This year’s Annual East Hampton Antiques Show of 2012 (July 21st through 22nd) should not be missed! On July 20th, the show will be featuring 55 top antique collectors to make your haute Hamptons home and garden complete with: vintage rattan, bamboo furniture, lighting, textiles, architectural elements, American formal and country painted furniture, art deco and modern furniture, garden ornaments, wrought iron accessories, industrial items, paintings, trade signs, period jewelry, weather vanes, mirrors and more.

Holding down its sixth year of tradition, the historic gounds of Mulford Farm will be home to this highly recognized antique show. [Mulford Farm is located on James Lane in the heart of the village of East Hampton.]

The Annual East Hampton Antiques Show is made possible by many of our philanthropic Hampton residents. Twenty-five prestigious interior designers sit on this year’s designing committee, including: Tom Scheerer, Marshall Watson, Tom Samet and Sharon Simonaire. Support is also given by BNY Mellon Wealth Management, House Beautiful, V& M [Vintage and Modern], Trunzo Building Contractors, Inc. and Channing Daughters Winery.

The weekend fun doesn’t stop there; the night before the show, July 20th, there will be a preview cocktail party chaired by the legendary designer and author: Charlotte Moss, who shares, “There is nothing more important than preserving our architectural heritage so those in the future can experience it, learn from it, be aware of history. We all do what we can. The East Hampton Historical Society is crucial to the preservation of our community’s integrity. Everyone can participate is the mission and they can begin by coming to the Antiques Show and shopping!” Clink glasses and toast to the early shopping session!

Tickets to the Antique Show: $10 with early buying, afterwards $20. The Show opens on July 21st at 10 a.m. and will continue to 6 p.m. Early buying will open at 9 a.m. Sunday July 22nd, the show will open at 10 a.m. and continue to 4 p.m.

Tickets for the Opening Preview Cocktail Party start at $150 per person and will enable return visit for the following days. The party is 6 p.m- 8:30 p.m.

Tickets are available at www.easthamptonhistory.org or at the gate.

**For more information call 631.324.6850, email info@easthamptonhistory.org, or visit the East Hampton Historical Societies office located at 101 Main Street, East Hampton open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m-4 p.m.

[photo credit- Katherine Boucher]