City: West Palm Beach, FL

Category: Annual Events & Festivals

Telephone: (561) 483-4047

Address: 1601 Belvedere Rd.

Description: More than 50 prestigious dealers from the United States, Canada, and Europe make this a first-class show and a wonderful place to find precious treasures. Held in mid to late Jan, this show has been around for more than 30 years, with an emphasis on fine antiques and period furniture. Because of the diversity and the quality of the items shown here, this is a great buyer’s show. There’s a strict vetting process for the vendors and the items they’re looking to sell, and the show won’t accept any items newer than mid-20th century. Each year’s show has a special theme. The show brings in speakers to give presentations about purchasing fine antiques, as well as subjects relating to international or period furniture and furnishings. In addition, there are often exhibits on loan from private collections, such as rare photographs, letters, and railroad items from the longtime historian of the Florida East Coast Railroad. Admission is charged.