The Madison Historical Society Antiques Fair was established in 1972 with the goal of being the best antiques show in an outdoor venue. Staffed entirely by Society member volunteers, the Antiques Fair continues to be our largest fundraiser.

With approximately 90 antiques exhibitors from the Northeast, New York State, and Mid-Atlantic states, the fair offers eighteenth- and nineteenth-century American and European furniture, silver, paintings, porcelains, and fine linens and quilts. Along with these are rugs, wicker, prints, vintage clothing, estate jewelry, clocks, architectural design furnishings, country collectibles, and more.

An innovation in 2008, Booth Chats are now a staple of this unique fair. These lively and educational fifteen-minute seminar-style conversations provide visitors with an opportunity to be introduced to or to learn more about a particular category of antiques. The booth chats are scheduled in such a way that visitors can attend more than one chat. Featured exhibitors scheduled for booth chats in 2010 are Ann Marsh of Danbury, CT; George C. Neumann of North Attleboro, MA; and Marilyn Hitchcock of Riverdale, NY. To learn more about our 2010 Booth Chats, please click here.

As is traditional, the Fair features our Sidewalk Cafe, which offers a variety of sandwiches, snacks, gelato, and beverages, all handcrafted by Chef Paul Staley of both Madison Chocolates and Splash, his beachside restaurant. Be sure to check the delights at our better-than-ever Country Store as well. It provides a tasty selection of delicious locally made comestibles and delectables that you can take home with you.

Don't miss the Madison Historical Society booth, located near the Church Entrance Gate. There you will find MHS membership information, Historical Happenings newsletters, and materials about the MHS Historic Building Plaque Program. Books on Madison history are also available for purchase here.

Just steps from the Fair is the MHS's historical Lee Academy, home now to the MHS administrative offices and exhibition gallery. Drop by our summer exhibition, "Lee's Academy: Madison's First High School," between 11:00 and 4:00 p.m. to learn about the important uses of this landmark building.

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine
Date: The Saturday before Labor Day weekend (August 28, 2010)
Admission Fee: $6.00 ($5 with discount coupon or newspaper ad); children twelve and under are free.
Location: Madison Town Green; parking is available around the green.
Directions: I-95 North or South to Exit 61. Travel south on CT State Route 79 (Durham Road) to US Route 1 (Boston Post Road). Take a right turn on US Route 1 and travel a short distance to the west, to the Madison Town Green, bounded by the Boston Post Road, Meetinghouse Lane, and Copse Road.
Please, No Pets.

For a printable discount coupon, please click here.

For a list of our 2010 Antiques Fair exhibitors, please click here.

For information on advertising and sponsorship opportunities in the MHS Antiques Fair program book, please click here.

For Antiques Fair program booklet ad forms, please click here.

Exhibitor inquiries are welcome. Please call (203) 245-4567, or contact the fair chairperson by email at antiquesfair@madisoncthistorical.org. Contact the fair chairperson by email.