Vintage fire show/muster/convention recommendations

[AuroraBorealis]

Hello fellow collectors! I would appreciate recommendations on which shows offer the greatest opportunity for vintage purchases (beacons/lightbars primarily) as I've never attended one. Most seem to occur in the midwest and northeast in the spring and summer from what I've researched, but I'd like to focus on those that would offer the best treasure hunting opportunities.

Thanks and happy holidays!

 

[NPS Ranger]

Hello fellow collectors! I would appreciate recommendations on which shows offer the greatest opportunity for vintage purchases (beacons/lightbars primarily) as I've never attended one. Most seem to occur in the midwest and northeast in the spring and summer from what I've researched, but I'd like to focus on those that would offer the best treasure hunting opportunities.

Thanks and happy holidays!

PA is a big fire memorabilia state...

Allentown Spring Melt, April 22-24 2022
50th Annual Fire Expo, May 20-21 2022, Harrisburg

 

[Stampeed Valkyrie]

PA is a big fire memorabilia state...

Allentown Spring Melt, April 22-24 2022
50th Annual Fire Expo, May 20-21 2022, Harrisburg

Let's hope Spring Melt doesn't get the axe this year.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

Thanks gents and yes, the "Spring Melt" is on, and the organizer told me it's the largest annual fire memorabilia gathering in the region. He said they'll start taking exhibitor applications in earnest in January and expects a strong turnout since it was cancelled last year.

Appreciate the responses!