78rpm Fairs in US and Canada


A list of major record fairs in US and Canada, dealing primarily with 78rpm records and re-issues on CD or LP

this page first published by John Wright, 18 May 1997
last update 17 April 2009vintage@jabw.demon.co.uk

E-mail John Wright if you know a good fair to add to this list

For North American fairs, I have few dates for regular US fairs.
Since events are occasionally cancelled, postponed or moved to another location, it is recommended you confirm with the show organizer that the event will take place as scheduled before undertaking extensive travel.

  1. The Automated Music Show in USA is one of the largest sources in the United States for vintage talking machines, music boxes, 78rpm and cylinder records, and everything mechanically musical.
    Next show/fair: Danbury, Connecticut. Holiday Inn Danbury. Sunday, August 30, 2009, 8am-3pm
    More details at http://www.intertique.com

  2. MUSIC MEMORABILIA SHOW LPs, 45rpm, 78rpm, some CDs, sheet music, photos, posters, books, etc.
    Records Flea Market:
    Upcoming dates - Saturdays - Feb. 2nd, Jun. 6th, 11th Jul. 2009. Time: 10am to 2pm
    Location: 155 West 72nd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY. (near Broadway)
    Admission: FREE
    Info. (212)579-0689, weekdays. Email: info@musiccollecting.com
    and check out http://www.musiccollecting.com/

  3. Mechanical Music Extravaganza
    Wayne Police Athletic League Building, 1 Pal Dr, Wayne, NJ 07470. off rte. 23.
    next fair: April 19, 2009
    Admission 9:30am to 3:30pm, $6.00 (Early buyer 8am, $15.00)
    Info: http://www.antique-sound.com/MME/show.html
    or contact Michael Devecka, 206 Park St., Montclair, NJ 07042.
    Phone: 973/655-9730, e-mail mideve@concentric.net,
    later fairs: October 11, 2009

  4. Phonovention - Lansing, Michigan. Sponsored by Michigan Antique Phonograph Society (MAPS).
    1.00pm Friday, July 31 & 9.00am Saturday, August 1 at the World War II Victory Museum in Auburn, Indiana.
    but check out Phonovention Website

  5. Canadian Antique Phonograph Society - Toronto
    Centennial College, Progress Court Campus, Markham Road exit off Highway 401 Toronto, Ontario
    Meetings planned: Feb 8, March 15, Apr 26, Jun 7 2009
    Boxloads of 78s often auctioned at meetings.
    for further information check http://capsnews.org/meetings.htm

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