East Hampton Antiques Show Celebrates 10th Anniversary

[caption id="attachment_53450" align="alignnone" width="800"] The Faustina Pace booth at the East Hampton Antiques Show.[/caption]

The East Hampton Historical Society announces the return of the East Hampton Antiques Show to the grounds of the Mulford Farm on James Lane on Saturday, July 23, through Sunday, July 24. Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, the East Hampton Antiques Show will open with a preview cocktail party on Friday, July 22.

[caption id="attachment_53452" align="alignleft" width="300"] The Blithewold Home booth at the East Hampton Antiques Show.[/caption]

Aerin Lauder — designer, tastemaker, and modern day–style icon — is the Honorary Chairperson of the cocktail party, which offers patrons an early buying opportunity from the array of antiques, art, jewelry, and collectibles. Ticket sales from the Preview Cocktail Party benefit the East Hampton Historical Society.

“East Hampton is such an important part of my childhood and there is nothing more important than to preserve history around you,” said Ms. Lauder. “The East Hampton Historical Society does a beautiful job in maintaining some of the most iconic properties in America and I am honored to be co-chairing this year’s Antique Show, showcasing some of the most incredible art, jewelry and collectibles.”

[caption id="attachment_53451" align="alignright" width="300"] Scott Estepp’s booth at the East Hampton Antiques Show.[/caption]

Ms. Lauder will also have an AERIN pop-up shop throughout the weekend on the grounds of Mulford Farm, showcasing the items the designer features in her own work.

Admission to the Antiques Show costs $10, with early buying at $20. Show hours are Saturday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with an early buying hour at 9 a.m. On Sunday the show is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show offers an on-site cafe for a light breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday with the cafe’s famous lobster roll.  Tickets for the Friday night Opening Preview Cocktail Party start at $150 per person and include return visits on the weekend. Junior Tickets (ages 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 at 101 Main Street, East Hampton, from Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. till 5 p.m.  Tickets can be bought online at easthamptonhistory.org. Tickets can also be had at the gate the night of the event.