Antiques fair this weekend in Slidell

By Anne Lautzenheiser
St. Tammany News
Published on Friday, April 18, 2008 9:39 AM CDT



For those folks who use “antiquing” as a verb, head to Olde Towne Slidell this weekend for the annual Spring Antique Street Fair Saturday and Sunday.

Over 100 vendors are expected at the event, with a wide variety of merchandise available. Choose from antique furniture, Depression glass, jewelry, dolls, crafts, home décor, and collectibles. Food, of course, is always one of the main attractions, and visitors will have a diverse assortment of goodies for every appetite.

“Everyone has something unique they bring to the street fair,” said SHAA Secretary Jeanette Tetreau. “There’s everything from hand-embroidered clothing to Roseville pottery, patio furniture to a beautiful marble-topped buffet from the 1800s.”

The weather is expected to cooperate once more this weekend for the Spring Antiques Fair in Olde Towne Slidell. Low humidity and temperatures in the mid-70s brought thousands out to the event last October. (Staff Photo by Anne Lautzenheiser)

The Slidell High School Band Boosters will also be on hand selling soft drinks and bottled water.

The Slidell Historic Antique Association has presented the twice-yearly event for over 25 years. Each year, the group donates a portion of the proceeds to Community Christian Concern, the charitable organization dedicated to serving the area’s needy population.

Thousands of visitors came from throughout the area and surrounding states, and even more are expected for the spring event.

First, Second and Erlanger streets will be closed to vehicle traffic for the event. Admission is free, and hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. For more information, call 641-6316.


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