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The Federation of the Historical Bottle Collectors

2008 Show Calendar

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Indicates additional or updated information received after the original posting.

APRIL

APRIL 4  -  WHITESBORO, NEW YORK
The Mohawk Valley Antique Bottle Club's 14th Annual Show & Sale (Sun. 9 AM - 2:30 PM, Adm. $3 donation) at the Utica Curling Club, 8300 Clark Mills Rd., Whitesboro, New York.  Antique bottles, post cards, insulators, fruit jars, breweriana, stoneware and table top antiques.  Raffle.  INFO: PETER BLEIBERG, 7 White Pine Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413, PH: (315) 735-5430, E-mail: PMBleiberg@aol.com. Website: www.mohawkvalleybottleclub.com

APRIL 6  -  HUTCHINSON, KANSAS 
The Kansas Antique Bottle & Postcard Show (Sun. 9 AM - 3 PM, Adm. free) at the Sunflower South Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds, Sunflower South Bldg., Hutchinson, Kansas. Sodas, antique advertising, bitters, fruit jars, medicines, marbles, go-withs. Awards for displays. Free appraisals. INFO: MIKE McJUNKIN, 42 Sunflower, Hutchinson, KS 67502, PH: (620) 728-8304, E-mail: scarleits@cox.net or JIM HOVIOUS, PH: (620) 543-6633, E-mail: jimsantqbottles@earthlink.net or RUSS GEHRING, PH: (620) 663-4326, E-mail: aclfreak@cox.net

APRIL 6  -  SOMERSWORTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE 
The New England Antique Bottle Club's 42nd Annual Show & Sale (9 AM - 2 PM, Early Buyers 8 AM) at the Great Bay Gallery, 25 Willard Drive, Somersworth, New Hampshire. INFO: GERRY SIROIS, PH: (207) 773-0148 or JACK PELLETIER, PH: (207) 839-4389.

APRIL12  -  KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN 
The Kalamazoo Antique Bottle Club's 29th Annual Antique Bottle & Glass Show (Sat. 10 AM - 3 PM, $3 Adm.; Earlybird, Sat. 8 - 10 AM, $30) at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo, Michigan. Michigan's largest antique bottle & glass show.  Free appraisals! INFO: JOHN PASTOR, Show Chairman, 5716 Versailles Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48103, PH: (616) 581-7005, E-mail: jpastor@professionalsdirect.com or MARK McNEE, PH: (269) 343-8393. 
 ** Federation Member Club **

APRIL19  -  VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA 
The Golden Gate Historical Bottle Society's Antique Bottle & Collectible Show & Sale (Fr. 11 AM - 6 PM, Early Adm. $10; Sat. 9 AM - 3 PM, Free Adm.) at the Solano County Fairgrounds (McCormack Hall), Vallejo, California.  Free walk-in appraisals.  Bottles, plus a wide variety of collectibles and "go-withs."  INFO: GARY or DARLA ANTONE, PH: (925) 373-6758 or E-mail: packrat49er@netscape.net.

APRIL 20  -  ROCHESTER, NEW YORK  
The Genesee Valley Bottle Collectors Association's 39th Annual Show & Sale, including Table Top Antiques, Postcards and Collectibles (Sun. 9 AM - 3 PM) at the Monroe County Fairgrounds (newly renovated Minett Hall), Route 15 & Calkins Road, Henrietta, New York.  INFO: LARRY FOX, PH: (585) 394-8958, E-mail: brerfox@frontiernet.net or AARON & PAM WEBER, PH: (585) 226-6345, E-mail: dealerchair@gvbca.org or visit the website at: www.gvbca.org
** Federation Member Club **

APRIL 27  -  HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA 
The Historical Bottle-Diggers of Virginia 37th Annual Antique Bottle and Collectible Show & Sale Sun. (9 AM - 3 PM) at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds, (US Rt. 11 South, Exit 243 off I-81), Harrisonburg, Virginia. Historical displays, hourly door prizes, book signing, food & drink. INFO: SONNY SMILEY, PH: (540) 434-1129 or E-mail: lithiaman1@yahoo.com.

MAY

MAY 2-3  -  GRAY TENNESSEE 
The State of Franklin Antique Bottle & Collectibles Association's 10th Annual Show & Sale (Sat. 8 AM - 2 PM, Free Adm.; Early Buyers & Setup, Fri. 12 PM - 5 PM, Adm. $10) at the Appalachian Fairgrounds (Johnson City, Tenn.-Bristol, Tenn. area), Gray, Tennessee. 150 tables available. INFO: MELISSA MILNER, PH: (423) 928-4445 or E-mail: mmilner12@chartertn.net; Website: www.sfabca.com
** Federation Member Club **

MAY 4  -  WHITESBORO, NEW YORK  Added Mar. 16, 2008
The Mohawk Valley Antique Bottle Club's 14th Annual Show & Sale (9 AM - 2:30 PM) at the Utica Curling Club, 8300 Clark Mills Road, Whitesboro, New York. INFO: PETER BLEIBERG, 7 White Pine Road, New Hartford, NY 13413, PH: (315) 735-5430, E-mail: pmbleiberg@aol.com.
** Federation Member Club **

MAY 9-10  -  CHEHALIS, WASHINGTON 
The Washington Bottle Collector's Association & Emerald City Insulator Club's Spring Show (Sat. 9 AM - 4 PM; Fri. Early Buyers 1 - 7 PM, $5 Adm.) at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, Chehalis, Washington.  INFO: WARREN LHOTKA, PH: (206) 329-8412, E-mail: wlbottleguy@yahoo.com or ROBIN HARRISON, PH: (206) 522-2135 or robin3250@comcast.net

MAY 10  -  MANSFIELD, OHIO 
The Ohio Bottle Club's 30th Annual Mansfield Antique Bottle & Advertising Show & Sale (Sat. 8 AM - 2 PM; Early Buyers Fri. 2 - 6 PM) at the Richland County Fairgrounds, Trimble Rd. Exit, U.S. Rt. 30, Mansfield, Ohio. INFO: BILL KOSTER, PO Box 585, Barberton, OH 44203, PH: (330) 690-2794.

MAY 11  -  MINSTEAD, ENGLAND  Added April 12, 2008
The Dorset Antique Bottle Club's Bottle & Collectors Fair (Sun. 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Early Buyers 9:15 AM) at the Minstead Village Hall (off the M-27 at Junction 1), Minstead, England. INFO: MIKE SQUIRES, 30 Latimer Road, Bournemourh, Dorset, BH9 1JZ, England, PH: 011 44 1202 522047.

MAY 17  -  LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 
The Piedmont Bottle & Pottery Club's 2nd Annual Antique Bottles & Pottery Show & Sale (Sat. 9 AM - 3 PM, Adm. $1 donation; Set-up 8 - 8:50 AM) at the James Warren Citizen's Center, 115 West Main St., Lincolnton, North Carolina. Free appraisals.   INFO: JOHNNY MCAULAY, Club Pres., 16412 Amber Field Dr., Huntersville, NC 28078, PH: (704) 719-7108, E-mail: mcaulaytime@aol.com or CHUCK RASH, Treasurer., 1553 Redbud Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28095, PH: (704) 732-0373, E-mail: bottlebrother@hotmail.com or JOHN PATTERSON, PH: (704) 636-9510; Website: www.antiquebottles.com/piedmont/ 
** Federation Member Club **

MAY 17  -  TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 
The 2nd Annual Tallahassee Antique Bottle Show & Sale (Sat. 9 AM - 3 PM, Adm. $3; Set-up Fri. 4:30 - 8 PM and Sat. 7:30 - 9 AM, $10) at the Tallahassee Elk's Lodge, 276 N. Magnolia Dr. (easily accessed from I-10 and US Hwy 90), Tallahassee, Florida. INFO: BRITT KEEN, 1144 Azalea Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32301, PH: (850) 877-4490, E-mail: britt_keen@hotmail.com, Website: www.floridabottles.com.

MAY 18  -  WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA  
The Washington County Antique Bottle Club's 34th Annual Antique Bottle Show & Sale (9 AM - 2 PM, Donation $3) at the Alpine Star Lounge, 735 Jefferson Ave. (From I70, Exit 17), Washington, Pennsylvania. INFO: RUSS CRUPE, 52 Cherry Road, Avella, PA 15312, PH: (724) 345-3653 or (412) 298-7831, E-mail: heidirus@gmail.com

MAY 18  -  BRICK, NEW JERSEY 
The Jersey Shore Bottle Club's 36th Antique Bottle, Post Card & Local Memorabilia Show & Sale (Sun. 8:30 AM - 2 PM) at the Brick Elks, 2491 Hooper Ave (Old Hooper Ave) Brick, New Jersey. INFO: RICH PEAL 732-267-2528 or E-mail manodirt@msn.com.

MAY 31  -  ROSEVILLE, OHIO  Added Mar. 25, 2008
The Roseville Historical Society Antique Bottle Show & Sale (Sat. 9 AM - 3 PM, Adm. $2; Set-up Fri. 4:30 - 6 PM, Sat. 7:30 AM) at the Roseville Historical Society Museum, 140 S. Main St., Roseville, Ohio.  INFO: KATHY LYNCH, 3820 Koval Ln., Lake Ridge, VA 22192-7422, PH: (703) 670-8722, E-mail: roseville_ohio@yahoo.com

MAY 31  -  COVENTRY, CONNECTICUT 
The Museum of Connecticut Glass" 3rd Annual Bottle & Glass Show & Sale, (8 AM - 1 PM) at the the Historic Coventry Museum grounds, Route 44 & North River Road, Coventry Connecticut. INFO: JAN A. RATUSHNY, PO Box 242, Eastford, CT 06242, PH: (860) 428-4585, E-mail: janratushny@aol.com.

JUNE

JUNE 5-7  -  GRANTVILLE (HERSHEY), PENNSYLVANIA  Added Mar. 16, 2008
The National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors (NAMBC) Annual Convention (.) at the Holiday Inn, Grantville (Hershey), Pennsylvania.  Displays, seminars, awards banquet, Sundae on Saturday ice cream social, auction.  Registration necessary ($10 for members, $12 nonmembers).  INFO: Penny Gottlieb, 18 Pond Pl., Cos Cob, CT 06807, PH: (203) 869-8411, E-mail: gottmilk@msn.com. More info available on website: www.milkbottlecollectors.com

JUNE 6-7  -  KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE  Cancelled
The East Tenn. Antique Bottle & Collectibles Society Show (Fri. 10 AM - $ PM, Sat. 9 AM - 4 PM) at the Kerbela Shrine Temple, Knoxville, Tennessee.  Tables $35, $25 additional. INFO: BILLIE MCNAMARA, PH: (865) 933-6137, E-mail: info@etabcs.org, Website: www.etabcs.org.

JUNE 6-7  -  LUMBERTON, NORTH CAROLINA  
The Robeson Antique Bottle Club's Annual Bottle, Coin & Collectible Show & Sale (Fri.. 3 - 9 PM; Sat. 9 AM - 1 PM) at the Expo and Farmer's Market, 1027 US 74 East, Lumberton North Carolina. INFO: PAUL VALENTI, PH: (910) 738-3074, 456 Boone Rd., Lumberton, NC 28360 or MITCHELL McCORMICK, PH: (910) 628-6245 or BRET LEE, Email: dex@intrstar.net.

JUNE 7  -  BALLSTON SPA, NEW YORK  Added April 12, 2008
The National Bottle Museum's Annual Show & Sale (Sat. 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM) at the Ballston Spa High School, Ballston Spa, New York. INFO: NATIONAL BOTTLE MUSEUM, 76 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020, PH: (518) 885-7589, E-mail: nbm@crisny.org.

JUNE 13-14, -   AURORA, OREGON 
Oregon Bottle Collectors Association's Summer Show & Sale (Free Admission, donations accepted, Fri. 1 - 6 PM; Sat. 9 AM - 3 PM)  at the American Legion Hall, 3rd & Main St., Aurora, Oregon. INFO: SCOTT SLOWTER, PH (503) 645-0560 or MARK JUNKER, PH:  (503) 231-1235 or BILL BOGYNSKA, PH (503 )657-1726 or E-mail: billb@easystreet.net
** Federation Member Club **

JUNE 14  -  SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 
The Antique Bottle Club of San Diego's Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show & Sale (Sat. 9 AM - 4 PM, Adm. $2, Set-up 6:39 AM, Early Adm. 8 AM, $5) at the Al Bahr Shrine Temple, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd., San Diego, California.  Two floors, 9,000 sq. ft., 100+ tables, free parking, displays, discounts to area attractions.  INFO: JIM WALKER, PH: (585) 490-9019,  E-mail: jfw@internetter.com. Website: www.sdbottleclub.org

JUNE 21  -  HOUSTON, TEXAS  Added April 10, 2008
The Antique Bottles, Advertising & Collectibles 38th Annual Show & Sale (Sat. 8:30 AM - 3 PM, Adm. $2; Early Adm. Fri. 6:30 - 10:30 PM, $10) at the Houston Hobby Airport Marriott Hotel, 9100 Gulf Freeway (I-45 S - College Ave./Airport Blvd. Exit), Houston, Texas.  Antique bottles, fruit jars, Coca-Cola, Inks, tip trays, Dr. Pepper, soda water bottles, soda cans, breweriana, glass insulators, paper collectibles, Texas memorabilia, 7-Up, Orange Crush, Borden's, drug store collectibles, advertising items, oil company items, plates and much more.  INFO: BARBARA J. PUCKETT, 904 W. Temple St., Houston, TX 77009, PH: (713) 862-1690 or Cell: (713) 409-9940, Fax: (713) 785-9567 or E-mail: bjcoll@hotmail.com

JUNE 28  -  WESTON, WEST VIRGINIA  Added April 20, 2008
The West Virginia Museum of American Glass Bottle Show (10 AM - 4 PM; 8:30 AM set-up) at the West Virginia Museum of American Glass, 230 Main Ave., Weston, West Virginia. INFO: PH: (304) 269-5006.

JULY

JULY 12-13  -  BUTTE,  MONTANA 
The Montana Bottle Collectors Association's 6th Annual Show & Sale (Sat. 10 AM - 3 PM,  Sun. 10 AM - 3 PM;  Dealer Sset up and Early Bird, Sat. 8 AM - !0 AM, Adm. $5) at Montana College of Technology Gym, in the old historic mining town of Butte, Montana, which is hosting the National Folk Festival. Estimated festival attendance 50,000 +.     A fun filled week-end. INFO:  BILL HENNESS, 5430 Wagon Wheel Dr., Helena, MT 59602: PH. (406) 458-6548, E-mail:  bhenness@bresnan.net, or  TOM BRACKMAN, 2575 Winchester Dr., East Helena, MT 59635: PH. (406) 227-5301, E-mail: brackman@bresnan.net.

JULY 13 - MUNCIE, INDIANA  Added Apr. 14, 2008
The Midwest Antique Fruit Jar & Bottle Club’s Show & Sale (Sun. 9 AM - 2 PM, Adm. $2) at the Horizon Convention Center, Muncie, Indiana. INFO: DAVID RITTENHOUSE, 1008 S. 900 W., Farmland, IN 47340; PH: (765) 468-8091 or NORM BARNETT, PH: (812) 587-5560.

JULY 18-19  - RENO, NEVADA 
The Reno Antique Bottle & Collectibles Club's 45th Annual Show & Sale (9 AM - 3 PM; Early Buyers, Fri. Noon - 6 PM) at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center, 4590 South Virginia St., North Entrance, Reno, Nevada. INFO: WILLY YOUNG, PH: (775) 746-0922 or HELENE WALKER, PH: (775) 345-0171.

JULY 19-20  -  ADAMSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA Added Apr. 12, 2008
The 7th Annual Shupp's Grove Bottle Festival (Sat.- Sun. 6 AM to dark; Fri. Dealer Set-up 2 PM followed by Early Buyers 5 PM) at Shupp's Grove in Adamstown, Pennsylvania. INFO: STEVE GUION, E-mail: sguoin124@comcast.net or JERE HAMBLETON, E-mail: jshdetector@ webtv.net or PH: (717) 393-5175.

JULY 26  -  BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA Added Apr. 12, 2008
Alabama Bottle Collectors Annual Show & Sale (8 AM - 3 PM) at the Bessemer Civic Center (Exit #108 on I-20/59), Birmingham, Alabama. INFO: TOM LINES, PO Box 382831, Birmingham, AL 35238, PH: (205) 410-2191, E-mail: bluecrab1949@hotmail.com

JULY 26  -  LEADVILLE, COLORADO 
The Antique Bottle Collectors of Colorado 2008 Show (9 AM - 4 PM, $3 Adm.) at the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum Convention Center, 117 10th St., Leadville, Colorado. Free Parking.  INFO: JIM or BARB SUNDQUIST, Ph: (303) 674-4658.

JULY 26  -  DES MOINES, IOWA  Added Mar. 25, 2008
The Iowa Antique Bottleers 39th Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show & Sale (Sat. 9 AM - 2 PM, Adm. $2, children free) at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Animal Learning Center (at East Univ. Ave. & East 30th), Des Moines, Iowa.  Featuring antique bottles, fruit jars, stoneware, insulators, lightning rod items, advertising, brewerania and educational displays. Door prizes every hour.  INFO: TOM SOUTHARD, 2815 Druid Hill Dr., Des Moines, IA 20315, PH: (515) 282-6901.
** Federation Member Club **

AUGUST

AUGUST  8-10 -  YORK, PENNSYLVANIA EXPO  
The 2008 FOHBC EXPO (Fri. Seminars and Specialty Meetings in AM; Set-up, Early Adm. 1 - 5 PM, Banquet 6:30 PM; Sat. 9 AM - 5 PM, Early Adm. 7 - 9 AM; Sun. 9 AM - 3 PM) at the York Fairgrounds, York, Pennsylvania.  600-800 tables capacity for the largest EXPO ever! For consignments, contracts and INFO: R. WAYNE LOWRY, 401 Johnston Ct., Raymore, MO 64083, PH: (816) 318-0161, E-mail: JarDoctor@aol.com

AUGUST 23  -  PASADENA, TEXAS  Added April 18, 2008
The Lone Star Insulator Club's  Annual Insulator & Collectibles Show (Sat.) at the IBEW Hall, 4345 Allen-Genoa Rd., Pasadena, Texas. INFO: JOHN HALL, PH: (281) 992-5717 or CHRIS RENAUDO, PH: (281) 461-9652 or KEITH BROOKING, PH: (979) 245-2558. 

SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER 13  -  DOWNIEVILLE, CALIFORNIA  
The Historic Downieville Antique Bottles & Collectibles Show (Sat. 8 AM - 3 PM; Early Bird, 8 AM - 10 AM, Adm. $10) at the Downieville School Gym, 130 School St., Downieville, California. Show is featuring a Western Bitters bonanza, a fabulous display of Western Bitters.  There will be two raffles: one for a beautiful gold specimen mined from The Original 16 to 1 mine in Sierra County and the other for an awesome underground mine tour for 4 in the same mine. INFO: LOU or LEISA LAMBERT, PH: (707) 823-8845, E-mail: maxbitters@comcast.net or RICK or CHERRY SIMI, PH: (530) 289-3659, E-mail: seeme@sccn.net

SEPTEMBER 13  -  ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA  
The Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club's Annual 41st Show & Sale (Sat. 9 AM - 4 PM, $2.50 Adm.; Set-up 6 AM, Earlybird 8 AM< $5 Adm.) at the Arcadia Masonic Temple, 50 West Duarte Rd., Arcadia, California.  INFO: DON WIPPERT, 22224 Wyandotte, Canoga Park, CA 91303; PH: (818) 346-9833 or DICK HOMME, 15446 Cobalt St., #172, Sylmar, CA 91342, PH: (818) 362-3368. Website: www.lahbc.org
** Federation Member Club **

SEPTEMBER 20  -  SMYRNA, GEORGIA 
The Atlanta Antique Bottle Show and Sale 38th Annual Show (9 AM - 4 PM, Early Buyers, 6 AM - 9 AM) at the Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, Georgia.  INFO: JACK HEWITT,  1765 Potomac CT., Lawrenceville, GA., 30043, PH: (770)-963-0220 or JOHN JOINER, PH: (770)-502-9565, E-mail  propjj@bellsouth.net.
   

SEPTEMBER 20  -  JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 
The Antique Bottle Collectors of North Florida's 41st Annual Show & Sale (Sat. 8 AM - 3 PM, Early Buyers Fri. 5 - 8 PM) at the Fraternal Order of Police Bldg., 5530 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida. INFO: MIKE SKIE, 3047 Julington Creek Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32223, PH: (904) 710-0422 or JACKIE MCRAE, PH: (904) 879-3696.

SEPTEMBER 21  -  WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA  Added Apr. 12, 2008
The Apple Valley Bottle Collectors Club 34th Annual Show & Sale (9 AM - 3 PM, Early Buyers 7:30 AM) at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Family Life Center, 1309 Opequon Ave, Winchester, Virginia. INFO: RICHARD M., VENSKOSKE, 2038 Chestnut Grove Rd., Winchester, VA. 22603, PH: (540) 247-4429.

SEPTEMBER 28  -  LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS  Added Apr. 12, 2008
The Merrimack Valley Antique Bottle Club 34th Annual Show & Sale (9 AM - 2 PM, Early Buyers at 8 AM) at the Lowell Elks Club, 40 Old Ferry Rd, Lowell, Massachusetts. INFO: CLIFF HOYT, PH: (978) 458-6575 or GARY KOLTOOKIAN, PH: (978) 256-9561, Website: choyt48.home.comcast.net/mvbc.htm.

SEPTEMBER 28  -  DEPEW, NEW YORK  Added Mar. 18, 2008
The Greater Buffalo Bottle Show (9 AM - 2 PM, Adm. $3) at the Polish Falcons Hall Columbia (off Transit), Depew, New York. Breweriana, insulators, stoneware, tabletop antiques, postcards.  INFO: DAVE POTTER, PH: (716) 668-9131, E-mail: dave_potter@verizon.net or PETER JABLONSKI, PH: (716) 440-7985, E-mail: Peterjablonski@adelphia.net.  

OCTOBER

OCTOBER 4  -  POINT PLEASANT, WEST VIRGINIA  Added April 18, 2008
The West Virginia State Farm Museum Antique Bottle Show (Sat. 9 AM - 3 PM; Dealers 7 AM) at the West Virginia State Farm Museum (Rt. 62, 4 mi. north of Point Pleasant, turn right on Fairgrounds Rd., Museum is 1 mi on the right), Point Pleasant, West Virginia.  Held during the Fall Festival featuring antique bottles, steam engine show, live music, home cooked meals, apple butter & cider, quilt show, tractor pull, corn meal and sorghum. Dealer space available.  INFO: CHARLIE PERRY, 39304 Bradbury Rd., Middleport, OH 45760, PH: (740) 992-5088 or E-mail: perrycola@suddenlink.net

OCTOBER 5  -  CHELSEA, MICHIGAN   
The Huron Valley Bottle & Insulator 33rd Annual Show (Sun. 9 AM - 2 PM, $2, Set-up, 6 AM)) at the Chelsea Conference Center, 1645 Commerce Park Dr., Chelsea, Michigan. Kids under 12 free., free appraisals, free items for kids, free parking, food available on site, variety of glass.  INFO: MICHELE KOTLARSKY, Pres., Box 210-145, Auburn Hills, M I 48321-0145, PH: (248) 673-1650, E-mail: MicheleK@mac.com or MIKE BRUNER, Show Host, 6576 Balmoral Terr., Clarkston, MI 48346, PH: (248) 425-3223, E-mail: abbottt4girl@sbcglobal.net.  Website: http://hvbic.org
** Federation Member Club **

OCTOBER 10-11  -  PHOENIX, ARIZONIA  Added Apr. 12, 2008
The Phoenix Antiques, Bottles, & Collectibles Club Annual Show & Sale (Fri. 10 AM - 5 PM; Sat. 8 AM - 4 PM, Early Buyers Fri. 10 AM) at the North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona. INFO: BETTY HARTNETT, PH: (602) 317-4438, E-mail: bettchem@cox.net.

OCTOBER 18  -  LOUISBURG, NORTH CAROLINA   
The Raleigh Bottle Club's Annual Show & Sale (Sat. 8:30 AM - 2 PM< Gen. Adm. $3; Early Adm. 7 AM, $10) at 111 South Church St., Louisburg, North Carolina.  INFO: BARTON WEEKS, Show Chairman, PH: (336) 508-2759, E-mail: bweeks6@triad.rr.com or DONNIE MEDLIN, Co-Chair. PH: (919) 496-1367. All show info available at: www.raleighbottleclub.org. Club E-mail: raleighbottleclub@gmail.com.

OCTOBER 18  -  CANYONVILLE, OREGON  Added Feb.16, 2008
The Jefferson State Antique Bottle Collectors NW Regional Antique Bottle & Insulator Show & Sale (Sat. 9 AM - 3 PM; Set-up. Fri. 2 - 7 PM; Early Bird $10)  at the Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort, Interstate 5, Exit 99, Canyonville, Oregon. Canyonville 2008!!! 10,000 square feet of antique bottles, pre-pro shot glasses, insulators and go-withs!  Walk-in appraisals.  Live auction action.  Expect the best!  INFO: BRUCE SILVA, Show Chairman, P.O. Box 1565, Jacksonville, OR 97530, PH: (541) 899-8411, E-mail: jsglass@q.com.. 
** Federation Member Club **

NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER 2  -  ELKTON, MARYLAND  Added Apr 12, 2008
The Tri-State Bottle Collectors & Diggers Club 36th Annual Show & Sale (9 AM - 2 PM) at the Singerly Fire Hall, Routes 279 & 213, Elkton, Maryland. INFO: DAVE BROWN, PH: (302) 738-9960.

NOVEMBER 8  -  DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA  Added Apr 5, 2008   
The Emerald Coast Bottle Club Inc.'s 10th Annual Show & Sale (9 AM - 4 PM) at the Defuniak Springs Community Center (just north of I-10) Defuniak Springs, Florida. INFO: BOBBY VAUGHN, PH: (850) 415-5521, E-mail: bd2hq75@gmaill.com or ALAN McCARTHY, PH: (850) 769-3984. 

NOVEMBER 9  -  PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA  Added Apr 12, 2008
The Pittsburgh Antique Bottle Club Annual Show & Sale (9 AM - 2 PM, Early Buyers 7 AM) at The Ice Garden, Rostraver Twp. (Exit 46B of I-70, 4.1 miles north) Pennsylvania. INFO: BOB DeCROO, 694 Fayette City Rd., Fayette City, PA 15438, PH: (724) 326-8741 or JAY HAWKINS, 1280 Mt. Pleasant Rd., West Newton, PA 15089, PH: (724) 872-6013.

NOVEMBER 30  -  BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA  Added Apr 12, 2008
The Forks of the Delaware Bottle Collectors Assoc. 35th Annual Show & Sale (9 AM - 3 PM, Early Buyers 7:30 AM) at the Bethlehem Catholic High School, Madison & Dewberry Avenues, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. INFO: BILL HEGEDUS, 20 Cambridge Pl., Catasauqua, PA 18032, PH: (610) 264-5945.

* Regular updates are done individually as soon as they are received by the webmaster.  Shows marked as "NEW" were added during the current month.

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"FOHBC Sho-Biz", c/o Kathy Sathe, 341 Yellowstone Dr., Fletcher, NC 28732 
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Info to send: DATE & LOCATION of show; name of your club or organization & if it is an annual show, etc; date of week of the show, plus timings as well as any setup or early admission information; exact street address of the location of the show (for those who use online mapping sites or navigation systems to find you); all contact info for show chairman (name, address, Ph#, E-mail etc.), and of course, your website info.  Please feel free to add any other pertinent information, such as free parking, free appraisals, dealer numbers & specialty items expected, etc.  It will be included if provided.  (Basically, include the information in the same type of  format as  the listings already posted above.)

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ED PROVINE, 401 Faun Lake Drive, Millington, TN 38053
or Phone: (901) 876-3296 or E-mail: Ed Provine - FOHBC Secretary

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