The Original 183rd Semiannual York Antiques Show and Sale is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20 and 21, at Memorial Hall East, located within the York Fairgrounds Convention and Expo Center in downtown York, Pa. This popular event will feature 60 exhibitors in room settings offering an impressive and outstanding variety of antiques. According to show manager Melvin L. Arion, the merchandise will run the full gamut, including 18th- and 19th-century period American and English furniture; American country pieces in original paint; early china and glassware; 18th- and 19th-century silver; Chinese Export porcelain; antique toys; Oriental carpets; pewter; estate jewelry; quilts, English samplers, and other textiles; early kitchen and fireplace accessories; Navajo rugs, Pueblo pottery, baskets, and Native American artifacts; historic American militaria; and much more. Arion does an exceptional job of making sure the scope of merchandise offered is as broad as possible so nearly any visitor can find a new treasure. In addition, all major credit cards will be accepted for both admission and buying. This show is considered among the premier antiquing events in the mid-Atlantic region. According to Arion, its the second oldest antiques show in the country. Three former exhibitors will be returning: Frank Gaglio of Rhinebeck, N.Y.; Firehouse Antiques of Galena, Md.; and Toby Chittum of Petersburg, Va. Show hours on Friday will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is free of charge, and the building is smoke-free. Food will be available. Admission will be $10 per person, $9 with this article, an ad, or show card. For further information, call Arion at 302-542-3286 or visit www.theoriginalyorkantiquesshow.com.