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If you like to make antiquing part of your vacation travels, consider including the following shows in your plans. There's something for everyone, from old-fashioned trade days to high-end antiques shows. Please note that this information is correct now, but it may change in the future. It's best to call ahead before making the trek.
Scottsboro: First Monday Trade Days, year-round, the weekend preceding the first Monday of the month. Since the 1850s, people have come to the square around the courthouse to swap and trade. Free admission. Call 800-259-5508 for more information.
San Francisco: Pasadena: Rose Bowl Flea Market and Swap Meet, year-round, second Sunday of the month. 2,200 dealers. Admission: preview/VIP, 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., $20; early, 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., $15; express, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., $10; general, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $7. Call 323-560-7469 for directions and more information.
Farmington: Farmington Antiques Weekend, second weekend in June and Labor Day weekend. About 600 dealers offer everything from formal furniture to country pieces, sterling silver, and prints; no reproductions, no new merchandise. Admission: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., $10; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $7. Saturday admission includes free pass for Sunday; ask at the ticket booth. Call 317-598-0012 for directions, or to receive a brochure, e-mail Revival Promotions or visit www.farmington-antiques.com.
Mt. Dora: Renninger's Florida Twin Markets, 20 miles north of Orlando; open year-round with three-day extravaganzas in January, February, and November. 1,400 dealers from around the country. Admission: early buyer (Friday), $10; general, Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., $5; Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., $3. Call 800-522-3555 for more information, or visit www.renningers.com.
Atlanta: Lakewood Antiques Market, south of the city on I-75. Year-round, second weekend of the month. 1,500 dealers. Admission: early (Thursday), $5; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, $3. Free parking. Call 404-622-4488 for directions.
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