A wide variety of vendors once again made their way to the Event Center for a weekend of antiques and collectibles.  The Malad Antiques and Collectibles Show brings in both vendors and buyers from all around the region, and has been growing in popularity with each event.  After some concern about the weather and the potential for a very muddy weekend, the event ending up going off smoothly.  The county was about to add gravel and grade the parking lot before the event officially started, and those in attendance were able to focus on the merchandise inside, rather than parking conditions.

Despite a General Conference weekend, the vendors on hand reported good traffic and business over the two days of the show.  Many of the vendors were returning from their previous visits to the Malad Antiques Show, coming from northern Utah, California, and even farther locations.  

Bob and Jackie McConaughey from Roy, Utah, were in town for their first event.  “This is our first time, and it’s been a good one,” Jackie said.  Keely Christiansen, also from Utah, was on her second trip to the venue.  “It was great the last time, and it’s been good this year too.  Even today [Sunday] has been pretty decent.” Kim Hopfenbeck, of Ogden, commented that the best part so far had been the people.  “There are just really nice people up here,” she said.

The Antique and Collectible Show had a wide range of historical antiques, crafted items, toys, movie posters, comics, magazine, trading cards, knives, clothing items, furniture, and all kinds of surprises.  Exit 13, run by Bryon and Terri Lyons, also staffed a food concession, and were on hand for questions and help with the vendors.  The event is a great showcase for the kind of businesses that trade in the rich history and craftwork of the American West, especially in this area.