The Charleston Show (aka the Charleston Spring Antiques Show)

Charleston is known for its history - and history will be on full display here at the Charleston Spring Antiques Show, now known simply as "The Charleston Show."  It's new tagline is, "A Collection of Antiques, Contemporary Design, Fine Art & Jewelry."

Produced by the Antiques Council, a professional association of antique and art dealers, it builds on the foundation of the former Charleston Antiques Show.  

Expect to find world-class furniture, fine art, ceramics, silver, jewelry, decorative items, folk art, rugs, prints and maps, architectural and garden pieces from the 17th century on.  At last check, there will be over two dozen different exhibitors from the United States and Europe.

The Charleston Show is now located in Charleston Festival Hall at 56 Beaufain Street downtown, and it will bring together a myriad of experts in one place. 

Thursday night from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. is a special Preview Party Gala, a benefit for the Drayton Hall Preservation Trust, with a special 6:00 opening for VIPs.  It will include a posh cocktail party, special exhibit plus access to the show before it opens to the public.  It's always a wildly popular party and tickets sell out fast.

Charleston Show Hours:
Friday & Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm

General admission tickets to the show are just $20 at the door for unlimited admission for all three days, or $17 advance online.  Visit the website for ticket sales and the latest list of the exhibitors for this year’s show.

NOTE: Dates and details for 2025 are tentative, so check back closer to the festival for updates.