The Original 185th Semiannual York Antiques Show and Sale is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 and 20, at Memorial Hall East, located within the York Fairgrounds Convention and Expo Center at 334 Carlisle Ave., York, Pa. This popular event will feature 60 carefully screened exhibitors in room settings offering an impressive breadth of antiques, including 18th- and 19th-century period American and English furniture; American country pieces in original paint and decoration; fine early porcelain and pottery; quilts, hooked rugs, samplers, and other textiles, among them Oriental carpets; lighting; vintage holiday items, with an emphasis on Halloween and Christmas treasures; historic ephemera; early kitchen and fireplace items; Native American artifacts and Pueblo pottery and baskets; estate jewelry; vintage toys; woodenware including a large selection of hand-carved butter prints; and fine art by renowned artists. Melvin L. Arion, show promoter, does an outstanding job of assembling top-notch participants, while keeping the variety as broad as possible to ensure that nearly anyone can find a new treasure. In addition, all major credit cards are accepted for both admission and merchandise purchases. Because of the superb overall quality of merchandise offered for sale, the York Show is considered one of the premier antiquing events in the Mid-Atlantic region. Also, according to Arion, its the second oldest antiques show in the entire country. This edition has four changes, including one returning exhibitor: Gene and Carol Rappaport, Lancaster, Pa., and three new: Hollis Broderick of Portsmouth, N.H.; Lucindas Collection of Fine Art, Tully, N.Y.; and Thurston Nichols from Bethlehem, Pa. In addition, there will be a small exhibit and information about Historic Trappe. The hours on Friday are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday are 10 a.m. to 5 p. m. Parking is free of charge, and the building is smoke-free. Food will be available on-site. Admission is $10 or $9 with a show card, ad, or this press release. For further information, call Arion at 302-542-3286 or during the show only at 717-718-1097.