Los Angeles Vintage Postcard & Paper Show
Events Calendar - Ephemera Society of America
Upcoming Ephemera Events in 2025.
Advice for the future: Always verify event details through official channels before planning your visit, as they are subject to changes and cancellations. The 2025 calendar is packed with a variety of events that enthusiasts and collectors of ephemera, antique postcards, and rare books should not miss. These gatherings offer an opportunity to explore unique historical items and connect with fellow aficionados. Starting in January, Texas and California host the first shows, including the New Braunfels Antique Postcard and Paper Show and the L.A. County Vintage Postcard and Paper Show. February features notable events such as the Rare Books San Francisco fair and the Chesapeake Postcard Fair in Maryland. Unfortunately, the 57th California International Antiquarian Book Fair in Pasadena is canceled, highlighting the importance of checking event statuses beforehand.
As the year progresses, March and April bring a series of fairs, including the Ephemera 45 conference in Connecticut, the Manhattan Rare Books and Fine Press Fair, and the 65th New York International Antiquarian Book Fair. These events provide a platform for discovering rare finds and engaging with experts in the field. The summer months see significant events like the Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association Chicago Book Fair in June and the Rocky Mountain Book & Paper Fair in Castle Rock, Colorado, in August. Additionally, the Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair in New York City is a highlight for September. Rounding out the year, the York International Photo & Postcard Expo in Pennsylvania in November offers a chance to delve into historical photography and postcards. These events present not just a market for buying and selling but also a community for sharing knowledge and passion for ephemera and antique collections.
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