Shows and Events

  • May 11 – 12, 2024
    Arcadia, CA

    L. A. County Vintage Postcard and Paper Show, Arcadia Masonic Center, 50 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA. Hours Sat 10-5 (early bird at 8), Sun 10-4. For information contact Jeremy LeRoque at Jeremy.leroque@gmail.com or (626) 665-9435. Admission free (early bird $25).

  • May 24 – 25, 2024
    Aurora, CO

    Denver Postcard & Paper Show in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Stamp Show, Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, Aurora, CO. Hours Fri 11-6, Sat 9:30-4. Contact Carol Mobley at camobley@ephemeranet.com or https://www.denverpostcardshow.com  Free admission.

  • May 24 – 25, 2024
    Dayton, OH

    Dayton Postcard Show, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Calumet Building, 580 Calumet Lane, Dayton, OH. Hours 10-4. For information contact David Newman at postcarddave@hotmail.com or www.postcardarcheology.com Admission free.

  • June 1 – 2, 2024
    Huntsville, AL

    HUNTSPEX 2024 Stamp, Postcard & Coin Show, 2180 Airport Road, SW, Huntsville, AL. Hours Sat 10-5, Sun 10-3. For information contact Mike O’Reilly at hpcstamps@gmail.com or mcoreilly@yahoo.com or (256) 527-4601. Admission free.

  • June 1, 2024
    Titusville, NJ

    Washington Crossing Card Collectors Club’s Annual Postcard Show and Sale, Union Fire Company Ballroom, 1396 River Road (Route 29), Titusville, NJ. Hours 9-4. For information contact StevenCohen99@hotmail.com or (215) 378-6609. Admission $3.

  • June 7 – 8, 2024
    New York, NY

    New York City International Postcard Expo, The New Yorker Hotel, 481 8th Avenue, New York City. Hours Fri 11-6, Sat 10-5. For information contact Marymartinpostcards@gmail.com or (410) 975-7800. Admission $7.

  • June 8, 2024
    Boxboro, MA

    Paper Town, The Vintage Paper, Book & Advertising Show, Boxborough Regency Hotel, 242 Adams Place, Boxboro, MA. Hours 9-3. For information contact Tina at flamingoeventz@gmail.com or (603) 509-2639. Admission $8, ages 12-21 $4.

  • June 21 – 22, 2024
    Lenexa, KS

    7th Annual Greater Kansas City Metro Antique Postcard and Paper Show, Radisson Hotel-Lenexa, 12601 West 95th Street, Lenexa, KS. Hours Fri 12-6 (early bird 11 am), Sat 9-4. For information contact Jim Taylor at jmtaylor@ipa.net or (417) 451-3463. Admission $6.

  • June 22, 2024
    Wyoming, MI

    Grand Rapids Postcard Show, Roger Chaffee Legion Hall, 2327 Byron Center Avenue SW, Wyoming (Grand Rapids), MI. Hours 10-4. For information contact David Newman at postcarddave@hotmail.com or www.postcardarcheology.com Admission free.

  • June 29, 2024
    Norwalk, OH

    Norwalk Postcard Show, Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall, 151 Cline Street, Norwalk, OH. Hours 10-4. For information contact David Newman at postcarddave@hotmail.com or www.postcardarcheology.com Admission free.

  • July 6, 2024
    South Bend, IN

    South Bend Postcard & Paper Show, Saint Hedwig Hall West Wing, 331 South Scott Street, South Bend, IN. Hours 10-4. For information contact David Newman at postcarddave@hotmail.com or www.postcardarcheology.com Admission free.

  • July 13, 2024
    Livonia, MI

    Detroit Postcard Show, Monaghan Knights of Columbus Hall, 19801 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI. Hours 10-4. For information contact David Newman postcarddave@hotmail.com or www.postcardarcheology.com. Admission free.

  • July 19 – 20, 2024
    Harrisonburg, VA

    Annual Shenandoah Valley Postcard Show and Sale, Rocktown Terrace/Early Katering, 2061-F Evelyn Byrd Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA. Hours Sat 9-6, Sun 10-4. For information contact Jeff Bradfield at jeffbdayton@verizon.net or (540) 476-2666. Admission $4.

  • July 19, 2024
    Lakewood, CO

    Denver Postcard & Paper Show, Lakewood Holiday Inn, Lakewood, CO. Houe Fri 11-6, Sat 9:30-4. Contact Carol Moley at  camobley@ephemeranet.com or https://www.denverpostcardshow.com  Admission $5.

  • July 19 – 20, 2024
    Kalamazoo, MI

    48th Annual SW Michigan Post Card Club Postcard Show & Sale, Kalamazoo County Expo Center Expo North, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI. Hours Fri 10-5, Sat 9-4. For information contact Wally Jung postcardwally@comcast.net or (517) 230-0734. Admission $2.

  • July 26 – 27, 2024
    Eagan, MN

    Land of Lakes Vintage Paper & Postcard Show, Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN. Hours Fri 9-6, Sat 9-4. For information contact marymartinpostcards@gmail.com or (410) 939-0999. Admission $4.

  • July 27 – 28, 2024
    Charlotte, NC

    CHARPEX Charlotte Stamp & Postcard Show, Central Piedmont Community College Campus, Worrell Building, 1228 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC. Hours Sat 10-6, Sun 10-4. For information contact CPS@CharlotteStampClub.org. Admission free.

  • July 27, 2024
    Portland, ME

    Maine Antique Postcard Show, Fireside Inn, 81 Riverside Street, Portland, ME. Hours 8:30-3. For information contact Mike Bloom mblood8217@gmail.com or (207) 975-4828. Admission $4.

Is there a show that should be here? Let us know. Or did we miss one? We’ll make sure to add it and include it in next year’s calendar.

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