The 51st Annual Antique Show will be held at Austin Pavilion on July 9 & 10 (Friday and Saturday) from 10 am until 5 pm. Early admission is from 9am – 10 am on Friday, July 9th. The show features over 70 quality antique dealers, a free craft show of over 25 artisans, a food tent featuring Doug’s Fish Fry and homemade baked goods including pies as well as an antiques’ appraiser and glass grinder. For more information visit the show’s website at www.SkanAntiqueShow.com.

The annual event started 51 years ago with only 17 antique dealers and over the years has grown to 70+ dealers. Artisan booths have also been added to the venue. The first antique shows were held in the First  United Methodist  Church. Due to the success and growth of the event, it eventually outgrew the space provided at the church and was moved to the current location at Austin Pavilion in the 1980s. The artisan and craft booths are free and maintained on the grassy knoll in front of the Austin Pavilion. There will also be several free displays.

Original traditions began with women of the church preparing and serving two full course dinners as well as operating a snack bar. The concept of meals has carried on with slight modifications. This year’s show will feature a varied menu provided by Doug’s Fish Fry (and Doug, the “flounder” will be there too) as well as the traditional pie tent that features homemade pies and other desserts provided by church members. During the 1970s hostesses dressed in old fashion attire, and demonstrations of floral decorations, area paintings, and historical exhibits were displayed. Many of these traditions persist.

The show continues to draw visitors because of the quality and number of dealers. Visitors can expect 70+ antique dealers, early American decorative painting, demonstrations, antique appraisers, quality artisans, food, beverages, and a great time.

Contributed by: Laura Briel

Excerpt below from: Eagle Newspapers

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“Dealers and those looking for a deal came from miles around to check out the Skaneateles United Methodist Church 50th Anniversary Antique Show and Sale beginning with the early birds from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
With more than 70 antiques dealers’ items to browse through, it felt like a scene out of PBS’ Antiques Roadshow. Customers were able to feast their eyes on such pieces as refinished trunks, furniture from the 18th and early 19th century, quilts, silver and even a bit of Chinese export porcelain.”

Contributed by: Robert Ross

Skaneateles United Methodist Church Antique Show and Sale

When: Friday July 10 from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday July 11 from 10 am to 5 pm.
Where: Located inside the Austin Pavilion on Jordan Street, Skaneateles.
Cost: Day Pass is $6.00. Early bird special Friday July 10 from 8:30 – 10 am; $12.00.

Artisans available on the lawn at no cost.
Food available by Doug’s Fish Fry.

Contributed by: Lea Whaley

Skaneateles United Methodist Church 50th Anniversary Antique Show & Sale
Friday: July 10, 10-6:00, 2009
Saturday: July 11, 10-5:00, 2009

Where: Austin Pavilion, 3 Blocks North of Route 20 on Jordan ST
Donation: 1 Day Pass $6.00 2-Day Pass $6.50

70+ QUALITY DEALERS* ARTISANS ON THE LAWN
Early Bird Admittance 8:30-10:00 am Friday $12.00 coffee available

ANTIQUE APPRAISALS
Fri. & Sat 10-3 Appraisals by Catherine Sankey Fee $3/1 Item  $5/2 Items
Garden Café featuring Doug’s Fish Fry
Handicap Accessible
For more information go to www.skanantiqueshow.com
Or call SUMC office at 315 6855963

Contributed by: Lea Whaley / Skaneateles United Methodist Church

Just a short stroll from the Dickens festivities, stop in for a warm homemade lunch and do a little holiday shopping in our general store. Full of quality crafts and homemade goodies you’re sure to find a gift for someone on your list.

Event: Old Fashioned Luncheon & General Store
When: Saturday December 13, 10 AM -5 PM
Where: Skaneateles United Methodist Church, 26 Jordan Street (next to Joe’s Pasta Garage)
Serving: Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, side compliments, pies, cakes, and cookies.
General Store- Various crafters, delicious baked goods, ornaments, Christmas greens and candle table arrangements (a great hostess gift).
Silent Auction: for a handmade (fully jointed) Steiff teddy bear
Door Prize- No purchase necessary