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Gun Shows & Military Memorabilia Events (2026)

Explore verified gun shows, militaria expos, and collector events across Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Virginia.

This page is continuously updated to help collectors, historians, and estates stay connected to reputable events.

📍 Ohio Featured Events

• Ohio Civil War Show — May 2–3, 2026 | Richland County Fairgrounds, Mansfield, OH
• OVMS Wilmington Show (Ohio Valley Military Society) — June 5–6, 2026 | Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH
• OGCA Show (Ohio Gun Collectors Association) — May 30–31, 2026 | Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH
• OGCA Show — Aug 8–9, 2026 | Columbus, OH
• Big Bore Blast — April 25, 2026 | Southington Hunt Club, Garrettsville, OH
• Maumee Valley Gun Show — Nov 14–15, 2026 | Wood County Fairgrounds, Bowling Green, OH
• Spooky Nook Gun Show — Nov 21–22, 2026 | Hamilton, OH

📍 Pennsylvania & Northeast Corridor

• Gettysburg Civil War & Militaria Show — Oct 24–25, 2026 | Gettysburg, PA
• Max Show (Major Military Antiques Show) — Sept 2026 | York, PA
• Allentown Gun Show — Multiple Dates | Allentown Fairgrounds, PA

📍 Midwest Expansion (MI, IN, KY)

• Michigan Antique Arms Collectors Show — Lansing, MI (Seasonal)
• Indianapolis Gun & Knife Show — Multiple Dates | Indianapolis, IN
• Louisville Gun Show — KY Expo Center | Louisville, KY

📍 Southern & Appalachian Region (TN, WV, VA)

• Middle Tennessee Civil War Show — Franklin, TN
• Tennessee Military Collectors Association (TMCA) Show — Franklin, TN
• Knoxville Gun Show — Knoxville Expo Center, TN
• Charleston Gun Show — Charleston Coliseum, WV
• Richmond Gun Show — Richmond Raceway Complex, VA

📍 National-Level Military Collector Events

• OVMS Show of Shows — Feb 2027 | Kentucky Exposition Center (Largest militaria show in U.S.)
• MAX Show — York, PA | One of the top militaria events in North America

📊 Why We Track These Events

At Armilitary Heritage Company, we don’t just attend shows — we document them. These events represent real-world collector demand, historical valuation trends, and estate-level market activity.

• Identify rare military artifacts
• Track collector demand and pricing trends
• Connect with estates and long-time collectors
• Preserve historical context through direct sourcing

📩 Have a Collection or Estate?

If you're attending one of these shows or planning to sell a collection, we welcome the opportunity to review and document your items properly.

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All events listed are subject to change. Please verify directly with promoters before attending.