Ohio Civil War Collector's Show and 16th Annual Artillery Show, May 3rd and May 4th, 2008. Richland County Fairgrounds, U.S. 30 and Trimble Road Exit Mansfield, Ohio. Six Hundred fifty tables of strictly military items, relics, and reliated memorabilia from the period of 1776 thru 1898. For information, Don Williams 419-289-3120 or Wayne Williams 419-884-2194.

Columbia Civil War Show, June14th & 15th, 2008. Columbia State Fairgrounds, Columbia, South Carolina. For information, contact Mike Kent @ 770-267-0989 or mlkshows@yahoo.com.

The 30th Annual Southeastern Civil War Show And Sale, August 9th and August 10th, 2008. This is one of the best Civil War shows in the country. Held at the Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, Georgia. Inquires: North Georgia Relic Hunters Association, P.O. Box 503, Marietta, Ga. 30061. Phone: 770-871-6152.

North South Trader's National Civil War & Antique Arms Show, August 16th & 17th, 2008. This annual event will be the Showplace in Richmond. Held in conjunction with the National WWI & WWII Show, which takes place in the adjacent annex. For more information, contact Steve Sylvia at 540-672-4845.

2nd Annual Bend of the River Civil War & Antique Expo in Vicksburg, Mississippi, October 4th & 5th, 2008. Presented by the Collectors & Shooters Club. For more information, call 334-279-9895, or cascishows@aol.com.

1st Annual Michigan Civil War Collectors Show & Sale, October 5, 2008. St. Joseph County-Grange Fairgrounds, Centreville, Michigan.  Civil War, Revolutionary War, Indian War, and Spanish American War relics and memorabilia. Sponsored by Zurko's Midwest Promotions, 715-526-9769 or www.zurkopromotions.com.