Christie Antique Show May 25, 2013


Christie Antique Show
The Christie Antique Show is located in Dundas, Ontario at the Christie Lake Conservation Area.  It is consistently one of the largest and most important antique shows, with hundreds of dealers on almost 10 acres with an astounding number of collecting categories.
  • When: Saturday May 25, 2013 & Saturday September 7, 2013
  • Hours: 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., rain or shine
  • Admission: $10 per person. Free on-site parking. Please, no dogs on show field.
  • Where: Christie Lake Conservation Area

  • Read the article here.

    “The best outdoor show you will ever attend.”~ Adrian Tinline, Adrian Tinline Antiques, a dealer and collector specializing in early antique Canadian furniture and folk art.
    For the convenience and comfort of our buyers, the show offers:
    • Free parking – the park's numerous parking lots can accommodate more than 3,000 cars.
    • Shuttle buses – free shuttle buses travel from parking lots to show field continuously all day. Look for shuttle bus stops in the major parking lots and at the main show entrance and west show entrance.
    • Second exit – The park has installed a new exit from the show field, which will eliminate any traffic jams for patrons leaving at the end of the day.
    • Delivery Service
    • Food services – Tempting choices from a wide range of 'outdoor-style' food vendors.
    • Cash machines – Get cash from Mobile machines.
    • Get more cash – Several additional generic ATM's will mean shorter lines and less waiting.
    • Delivery service – Our staff will pick up your heavy or bulky purchases and store them at the delivery depot, where you can pick them up when you are ready to leave.
    • Seating/rest stops – picnic table rest stops are available at a number of locations around the field.
    • Washroom facilities – large, full-service, running water washrooms can be found at the pavilion. Portable toilets are located at other locations around the perimeter of the show field.
    • Licensed refreshments – The show field is licensed for the sale of beer and wine.
    • Patrons can buy refreshments and support local service clubs at the new refreshment tent located near the food court. Since the entire show field is licensed, you may take your drinks with you while you shop.

    FAQs

    Is there a fee for parking? Are the lots far from the show field?
    Parking is free. The park’s numerous parking lots can accommodate more than 3,000 cars.
    There are free shuttle buses that travel from parking lots to show field continuously all day. Look for shuttle bus stops in the major parking lots and at the central gate and west show entrance.
    Are there ATM’s and cash machines on the show field?
    There are a number of ATM’s on the field located beside the Show Office and in the Food Court.
    Are pets allowed on the show field?
    No, pets and animals are not permitted on the show field regardless of size or type.
    Is there a lost and found?
    All recovered lost items are kept in the Show Office all day, located beside the main show entrance.
    Are there washroom facilities available?
    Large, full-service, runningwaterwashroomscanbefoundatthepavilion. Portabletoiletsarelocatedatotherlocationsaroundtheperimeteroftheshowfield.
    How do I get to Christie Lake? What is the address for my GPS?
    The Address for Christie Lake is 1000 HWY 5 West, Dundas, ON. Please click here for a map of the area: http://goo.gl/maps/1RNvH
    Will you do deliveries to my home or store?
    We do not have a service to deliver to your home or store, however we do have a pick-up service located near the Show Office that will retrieve your item from the vendor’s booth and then load it into your vehicle at the Pick-Up Area parking lot when you are ready to leave.
    We also have Carter’s Truck Rentals on site providing trucks and cube vans that can be rented in time increments for you to make your own deliveries.
    What sort of food and beverages are available?
    Tempting choices from a wide range of  ‘outdoor-style’ food vendors will be available. A full list of vendors can be found here: http://LINKHERE.ca
    The show field is licensed for the sale of beer and wine. Patrons can buy refreshments and support a local service club at the new refreshment tent located near the food court. Since the entire show field is licensed, you may take your drinks with you while you shop.
    What kind of antiques and collectables can I find at the Christie Antique Show?
    You’ll find a wide variety of antiques and collectibles, anything you’re looking for. It amounts to almost 10 acres of antiques, and covers virtually every collecting category, including:
    • Antique dental and crown moldings, doors, hardware, windows, fireplace surrounds and decorative door knockers are just some of the popular architectural items
    • Jewellery – Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco broaches, necklaces, earrings, rings, pill boxes, cuff links and watches
    • Folk art – one-of-a-kind pieces brought to you by specialists
    • Native artifacts – Indian baskets, beadwork, Inuit carvings and more
    • Canadian country – expect Canada’s top country dealers on site
    • Nostalgia – country store collectibles, bottles, crocks, early advertising, paper, toys, holiday collectibles from several top dealers
    • Décor for every room in your home or cottage. Our top dealers have beds, buffets, desks, tables, chairs, stools and more from the Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras.
    Does the Christie Antique Show do appraisals?
    No, the Christie Antique Show is a venue for specialized antique dealers to showcase their wares; we do not provide appraisals out of our show office. We encourage you to browse our Dealer Showcase page to locate a dealer interested in appraising your item.
    Do you recommend any close by accommodations?
    Hamilton area:
    • Holiday Inn Express Stoney Creek, 51 Keefer Court, Hamilton, L8E 4V4, 905-578-1212
    • Admiral Inn, 149 Dundurn St. N., Hamilton, L8R 3E7, 905-529-2311
    • Comfort Inn Hamilton, 183 Centennial Parkway N., Hamilton, L8E 1H8, 905-560-4500
    • Visitors Inn, 649 Main Street W., Hamilton, L8S 1A2, 905-529-6979
    Burlington/Flamborough area:
    • City View Motel, 1400 Plains Road W., Burlington, L7T 1H6, 905-522-2483
    • Holiday Inn Burlington, 3063 South Service Road, Burlington, L7N 3E9, 905-639-4443
    Dundas/Ancaster area:
    • Glenwood Bed and Breakfast, 42 Osler Drive, Dundas, L9H 4B1, 905-628-8104
    • Osler House B and B, 30 South Street West, Dundas, L9H 4C5, 289-238-9278
    • A Tranquility Base B & B, 110 Abbey Close, Ancaster, L9G 4K7, 905-648-1506
    • Sundown Motel, 1492 Wilson St. W., Jerseyville, L0R 1R0, 905-648-6172
    Brantford:
    • Holiday Inn Brantford, 664 Colborne St., Brantford, N3S 3P8, 519-758-9999
    • Comfort Inn Brantford, 58 King George Rd., Brantford, N3R 5K4, 519-753-3100
    Cambridge:
    • Best Western Cambridge, 730 Hespeler Road, Cambridge, N3H 5L8, 519-623-4600
    • Travelodge Cambridge, 605 Hespeler Road, Cambridge, N1R 6J3, 519-622-1180


    You can purchase tickets here 
    https://secure.ticket-ops.com/ChristieLake/ChristieAntique