On this farmland, aptly called “Auction Acres,” auctioneer Gordon Reid gathered sixty-seven dealers and launched the “Greatest Antique Show Under the Sun,” envisioning Brimfield as the antiques center of the nation. During his lifetime, that dream reached fruition as the show grew to rival the nation's most prestigious antique shows and came to be touted by many as the greatest outdoor antique show on Earth. Gordon's children, Gordon Jr., Jill and Judy, carried on the tradition as Auction Acres and J&J Promotions. The Brimfield Shows eventually expanded as nearby fields opened their own shows to accommodate the overflow of dealers vying for space at the antique center of the country. They evolved into a week-long event held three times a year, attracting thousands of dealers and show-goers from around the world and contributing millions of dollars in tourism to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This property is listed in the National Register of Historical Places by the United States Department of the Interior.

Photo: Duane and Tracy Marsteller

Brimfield, Massachusetts · USA