The Mother of all Antique Shows
I've never been. Been a lot of places, dove into a lot of dumpsters for free goods, and left yard sales with the whole lot,...but I have never been to Brimfield. Partly I think because I am intimidated...for goodness sakes, Martha goes to Brimfield. And how could you or I ever bid against Martha for that Limoge, or the rusted, iron planter that we both want to sit within our cutting gardens? So here it is and I am telling you to go, and just maybe I will not only have the guts, but the time to go this year [doubtful on both accounts]. Brimfield Outdoor Antiques Show is, after all, the largest outdoor antiques show in the world, with over 6000 dealers and 130,000 visitors, including Martha. The week of May 13-18, is marked by acres of tents, and makeshift shops showcasing the found merchandise of dealers from Springfield, Mass., to Jakarta offering up the mundane and the rare, to you, me and Martha too. This is my idea of a perfect use of time.
Admission fees vary by field. You can call 413-283-6149 for more information.
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