75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale

Oct. 2 & 3, 2026 (Friday & Saturday) Waukesha (Milwaukee) Wisconsin

By Debbie McArdle, Neighbor

Aug 31, 2026 8:04 AM CDT

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61 Dealers from 10 States, offering only authentic antiques (Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn.)

"Like no other show in the Midwest!"This is the most-often shared comment heard as happy customers exit Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association shows.

A FALL TRADITION with 61 DEALERS from 10 STATES!

In 1948, shortly after the end of World War II, several Wisconsin antiques dealers banded together to form the Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association, aka WADA.Over the last 78 years WADA has connected us to our shared past by consistently offering human-friendly antiques at affordable prices.Authenticity, condition and rarity have always been the guidelines for this top-notch group of professional dealers with offerings at ALL price levels.Friday and Saturday, October 2 & 3, 2026, marks their 75th Fall Show.Considering the list of participating dealers, THIS Fall Show may prove to be their best ever!

Wander the three large rooms filled with the wares of 61 hand-picked dealers from 10 states!The Waukesha County Expo Center's Forum Building, 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI 53188, is the home of this semi-annual event.Show hours are Friday, October 2, 10-6 and Saturday, October 3, 10-4.

Catch a Glimpse . . .

Go to http://www.WisconsinAntiquesDealers.comand click on "SHOW PREVIEW" for the October 2026 show to see a representative mix of dealers' offerings, some including those mentioned below - just enough to indicate what you can expect to see at this semi-annual show. New photos will be added daily as they are received from exhibitors..

Added Bonus!

Free with paid admission:"How Sweet It Is", a special exhibit on loan from several personal collections, will represent many decades of "the hunt."This is truly an educational, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

REMEMBER, while you are at the show, sign up for the drawing for one of five $50 gift certificates redeemable at WADA's February 2027 Show!

The Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association is a non-profit organization.Your admission of $8.00 funds grants to Wisconsin historic preservation and heritage groups.

$1.00 Discount Coupon toward admission with this article.

Free Parking. Good food. Friday night fish fry. ATM on Premises.

Questions?(414) 510-4441 or www.WisconsinAntiquesDealers.com.

Holiday – and especially Halloween & Christmas – is always well represented at the WADA show. See a number of top holiday dealers gathered here including Seeck Antiques, Scott’s Antiques, Max & Linda Eakin, Sebasky & Hildreth + more! (Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn.)

A good selection of country antiques can always be found at this show. Booths pictured here: Colleen & Daryl Alpers and Just a Little Bit Country (Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn.)

Several nationally-known glass dealers will be offering hard-to-find pieces. (Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Antiques Assn.)

Scandinavian antiques are a perrenial favorite in this region! (Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn.)

Look at this impressive list of 61 dealers from 10 states! (Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn.)

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