Christmas shopping begins in upstate New York for antiques lovers on the weekend prior to Thanksgiving, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22 and 23, at the Syracuse Salt City Holiday Antiques Show. The event is held in the Horticulture Building of the N.Y. State Fairgrounds, giving both customers and sellers a head start on the gift shopping season. Judy and Steve Allman gather over 100 dealers of great early antiques and vintage collectibles and home dcor. The Salt City Holiday Antiques Show mostly has Americana antiques with exhibitors such as Easter Hill Antiques, Rockville Centre, N.Y., offering Federal period furniture. Lori Giordano of Rochester, N.Y., offers early American home dcor, fine art and more. There is also arts and crafts, mission and mid-century modern items for sale. Among the exhibitors of mid-century modern items is Matt Gosch of North Tonawanda, N.Y. This two-day show has become an annual destination for shoppers looking for home dcor and unique gifts for family and friends. Antique textiles for sale include quilts from Easter Hill Antiques or Native American blankets and rugs from Sue Sauvageau. The McCloskys of Wantagh, N.Y., sell watches, clocks and antique Christmas decorations. The variety is vast. The N.Y. State Fairgrounds (use 581 State Fair Road with GPS) is in Syracuse, N.Y. Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $8 with free parking. For further information, call 315-686-5789 or 239-877-2830 or visit www.allmanpromotions.com.