Later Date and New Location for Spring Antiques in Schoharie

By Jennifer Patterson

SCHOHARIE – The nonprofit Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association (SCHA) will hold its 49th annual Spring Antiques in Schoharie on May 31 and June 1, at 143 Depot Lane.

This is a change from years past, when the event was typically held in mid-April at Schoharie Central School.

Construction on Phase 2 of the Capital Project at the school is well underway, converting the current gym, cafeteria and kitchen area in the elementary school into a full-size gymnasium. This area is where the Spring Antique Show is usually held, so SCHA had to get creative.

“We looked into a few local possibilities where we could hold the show, but ultimately we decided to push the date to warmer months and host our vendors on Depot Lane, much like the fall show,” said Ruth Anne Wilkinson, SCHA president and antique show manager. “Hopefully, we’ll be back at the school next year.”

Scores of antique vendors will be spread out across the Schoharie Valley Railroad Museum Complex on Depot Lane from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1, for the 49th annual Spring Antiques in Schoharie.

These dealers – some of whom have been doing the show for decades – come from all over, and continue to participate because they know Wilkinson from years of wheeling and dealing in the antiques world. Collectors are drawn back not only for the quality pieces, but also the beauty of the Schoharie Valley.

Featuring a country kitchen with homemade food and baked goods for sale, admission to the show is $6, with free onsite parking available.

SCHA uses the funds it raises at the Spring Antique Show, as well as a fall antique show, train show and holiday craft bazaar also held on Depot Lane, to operate the Schoharie Valley Railroad Museum, the 1743 Palatine House Museum (Schoharie County’s oldest building), and the Children’s Summer Theater Program.

“This is our largest fundraiser of the year,” Wilkinson said, “and our volunteers work hard to make it a success and help preserve Schoharie’s history.”

For information and a full list of Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association events for 2025, go to https://www.schoharieheritage.org.