From mega‑venues with miles of tables to regional gems where the old guard still swaps stories, these are ten recurring shows collectors circle on the calendar. Selection, consistency, venue quality, and word‑of‑mouth all count.
1) Tulsa’s Wanamaker (OK)
The classic yardstick. Mammoth footprint, deep collector presence, museum‑grade finds, and a flea‑market’s worth of accessories. Bring shoes you don’t mind retiring.
2) Chantilly / Dulles Expo (VA)
Mid‑Atlantic anchor with steady vendor turnout and strong mil‑surp. Expect long gun walls, niche parts, and serious optics rows.
3) Las Vegas Circuits (NV)
Sin City schedules multiple big shows a year—great cross‑country vendor mix and post‑show barbecue game is elite. If you collect Colt snake guns, budget extra.
4) Oaks / Greater Philadelphia Expo (PA)
Huge table count, varied inventory, and solid Northeast buying power. Knife makers and custom holster booths show out.
5) Phoenix / Crossroads of the West (AZ)
Desert regular with deep AR parts bins, lever gun surprises, and rows of reloading gear. Winter dates draw snowbirds and rare consignments.
6) Louisville / KY Fair & Expo (KY)
A central hub with strong vendor loyalty. Expect everything from Henrys to Hi‑Powers, plus a healthy cast‑iron cookware subplot.
7) Richmond Raceway (VA)
Classic Virginia stop: surplus, parts kits, and collectors who can decode import marks from across the Atlantic.
8) Kansas City / KCI‑Expo (MO)
Reliable tables, fair parking, and friendly haggling. The Midwest pipeline for clean .22s and used hunting glass.
9) Orlando & Tampa (FL)
Florida’s rotation brings volume—modern pistols, vintage revolvers, and estate lots that surface after snowbird season.
10) Fort Worth & DFW (TX)
Texas scale, Texas energy. From cowboy classics to modern PCCs, you’ll see it all—and probably buy jerky.
Pro tip
Bookmark our state-by-state breakdown and check the live calendar before you road‑trip.
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