It’s not all business for Traders at the 2016 National Bottle and Collectables Show.
There will be exquisite items on display. Loads of goodies on the swap and sell tables. A high quality Saturday night auction. All the things you expect at a major Collectables fair. But it’s the social side of the National show that really draws in collectors. This year having the onsite venue (AJs Bar) for the end of day winding down is a huge bonus. Of course, collectors are a lot like fishermen. There will be plenty of tales of rarities that got away. Or items that have better colour, condition, size and desirability than anything imaginable. Not that I’m saying fibs will be told but memory is a funny beast. With a little social lubricant added to the mix some stories tending towards the tall may be told.
For Traders and Exhibitors this years social events include (all held at AJs Bar, right near the show hall): Friday night welcoming barbecue and drinks from 6.30 pm; Saturday evening finger food and drinks from 4.30 pm with a roast meal to follow from 5.30 pm.
These will be nights to remember. And with so many International and Interstate visitors making their way to Geelong some new friendships forged. See you there!
