County fairgrounds to host antiques show
About 40 dealers at event that benefits Lebanon Conservancy
Thursday, May 01, 2008
One of the area's finest annual antique shows takes place this weekend to benefit the Lebanon Conservancy Foundation.
The Lebanon Conservancy Foundation Antique Show will be held May 3 and 4 at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Lebanon. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. General admission cost to the show is $6 and is good for both days. A buyers' preview party will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 2. Tickets for this event are $20 per person.
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Get latest headlines via RSS feeds"This is a show for people looking for some wonderful, upscale, but still affordable goods," said show manager Doug Supinger.
Supinger said around 40 dealers from several states will be showcasing their wares at the show, which will feature fine 18th- to 20th-century antique furniture, china, crystal, linens, paintings, lighting and general line of antiques.
Supinger said that economic concerns have not hurt the antique market.
"There's not anything people have to have, but if you cater to their wants, you can still succeed."
Supinger said his secret to a good show is to emphasize quality over sheer numbers. "You can't just fill a show with junk."
For the Lebanon show Supinger said he has brought in several dealers from southwest Ohio and Michigan and Indiana.
"I try to keep a positive atmosphere in the show," he said. "I think we're going to have a lot of great items. People in this area value their antiques and will definitely be interested in what we have to offer."
For more information call the Lebanon Conservancy Foundation at (513)932-2893 or (513)228-1810.
