERE
UK – Keston Militaria Fair
Keston Militaria Fair is a local militaria fair in Kent, UK. With a large selection of badges, edged weapons, uniforms, headgear, medals, ephemera and everything in between, from all countries and periods of history. The show helps to aid Macmillan Cancer Support.
Opening Times – 8am-12pm.
Website – Keston Militaria Fair
UK – SMS Militaria Fair
The SMS Militaria Fair is a south coast UK monthly fair. Held on the last Sunday of each month, the SMS Militaria Fair is a local opportunity to buy and sell medals, memorabilia, badges and more. Sovereign Military Supplies (SMS) are a group of militaria enthusiasts and collectors who buy and sell once a month. Covering any period from Napoleon through to modern items or the US civil war. They always have a nice selection on display.
If you have items to sell yourself, a 6 foot table is only £10 (This must be booked and paid in advance) All are welcome to come along!
Admission fee – Adults £2
For more information
Facebook page – CLICK HERE
UK – Malvern Militaria Fair
Malvern Militaria Fair is one of the largest UK based shows on offer. Held twice a year at the Three Counties Showground in Worcestershire.
“If its ex-military then it’s for sale at this great venue”
This is a fair assessment of Malvern militaria fair, with dealers from all over the country and even some from across the pond in Europe, this show brings it all together. Helmets, vehicles, parts, uniforms, weapons, radios, manuals, medal, models, collectables and much more.
Traders can set up on the Saturday or from 7:30am on the Sunday morning. The show is only open to the public on the Sunday.
Entry
Doors open at 9am to the general public and closes at 3pm giving you plenty of time to browse. A host of food vans are outside, plus the restaurant on site is open (We recommend the full english breakfast!)
Ample free parking on site.
For further information
Website – www.militariashows.com
Switzerland – Lucerne Trade Fair (Waffenboerse Luzern)
The Lucerne Trade Fair is a weapons market primarily, however they also have stalls for militaria, knives, deactivated weapons and lots of mixed items of collectable interest.
IMPORTANT NOTICE – Resolve permits for the purchase of weapons on the stock exchange:
The Lucerne police are present during the stock exchange with a stand at the entrance to Hall 3. Citizens residing in the canton of Lucerne and foreign nationals with corresponding weapons ownership can have a weapons purchase certificate issued on the stock exchange after proof of a valid Swiss criminal record extract (not older than 3 months) and passport/ID. In order for the Lucerne police to be able to differentiate between the usual purchase certificate (WES, CHF 50.-) and an “exception permit small” (AB small, CHF 50.-) – for newly banned weapons – required for collectors or sports shooters, the exact indication of the type of weapon on the applications is absolutely necessary. All other visitors must bring a valid permit (WES/AB small) from the competent cantonal authorities of their canton of residence.
For more information
Website – CLICK HERE
Facebook – CLICK HERE
The Netherlands – Militaria Beurs Didam
Militaria Beurs Didam is a monthly militaria fair in Holland operating on the last Saturday of each month.
For more information
Website – CLICK HERE
The Netherlands – Militariabeurs Kwartier 51
Sadly this show we do not have a huge amount of information about. So please, if you have more information, get in touch.
Website
The Netherlands – Keep Them Rolling Militaria Fair
The Keep Them Rolling Militaria Fair is an excellent militaria and vehicle show in the Netherlands. It is on twice a year, once in March and once in September. Opening times are 9am until 3pm. Entry fee is 8€ but children under 12 are free. Parking is paid.
Please note that paper notes of 50€ and higher are not accepted at the fair.
For more information
Website – CLICK HERE
Belgium – Arlon Militaria
Arlon Militaria is a Belgian military fair operated by Le Fusil. Held every 2 months, it is an important regular fair in north western Europe. Sellers have to be registered members to be able to book a table. They currently have around 160 sellers registered, making it a well-populated event. The first show was organised by a few devoted collectors back in 1974 and it has continued strong ever since.
Admission fee
€10 for men. Women and children under 16 are free.
For more information
Website – Click Here
Denmark – DMF Militaria Collectors Meeting – Brædstrup
Organised by the Dansk Militaria Foreign (DMF) These events are officially members only. It is possible to become a member via the website. The meetings are an opportunity for private collectors to show, sell and exchange their militaria items, medals and historical literature.
ATTENTION! The meeting is a closed association event,
where access is only available to DMF members.
OBS! Træffet er et lukket foreningsarrangement, hvor der kun er adgang for DMF-medlemmer.
For more information
Website – CLICK HERE
At Militaria Today we have compiled the world’s most extensive militaria fairs and events list. We strive to be as accurate as we can. However, all events are subject to change, so we recommend checking with the event organisers before travelling, in case of any last-minute changes. We cover a worldwide market, so it can be hard to keep up with last-minute amendments.
Know of a show that’s not on our list?
Our fairs list is completely free for all users and show organisers! So if you know of a militaria fair, show, military yard/boot sale, reenactment or other event that is not on our list, just get in touch and we will happily add it to our list and promote the event on our social media. Please send any submissions via our contact us page. We want to build the most complete worldwide list available.
