Purchase Tickets

Experience the splendor and excitement of opening night 2012. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a buffet, and an open bar, while being among the first to view the antique furniture, silver, porcelain, rugs, paintings, jewelry, clocks, and more from the Show's nationally recognized exhibitors. Those purchasing a ticket by February 15 will be listed in the Show catalog.
Admission: $135, 7:30 - 10:30 pm.

The American bald eagle appears as inlay and brasses on furniture, carvings on chairs and girandole bull’s eye mirrors, and decoration on shop and tavern signs, folk art, plates and pitchers, and many other places. The 2012 loan exhibition surveys the use in the decorative arts of this powerful symbol of freedom.
Free with Show Admission.

In 1912, Japan presented flowering cherry trees to our nation’s capital. After work on Friday, celebrate the 100th anniversary of Japan’s gift and Washington’s annual rite of spring, beautiful cherry blossoms! Sample cherry cocktails, such as a chocolate cherry martini and “cherry blossom,” or enjoy wine while having tasty hors d’oeuvres and viewing a wide array of antiques, and join us as we toast 100 years of glorious spring blossoms.
Admission $50, 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

Do you enjoy watching that traveling appraisal show on TV? Do you have a piece that you would like to know more about? If so come join the experts from the Potomack Company Auctioneers and local conservators for a fun and educational morning as they share their knowledge evaluating furniture, textiles, jewelry, paintings, and other pieces of fine and decorative art brought in by our audience members. Event price includes show admission and maximum of three appraisals.
Admission $25, 10:00 am.

Join us for brunch and an illustrated lecture by Susan Schoelwer, curator at Historic Mt. Vernon, entitled "Martha Washington and the Decorative Arts." Ms. Schoelwer has written and lectured on both American decorative arts and women's history. Her most recent publication is a catalog of the needlework collection of the Connecticut Historical Society, where she previously served as Director of Museum Collections. Ms. Shoelwer holds a doctorate in American Studies from Yale and a master's from the Winterthur Program.
Admission $50, 11:00 am.

Meet renowned culinary historian Nancy Carter Crump, who contributed 90 historic recipes adapted for today’s kitchens to Dining with the Washingtons, Mt. Vernon’s long-awaited book exploring the menus and entertaining style of George and Martha Washington. Ms. Crump will discuss and sign the new book, which is ideal for veteran and novice cooks alike, as well as the revised second edition of her culinary classic, Hearthside Dining, while those who attend enjoy samples of select historic recipes. Copies of both books will be available for purchase.
Admission $25, 1:00 - 3:00 pm.

Did you ever wish you could walk the show with an expert? This year, you can! Tour the show floor with an interior designer discussing items he or she would be most interested in purchasing to decorate a home, a collector identifying objects he or she would be most interested in acquiring, or a decorative arts professional noting the objects he or she finds to be most unique.
Admission $25, 10:00 am.

Silent Auction May 9-11
Get your bids ready!!! You could be the proud owner of one or more of the great items available at the Silent Auction. Bidding begins during the Preview Party and ends Sunday.