This weekend (09/06/23) we haven’t got too many militaria shows on. But as always, if you do have one in your area, please go and support your local fair. Without militaria shows, our beloved hobby would be a lot more difficult to keep alive.
US, IN – Newburgh Military Collectibles & Gun Show
The Newburgh Military Collectibles & Gun Show is organised by the Evansville Military Collectors Club. Operated out of the American Legion Post 44, the Newburgh Military Collectibles & Gun Show is billed as “Guns! Ammo! Military Collectibles! Knives! and more!” What more can we say!
As with any gun show, all federal, state and local laws must be followed.
The show is an ideal place to sell and trade your items with most traders always on the look out for new items. Rumour has it the American Legion makes a great breakfast and lunch on the Saturday of the show so don’t miss out.
For more information
Website – CLICK HERE
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US, OH – Wilmington Ohio Military Antiques Show
The Wilmington Ohio Military Antiques Show is an Ohio military collectors fair in the USA. As with any military collectors show you will find a nice range of periods and items available for sale and trade. Predominantly though you will find US Civil War through until Vietnam era. Organised by the OVMS.
Please note – All local, state and federal laws must be followed at all times.
For more information
Website – CLICK HERE
Facebook – CLICK HERE
US, VA – Williamsburg Military Antiques Collectors Club Swap Meet
Williamsburg Military Antiques Collectors Club Swap Meet is a monthly recurring event on the third Thursday of each month.
UK – Scotch Corner Militaria Fair
The show at Scotch Corner is operated by Northern Arms Fairs in Northern England and has a wide selection of dealers to browse. Showing items from all historical eras, you won’t struggle to find an interesting item or two.
Northern Arms Fairs have been running military collectors shows since 1978 and as such, operate shows across the North in Liverpool, Scotch Corner, Newark and Leeds, so there’s rarely a month without a show. Collectors and the public are actively encouraged to take any items they wish to sell or trade.
The Scotch Corner venue is very easy to find as it is hosted at the Holiday Inn directly off the A1 and permanently sign posted. If you need to use a satnav, either use our google connect button at the bottom of your screen or input DL10 6NR for directions.
Admission fee
£5 adults – £4.50 Concessions – Under 18s Free
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UK – Folkestone & Ashford Military Show
The Folkestone & Ashford Military Show is 2 day show operating at Sellindge Showground in Kent. Pegged as a great day out for all the family, the show is helping to raise money for The Royal British Legion alongside doing a lot with the local cadet forces of Kent.
There will be displays running both days across the weekend as well as traders stalls where you can view browse military artefacts for sale. In the arena there will be hands on skirmishes, tribute band displays and there has been an application put in for a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. So fingers crossed there! Obviously no outdoor military show would be complete without military vehicle displays which will be running both days.
Entry
Both days the show is open 10 am – 5 pm
Single day ticket £7.50 – Weekend ticket – £12
For more information, check out the website – folkestoneandashfordmilitaryshow.co.uk
UK – Chatham Militaria Fair
Chatham Militaria Fair is a UK show recurring on the second Sunday of every month at Chatham Historic Dockyards (with some occasional exceptions). The event is held on Slip No.5 of the historic dockyard at Chatham and is currently the only undercover monthly fair solely for militaria sale in the UK. There’s 36.000 square feet of space for dealers, meaning the show often brings a large selection. Thanks to being under cover, the show is never cancelled due to wind or rain.
Traders can enter from 5:30am and the public from 7am with the show closing at 2pm.
For traders this is a great show, no need to book a table. Just show up in your vehicle between 5:30 and 7am, pay £60 as you enter and off you go!
Website
http://www.chathammilitariafairs.co.uk
Canada – Aquino Tank Weekend
Billed as Canada’s largest military & history weekend experience, you will find it all at Aquino Tank Weekend. Held at the Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum, the event combines the museums fantastic rolling vehicle collection with a vast array of living history groups. This brings together amazing displays full of artillery, infantry and armoured vehicles. All fully narrated so you can follow along and learn of the historical importance of the vehicles.
Fancy riding on a main battle tank?
This is possible to do! Spread across the 3 days of the shows there are opportunities to ride on all sorts of vehicle (Further costs apply) so get your tickets in early so you don’t miss out.
For more information
Website – CLICK HERE
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