The 40th Annual Virginia Beach Antiques Show will be returning to the Virginia Beach Convention Center August 10-12, 2007

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Events Management Group, Inc. (EMG) announced their 40th Annual Virginia Beach Antiques Show will be returning to the Virginia Beach Convention Center on August 10-12, 2007. One of the oldest and most prestigious antique shows in the country, this popular summer event draws thousands of serious antique collectors, interior designers, and home decorators looking for a comprehensive selection of genuine, high-quality antiques. Established in 1967 as the Munderly Antiques Show, EMG’s Founder, Linda Shell, acquired this reputable event twelve years ago and changed the name to the Virginia Beach Antiques Show. With the availability of higher quality exhibition space in the new Virginia Beach Convention Center, EMG will gather more than 130 upscale dealers from across the United States and Canada.

Experienced and knowledgeable dealers will offer a diverse range of 18th through 20th century American, European, and Asian furniture, as well as finely-appointed decorative accessories in virtually every category. Specific categories include extensive collections of period furniture, silver, jewelry, porcelains, rugs, art glass, vintage textiles, original fine art and ceramics. An excellent mix of nautical artifacts, historical prints, antique maps, lighting, bronze sculptures, majolica, primitives, Americana, and more will also be featured.


Notable new dealers include:
Olde Good Things carrying reclaimed architectural elements.
The Sport and Spool specializing in antique sporting goods and sewing equipment.
Donald Storrar Bethune offering exceptional Georgian furnishings.
Donna Kirsch-Smith Fine Antiques with fine dolls and toys.

Show organizers command strict standards from jury-selected dealers by prohibiting the sale of reproductions, new collectibles and flea market items. Mrs. Shell says, “Our strict selection process makes it possible for us to deliver the best antiques experience for both the novice buyer and the advanced collector. Our attendees always expect true, authentic antiques when they visit the Virginia Beach Antiques Show, and we’re determined not to disappoint them. Due to its far-reaching reputation as a first-class, profitable show within the antiques show industry, we continue to attract prominent, higher-quality dealers from across the country.” This show will be vetted by experienced antique appraisers prior to show opening to ensure authenticity.

For those antique heirlooms or other treasured items needing some serious TLC, the Virginia Beach Antiques Show will also feature restoration specialist Klass Productions of Norfolk, VA, offering crystal and glass repair services. Whimsical Visions of Virginia Beach, VA will offer antique frame restoration and repair, services including new casting, scallop replacement and re-gilding. They also offer expert watercolor and pastel repair services Show attendees may bring their individual pieces for evaluation and/or restoration.

Show hours are Friday and Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12noon-5pm. Admission: Adults $7; children 12 and under free. Admission discounts are available through newspaper ads, postcards, flyers or at EMG’s website, www.emgshows.com. Parking and second day return are free. For more information call 757.417.7771or visit www.emgshows.com.

Events Management Group, Inc., promoter of this event, is a local, rivately-owned and operated company with two full-time employees. EMG has been producing successful consumer events in Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia for 25 years.

Antiques at the Beach

Event Name: 40th Annual Virginia Beach Antiques Show

Dates: August 10-12, 2007

Show Hours: 10am to 6pm Friday and Saturday; Noon to 5pm Sunday

Location: Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Admission: $7 Adults; children 12 & under free (For $1 off discounts go to www.emgshows.com)

More Information:
Telephone:(757)417-7771
Email: info@emgshows.com
Media Contact: Steve Jahnke, Director - EVENTS MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.
(757) 438-6998 or steve@emgshows.com