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Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake Antiques Show | Sept. 18-20, 2026


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Treasure Hunting Goes Adirondack at the Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake Antiques Show & Sale

Find distinctively Adirondack items at this Antique Show & Sale.

For anyone who believes the best souvenir comes with a story, the Adirondack Antiques Show & Sale offers three days of treasure hunting across Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake in the Central Adirondacks, Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Rather than occupying a single convention hall, this annual antiques event spreads vendors and displays through the two hamlets, turning a scenic Adirondack drive into part of the hunt.

Expect the Adirondacks themselves to be well represented: rustic furniture, vintage hunting and fishing gear, taxidermy, old snowshoes, pack baskets, art, collectibles and other pieces that look considerably more at home beside a stone fireplace than under fluorescent lights.

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An Adirondack antiques show built for browsing.

The pleasure of an antiques show is never knowing exactly what will turn up. A weathered fishing creel might sit beside a carved decoy; vintage sporting equipment could share space with camp furniture, paintings, signs and objects whose original purpose may require a conversation with the dealer.

That unpredictability is particularly fitting here. The Adirondack Antiques Show & Sale isn't simply an antiques market transplanted to the mountains. Many of its objects reflect the region's long traditions of hunting, fishing, camps, guide culture and rustic design.

For collectors, that can mean an opportunity to spot an unusual piece of Adirondack material culture. For casual browsers, it means no expertise is required. Curiosity will do nicely.

Treasure hunting through Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake.

The show's geography makes it unusual. Vendors set up at locations throughout Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake, encouraging visitors to travel between stops rather than browse one tightly packed marketplace.

That makes this an especially good excuse to explore the Central Adirondacks in September. The roughly 10-mile stretch between the hamlets follows one of the region's most scenic corridors, with mountains, forest and lakes supplying a far better backdrop than the average antique mall parking lot.

Antique shoe holders.

Unusual finds are the hallmark of the annual Adirondack Antiques Show.

Visitors can make the show the centerpiece of a day trip or turn it into a weekend, leaving enough time to investigate shops, galleries and restaurants along the way.

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Keep an eye out for objects that could only have come from this part of the world: vintage snowshoes, fishing and hunting pieces, pack baskets, camp furnishings, rustic art and other artifacts of Adirondack life.

Even without room in the car for a six-foot piece of rustic furniture — an important logistical consideration — smaller finds can carry just as much character.

Who should go.

Serious collectors will find plenty to inspect, but the weekend also works for travelers who simply enjoy vintage shopping, local history, interior design or the thrill of discovering something they didn't know they needed until approximately 30 seconds ago.

It is also a particularly good fit for anyone exploring Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Speculator, Long Lake or the Central Adirondacks during an early-fall getaway.

ADK Taste recommendation.

Don't rush it. Start early and allow time to travel between Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake, revisit promising vendors and ask dealers about pieces that catch the eye. Antique hunting rewards conversation almost as often as sharp eyesight.

Because the event spans multiple locations, visitors should check the official event information before leaving home for the latest vendor, location and schedule details.

An Adirondack treasure hunt.

Adirondack Antiques Show & Sale details.

Dates: Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20, 2026

Location: Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake, NY

Event: Adirondack antiques, collectibles, art and rustic furnishings

Hours: Listed as an all-day event; individual vendor hours may vary.

Visit the official Adirondack Antiques Show & Sale event page for the latest information, participating locations and updates.

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Antiques, collectibles, vintage items and more on offer from Indian Lake to Blue Mountain Lake.

Adirondack Antiques Show & Sale FAQ.

When is the Adirondack Antiques Show & Sale in 2026?‍ ‍

The show runs Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Where is the Adirondack Antiques Show & Sale held?‍ ‍

The event takes place at multiple locations throughout Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake in the Central Adirondacks.

What can visitors find at the Adirondack Antiques Show?‍ ‍

Expect a changing selection that may include rustic furniture, Adirondack collectibles, art, hunting and fishing antiques, taxidermy, vintage outdoor gear and other antiques.

Is the show held in one location?‍ ‍

No. Part of the experience is traveling between participating locations in Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake.

What are the hours for the Adirondack Antiques Show & Sale?‍ ‍

The official 2026 listing describes it as an all-day event. Because vendor hours may vary, visitors should check the official website for updated schedules before traveling.

Can the antiques show be part of a Central Adirondacks weekend trip?‍ ‍

Absolutely. Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake make a natural base for exploring the Central Adirondacks, with Long Lake and Speculator also within reach for a longer getaway.


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