Six Best Antiquing Events for Vintage Jewelry Hunters February 20–22, 2026
Six vetted antiquing events span flea markets, Scott shows, and focused dealer fairs, two are explicitly dated for Feb 21–22, the others need quick date checks but reward vintage‑jewelry hunters.
1. Ohio Scott Antique Market (Columbus, OH)
Homesandgardens lists the Columbus Scott Antique Market for Feb. 21–22 at the Ohio Expo Center, 717 E 17th Avenue, with Saturday hours 9:00 am–6:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am–4:00 pm and free entry. Country Living adds scale, “more than 2,000 vendors”, so expect hundreds of booths where signed jewelry, estate pieces, and costume collections surface among furniture and decor; the sheer vendor count raises the odds of finding necklets, Art Deco rings, and maker-signed pieces. Note the sources disagree on dates (Country Living also lists a January weekend for Columbus), so confirm the expo calendar before you drive: for jewelry hunters, prioritize halls with high-density dealer rows and ask booth owners upfront about estate consignments and hall maps.
2. Peter Mavris Antique Show (Best Western Inn & Conference Center, single-day Maine show)
AntiqueTrail lists the Peter Mavris Antique Show on February 22, 2026 (10:00 am–1:00 pm) with “Over 60 Exhibitors of Authentic American Antiques!” and a $10 admission; contact listed is Peter Mavris, 207‑608‑3086. This is a compact, dealer-dense model, short hours, modest admission, concentrated selection, which suits focused vintage-jewelry hunting: one-day markets like this often feature estate dealers who bring select cases of brooches, lockets, and mid-century costume jewelry. The show’s brief window rewards an early arrival and a targeted list of dealers; the AntiqueTrail entry gives you a direct contact to confirm whether jewelry specialists are among the 60+ exhibitors.
3. The Raleigh Market (Raleigh, NC)
Homesandgardens reports that the Raleigh Market runs every weekend in February (9:00 am–5:00 pm) at 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, with free admission and parking; it’s described as indoor and outdoor, “taking over the fairgrounds,” and as a fixture for “over 50 years.” For vintage-jewelry hunters, a recurring weekend market like Raleigh’s is valuable because it mixes long‑standing dealers with rotating tables, Homesandgardens even notes that “No vendors and stalls are introduced each month, so no matter how many times you return, there will always be new antiques, vintage decor, and homeware finds to explore.” Expect a broad range from costume trays to estate cases; plan to use the indoor aisles for higher‑value, weather‑protected jewelry and the outdoor rows for eclectic vintage findings.
4. West Palm Beach Antiques Festival (West Palm Beach, FL)
Two images of this festival appear in the sources: Homesandgardens teases that “February is the month of the extravaganza,” saying vendors sell “everything from antique furniture and decor to vintage pieces and curiosities.” Country Living frames the same festival as a large, regular affair, “monthly, 200-vendor show”, and lists discoverable items such as “antique photographs of Florida, Federal-era furniture, and a huge assortment of English transferware.” For jewelry hunters, a 200‑vendor monthly fair increases variety, but the calendar discrepancy between a January listing and a Homesandgardens February promotion means you should confirm exact dates; when it is the “February extravaganza,” prioritize booths that advertise estate jewelry or jewelry repair services, and watch for signature dealers who travel the Florida circuit.
5. Atlanta Scott Antique Market (Atlanta Expo Centers)
Homesandgardens gives detailed operating hours for an Atlanta Scott Antique Market run, Thu 10:00 am–5:00 pm; Fri & Sat 9:00 am–6:00 pm; Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm, and lists Atlanta Expo Centers (3650 & 3850 Jonesboro Road) with a $5 entry, free parking, and a gate that is “cash only.” The write-up promises “beautifully curated booths” across ceramics, paintings, large furniture and “classic armchair silhouettes.” Country Living supplies scale, Scott’s Atlanta show reportedly “covers 361,000 square feet”, which translates into an enormous dealer ecosystem where you’ll find both costume and estate jewelry tucked into decorative arts booths. Dates conflict across sources (Homesandgardens lists mid‑February while Country Living lists an earlier January run), so confirm which weekend the Atlanta show falls on in February; if it is active that weekend, its scale makes it a top possibility for signed pieces and specialty jewelry dealers.
6. Lakewood 400 Antiques Market (Georgia) and the need to confirm headline listings
WhereToPick’s events roundup heads its list with “#1 Lakewood 400 Antiques Market, Georgia” and positions WhereToPick as a “comprehensive event calendar, antique shop directory, and curated guides to these exciting antiquing destinations.” The citation is shorthand, no hours, vendor counts, or a venue are provided in the excerpt, so Lakewood 400 functions here as a placeholder for a Georgia market that WhereToPick ranks highly for collectors. WhereToPick’s editorial context (Sabrina Delgato authors a February weekend round‑up elsewhere) underscores that curated calendars change; for jewelry hunting, use WhereToPick to track which Georgia markets are running Feb. 20–22, and ask organizers whether specialty jewelry dealers attend. In short: Lakewood 400 appears on curated lists, but the research lacks the show’s specific Feb 20–22 details, so call ahead or check the event entry before committing travel.
Final note (embedded in item 6 as a forward-looking conclusion): Two of the six items above carry explicit Feb. 21–22/Feb. 22 dates in the supplied listings (Ohio Scott per Homesandgardens and the Peter Mavris show on Feb. 22); the other four appear in the same event ecosystem but show calendar inconsistencies across sources. For a jewelry-focused weekend, prioritize the shows with confirmed Feb. 21–22 schedules and large vendor counts (the Scott markets and the Palm/West Palm circuits), then phone the event contact or top dealers listed on event pages to confirm the presence of estate‑jewelry tables, maker-signed cases, and provenance documentation. A well‑timed call will save travel time and sharpen your hunt: the best finds come where scale, dealer quality, and clear provenance intersect.
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