Antique Trader Refreshes U.S. Antiques and Shows Calendar for Spring 2026

Antique Trader’s updated antiques and shows calendar is "a timely industry resource for collectors, dealers and vintage-jewelry hunters planning spring and late-winter buying trips." The calendar was refreshed Feb. 26, 2026, and the new listings include venue addresses, daily hours, admission and organizer phone and email contacts for high-traffic markets from Atlanta to New York.

Among the largest events listed, The Buffalo Cavalcade of Cars 2026 is scheduled for Feb. 27 and 28 and March 1 at the Event Center, The Fairgrounds, 5820 South Park Ave, Hamburg, NY 14075. The show runs Fri 4 pm-9 pm, Sat 10 am-9 pm and Sun 10 am-5 pm; admission is $18 with children under 12 free and free parking. The calendar notes a portion of proceeds will go to The Buffalo Autism Project and includes contacts (info@cavalcadeofcars.com; 585-503-5304 or 585-469-5060).

For antiques and collectibles buyers in Western New York, the Rotary Club of Niagara County Central/Niagara Falls lists the 29th Annual Cabin Fever Antique Show & Sale on Feb. 28 at American Legion Post 1451, 6525 Ward Road, Sanborn, NY 14132. The listing describes the event as the "29th Annual Western New York Show featuring antiques and high-quality collectibles," with food, a basket auction, vendor spots, Sat hours 9 am-4:30 pm, admission $5 and free parking; contact phone 716-278-5944 and email Janiene.EnnisGarcia@northwest.com.

Scott Antique Markets appears repeatedly in the calendar with regional editions. The Atlanta edition is Feb. 6–9 at the Atlanta Expo Centers, 3650 & 3850 Jonesboro Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30354, with Thurs 10:45 am-6 pm, Fri and Sat 9 am-6 pm and Sun 10 am-4 pm. The Columbus, Ohio edition is listed Feb. 22–23 at the Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211, with Sat 9 am-6 pm and Sun 10 am-4 pm and an "800-1,200 BOOTHS" notation in the calendar copy; Homes & Gardens flags that Ohio parking costs $7 for the day and that the Ohio market occurs four times a year. Scott contact is consistently 740-569-2800.

Major flea and fair entries include The DC Big Flea Antiques Event at Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA, Feb. 28–Mar. 1 with "600+ BOOTHS" noted; the Santa Monica Antique & Vintage Market at Santa Monica Airport Interim Open Space on Feb. 23, 7 am-3 pm with contact 310-909-9001; and Renningers Antique Extravaganza in Mount Dora, FL, Feb. 14–16 at 20651 US Hwy 441, daily 8 am-5 pm (352-383-8393). The Wausau Antique Show in Rothschild, WI, marks its 42nd edition Feb. 14–15 at the Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center, 10101 Market Street, with Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-3 pm and an entry fee of $7 for both days.

Specialized fairs are prominent as well: Gallatin.Nashville Stamp and Postcard Show runs Feb. 28–Mar. 1 at Gallatin Civic Center, 210 Albert Gallatin Ave., Gallatin, TN 37066, with Sat 10 am-5 pm and Sun 10 am-4 pm and the calendar cheerfully noting "Free stamps for the kids!" Country Spirit Antique Show - Spring Edition appears Feb. 28–Mar. 1 in Arcola, IL across the Arcola Center, Masonic Lodge and Best Western Hotel Conference Center with Saturday hours 9 am-3 pm and preview sessions that vary by location; contacts Jill & Mark Mattingly at 312-957-1065.

The calendar aggregates dozens more regional listings from NJ Big Flea in Edison (Feb. 21–22, 600+ booths) to local one-day shows such as the Best Western Inn & Conference Center antique show in Hampton, NH (Sun Feb. 22, 10 am-1 pm; manager Peter Mavris, 207-608-3086). Antiques-Atlas’ diary excerpt included multiple instances of "There are currently no fairs for this date," and its advisory should be read literally: "Please note. Events / Antique Fairs can change at short notice, we recommend you contact an organiser to confirm dates and details before travelling any distance."

With organizer phone numbers and emails supplied across listings, the refreshed calendar offers the granular logistics needed to plan buying trips: market addresses, booth scales, entry and parking fees, and show hours for spring and late-winter weekends from coast to coast. Plan visits knowing the calendar was refreshed Feb. 26, 2026, and verify individual show details with the listed contacts before you travel.