The Tailgate is the brainchild of Connecticut antiques dealer Ian McKelvey and Massachusetts antiques dealers/show promoters Kris and Paul Casucci. McKelvey and the Casuccis were looking for a show that would combine resources for picking fresh antique merchandise with a flea market-type environment, creating an easy and low-cost event for dealers and buyers alike. The Tailgate is the outcome. A trial run of the Tailgate show took place in October 2016. Even with the threat of early snow in the forecast, the result was a full field of great dealers set up with a wide array of quality material. Originally taking place at Walker Homestead in Brookfield, Mass., the show was moved to New Hampshire in 2019 when the partners opened Flying Pig Antiques in Westmoreland. The most recent Tailgate show on May 25 was very well attended and followed by a birthday party/cookout for three Flying Pig associates. It was invigorating and a lot of fun, remarked Kris Casucci after the show. The 2023 show schedule continues with dates of June 22, July 20, Aug. 24, Sept. 14, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16. The Flying Pig shop opens at 8 a.m., with coffee and pastries for all. Dealers are strongly urged to arrive early for the best spaces. Admission is free of charge, and there is plenty of parking. For additional information, call Ian McKelvey at 860-208-7809 or Kris Casucci at 508-341-6870. Shoppers can also visit www.walkerhomestead.com.