The East Hampton Historical Society announces the return of the highly anticipated East Hampton Antiques Show to the historic grounds of Mulford Farm (10 James Lane, East Hampton) on Saturday July 19 through Sunday, July 20.  Now in its eighth year, the East Hampton Antiques Show is widely recognized as the premier antiques event on eastern Long Island and a highlight of the East Hampton arts and social calendar.

Interior Designer Celerie Kemble [above] is the Honorary Chairwoman of the Friday, July 18 Preview Cocktail Party, which offers patrons an early buying opportunity of the extraordinary array of antiques, art, jewelry and collectibles. Ticket proceeds benefit the East Hampton Historical Society. “I have long loved shopping the antique show in East Hampton, and am so honored to be part of an event that protects the town’s historic structures and works to preserve its rich history” shares Celerie.

Both the Preview Cocktail Party and Antiques Show take place on the pastoral grounds of Mulford Farm, located on James Lane in the heart of the village of East Hampton. This historic 3.5-acre property features a restored 17th century farm house as well as several barns and outbuildings that are among the oldest on eastern Long Island.

The East Hampton Antiques Show continues to be well received by both collectors and dealers alike and 2014 will be no exception. This eagerly anticipated offering of wares comes from a diverse assembly of more than 55 antique dealers, housed in elegant white tents arranged across the great lawns of the bucolic Mulford grounds. The focus of the show is antiques and decorative items for the home and garden. Vintage rattan and bamboo furniture, lighting, textiles, architectural elements, American formal and country painted furniture, Art Deco and Moderne furniture, garden ornaments, wrought iron accessories, industrial items, paintings, trade signs, period jewelry, weather vanes, and mirrors will be offered.

Twenty-five A-list interior designers who work in the Hamptons are also supporting this year’s show on the Designers Committee. This year’s list includes: John Barman, David Kleinberg, Scott Sanders and Charlotte Moss, to name just a few. The 2014 East Hampton Antiques Show is made possible in part by the generous support of BNY Mellon Wealth Management, House Beautiful and Channing Daughters Winery, Charlie Whitmore Gardens. The show is managed by Ferguson & D’Arruda of Providence, Rhode Island.  Catering is provided by Brent Newsom and live music at the Preview Cocktail Party will be performed by Jane Hastay and Peter Martin Weiss.

Admission to the Antiques Show is $10, with early buying at $20. Show hours are Saturday, July 19 from 10am – 6pm, with an early buying hour at 9am. On Sunday the show is open from 10am – 5pm. The show offers an on-site café for a light breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets for the Friday night Opening Preview Cocktail Party start at $150 per person and enable return visits the following days. Junior Ticket (age 40 and under) are priced at $100. For tickets please contact the East Hampton Historical Society at 631-324-6850, e-mail at info@easthamptonhistory.org  or visit the East Hampton Historical Society’s office, located at 101 Main Street, East Hampton, from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 5pm.  Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.easthamptonhistory.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the gate the night of the event.