2010 Collectors Calendar
~ Exhibits ~
Washington
Ongoing
Respecting the Knowledge: Ethnobotany of Western Washington
State Capital Museum & Outreach Center, 211 SW 21st Ave., Olympia
(360) 753-2580, www.wshs.org
Aug. 7–8
Washington Arms Collectors Show
Western Washington Fairgrounds, Puyallup, WA
Washington Arms Collectors, (425) 255-8410,
www.washingtonarmscollectors.org
August 13-15
Seattle Tattoo Expo
Seattle, Washington
Event Details: www.seattletattooexpo.com
Thru Aug. 29
Everything Under the Sun: Photographs by Imogen Cunningham
Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Avenue, Seattle,
(206) 654-3100 www.seattleartmuseum.org
Thru Sept. 6
Kurt (why and how Kurt Cobain came to mean so much to a generation)
Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Avenue, Seattle,
(206) 654-3100 www.seattleartmuseum.org
Thru Sept. 6
William Morris: Native Species (art glass)
Maryhill Museum of Art, 35 Maryhill Museum Dr., Goldendale,
(503) 773-3733 www.maryhillmuseum.org
Thru Sept. 19
In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts Exhibit
Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
(253) 272-3500, 1-888-BE THERE, www.wshs.org
Thru November
Washington Then & Now
State Capital Museum & Outreach Center, 211 SW 21st Ave., Olympia
(360) 753-2580, www.wshs.org
Thru Nov. 21
The Many Shapes of Chess
Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
(253) 272-3500, 1-888-BE THERE. www.wshs.org
Thru December
With Our Hands: Folk Art Treasures
Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
(253) 272-3500, 1-888-BE THERE, www.wshs.org
Thru June 2011
From Parlor to Podium: Territorial Suffragists of Olympia
State Capital Museum & Outreach Center, 211 SW 21st Ave., Olympia
(360) 753-2580, www.wshs.org
Aug. 7–Nov. 28
The Arts and Crafts Movement in the Pacific Northwest
Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
(253) 272-3500, 1-888-BE THERE, www.wshs.org
Aug. 11–Nov. 2
Women’s Suffrage Centennial Quilts
White River Valley Museum, 918 H St. SE (Auburn Community Campus), Auburn
(253) 288-7433, www.wrvmuseum.org
Aug. 14– Aug. 14, 2011
Behind the Scenes: The Real Story of the Quileute Wolves
Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Avenue, Seattle,
(206) 654-3100 www.seattleartmuseum.org
Aug. 28–June 2011
Favorite Icons of Washington
Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
(253) 272-3500, 1-888-BE THERE, www.wshs.org
Oct. 2–Feb. 27, 2011
Weaving Heritage: Textile Masterpieces from the Burke Collection
Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture,
on the University of Washington campus at 17th Ave. NE & NE 45th St., Seattle
(206) 543-7907, (206) 543-5590 (recorded info), www.washington.edu/burkemuseum
Aug. 1
Shoreline Classic Car Show
17077 Meridian Ave. N., Shoreline
(2 blocks east of I-5 175th St. exit and 3 blocks west of Hwy. 99)
Shoreline Classic Car Show, (206) 789-7227
Aug. 4–7
Puget Sound Antique Tractor & Machinery Association Show
Berthusen Park, Berthusen Rd., Lynden
(360) 856-6210, www.psatma.com
Aug. 4–7
Evergreen Classic Horse Show
Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd St., Carnation
(425) 333-4135, www.evergreenclassic.com
Aug. 6–8
Eatonville Lion’s Club Arts Festival in the Park Glacier View Park,
Eatonville Eatonville Lions Club,
(360) 879-5876, www.eatonvillelions.org
Aug. 7
Strait Stamp Show
Sequim Masonic Lodge, S. 5th & Pine, Sequim Strait Stamp Society
(360) 683-6373
Aug. 7–8
In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival
Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
(253) 272-3500, 1-888-BE THERE, www.wshs.org
Aug. 7–8
Washington Arms Collectors Show
Puyallup Fairgrounds (Americraft ShowPlex), 9th Ave. & Meridian, Puyallup
Washington Arms Collectors,
(425) 255-8410, www.washingtonarmscollectors.org
Aug. 22
Theriaults Estate Auction (Dolls)
Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue
(800) 638-0422, www.theriaults.com
Aug. 28
33rd Annual LeMay Car Show & Auction
Marymount Academy & the LeMay Grounds, Tacoma
Collector car parking on-site only at Marymount, 325 152nd St. E., Tacoma; all others, visit www.lemaymuseum.org for parking locations for shuttle bus to and from the event.
(253) 536-2885
Aug. 29
The Antique Doll & Toy Market
Red Lion, 11211 Main St., Bellevue
(425) 413-9516
Sept. 18–19
Collectors West Gun & Knife Show
Cowlitz County Fairgrounds, 1900 7th Ave. (I-5 Exit #36 or #39),
Longview Collector’s West,
(503) 644-5952, www.collectorswest.com
Sept. 19
19th Annual Seattle-Tacoma Guitar Show 2010
Kent Commons, 525 4th Ave. N., Kent
The Seattle-Tacoma Guitar Show, (253) 44501973, www.seatacguitarshow.com
Sept. 25
Remember When Doll Show & Sale
Sons of Norway Hall (next to Olympic College)
1018 18th Street, Bremerton (360) 871-7359
Oct. 2–3
Collectors West Gun & Knife Show
Clark County Fairgrounds , 17402 NE Delfel Rd. (I-5 Exit #9), Vancouver Collector’s West, (503) 644-5952, www.collectorswest.com
Oct. 8–10
Celebration of Western & Wildlife Art Show & Sale
Puyallup Fairgrounds (Expo Hall), 9th Ave. & Meridian, Puyallup
(253) 752-9708, (866) 445-9175, www.fredoldfieldcenter.net
Oct. 9–10
Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair
Seattle Center Exhibition Hall (north side of Seattle Center) on Mercer St. just east of 3rd Ave. N., Seattle
(206) 323-3999, www.seattlebookfair.com
Oct. 16–17
Seattle Reptile Expo/Northwest Captive Breeders Expo
Puyallup Fairgrounds (Expo Hall), 9th Ave. & Meridian, Puyallup
(425) 861-7964, www.beanfarm.com/nwcbe
Oct. 16–17
Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show
Puyallup Fairgrounds (Pavilion), 9th Ave. & Meridian, Puyallup
775-348-7713, www.dollsforall.com
Oct. 16–17
Washington Arms Collectors Show
Puyallup Fairgrounds (Americraft ShowPlex), 9th Ave. & Meridian, Puyallup
Washington Arms Collectors, (425) 255-8410, www.washingtonarmscollectors.org
Nov. 5–7
America’s Largest Antique & Collectible Show
Puyallup Fairgrounds (Americraft ShowPlex), 9th Ave. & Meridian, Puyallup
Palmer/Wirfs, 503-282-0877, www.palmerwirfs.com
Nov. 6
Kirkland-Eastside Coin & Currency Show
Kirkland Baymont Inn, 12223 NE 116th St., Kirkland
Coins Shows NW, (425) 821-1376
Nov. 10–14
Seattle Auto Show
Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave., Seattle
www.seattleautoshow.com
Nov. 12–14
6th Annual South Sound Gem, Opal & Mineral Show
Puyallup Fairgrounds (Expo Hall), 9th Ave. & Meridian, Puyallup
(206) 283-4205, www.bemsonline.com
Nov. 13–14
Great Train Expo
Puyallup Fairgrounds (Pavilion), 9th Ave. & Meridian, Puyallup
(630) 608-4988, www.greattrainexpo.com
Nov. 13–14
30th Annual Northwest Carvers Association Juried Show & Sale
Puyallup Fairgrounds (Food Court Bldg., entrance at Red Gate on 9th),
9th Ave. & Meridian, Puyallup
(253) 833-4626, www.woodcarvers.org
Nov. 13–14
Northwest Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival
Puyallup Fairgrounds (Pavilion), 9th Ave. & Meridian, Puyallup
(801) 463-1200, www.quiltcraftsew.com
Nov. 14
The Antique Doll & Toy Market
Red Lion, 11211 Main St., Bellevue
(425) 413-9516
Nov. 20–21
Washington Arms Collectors Show
Puyallup Fairgrounds (Americraft ShowPlex), 9th Ave. & Meridian, Puyallup
Washington Arms Collectors, (425) 255-8410, www.washingtonarmscollectors.org
Nov. 20–21
Everett Coin Club Fall Coin & Stamp Show
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (hall is behind the church), 12810 35th Ave, SE, Everett
(425) 308-2255
Nov. 27–28
The Holiday Inn Coin Show
King Oscar Convention Center, 88th & S. Hosmer, Tacoma
Dec. 1–5
A Victorian Country Christmas
Puyallup Fairgrounds (Americraft ShowPlex, Pavilion, Expo Hall),
9th Ave. & Meridian, Puyallup
(253) 770-0777, www.avictoriancountrychristmas.com
Dec. 5
Northwest Token & Medal Society
King Oscar Motel, 8820 S. Hosmer, Tacoma
Dec. 10–12
2010 Seattle International Motorcycle Show
Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave., Seattle
www.motorcycleshows.com
Dec. 11
Kent Valley Coin Show
Kent Commons, 525 4th Ave. N., Kent
(253) 537-6049
Dec. 11–12
Cat Expo “Santa Claws Is Coming to Town”
Puyallup Fairgrounds (Expo Hall), 9th Ave. & Meridian, Puyallup
(206) 920-9214, www.themaineevent.org
Dec. 12
Fenwick Stamp & Coin Show
Holiday Inn, 1 S. Grady Way, Renton
Dec. 18–19
Washington Arms Collectors Show
Puyallup Fairgrounds (Americraft ShowPlex), 9th Ave. & Meridian, Puyallup
Washington Arms Collectors, (425) 255-8410, www.washingtonarmscollectors.org
Oregon
Thru Aug. 31
SAMSON: The Colossal T. rex Discovery
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry,
1945 SE Water Ave., Portland (503) 797-4000, www.omsi.edu
Sept. 4–6
Reptile and Amphibian Show
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry,
1945 SE Water Ave., Portland (503) 797-4000, www.omsi.edu
Thru Oct. 24
Arte en la Charrería: The Artisanship of the Mexican Equestrian Culture
Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Ave., Portland
(503) 222-1741, (503) 306-5198 (recorded info), www.ohs.org
Aug. 14–15
Collectors West Gun & Knife Show
Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate (I-84 Exit 207), Pendleton
(503) 644-5952, www.collectorswest.com
Aug. 20–22
Collectors West Gun & Knife Show
Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Dr. (I-5 Exit 306B), Portland
(503) 644-5952, www.collectorswest.com
Aug. 28–29
Collectors West Gun & Knife Show
Jackson County Fairgrounds, #1 Peninger Rd. (I-5 Exit 33), Central Point
(503) 644-5952, www.collectorswest.com
Oct. 9–10
Collectors West Gun & Knife Show
Clackamas County Fairgrounds, 694 NE 4th Ave. (I-5 Exit 278), Canby
(503) 644-5952, www.collectorswest.com
Oct. 15–17
Collectors West Gun & Knife Show
Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Dr. (I-5 Exit 306B), Portland
(503) 644-5952, www.collectorswest.com
Oct. 16–17
Stampfest 2010
Seven Feathers Casino & Resort, Exit 99 off I-5, Canyonville Umpqua Valley Stamp Club, (541) 673-4949 www.virtualstampclub.com/apschap_umpqua.html
Oct. 16–17
Greater Portland Postcard, Stamp & Paper Collectibles Show
Oregon Army National Guard Building, 10000 NE 33rd Dr., Portland
(626) 665-9435, www.postcardshows.com
Oct. 23–24
Collectors West Gun & Knife Show
Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1452 Fairgrounds Rd. (I-5 Exit 58), Grants Pass
(503) 644-5952, www.collectorswest.com
Oct. 30–31
Collectors West Gun & Knife Show
Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th (I-5 Exit 194B), Eugene
(503) 644-5952, www.collectorswest.com
Oct. 30–31
America’s Largest Antique & Collectible Show
Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Dr. (I-5 Exit 306B), Portland
Palmer/Wirfs, 503-282-0877, www.palmerwirfs.com
Nov. 27–28
Salem Coin, Stamp and Postcard Show
Oregon State Fairgrounds, I-5 Exit 256, Columbia Hall, 2330 17th St. NE, Salem
(503) 588-8162
Dec. 12
Coin & Currency Show
Clackamas Banquet Center, 15815 SE 82nd Dr., Clackamas
(503) 260-1806
Idaho
Sept. 10–12
Rocky Mountain Promotions Gun Show
Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint (406) 350-1408
Sept. 18–19
Lewis Clark Trader Gun Show
Shilo Convention Center, 760 Lindsay Blvd., Idaho Falls
(208)746-5555
Sept. 18–19
Sports Connection Gun Show
Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur D’Alene
(406) 633-2206
November (date TBD)
Boise 53rd Annual Southern Idaho Coin Show
Hilton Garden Inn, 7699 W. Spectrum St., Boise
(208) 338-9044
Nov. 13–14
Lewis Clark Trader Gun Show
Boise Expo (fairgrounds), 5610 Glenwood, Boise
(208) 746-5555
Nov. 13–14
Rocky Mountain Promotions Gun Show
Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur D’Alene
(406) 350-1408
Nov. 20–21
Lewis Clark Trader Gun Show
Nez Perce County Fairgrounds, 1229 Burrell, Lewiston
(208) 746-5555
Dec. 18–19
Lewis Clark Trader Gun Show
ISU Campus, Student Union Building, Pocatello
(208) 746-5555
Dec. 18–19
Sports Connection Gun Show
Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur D’Alene
(406) 633-2206
Arizona
Aug. 4–7
International Plastic Modelers Society
USA National Convention Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St., Phoenix
(480) 980 6404
Sept. 11–12
33nd Annual Stamp and Picture Postcard Show & Sale
Ramada Inn, Hwy. 62B & Commerce Dr., Mountain Home
(870) 425-7799
Dec. 3–5
Bick International’s Coin, Currency, Jewelry & Stamp Expo
Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington, Tucson
(818) 997-6496, www.bickinternational.com
California
Aug. 1
“Original” 1st Sunday Stamp Show
Masonic Hall, 14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys
(888) 995-0548, www.stampshowsteve.com
Aug. 14–15
Slidell Looking Glass Show Glass, China & Pottery
Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, LA
(972)-672-6213, www.meyershows.com
Aug. 14–15
Hal Lutsky’s Vintage Paper Fair
County Fair Building/Hall of Flowers, 9th & Lincoln, San Francisco
(415) 668-1636; recorded info: (323) 883-1702
Aug. 28–Nov. 7
Art of Photography Show 2010
Lyceum Theatre Gallery, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego (in the historic Gaslamp Quarter
(619) 825-5575, www.artofphotographyshow.com
Aug. 28
5-Star Saturday Stamp Show
YWCA Regency Room, 735 E. Lexington Dr., Glendale
(888) 995-0548, www.stampshowsteve.com
Aug. 28–29
California’s Capital Show Antique Paper and Postcards
Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H St., Sacramento
(916) 971-1953, www.californiascapitalshow.com
Sept. 5
“Original” 1st Sunday Stamp Show
Masonic Hall, 14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys
(888) 995-0548, www.stampshowsteve.com
Sept. 25
5-Star Saturday Stamp Show
YWCA Regency Room, 735 E. Lexington Dr., Glendale
(888) 995-0548, www.stampshowsteve.com
Sep. 25–26
Hal Lutsky’s Vintage Paper Fair
Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale
(415) 668-1636, (323) 883-1702 (recorded info)
Oct. 1–3
WINEPEX 2010 Stamp Show
Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael
(707) 778-6454
Oct. 1–3
Stamp Exhibition of Southern California (SESCAL) Stamp Show
Hilton LAX Hotel, 5711 W, Century Blvd., Los Angeles
(213) 383-7111, www.sescal.org
Oct. 3
The “Original” 1st Sunday Stamp Show
Masonic Hall, 14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys
(888) 995-0548, www.stampshowsteve.com
Oct. 16
5-Star Saturday Stamp Show
YWCA Regency Room, 735 E. Lexington Dr., Glendale
(888) 995-0548, www.stampshowsteve.com
Oct. 23–24
East Bay Collectors Club 65th Annual Stamp Show
Walnut Creek Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek
510-653-3471
Oct. 24
Golden Gate Park Book Fair
County Fair Building/Hall of Flowers 9th & Lincoln, San Francisco
(415) 668-1636, (323) 883-1702 (recorded info)
Nov. 7
The “Original” 1st Sunday Stamp Show
Masonic Hall, 14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys
(888) 995-0548, www.stampshowsteve.com
Nov. 13–14
San Gabriel Valley Postcard & Paper Collectibles Show
Arcadia Masonic Hall, 50 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia
(626) 665-9435, www.postcardshows.com
Nov. 19–21
2010 San Mateo International Motorcycle Show
San Mateo County Expo Center, 2495 S. Delaware St., San Mateo www.motorcycleshows.com
Nov. 20
5-Star Saturday Stamp Show
YWCA Regency Room, 735 E. Lexington Dr., Glendale
(888) 995-0548, www.stampshowsteve.com
Nov. 20–21
Hal Lutsky’s Vintage Paper Fair
Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road, Concord
(415) 668-1636; recorded info: (323) 883-1702
Dec. 4
San Fernando Valley Postcard & Paper Collectibles Show
Granada Pavilion, 11128 Balboa Blvd, (behind Trader Joe's), Granada Hills
(626) 665-9435, www.postcardshows.com
Dec. 5
The “Original”1st Sunday Stamp Show
Masonic Hall, 14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys
(888) 995-0548, www.stampshowsteve.com
Dec. 11
Orange County Winterfest (Postcard Show)
Holiday Inn & Suites Fullerton, 2932 E. Nutwood Ave., Fullerton
(626) 665-9435, www.postcardshows.com
Dec. 16–18
So-Cal Coin, Currency & Jewelry Show
Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario,
(888) 330-5188
Dec. 17–19
2010 Long Beach International Motorcycle Show
Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
www.motorcycleshows.com
Dec. 18
5-Star Saturday Stamp Show
YWCA Regency Room, 735 E. Lexington Dr., Glendale
(888) 995-0548, www.stampshowsteve.com
Nevada
Aug. 6–8
Bick International’s Coin, Currency, Jewelry & Stamp Expo
Sahara Hotel Casino (Show is in the Golden Room), 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas (818) 997-6496, www.bickinternational.com
Sept. 3–5
Bick International’s Coin, Currency, Jewelry & Stamp Expo
Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino (Royal Hall, next to the Emperor’s Buffet), 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (between the Flamingo and Harrah’s, across from Caesars Palace), Las Vegas
(818) 997-6496, www.bickinternational.com
Oct. 15–17
Bick International’s Coin, Currency, Jewelry & Stamp Expo
Circus Circus Hotel (Skyrise Tower, first-floor meeting rooms),
2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (on the Strip), Las Vegas
(818) 997-6496, www.bickinternational.com
Nov. 12–14
Bick International’s Coin, Currency, Jewelry & Stamp Expo
Colorado Belle Hotel (downstairs Mardi Gras Ballroom), 2100 S. Casino Dr.
(on the Colorado River), Laughlin
(818) 997-6496, www.bickinternational.com
Dec. 11–12
Bick International’s Coin, Currency, Jewelry & Stamp Expo
Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino (Royal Hall, next to the Emperor’s Buffet), 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (between the Flamingo and Harrah's, across from Caesars Palace), Las Vegas
(818) 997-6496, www.bickinternational.com
New Mexico
Oct. 8–9
Fred Tenney's 2010 Greater Albuquerque Postcard & Paper Show EXPO
New Mexico (NM State Fairgrounds), Flower Bldg., 300 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque www.abqshow.net
