Chicago Antiques Guide

Upcoming Events

April 2008

April 4-6 - Arlington Park Spring Antiques Show

Arlington Park Racecourse

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April 5 & 6 - Chicagoland™ Antique Advertising, Slot-Machine & Jukebox Show

Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL
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April 5 & 6 - Kane County Flea Market

Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles Illinois
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Doors open Saturday at 12 noon and Sunday at 7:00 a.m.

Admission is 5.00

April 13 - Grayslake Antique Markets

Grayslake is an excellent place to buy. There's a good mix of dealers every month. We've been able to get some real treasures over the years at this market. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. Sunday

April 19 - Civil War Collectors Show

DuPage County Fairgrounds
Saturday 9AM to 4PM
Admission is $9
Early Buyer Admission is $25 8am day of show

April 20 - Wheaton Antique Markets

3rd Sunday Monthly; DuPage County Fairgrounds

Often overlooked because of its size ( a smaller show), Wheaton can be a real sleeper. Some of my best antique finds have come from Dupage. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. admission is 5.00.

April 27 - Toy & Doll World Show

Kane County Fairgrounds
Sunday 8AM - 3PM
Admission is $7.00, children under 12 - free
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April 27- Sandwich Antique Market

Sandwich Fairgrounds
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Sandwich is a true antiques market. They discourage reproductions. You can find some of the best dealers in the Chicagoland area selling at Sandwich. It's about an 1 1/2 hour drive from the Loop.

May 2008

May 3 & 4 - Chicago Pen Show

Westin-O'Hare
6100 River Rd., Rosemont, IL

Sat 9AM - 4:30PM
Sun 10AM - 4PM

Admission is $30 for both days or $5 for Sunday only

For more events and info, visit their Web Site

May 3 & 4 - Kane County Flea Market

Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles Illinois

Kane is the largest of the Chicago area shows. It's held on the first weedend of every month, year round. There are acres and acres of dealers. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to see more antiques than you've ever seen in your life. Doors open Saturday at 12 noon and Sunday at 7:00 a.m.

Admission is 5.00

May - No Show - Wheaton Antique Market

3rd Sunday Monthly; DuPage County Fairgrounds

Often overlooked because of its size ( a smaller show), Wheaton can be a real sleeper. Some of my best antique finds have come from Dupage. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. admission is 5.00.

May 11 - Grayslake Antique Market

2nd Sunday Monthly; Lake County Fairgrounds
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. Sunday

Admission is 5.00

May 17 & 18Arts and Crafts Chicago

Geiseman Gym on the campus of Concordia University
River Forest, IL
Sat May 17 - 9AM – 5PM
Sun May 18 - 11AM – 4PM
Admission - $7
For more Info visit their Web Site

May 18 - Sandwich Antique Market

Sandwich Fairgrounds
Web Site

Sandwich is a true antiques market. They discourage reproductions. You can find some of the best dealers in the Chicagoland area selling at Sandwich. It's about an 1 1/2 hour drive from the Loop.

May 24 & 25 - Chicago Antique Market

1300 W Randolph St.
and inside the historic Plumbers Hall

Sat - 10Am-5PM(outdoors open), 11AM-5PM(indoors open)
Sun - 9AM-4PM
Admission $10 children under 12 free.

For More Info Web Site