If you have never been to New Mexico in August, the traditional
Indian Market month, this is the year you don't want to miss. Albuquerque
will be the host city for New Mexico's largest gathering of the
highest quality dealers of American Antiques, Folk Art, American
Indian Art, Devotional Art of New Mexico and Mexico, and relics
of the American West all under one roof.
The Great Southwestern Antiques, Indian & Old West Show opens
on Saturday, August 4th, in the SE Exhibition Hall of the Albuquerque Convention Center. Early entry, for those who can't wait, is Friday August
3rd from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a cost of $75.00. General admission
begins at 9 a.m. for a cost of $8.00 and goes until 5 p.m. on Saturday.
The show continues on Sunday, August 5th. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A two day pass can be purchased for $12.00.
A number of opportunities are available to collectors and dealers
in connection with the show. A special hotel room rate of $69/night
is available at the Sheraton Uptown Hotel in Albuquerque (505-881-0000)
and at the Best Western Winrock Inn (505-883-5252)for $59/night.
Be sure to mention The Great Southwestern Antiques, Indian & Old
West Show. A party for collectors and exhibitors will be held Saturday
night, August 7th, at 5 p.m. at the Cowboys & Indians Antiques,
located at 4000 Central SE in Albuquerque. For more information,
contact the show director, Terry Schurmeier, at Cowboys & Indians for
more information at 505-255-4054. |