Jim Mehrer's

SHOW CALENDAR

for
Collectors of Stamps, Postal History and Postcards


This page contains a listing of upcoming stamp shows and postcard shows, arranged in order by date and location.


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Information is arranged in the following order (listings may or may not contain all of the information shown): Date / City & State (or Province or Country) / Show Name / Location / Time (Local Times) / Number of Dealers / Admission Fee / Sponsor / Contact Name, Address, Phone, Email.

We have made every effort to ensure that the information presented here has been accurately transcribed from the source. However, we make no claims regarding the accuracy of the information contained in this list; nor do we accept any responsibility for any inconvenience caused by any inaccuracies that appear here. Readers are advised to refer all inquiries regarding shows to the sponsor's contact shown in the listing. We cannot respond to any inquiries about these shows. Changes in the information listed should be submitted by the sponsor's contact person ONLY.

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WHEN ATTENDING ANY OF THESE SHOWS, be sure to tell the sponsors that you saw their listing in Jim Mehrer's INTERNET SHOW CALENDAR.
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THE LISTINGS BEGIN HERE:

* 2008 *

Apr 18-19, 2008. Countryside, IL. Greater Chicago Postcard Show. Engineer's Hall (Local 150 IUOE), 6200 Joliet Rd. (across from Holiday Inn-William Tell), Countryside. Fri: 10 AM-6 PM. Sat: 9 AM-4 PM. Over 100 tables of quality material. Regular admission: $3.00 each day. Early Bird Session: 8:30 AM each day. Early Bird Admission: $20, good for Early Bird entry on both days. Greater Chicago Productions, P.O. Box 595, Lisle, IL 60532. (630) 964-5240. Email: Chicagoshow@aol.com

Apr 19, 2008. Glendale, CA. 5-Star Saturday Stampshow. YWCA Regency Room, 735 E. Lexington Dr., Glendale. Sat: 9 AM-4 PM. 14 dealers. FREE admission and plenty of FREE parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Apr 19, 2008. Chambersburg, PA. Cumberland Valley Philatelic Society Spring Stamp Expo. Chambersburg Recreation Center: Route 30 at I-81 Exit 16; go west to 3rd Street - turn left at Post Office; go 2 1/2 blocks, on right. Sat: 10 AM-5 PM. Dealer Bourse. Exhibits. U.S. Post Office. FREE admission. Cumberland Valley Philatelic Society.

Apr 20, 2008. Anaheim, CA. The Quality Sunday Stampshow. Clarion Hotel, 616 Convention Way (One Block South of Katella on Harbor Blvd.), Anaheim. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and validated parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Apr 25-27, 2008. Burlingame, CA. WESTPEX. San Francisco Airport Marriot Hotel, 1800 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame. Fri: 10 AM-6 PM. Sat: 10 AM-6 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. The largest and best WSP ("World Series of Philately") show in the western US. 75 US and International dealers. 320 frame exhibit. $5 admission covers all three days. Guest Societies are COPAPHIL Colombia/Panama Philatelic Study Group, Ethiopian Philatelic Society, and the British Caribbean Philatelic Study Group. APS expert seminar in Washington-Franklin Issues April 23 & 24. San Francisco Collectors Club Dinner (guests welcome) April 23. Awards dinner April 26. Dozens of meetings and seminars, youth area, docent tours for beginners and experts. See web site for details, deeply discounted show rates on hotel, souvenir sheets, pins, etc. Web site: www.westpex.com

Apr 26-27, 2008. San Diego, CA. San Diego Vintage Postcard & Paper Collectibles Show. Al Bahr Shrine Center, 5440 Kearny Mesa Blvd. (near Clairemont Mesa Blvd.), San Diego. Sat: 10 AM-5 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. $5.00, good for both days. Northwest Productions. Jeremy LeRoque: (626) 665-9435. Email: godsownmonkey@yahoo.com. We sponsor 10 shows per year. See other listings on this calendar. For a complete list of upcoming shows, and FOR A $1.00 DISCOUNT ON YOUR ADMISSION FEE, follow the link at the end of this page.

Apr 27, 2008. Hays, KS. Eighteenth Annual Stamp, Coin and Collectible Show. Holiday Inn, 3603 N. Vine Street, Hays. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission. For more information: Fort Hays Stamp Club, 500 W. 36th Street, Hays, KS 67601. Phone: (785) 625-3066.

May 3, 2008. Auburn, IN. Northern Indiana Postcard & Paper Show. LaQuinta Inn, 306 Touring Drive, Auburn. Sat: 10 AM-4 PM. $2.00. Wally Jung, 417 Meade Drive, Lansing, MI 48917. (517) 323-2188. Email: postcardwally@comcast.net

May 3-4, 2008. Pomona, CA. NOTE: THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED. RBF Vintage Collectibles Show. The Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Avenue, Building 7, Pomona. RBF Vintage Collectibles Show, 8030 La Mesa Boulevard #189, La Mesa, CA 91941. (619) 273-9049. FAX : (760) 749-9737. Email: therbfshow@mac.com. Web site: www.rbfshow.com.

May 4, 2008. Van Nuys, CA. The "Original" 1st Sunday Stampshow. Masonic Hall, 14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and plenty of FREE parking. Buy - sell - free appraisals. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

May 4, 2008. Hudson, OH. Hudson Stamp Bourse. Hudson Holiday Inn, 240 Hines Hill Road (just north of Route 8 and Ohio Turnpike intersection), Hudson. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and parking. Lincolnway Stamps. David G. Pool, P.O. Box 455, Massillon, OH 44648. (330) 832-5992. Email: lincolnway@sssnet.com

May 9-10, 2008. Broken Arrow, OK. Tulsa, OK, Antique Postcard and Paper Americana Show & Sale. Clarion Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn-South: same show location as before), Exit 145th St., Broken Arrow Expressway, Broken Arrow. Fri: 10 AM-6 PM. (Early Bird Session: 9 AM.) Sat: 10 AM-4 PM. $2.00, good for both days. Special Early Bird Admission: $5.00. FREE parking. Dealers from across the U.S. bringing more than a million antique postcards, including thousands of historical views and topics. Dealers will be buying as well as selling, and several dealers will be providing free appraisals. Host motel reservations: 1-918-258-7085. Courthouse Square Antique Cards. Jim Taylor, P.O. Box 399, Neosho, MO 64850. (417) 451-3463. Email: jmtaylor@ipa.net. FOR A $1.00 DISCOUNT ON YOUR ADMISSION FEE, follow the link at the end of this page.

May 10, 2008. Grand Rapids, MI. West Michigan Postcard Club Postcard & Paper Show. Kuyper College, Student Center Gymnasium, 3333 East Beltline, N.E., Grand Rapids. Sat: 10 AM-5 PM. Postcards (early 1900's-present), Trade Cards, Paper Ephemera, Advertising, Photographs, Sheet Music, Books, Local History Items. $2.00. FREE parking. Dealer inquiries welcome. West Michigan Postcard Club. Wally Jung, 417 Meade Drive, Lansing, MI 48917. (517) 323-2188. Email: postcardwally@comcast.net.

May 16-17, 2008. Golden, CO. PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE! CHANGE IS FOR THE MAY 2008 SHOW ONLY. 15th Denver Postcard Show: Postcard & Paper Odyssey 2008. Jefferson County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, Golden - just 20 minutes from downtown Denver. Fri: 12 NOON-8 PM. Sat: 9 AM-5 PM. $4.00, good for both days. Plenty of FREE parking. Friendly atmosphere. Food available on site. Door prizes daily. Dealer inquiries welcome. Contact Dede Horan: (303) 667-6212 or (303) 220-9116. Email: DenverPostcardShow@comcast.net

May 17-18, 2008. Concord, CA. Hal Lutsky's Vintage Paper Fair. Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road, Concord. Sat: 10 AM-6 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. $6.00, good for both days. (Admission FREE on Sunday.) FOR $2 OFF YOUR ADMISSION, mention that you saw THIS listing on Jim Mehrer's Show Calendar. FREE parking. More than 80 booths in 2 rooms. Features a wide variety of vintage paper collectibles as well as more than a million postcards. Hal Lutsky's Vintage Paper Fair. Hal Lutsky, 298-4th Avenue, Box 475, San Francisco, CA 94118. Office phone: (415) 668-1636. Recorded information: (323) 883-1702. Email: halspaperfair@yahoo.com

May 24, 2008. Glendale, CA. 5-Star Saturday Stampshow. YWCA Regency Room, 735 E. Lexington Dr., Glendale. Sat: 9 AM-4 PM. 14 dealers. FREE admission and plenty of FREE parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

May 25, 2008. Anaheim, CA. The Quality Sunday Stampshow. Clarion Hotel, 616 Convention Way (One Block South of Katella on Harbor Blvd.), Anaheim. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and validated parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

May 31-Jun 1, 2008. Glendale, CA. Hal Lutsky's Vintage Paper Fair. Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N Verdugo Road, Glendale. (This show formerly held at Elks Hall, Pasadena.) Sat: 11 AM-6 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. (Early Bird hours 9:00 AM-11:00 AM on Saturday only. Early Bird admission: $25.00.) General Admission: $6.00 Saturday. FOR $2 OFF YOUR ADMISSION, mention that you saw THIS listing on Jim Mehrer's Show Calendar. FREE admission Sunday. FREE Parking in the garage. Hal Lutsky's Vintage Paper Fair. Hal Lutsky, 298-4th Avenue, Box 475, San Francisco, CA 94118. Office phone: (415) 668-1636. Recorded information: (323) 883-1702. Email: halspaperfair@yahoo.com

May 31-Jun 1, 2008. Fort Worth, TX. 4th Annual Fort Worth Postcard & Paper Show. Lockheed Martin Recreation Center, 3400 Bryant Irvin Road (between I-20 and I-30, south of the river), Fort Worth. Sat: 10 AM-6 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. BUY! SELL! TRADE! FREE APPRAISALS! 25+ Dealers from across Texas & the USA! $3.00 per person with this listing! For more information: www.ftworthshow.com.

Jun 1, 2008. Van Nuys, CA. The "Original" 1st Sunday Stampshow. Masonic Hall, 14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and plenty of FREE parking. Buy - sell - free appraisals. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Jun 15, 2008. Hudson, OH. Hudson Stamp Bourse. Hudson Holiday Inn, 240 Hines Hill Road (just north of Route 8 and Ohio Turnpike intersection), Hudson. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and parking. Lincolnway Stamps. David G. Pool, P.O. Box 455, Massillon, OH 44648. (330) 832-5992. Email: lincolnway@sssnet.com

Jun 21, 2008. Glendale, CA. 5-Star Saturday Stampshow. YWCA Regency Room, 735 E. Lexington Dr., Glendale. Sat: 9 AM-4 PM. 14 dealers. FREE admission and plenty of FREE parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Jun 21-22, 2008. Portland, OR. Greater Portland Postcard & Paper Collectibles Show. Oregon Army National Guard Building, 10000 NE 33rd Dr., Portland. Sat: 10 AM-6 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. (Early Bird hours 8:00 AM-10:00 AM on Saturday only. Early Bird admission: $20.00.) $5.00, good for both days. Northwest Productions. Jeremy LeRoque: (626) 665-9435. Email: godsownmonkey@yahoo.com. We sponsor 10 shows per year. See other listings on this calendar. For a complete list of upcoming shows, and FOR A $1.00 DISCOUNT ON YOUR ADMISSION FEE, follow the link at the end of this page.

Jun 22, 2008. Anaheim, CA. The Quality Sunday Stampshow. Clarion Hotel, 616 Convention Way (One Block South of Katella on Harbor Blvd.), Anaheim. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and validated parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Jun 27-28, 2008. Memphis, TN. Memphis Postcard Show. Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main Street, Memphis. Fri: 11 AM-7 PM. Sat: 10 AM-4 PM. Held in conjunction with the International Paper Money Show. FREE admission. Mary L. Martin, Ltd., 4899 Pulaski Highway Perryville, MD 21903. (410) 642-3581. Toll free: (800) 899-9887. FAX : (410) 642-2053. Email: marymartinpostcards@prodigy.net. We have one of the largest postcard inventories in the world, with more than 1,000,000 cards in stock at all times. When in the Perryville, MD, area, visit our shop!

Jun 27-29, 2008. Santa Clara, CA. ASDA 2008 Summer Postage Stamp Show. Santa Clara Convention Center, Hall D, 501 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. Fri: 10 AM-5 PM. Sat: 10 AM-5 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. The show will feature National Dealers, United States Postal Administration, Harmer-Schau Show Auction, FREE appraisals, and FREE "My Stamp Albums" and stamps for children. FREE admission. FREE parking. American Stamp Dealers Association, Inc. (ASDA). Contact: Matthew Hansen, Executive Director, 3 School Street, Suite 205, Glen Cove, NY 11542. (516) 759-7000. Email: asdashows@asdaonline.com

Jun 28, 2008. Troy, MI. Detroit Postcard & Paper Show. Clawson-Troy Elks Hall, 1451 E. Big Beaver Road (16 Mile Rd. - Between Rochester & John R Rd.), Troy. Sat: 10 AM-4 PM. $2.00. Wally Jung, 417 Meade Drive, Lansing, MI 48917. (517) 323-2188. Email: postcardwally@comcast.net

Jun 28-29, 2008. Kent, WA. Greater Seattle Postcard & Paper Collectibles Show. Kent Commons, 525-4th Avenue North, Kent. Sat: 10 AM-6 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. (Early Bird hours 8:00 AM-10:00 AM on Saturday only. Early Bird admission: $20.00.) $5.00, good for both days. Northwest Productions. Jeremy LeRoque: (626) 665-9435. Email: godsownmonkey@yahoo.com. We sponsor 10 shows per year. See other listings on this calendar. For a complete list of upcoming shows, and FOR A $1.00 DISCOUNT ON YOUR ADMISSION FEE, follow the link at the end of this page.

Jul 6, 2008. Van Nuys, CA. The "Original" 1st Sunday Stampshow. Masonic Hall, 14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and plenty of FREE parking. Buy - sell - free appraisals. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Jul 11-13, 2008. Encino, CA. The Encino Stampshow. St. Nicholas Church, Community Room, 17114 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Fri: 11 AM-6 PM. Sat: 10 AM-6 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. 13 dealers. FREE admission and validated parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Jul 19, 2008. Frankenmuth, MI. Frankenmuth Postcard & Paper Show. Frankenmuth Historical Association Opera House, 613 South Main Street, Frankenmuth. Sat: 10 AM-4 PM. $2.00. Wally Jung, 417 Meade Drive, Lansing, MI 48917. (517) 323-2188. Email: postcardwally@comcast.net

Jul 25-26, 2008. Rosemount, MN. 6th Annual Land of Lakes Postcard & Paper Show. Rosemount Community Center, 13885 South Robert Trail (Hwy 3), Rosemount. Fri: 9 AM-6 PM. Sat: 10 AM-5 PM. More than 35 dealers from all over the U.S. $4.00, good for both days. FREE PARKING. On-site snack bar. Free appraisals. Easy access from I-35 & I-494. THE LARGEST "SUMMER" POSTCARD & PAPER SHOW IN THE UPPER MIDWEST: Postcards, Trade Cards, Stereoviews, Menus, Sheet Music, Maps, Posters, Magazines, Ephemera, etc. Morgan Rogan, Yesterday's Mail, P.O. Box 217, Yantic, CT 06389. Phone: (860) 319-4022. Email: postcardlady@comcast.net

Jul 26, 2008. Glendale, CA. 5-Star Saturday Stampshow. YWCA Regency Room, 735 E. Lexington Dr., Glendale. Sat: 9 AM-4 PM. 14 dealers. FREE admission and plenty of FREE parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Jul 27, 2008. Anaheim, CA. The Quality Sunday Stampshow. Clarion Hotel, 616 Convention Way (One Block South of Katella on Harbor Blvd.), Anaheim. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and validated parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Jul 27, 2008. Hudson, OH. Hudson Stamp Bourse. Hudson Holiday Inn, 240 Hines Hill Road (just north of Route 8 and Ohio Turnpike intersection), Hudson. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and parking. Lincolnway Stamps. David G. Pool, P.O. Box 455, Massillon, OH 44648. (330) 832-5992. Email: lincolnway@sssnet.com

Aug 1-2, 2008. Havre de Grace, MD. Summer Chesapeake Postcard Fair. Havre de Grace Community Center, 1 Lagaret Lane, Havre de Grace. Fri: 10 AM-6 PM. Sat: 10 AM-4 PM. $3.00, good for both days. Mary L. Martin, Ltd., 4899 Pulaski Highway Perryville, MD 21903. (410) 642-3581. Toll free: (800) 899-9887. FAX : (410) 642-2053. Email: marymartinpostcards@prodigy.net. We have one of the largest postcard inventories in the world, with more than 1,000,000 cards in stock at all times. When in the Perryville, MD, area, visit our shop!

Aug 1-2, 2008. Columbia MO. 4th Annual Columbia, MO, Antique Postcard and Paper Americana Show & Sale. Quality Inn, 1612 N. Providence (I-70 West bound take exit 126 Providence Road, turn right then immediate right; I-70 East bound take exit 126, turn left then first right over the overpass), Columbia. Sat: 10 AM-6 PM. (Early Bird Session: 9 AM.) Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. $2.00, good for both days. Special Early Bird Admission: $5.00. FREE parking. 20+ dealers from 7 states, bringing more than a million antique postcards, including thousands of historical views and topics. Dealers will be buying as well as selling, and several dealers will be providing free appraisals. Host motel reservations: 1-573-449-0051. Courthouse Square Antique Cards. Jim Taylor, P.O. Box 399, Neosho, MO 64850. (417) 451-3463. Email: jmtaylor@ipa.net. FOR A $1.00 DISCOUNT ON YOUR ADMISSION FEE, follow the link at the end of this page.

Aug 2, 2008. Mason, MI. Mason Postcard & Paper Show. Cobblestone Events Center, 205 Mason St. (in the Mason Antique District), Mason. Sat: 9 AM-4 PM. $2.00. Wally Jung, 417 Meade Drive, Lansing, MI 48917. (517) 323-2188. Email: postcardwally@comcast.net

Aug 3, 2008. Van Nuys, CA. The "Original" 1st Sunday Stampshow. Masonic Hall, 14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and plenty of FREE parking. Buy - sell - free appraisals. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Aug 9-10, 2008. San Francisco, CA. Hal Lutsky's Vintage Paper Fair. Hall of Flowers - Golden Gate Park, 9th & Lincoln, San Francisco. Sat: 10 AM-6 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. FREE admission. Hal Lutsky's Vintage Paper Fair. Hal Lutsky, 298-4th Avenue, Box 475, San Francisco, CA 94118. Office phone: (415) 668-1636. Recorded information: (323) 883-1702. Email: halspaperfair@yahoo.com

Aug 14-17, 2008. Hartford, CT. APS STAMPSHOW. Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford. Thu: 10 AM-6 PM. Fri: 10 AM-6 PM. Sat: 10 AM-6 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. 150 dealers. Sponsored by the American Philatelic Society. APS, 100 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Contact Ken Martin: (814) 933-3803, extension 217. FAX: (814) 933-6128. APS Web Site: www.stamps.org. Email: stampshow@stamps.org

Aug 17, 2008. Traverse City, MI. Traverse City Postcard & Paper Show. Hagerty Center of Northwestern Michigan College, 715 E. Front St. (next to the Holiday Inn), Traverse City. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. $2.00. Wally Jung, 417 Meade Drive, Lansing, MI 48917. (517) 323-2188. Email: postcardwally@comcast.net

Aug 22-23, 2008. Springfield, MO. Springfield, MO, Summer Antique Postcard and Paper Americana Show & Sale. Lamplighter Inn-North, 2820 N. Glenstone (I-44 at Glenstone Exit 80A, next to Cracker Barrel), Springfield. Fri: 10 AM-7 PM. (Early Bird Session: 9 AM.) Sat: 10 AM-4 PM. $2.00, good for both days. Special Early Bird Admission: $5.00. FREE parking. 20 dealers from across the U.S. bringing more than a million antique postcards, including thousands of historical views and topics. Dealers will be buying as well as selling, and several dealers will be providing free appraisals. Host motel reservations: 1-800-707-0326. Courthouse Square Antique Cards. Jim Taylor, P.O. Box 399, Neosho, MO 64850. (417) 451-3463. Email: jmtaylor@ipa.net. FOR A $1.00 DISCOUNT ON YOUR ADMISSION FEE, follow the link at the end of this page.

Aug 23, 2008. Glendale, CA. 5-Star Saturday Stampshow. YWCA Regency Room, 735 E. Lexington Dr., Glendale. Sat: 9 AM-4 PM. 14 dealers. FREE admission and plenty of FREE parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Aug 23, 2008. Cincinnati OH. Cincinnati Postcard & Paper Show. Hugh Watson American Legion Hall 530, 11100 Winton Road (1.5 miles south of I-275), Greenhills (Cincinnati). Sat: 10 AM-4 PM. $2.00. Wally Jung, 417 Meade Drive, Lansing, MI 48917. (517) 323-2188. Email: postcardwally@comcast.net

Aug 23-24, 2008. Sacramento, CA. California's Capital Show: Antique Paper and Post Cards. Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H. St. (Highway 50 to Howe Ave., then north 1 mile to Fair Oaks Blvd. Left on Fair Oaks, bear right to H. Street. Near Sacramento State University), Sacramento. Sat: 10 AM-5 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. 50-75 dealers. $5.00 daily, or $6.00 for both days. We have been hosting two quality antique postcard and paper shows in Sacramento annually since 1987. This is a quality show & sale featuring postcards, autographs, stamps & covers, rare books, photographs, posters & prints, advertising, movie memorabilia, music, & much more. Contact us about dealer space availability. California's Capital Show. Rudy & Natalie Schafer, Folsom Mercantile Exchange, 724 Sutter St., Folsom, CA 95630. Store phone: (916) 985-2169. Home phone: (916) 971-1953. Email: rschafer@surewest.net. Web Site: www.californiascapitalshow.com. When in the area, visit us at the Folsom Mercantile Exchange, a quality antique mall in the heart of the Historic District. Open daily except major holidays.

Aug 24, 2008. Anaheim, CA. The Quality Sunday Stampshow. Clarion Hotel, 616 Convention Way (One Block South of Katella on Harbor Blvd.), Anaheim. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and validated parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Aug 24, 2008. Hudson, OH. Hudson Stamp Bourse. Hudson Holiday Inn, 240 Hines Hill Road (just north of Route 8 and Ohio Turnpike intersection), Hudson. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and parking. Lincolnway Stamps. David G. Pool, P.O. Box 455, Massillon, OH 44648. (330) 832-5992. Email: lincolnway@sssnet.com

Aug 24, 2008. Sylvania, OH. Toledo Postcard & Paper Show. Franciscan Center Gymnasium, Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. $2.00. Wally Jung, 417 Meade Drive, Lansing, MI 48917. (517) 323-2188. Email: postcardwally@comcast.net

Aug 29-30 2008. Collinsville, IL. 33rd St. Louis Gateway Postcard Club Annual Show. VFW Hall, 1234 Vandalia St. (Highway 159), Collinsville. Fri: Club Members 9 AM-6 PM. Public 10 AM-6 PM. Sat: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission. FREE parking. Food available on site. St. Louis Gateway Postcard Club. Tom Snyder, P.O. Box 55, Mascoutah, IL 62258. (618) 531-4189. Email: the.snyders@charter.net

Sep 6-7, 2008. Mountain Home, AR. 31st Annual Stamp and Picture Postcard Show & Sale. Ramada Inn, Hwy 62B & Commerce Drive, Mountain Home. Sat: 9 AM-5 PM. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission. FREE parking. Open to the public. Special exhibits of stamps & picture postcards. Club & youth table. FREE stamps for kids. Dealers buying stamps & postcards. The Post Office will be set up at the show on Saturday. Featuring for sale: U.S. postage stamps, foreign postage stamps, picture postcards, first day covers, flight & naval covers, foreign & topical covers, stamp collections & accumulations, odd lots, stamp & postcard supplies for collectors, much miscellaneous. Dealers from 6 states will be available to buy, sell & trade. Mountain Home Area Stamp Club. Bill Burdick, P.O. Box 441, Mountain Home, AR 72653. (870) 425-7799. Email: whbj@suddenlink.net

Sep 7, 2008. Van Nuys, CA. The "Original" 1st Sunday Stampshow. Masonic Hall, 14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and plenty of FREE parking. Buy - sell - free appraisals. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Sep 20-21, 2008. Glendale, CA. Hal Lutsky's Vintage Paper Fair. Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N Verdugo Road, Glendale. (This show formerly held at Elks Hall, Pasadena.) Sat: 11 AM-6 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. (Early Bird hours 9:00 AM-11:00 AM on Saturday only. Early Bird admission: $25.00.) General Admission: $6.00 Saturday. FOR $2 OFF YOUR ADMISSION, mention that you saw THIS listing on Jim Mehrer's Show Calendar. FREE admission Sunday. FREE Parking in the garage. Hal Lutsky's Vintage Paper Fair. Hal Lutsky, 298-4th Avenue, Box 475, San Francisco, CA 94118. Office phone: (415) 668-1636. Recorded information: (323) 883-1702. Email: halspaperfair@yahoo.com

Sep 21, 2008. Cleveland, OH. Cleveland Postcard & Paper Show. American Legion Post 421, 22001 Brookpark Road, Fairview Park (Cleveland). Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. $2.00. Wally Jung, 417 Meade Drive, Lansing, MI 48917. (517) 323-2188. Email: postcardwally@comcast.net

Sep 27, 2008. Glendale, CA. 5-Star Saturday Stampshow. YWCA Regency Room, 735 E. Lexington Dr., Glendale. Sat: 9 AM-4 PM. 14 dealers. FREE admission and plenty of FREE parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Sep 28, 2008. Anaheim, CA. The Quality Sunday Stampshow. Clarion Hotel, 616 Convention Way (One Block South of Katella on Harbor Blvd.), Anaheim. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and validated parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Oct 4-5, 2008. Urbana, IL. CUPEX 2008 Stamp Show. Urbana Civic Center, 108 East Water Street, Urbana. Sat: 10 AM-5 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. FREE admission. FREE parking. Bourse with top Midwest stamp and cover dealers, exhibits, door prizes, seminars. Food on site. Champaign-Urbana Stamp Club. Contact: Louise B. Toft, (217) 359-9115. For more information, visit the Club's web site: http://www.prairienet.org/cusc/

Oct 5, 2008. Van Nuys, CA. The "Original" 1st Sunday Stampshow. Masonic Hall, 14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and plenty of FREE parking. Buy - sell - free appraisals. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Oct 11, 2008. Kalamazoo, MI. Southwest Michigan Post Card Club Post Card Show & Sale. Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Street (Exit 80 off I-94; north 1 mile to BL94, then left; follow signs), Kalamazoo. Sat: 10 AM-5 PM. 40 dealers. 90 tables. $2.00. Southwest Michigan Post Card Club. Wally Jung, Manager 417 Meade Drive, Lansing, MI 48917. (517) 323-2188. Email: postcardwally@comcast.net

Oct 12, 2008. Alsip, IL. Homewood Flossmoor Postcard Club 30th Annual Postcard & Paper Collectible Show. Doubletree Hotel Chicago/Alsip, 5000 West 127th Street (2 blocks west of Cicero Ave.; easy on/off I-294), Alsip. Sun: 9:30 AM-4 PM. FREE admission! FREE parking! FREE appraisals! Door prizes! Dealers: Please call for table space availability. Homewood Flossmoor Postcard Club. Information: (708) 333-7947.

Oct 18-19, 2008. Wichita, KS. 31st Wichita International Postcard Show. All Saint's Gymnasium, 3313 Grand (northeast of Hillside and Harry Streets in southeast Wichita; west from Via Christi Hospital), Wichita. Sat: 9 AM-5 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. A Postcard Seminar precedes the show at 8:30 AM Sunday. It is free & open to public. 30+ dealers. FREE admission. FREE parking. Exhibits. Food on premises. If coming from out of town, write or email ahead for show packet that we will mail to you with map and list of motels, details, arrange for airport pick up, application for club membership, etc. Wichita Postcard Club. Hal Ottaway, P.O. Box 780282, Wichita, KS 67278-0282. (316) 841-3273. Email: hottaway@cox.net

Oct 18-19, 2008. Portland, OR. Greater Portland Postcard & Paper Collectibles Show. Oregon Army National Guard Building, 10000 NE 33rd Dr., Portland. Sat: 10 AM-6 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. (Early Bird hours 8:00 AM-10:00 AM on Saturday only. Early Bird admission: $20.00.) $5.00, good for both days. Northwest Productions. Jeremy LeRoque: (626) 665-9435. Email: godsownmonkey@yahoo.com. We sponsor 10 shows per year. See other listings on this calendar. For a complete list of upcoming shows, and FOR A $1.00 DISCOUNT ON YOUR ADMISSION FEE, follow the link at the end of this page.

Oct 19, 2008. Englewood, OH. Dayton Postcard & Paper Show. Holiday Inn, 10 Rockridge Road (at Exit 26, off I-70), Englewood. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. $2.00. Wally Jung, 417 Meade Drive, Lansing, MI 48917. (517) 323-2188. Email: postcardwally@comcast.net

Oct 25, 2008. Glendale, CA. 5-Star Saturday Stampshow. YWCA Regency Room, 735 E. Lexington Dr., Glendale. Sat: 9 AM-4 PM. 14 dealers. FREE admission and plenty of FREE parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Oct 25-26, 2008. Stafford, TX. 5th Annual Houston Book, Postcard & Paper Fair. Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road (from downtown Houston, go south on Highway 59 Southwest Freeway approximately 14 miles; turn left - south - on Murphy Road/FM1092 & go approximately 1.5 miles to Cash Road intersection), Stafford. Sat: 10 AM-6 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. BUY! SELL! TRADE! FREE APPRAISALS! 50+ Dealers from across Texas & the USA! $3.00 per person with this listing! For more information: www.houstonshow.com.

Oct 26, 2008. Anaheim, CA. The Quality Sunday Stampshow. Clarion Hotel, 616 Convention Way (One Block South of Katella on Harbor Blvd.), Anaheim. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and validated parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Nov 2, 2008. Van Nuys, CA. The "Original" 1st Sunday Stampshow. Masonic Hall, 14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and plenty of FREE parking. Buy - sell - free appraisals. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Nov 7-8, 2008. Countryside, IL. Greater Chicago Postcard Show. Engineer's Hall (Local 150 IUOE), 6200 Joliet Rd. (across from Holiday Inn-William Tell), Countryside. Fri: 10 AM-6 PM. Sat: 9 AM-4 PM. Over 100 tables of quality material. Regular admission: $3.00 each day. Early Bird Session: 8:30 AM each day. Early Bird Admission: $20, good for Early Bird entry on both days. Greater Chicago Productions, P.O. Box 595, Lisle, IL 60532. (630) 964-5240. Email: ChicaEmail: Chicagoshow@aol.comw@aol.com.

Nov 8-9, 2008. Arcadia, CA. San Gabriel Valley Postcard & Paper Collectibles Show. Arcadia Masonic Hall, 50 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia. Sat: 10 AM-6 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. $5.00, good for both days. Northwest Productions. Jeremy LeRoque: (626) 665-9435. Email: godsownmonkey@yahoo.com. We sponsor 10 shows per year. See other listings on this calendar. For a complete list of upcoming shows, and FOR A $1.00 DISCOUNT ON YOUR ADMISSION FEE, follow the link at the end of this page.

Nov 14-16, 2008. Encino, CA. The Encino Stampshow. St. Nicholas Church, Community Room, 17114 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Fri: 11 AM-6 PM. Sat: 10 AM-6 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. 13 dealers. FREE admission and validated parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Nov 15-16, 2008. Concord, CA. Hal Lutsky's Vintage Paper Fair. Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road, Concord. Sat: 10 AM-6 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. $6.00, good for both days. (Admission FREE on Sunday.) FOR $2 OFF YOUR ADMISSION, mention that you saw THIS listing on Jim Mehrer's Show Calendar. FREE parking. More than 80 booths in 2 rooms. Features a wide variety of vintage paper collectibles as well as more than a million postcards. Hal Lutsky's Vintage Paper Fair. Hal Lutsky, 298-4th Avenue, Box 475, San Francisco, CA 94118. Office phone: (415) 668-1636. Recorded information: (323) 883-1702. Email: halspaperfair@yahoo.com

Nov 21-22, 2008. York, PA. York International Postcard Expo. York Fairgrounds, Horticultural Hall, 334 Carlisle Ave., York. Fri: 9 AM-7 PM. Sat: 9 AM-5 PM. More than 70 dealers from around the world. $5.00, good for both days. Mary L. Martin, Ltd., 4899 Pulaski Highway Perryville, MD 21903. (410) 642-3581. Toll free: (800) 899-9887. FAX : (410) 642-2053. Email: marymartinpostcards@prodigy.net. We have one of the largest postcard inventories in the world, with more than 1,000,000 cards in stock at all times. When in the Perryville, MD, area, visit our shop!

Nov 22, 2008. Glendale, CA. 5-Star Saturday Stampshow. YWCA Regency Room, 735 E. Lexington Dr., Glendale. Sat: 9 AM-4 PM. 14 dealers. FREE admission and plenty of FREE parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Nov 23, 2008. Anaheim, CA. The Quality Sunday Stampshow. Clarion Hotel, 616 Convention Way (One Block South of Katella on Harbor Blvd.), Anaheim. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and validated parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Dec 6-7, 2008. San Diego, CA. San Diego Vintage Postcard & Paper Collectibles Show. Al Bahr Shrine, 5440 Kearny Mesa Blvd. (near Clairemont Mesa Blvd.), San Diego. Sat: 10 AM-5 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. $5.00, good for both days. Northwest Productions. Jeremy LeRoque: (626) 665-9435. Email: godsownmonkey@yahoo.com. We sponsor 10 shows per year. See other listings on this calendar. For a complete list of upcoming shows, and FOR A $1.00 DISCOUNT ON YOUR ADMISSION FEE, follow the link at the end of this page.

Dec 7, 2008. Van Nuys, CA. The "Original" 1st Sunday Stampshow. Masonic Hall, 14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and plenty of FREE parking. Buy - sell - free appraisals. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Dec 13, 2008. Glendale, CA. 5-Star Saturday Stampshow. YWCA Regency Room, 735 E. Lexington Dr., Glendale. Sat: 9 AM-4 PM. 14 dealers. FREE admission and plenty of FREE parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

Dec 13-14, 2008. Granada Hills, CA. San Fernando Valley Vintage Postcard & Paper Collectibles Show. Granada Pavilion, 11128 Balboa Boulevard (behind Trader Joe's), Granada Hills. Sat: 10 AM-6 PM. Sun: 10 AM-3 PM. $5.00, good for both days. Northwest Productions. Jeremy LeRoque: (626) 665-9435. Email: godsownmonkey@yahoo.com. We sponsor 10 shows per year. See other listings on this calendar. For a complete list of upcoming shows, and FOR A $1.00 DISCOUNT ON YOUR ADMISSION FEE, follow the link at the end of this page.

Dec 21, 2008. Anaheim, CA. The Quality Sunday Stampshow. Clarion Hotel, 616 Convention Way (One Block South of Katella on Harbor Blvd.), Anaheim. Sun: 9 AM-4 PM. FREE admission and validated parking. Dealer inquiries invited. Stephen Pattillo, P.O. Box 604, Fullerton, CA 92832. Phone: (888) 995-0548. Fax: (562) 694-2323. Web site: www.stampshowsteve.com Email: number1banana@hotmail.com

* 2009 *

Apr 11-12, 2009. Iowa City, IA. Iowa City Postcard, Stamp, Paper & Collectibles Show. Johnson County 4-H Fairgrounds - Building C, 4265 Oak Crest Hill Road SE (Route 218, Exit 89 toward airport, 1/4 mile on left), Iowa City. Sat: 9 AM-5 PM. Sun: 10 AM-3 PM. FREE admission. FREE parking. Herb Staub: (319) 400-6498. Email: herbiniowa@mchsi.com

Aug 6-9, 2009. Pittsburgh, PA. APS STAMPSHOW. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh. Thu: 10 AM-6 PM. Fri: 10 AM-6 PM. Sat: 10 AM-6 PM. Sun: 10 AM-4 PM. 150 dealers. Sponsored by the American Philatelic Society. APS, 100 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Contact Ken Martin: (814) 933-3803, extension 217. FAX: (814) 933-6128. APS Web Site: www.stamps.org. Email: stampshow@stamps.org


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