VISITOR Info locations, directions, what to expect.
Antiques Magazine rates the Allegan Antiques Market as “One of the Ten Best Shows in America”. Known for a large diversity of quality merchandise, giving shoppers the Large Show Experience.
We’re just a short drive into West Michigan from Indiana, Illinois or Ohio!
The show is held the last Sunday of the Month, May through September. As always, you can expect:
Hundreds of Dealers Inside and Outside
Admission is $5 per person
Parking is always FREE
Show hours 8AM to 4PM Sunday
Remember, Rain or Shine, we have dealers inside five large buildings along with outdoor dealers, some under canopies. The show goes on regardless of weather!
Show Location:
Allegan County Fairgrounds
150 Allegan Co Fair Drive
Allegan, Michigan 49010
Directions:
* Local Directions:
From Holland & 196 Expressway:
Take Exit 49 south on M-40.
From Saugatuck & 196 Expressway:
Take Exit 34 on M-89 to M-40 S.
From Paw Paw & I-94 Expressway
Exit M-40 north to Allegan
From 131 Southbound:
Take 222 into Allegan (9 miles)
From 131 Northbound:
Take M89 into Allegan (11 miles)
PET POLICY
The Allegan Antiques Market does not allow pets in the main dealer exhibition areas.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
EAT AND DRINK
The fairgrounds offer several shaded rest and picnic areas to relax and enjoy a variety of foods and services right on the grounds.
Typical Food Varieties:
French Fries
Polish Sausage
Pizza
BBQ
Elephant Ears
Ice Cream
Hot Dogs
Baked Potatoes
Lemonade
HANDICAP PARKING
The show maintains handicap parking spaces. When entering the show please request the need for handicap parking and display proper plates or placard.
MOBILITY ACCESSIBILITY
The Allegan Antiques Market owners, staff and exhibitors care greatly for all visitors requiring accessibility accommodations. Nearly all of the pedestrian areas both indoors and outdoors are accessible to mobility assistance devices and will be permitted in the show. Power-driven mobility devices required because of an individual’s mobility disability are permitted at the Allegan Antiques Market, as long as they are operated in a safe manner. A copy of the market’s policy regarding accessibility accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact (616) 805-3085 with any questions or assistance needs.
COURTESY CARTS, LOADING AND SHIPPING
Upon request, our courtesy carts can provide assistance transporting items from an exhibitor’s booth to your vehicle. Larger items may require driving into the show to load. Please see our office staff first. Our staff will assist with access as required.
Allegan Antiques Market does not provide any transportation or shipping services off the fairgrounds.
VISITOR CAMPING
For those wishing to make a weekend of visiting the show and enjoying the beautiful grounds, we offer camping and RV Parking Sites on the fairgrounds. The Allegan County Fairgrounds is surrounded by a river, trees and is a nice area to enjoy the outdoors. Campers may then enter the show on Sunday morning at 8am.
- Water and Electrical Hookup for RVs is available
- Rest Rooms are available
- Please contact the fairgrounds directly for current fees and accommodations. 269-673-6501
MERCHANDISE AUTHENTICITY
Allegan Antiques Market does not verify authenticity of dealer merchandise sold at the show. We strongly encourage all of our dealers to represent items they sell accurately, however we are not able to screen each exhibitor’s merchandise. Therefore we encourage every customer to carefully examine and authenticate items prior to purchase. We are NOT liable for any misrepresentation of merchandise.
HOTELS
Hotel | PHONE | LOCATION | DETAILS |
Hotel Allegan | (269) 673-7204 |
| Located on M-40 South |
Budget Host Sunset Motel | (269) 673-6622 | Allegan, MI. | Located on M-40 |
Comfort Inn | (269) 685-9891 | Plainwell, MI | Exit 49A, off 131. 10% Discount to Dealers. |
Red Roof Inn | (269) 375-7400 | Kalamazoo, MI | Exit 36B off 131, 2 miles north of I-94. |
Holiday Inn | Several in area | Kalamazoo, MI | Exit 36B off 131, 2 miles north of I-94, Kalamazoo. |
Baymont Inn | 269-372-7999 | Kalamazoo, MI | Exit 36B off 131, 2 miles north of I-94, Kalamazoo. Discount to Dealers. |
BED and BREAKFASTS
Listed below are just some of the local Bed and Breakfasts in the area of the show. There are many along the Michigan shoreline that are close to the show.
PHONE | LOCATION | DETAILS | |
Allegan Country Inn | (269) 673-4347 or | Allegan, MI | |
Castle In The Country | 888-673-8054 or | Plainwell, MI | On M-40 South, in Allegan |
Kingsley House | (269) 561-6425 | Fennville, MI | On M-89 in Fennville |
J Paules Fenn Inn | (269) 561-2836 | Fennville, MI | On M-89 in Fennville |
Cook & The Gardener | (616) 561-5451 | Fennville, MI | |
Heritage Manor Inn | 1-888-543-4384 or | Saugatuck, MI | 4 miles south of Saugatuck on Blue Star Hwy & I-96. |
Park House Inn | (269) 857-4535 | Saugatuck, MI | |
Sherwood Forest | 800-838-1246 | Saugatuck, MI |