Gathering On The Farm Set For May 11 Country And Primitive Show To Take Place In Gettysburg

April 12, 2024

The Gathering on the Farm at Gettysburg is a country and primitive antiques show that will be held Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show takes place at 1042 Bullfrog Road in Fairfield, Pa., about 10 minutes from downtown Gettysburg. Admission is free of charge. The show is a tented rain or shine event, and the fall edition will be Oct. 5. New to the roster of dealers this year is Annelie and John Cawley from Hellertown, Pa. John and Annelie do many quality shows, including Elverson and Lititz. They are known for good country paint, early Christmas, and an eclectic mix of early antiques. The show is held on the farm of Linda and Joe Bowden. The log portion of the house dates to 1740, and the stone, to 1830. In 1930, an addition was added to the stone portion. Among the outbuildings is a trader s cabin, which dates to 1720. From the 1730s into the 1740s, it was a dwelling for Swedish explorer Hans Steelman, an Indian trader and interpreter. For additional information on this country antiques show, call show promotor Connie Gleed at 717-919-4206 during business hours.

 

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