Generally held in early August, as a benefit for the Nantucket Historical Association, the show is a centerpiece for a week of social events, lectures, and activities. This year's show is chaired by Anne Marie Bratton with Elizabeth Milias as vice chair.

A designer panel featuring Susan Zises Green, Todd Romano, Arthur Dunnam, David Easton, Thom Filicia and John Fondas will take place August 3 from 9:00-10:00 a.m.

As the Nantucket Historical Association’s major annual fund-raising event, the 35th annual antiques show will present a wonderful week of parties, lectures, and activities. Managed by the prestigious Antiques Council, the show is one of the most highly regarded antiques events on the East Coast, attracting collectors and enthusiasts to the island.

The show is one of the most highly regarded antiques shows on the east coast, attracting collectors and enthusiasts to the forty-four distinguished exhibitors who present American and European art and antique furniture, accessories, nautical items, garden and architectural ornament, and folk art.

Hours: Preview, August 2, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. August 3-6, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 6, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

For more information please visit online here or call (508) 228-1894 for tickets.