Posted in Illinois February 24, 2018 by

Collections At This One-Of-A-Kind Antique Show In Illinois Go Back To The Victorian Age

Spanning three locations, this Tuscola, Illinois antique show is an anticipated event that happens twice each year. Whether you’re looking for something in particular or just browsing for something special, you’re sure to find it here.

Featuring items from as far back as the 18th century, this two-day market will fill your weekend with wonderment. Scroll on for more details:

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An epic antique show is taking place March 2-3, 2018. Bringing the best antiquing to Central Illinois, this event is not one to miss if you're a collector.
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The event is sponsored by Winterberry Store & Antiques, which is located in downtown Tuscola, and it always takes place the first Friday and Saturday of March.
The show is so large, it fills three huge spaces: the Tuscola Community Building (122 North Central Avenue), the Douglas County Museum (700 S. Main Street), and Forty Martyrs School Gym (109 E. Van Allen Street).
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Featuring 50 dealers from around the Midwest, and even a few from the East Coast, visitors can expect to find high-quality antiques from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
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Literally, anything that could have survived from previous centuries can be found here. Furniture, pottery, toys, clothing, folk art, and much more abound at this unique show.
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Hours for shopping are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, and it is recommended that you get in early before all the best antiques are gone.
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As it does annually, the event will take place again this year on the second Friday and Saturday of November.

Get more info about The Rural Life Antique Show on its website or Facebook page. Are you excited to go antiquing in Tuscola? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

If you can’t make this event, check out 10 antique stores in Illinois you can shop any time of year.