Brimfield Antique Shows: Weekend Warrior Show
May 13 & 14, 8 am to 5 pm
Hertan’s Show Field, 6 Mill Lane Road, Brimfield, MA
www.Brimfieldlive.com
Facebook.com/brimfieldlive
781-324-4400

BRIMFIELD, MASS. — Brimfield Antique Shows (BAS) is expanding its reach with two new shows. In addition to Hertans, Weekend Warrior and the Traveling Show Brimfield North New Hampshire show, BAS will be adding Mariers Antique Flea Market in Palmer, Mass., and the Traveling Show — Hamburg, Penn., to its family of shows.

Mariers Antique Flea Market is in its 43rd year in business and has always been known as the pre-Brimfield show. The show takes place the week before the Brimfield Antiques Market and has historically been a very popular picking ground for both Brimfield dealers and shoppers alike who want to start shopping early. The show has been in the same family for 43 years.

This year, Rose and Ross Swiechowicz decided they wanted to sell the show so they reached out to Klia Ververidis Crisafulli, chief executive officer of Brimfield Antique Shows, and Arthur Crisafulli, both majority partners in Brimfield Antique Show, to see if they had interest. “We had several discussions with Rose and Ross and the synergy was palpable. We had to say yes!” stated Klia. The purchase was made through a new entity called Mariers LLC, which includes partners Klia and Arthur and Kris and Jack Dunn, long-time antiques dealers. Rose and Ross will stay on helping with the tents and logistics.

In addition to Mariers, the Brimfield Antique Shows Traveling Show will head to a third state. Hamburg, Penn., will be the home of three fall shows for Brimfield Antique Shows. The shows will be conducted in the Hamburg Field House and will accommodate 100 indoor vendors and up to 100 outdoor vendors. “We have received a very warm welcome from the good people of Hamburg, and we are very excited to be bringing a taste of Brimfield to a new audience,” stated Veveridis. The Brimfield Traveling Show began in 2021 in New Hampshire and has been successful. “It’s a wonderful way to introduce new audiences to the Brimfield Antique Shows brand,” said Ververidis. “A lot of people have never heard of the Brimfield Antique Flea Market, but after attending a traveling show and getting a taste, they want to come to the flagship show as well. It is a win, win, win. Giving vendors a new place to sell, shoppers a more convenient way to shop all while promoting the flagship show in Brimfield.”

Brimfield Antique Shows-Hertans, will open as usual on Wednesday, May 10, at noon with the ringing of the bell. New spaces and food vendors were added to make this year’s show the largest ever at 250 vendor spaces. Admission to the show is $5 per person and parking for a fee is available at the show.

The hospitality tent sponsored by Brimfield Antique Shows is back this year. The hospitality tent is available to anyone who would like to sit down, have a cold beverage, cool off and participate in the online show, which will be streaming live from Hertan’s field all week. For shoppers who cannot make it to the live show, they will be able to shop the show virtually all week long through the online show, which can be viewed both on www.brimfieldlive.com and on the Brimfield Antique Shows Facebook page @brimfieldlive.

Some special events are also planned during the week. Returning to Hertans on Thursday at 6 pm will be the Original Brimfield Auction by Brimfield/Crown Auctions. The auction will feature approximately 350 estate-fresh lots, which will be sold at a fast-paced rate with no reserves. The auction is a popular event with vendors as many use the auction to restock for the weekend. “Our best customers are the vendors and usually the items they buy at the auction are sold on the field before they leave the show! It’s a great way to restock without going home and it’s a lot of fun,” said Ververidis.

On Friday night, May 12, Brimfield Antique Shows-Hertans will host a Pirate’s Party featuring the New Orleans-style band The Catnip Junkies. This event is open to everyone and is a free event. Doors open at 6 pm in the Brimfield Antique Shows hospitality tent. Pirate attire is encouraged, and prizes will be given to the best pirate costume and best pirate voice.

The Weekend Warrior Show, A Show for People Who Work, will run May 13-14 in tandem with the flagship Brimfield show and will take place on Hertans’ show field. The Weekend Warrior Show will feature 100 new vendors who will move in on Friday night for a Saturday 8 am opening. Admission to the show is free. “People kept asking us why there was not a show on the weekend for people who worked Monday through Friday. There seemed to be a strong demand, so we wanted to fill that void, stated Ververidis. This addition to the Hertans show will feature antiques and vintage but will include artisan and handmade vendors as well. There will also be family friendly events happening all weekend to encourage people to bring the next generation of antiques and vintage enthusiasts with them.

Brimfield Antique Shows will also be heading back to the Deerfield Fairgrounds in Deerfield, N.H., for the Brimfield North Traveling Show on Memorial Day weekend, May 27-28. More information about all the shows, the online show, the events and tickets can be found on the Brimfield Antique Shows website www.brimfieldlive.com on its Facebook page www.facebook.com/brimfieldlive, by email to brimfieldlive@gmail.com or by calling 781-324-4400.

FREE ADMISSION
UPCOMING EVENTS:
PUBLIC AUCTION! Live in Person, No Reserve, Estate Fresh Thursday 5/11 at 6pm
PARTY TIME! Vendor & Shopper Appreciation Night Friday 5/12 from 6pm -10pm
Everyone From All Shows Welcome!
All Events Take Place in our Huge Hospitality Tent Located at 6 Mill Lane Road
HOSPITALITY TENT AND EVENT CENTER
Tired from shopping? Grab a drink from Exhibit A Brewing Co., a snack from one of our food vendors or just come to relax anytime at our hospitality and event tent!