Calendar of Events

Originally published November-December 2023 · pp. 71

Calendar of Events Before making plans to attend any event, please contact the event host. You can submit your event to: mail@militaryantiquecollector.com

NOVEMBER Nov. 11-12, Florida. Antique Gun, Knife, Civil War, and Militaria Show

Florida Military Antique Collectors, Inc. at the Fort Myers Event Center. Contact Gary 847-863-3929. FMAC, Inc., PO Box 6518, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33932. Email infofmac@yahoo.com, website https://fmaac.tripod.com.

Nov. 18, Virginia. Civil War Show

In conjunction with the Central Virginia Civil War Collectors Association, Bullet and Shell is proud to present the 42nd Annual Central Virginia Military Antique Show (formally Mike Kent’s Capital of the Confederacy Civil War Show). This year, the show is moving to a new location at Meadow Event Park, 13191 Dawn Blvd, in Doswell, Va. The show will host vendors and displays of American military history from the Revolutionary War through WWII. Bring your relics for appraisal or to sell. Over 300 tables! There will be many historical items to add to your collection. Show hours are 9-5 on Saturday, vendor setup on Friday. Parking is free and admission is only $10 adults with children under 12 free. For more information; www.MilitaryAntiqueShow. com. Contact show promoters: Carl Sitherwood at 404-394-5128 or by email at Carl@BulletAndShell.com, and Mike Ward at 224-558-1886, Mike@BulletAndShell.com.

Nov. 12-13, Oklahoma. Gun Show

Tulsa Arms Collectors Association at the Tulsa Fairgrounds, Tulsa, OK. Contact Mark Wanenmacher, PO Box 33201, Tulsa, OK 74153. Phone 918-492-0401, website http://www.tulsaarmsshow.com.

Nov. 24-25, Tennessee. Military Collectors Association Show

Two shows a year since 1976. Over 325 tables of Militaria from all periods. Most is usually WWI and WWII with some Civil War and Gulf War. Tables are always sold out so new dealers may need to get on a short waiting list. Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel, 700 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067. Just off I-65 at exit 68-A. $5 admission and free parking. Friday Public Noon-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. TMCA hotline 615-661-9379. www.tmcaonline.org, email TMCA@comcast.net. This show is open to the public. The TMCA has been around since 1976 with over 1,200 active club members. The TMCA is a nonprofit club, not a for-profit enterprise. We strive to keep cost low and simply have fun enjoying the hobby of collecting Militaria. Visit our website for more information: https://www.tmcaonline.org.

Nov. 25-26, South Carolina. Gun and Knife Show

The Charleston (Ladson) Gun and Knife Show is held four times annually at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson, S.C. While smaller than some of the shows at 315 tables, it still attracts some of the Low Country’s biggest and best gun shops, collectors, and hobbyists. Located just off I-26 at Exit 203, the show is easily accessible from Charleston and Columbia. Hours are 9 till 5 on Saturday, 10 till 4 on Sunday, admission is $10, and parking is free. For additional information; www.MKShows. com or contact Mike Kent at Mike@MKShows.com or by phone at 770-630-7296.

DECEMBER Dec. 1-3, Pennsylvania. Antique & Modern Arms Show

The Forks of the Delaware Historical Arms Society, Inc. presents the Antique & Modern Arms Show at the Agricultural Hall, Allentown, Pa. Contact 610-438-9006. 1350 Uhler Rd, PMB 138, Easton, PA 18040-9006. http://www.allentownshow.net.

Dec. 3-4, Tennessee. Civil War Show and Sale

MK Shows presents the 36th annual Middle Tennessee Civil War Show and Sale at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park, 4215 Long Lane in Franklin. The nation’s largest Civil War show, featuring 750 tables of antique weapons, artifacts, and memorabilia from top dealers and collectors around the country and encompassing all eras of military history from the Revolutionary War through World War II. Appraisers are always on hand to help you identify and value your military collectibles at no cost. Hours: Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-3. Free Parking. Admission is only $10/adults and children under 12 are free. For additional information; www.MKShows.com or contact Mike Kent at Mike@MKShows.com or by phone at 770-630-7296.