Shriners vs Chantilly shows Same Weekend June 27th

[JamesGallo]

So it seems that both these shows are on the same weekend (dumb), and i have never been to either so I would like to go to one as I am looking for new pre war dealers I have not seen before. Mostly looking for pre war stuff especially Cracker Jacks and caramel cards. Chantilly is closer only about 3 hours and I could do a day trip on Friday, Shriners is 6 hours and would probably require an overnight stay.

So costs aside which show am i apt to have better luck at and which show has a bigger pre-war presence. Thanks in advance.

James G

[aelefson]

While I am a fan of the Shriners show (and live close to it), the June date is new this year. In my opinion, the one to go to would be the November show as that is the more traditional one and has more of the better dealers. I hope you enjoy whichever show you choose.

Alan

[brunswickreeves]

I’ve been to the spring Chantilly VA show and fall Shriners MA show and both are fantastic.

[soxinseven]

This isn't the true Shriner's Show put on by GBSCC. That happens every November and is a great show. The current spring/summer shows are put on by Lucky's Promotions and do not have the pre war presence of the fall show.

[Adam_thanks_and_gig]

I can only speak on Chantilly, I attended the show in April and had a great time. Fair amount of vintage and pre-war cards, Stan's Vintage Cards was the only dealer with a significant amount of Cracker Jack cards.

[bigfish]

Originally Posted by JamesGallo

So it seems that both these shows are on the same weekend (dumb), and i have never been to either so I would like to go to one as I am looking for new pre war dealers I have not seen before. Mostly looking for pre war stuff especially Cracker Jacks and caramel cards. Chantilly is closer only about 3 hours and I could do a day trip on Friday, Shriners is 6 hours and would probably require an overnight stay.

So costs aside which show am i apt to have better luck at and which show has a bigger pre-war presence. Thanks in advance.

James G

I would double check that the June shrinners is still happening. I heard it’s not happening because there appears to be a lack of dealer/vendor interest.

[theshowandme]

Chantilly all day

[hcv123]

As has already been stated - the November Shriner show is the one to get to.

[Belfast1933]

I just took a call yesterday from the Lucky group telling me that the June Shriners show was cancelled, FYI.

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

I just took a call yesterday from the Lucky group telling me that the June Shriners show was cancelled, FYI.

Odd, did they say why? I thought that show was always successful.