May | June issue of Bottles and Extras!
Loaded with articles this issue including Dr. Henley's Royal Palm Gin (Part 2), Oregon Trail Bottles, Privy Digging in Baltimore, Drug Store Museum on the Plains of Kansas and so much more! Issue will be mailed this coming Monday.
Our next milestone is 200 tables. We have the capability for 325 tables. Don’t wait, sign up now for a table for the biggest national bottle show this year! See List
Bourbon is on our minds at the Lexington National!
Keeping in mind that Kentucky is the epicenter of Bourbon production, we have selected the speaker for the 2014 National Antique Bottle Show in Lexington, Kentucky. Michael R. Veach will give about a 20 minute welcome to Kentucky Bourbon country and speak on Bourbon history. Mr. Veach is associate curator of Special Collections at the Filson Historical Society. He is a bourbon historian and a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Read Press Release.
Lexington Bottle Judging Event
The “Run for The Roses” bottle compitition will be held at the Hyatt Regency on Friday, August 1st after the Banquet. There will be three categories. Each category will have three judges. The categories are:
- Midwestern Swirl Decanters
- Historical Scroll Flasks
- Wax Sealer Jars
WIN, PLACE, and SHOW will be awarded for each bottle category. WIN will receive a $100 gift certificate. PLACE will receive a $50 gift certificate. SHOW will receive a $25 gift certificate. The gift certificates must be redeemed at the show.
Security will be provided. For additional information contact: Jamie Houdeshell, phone: 419.722.3184, e-mail jhbottle@hotmail.com.
"Thoroughbred Auction" set for Saturday night in Lexington
Jockey Jim and his 'J' Team will be 'Horsing Around' at this important event! Consignments are currently being accepted.
Deadline for advertising in the 2014 Lexington National Show Souvenir Program in June 1st, 2014! RESERVE YOUR AD NOW! See contract Page 3 for information.
2015 Chattanooga National
Chattanooga, Tennessee announced for the 2015 National Antique Bottle Show 31 July - 02 August 2015 |
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Lexington National Book Signing
Mr. Veach, our banquet speaker, will be conducting a book signing at our show on Sunday. He will be inviting 2 or 3 other Bourbon authors to sign their books too. All books printed by University Press in Kentucky.
We Want You!
Volunteers Needed!
The FOHBC is actively looking for member volunteers to step up and make us better and stronger. Please consider donating some time for the following:
• National Show Volunteers
• Regional Volunteers (selling memberships)
• FOHBC Web site
• Virtual Museum
• Writing Articles
Visit FOHBC.org
Please visit the web site for the latest news and show information. You will also find great stories and the latest Board meeting notes. There is also a private 'Members Only' portal for accessing member collecting information and back issues of Bottles and Extras. Just remember, you have to register first as a member and be given access to the information.
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