The show must go on, with proper precautions, of course. The open air 8th annual Miss Morgans Milkweed Antiques Antique and Artisan Show will be held on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and 3, at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center complex. Show hours will be noon to 5 p.m. for day one and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for day two. The Expo Center is located at 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, Pa. Gas up the truck, get some seasonal garb, fluff up a fancy hat and stroll among the best pickers to come together at one unique antique and artisan event. This fall show is hosted by the owners of Miss Morgans Milkweed Antiques, Diane Gibble and Troy Tranquillo. The two started the show 14 years ago in the backyard of their shop in Bethel, Pa., with just a few tents full of great vendors and eager shoppers who came dressed in witch hats and costumes to celebrate the fall event. Each year, the show grew bigger and better, and with that came bigger and better venues. This will be the second year that they have brought their show to the Lebanon Valley Expo Center, and it proves to be perfect in light of the ongoing pandemic. Not only does this venue provide shelter from uncomfortable weather conditions, but also allows for social distancing. Vendors will be provided with larger spaces to allow more room for social distancing within their booth spaces, and, when possible, empty spaces will be provided between vendors to allow guests a place to step aside. Hand sanitizer will be available at the front entrance and other points throughout the show. All facility overhead doors (and there are many) will be open to transform the facility into an open air event, so please dress accordingly. The show will go on rain or shine. What makes this fall antique and artisan show so successful? Well, its the talented vendors, of course. And this years line-up of quality vendors will not disappoint. The slogan, Bring a truck, isnt a joke. Shoppers will need one to haul off their goods. The show will once again welcome Jill Peterson, editor and publisher of A Simple Life magazine, and author of over a dozen hardcover books. Peterson travels the country to photograph and write about unique people, their homes, and unique antiques and collections and shares their stories and images in her books and magazine. She is also the owner of Frontera Roots, where she showcases her personal line of organic clothing and jewelry. Shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase her creative wares and books. To learn more, visit www.asimplelifemagazine.com. It all started with some rag balls, and now Alechias House of Country has grown into several successful businesses. Alechias House will make a welcome return to the show. Her business in Northeastern Pennsylvania has been operating for over 30 years and carries a large variety of home furnishings, antiques, farmhouse, industrial and home dcor for all seasons. Alechia conducts live sales on Facebook and has a shop in Muncy, Pa. Each year, the line-up of vendors grows, and this year is no different, especially with so many shows being canceled. A few include Side Street Salvage, Winter Wheat Antiques, Rusty Nut Antiques, Cornfield Primitives, and Cabin in the Woods. Many well-known talented artisans will be on-site, including Bobbis Addictive Accessories, Wooly Rugger, Krisnick, The Mud Room, Beth Carson, and others. Mount Hope Estate and Winery will be at the show to provide wine and ciders. Chatty Monks Brewing Company of Reading, Pa., named a Top 50 Brew Pub Nationwide and Top 10 in the Northeast, will be on-site, offering a variety of seasonal brews. No event is complete without great food, and there will be a variety of delicious foods to choose from, including the in-house food vendor, Roberts, a native of Lebanon County. Top it all off with a Harrisburg Farm Show Milkshake made by ELCO Future Farmers of America (FFA). Back by popular demand are two talented ladies promoting two well-known paint companies and providing DIY painting demos. This year they will offer hands-on workshops. Be sure to stop by and work beside two of the best painting instructors in the region. Jennifer Baker is the owner of Eight Hundred Furniture LLC and retailer of Miss Mustard Seeds Milk Paint, as well as General Finishes. Chris Kimmel, owner of Five & Divine in Wernersville, Pa., will also be on stage sharing her knowledge of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. These two ladies bring with them a wealth of knowledge and are ready to share their talents with attendees. Although the Antique and Artisan Show only happens once a year, shoppers can get a taste of the show by visiting Building One12 Market in Myerstown, Pa. Gibble has created a unique brick and mortar shopping experience showcasing many talented and creative pickers and makers. Building One12 Market hosts monthly pop-up shows and offers early antiques, vintage wares, primitives, industrial, architectural salvage, garden, handcrafted jewelry and artistic one-of-a-kind pieces. Weather permitting, they host the outside flea on Friday and Saturday during their shows. Information on Building One12 Market, along with the monthly show schedule, can be found on social media and at www.missmorgansmilkweedantiques.com. We are amazed at the way the show has grown over the years and so grateful to have so many talented pickers and artisans set up at the show. If it wasnt for our loyal customers, vendors, and family and friends, none of this would ever happen. We are grateful to each and every one of you, stated Gibble. Attendees may visit www.missmorgansmilkweedantiques.com to purchase advance tickets to the two-day show. Choose either the $10 early buyer two-day pass or the $5 Saturday pass. There is plenty of free parking. Children 12 and under attend free of charge. Advance ticket holders enjoy an express lane entrance. Bring a truck, and be prepared for an excellent weekend of great food, great fun, and even greater picking! For more information, call 484-256-7610.