Most Mid-Atlantic aficionados or collectors of antiques, whether traditional country, high style, American, International, the list goes on, know about the Fishersville Show. It is a well-attended show for dealers to look for merchandise and for other kinds of buyers. The show is known for the treasure hunt. It attracts interior designers/decorators and even landscape designers. It also attracts hobby buyers who sell off Etsy and eBay. Presented by Heritage Promotions, the Fishersville Antiques Expo (referred to as Fishersville) is one of the largest and longest running indoor and outdoor antiques shows in the nation. Heritage Promotions owner Lesley Stokes is deep in preparations for the spring edition to be held Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10. Show hours will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. What does it take to put on successful shows in todays market and what accounts for the thousands of loyal customers who attend the twice-yearly shows? One obvious answer is, of course, an incredible amount of hard work. The planning, recruiting, mailings, setups, and other logistics it takes to put on a large show are instrumental. It takes an investment and understanding of over-arching influences that shape and impact the antiques business. Its not just finding dealers for the show. It helps to find the right mix of dealers to provide customers more than the typical array of merchandise. It is also about studying the marketplace, determiningnwhats trending and popular and what is making a comeback, then finding those dealers that can fulfill those interests. That is what Heritage Promotions strives for. And they understand their customer base. They know that collectors are not looking for perfection but items that reflect the past, provide a moment of nostalgia, a bit of whats old is new again. Many categories are available at the sale, from mid-century modern, vintage vinyl records, art deco, painted panels and screens and tapestries, old advertising signs and posters, rustic farmhouse decor, antique quilts, items that add character to a modern setting, just anything that makes a statement and makes a space inviting and appealing. The Fishersville Antiques Expo has a reputation of being current and relevant, and that is what brings people back. Customers and dealers alike say Fishersville provides the opportunity to find that treasure they are looking for or, perhaps, maybe even the treasure they didnt know you were looking for. The Fishersville Antique Expo is held at the Augusta Expo Event Center at 277 Expo Road, Fishersville, Va. Admission is $10 per person on Friday (early shopping and two-day pass) and $5 per person on Saturday. Tickets are sold only at the gate, rain or shine. For additional infomation, call 804-239-0553 or visit www.heritagepromotions.net.