Shops include antique, restaurants, artisan stores and an eco- friendly organic merchandise store.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring their 10th Annual Primitives and Antiques show. They are anticipating the biggest and best show yet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Pierceton Elementary School. All vendors are juried, which promotes the best primitives and antiques from all over Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky. The committee looks for the best early American antiques and primitive handmade vendors. This, in turn, has made this show one of the best primitive shows in Northern Indiana. There are many vendors and large spaces to browse through, with  and lots of opportunities to collect that perfect gift or decorating item for your home. During the show, W.I.O.E. Oldies radio station will be there with live remote broadcasting.  

 At 11 a.m.  Kerry Hippensteel will be instructing visitors on how to decorate with greenery. He is a professional landscaper and antique dealer and has a great eye for design. Beginning at 1 p.m. Marjorie Kennedy-Babbitt of Sweet Annie’s Basketry will give a demonstration on weaving a holiday snowman. Don’t forget to take home some fresh kettle corn that will be popping just outside the doors. This show will start your Christmas season off with great shopping and, as always, the excitement of Christmas will be in the air. Refreshments will also be available, sponsored by the Pierceton Chamber of Commerce.

Be sure to shop local in Pierceton on St. Rd. 13 for the best antiques, jewelry and specialty shops in the area. Many sales are going on at this time. The shops are decked out for Christmas and are full of antiques and specialty items for that hard to find gift on your Christmas list. Pierceton has a collection of businesses to cater to your needs. Shops include antique, restaurants, artisan stores and an eco- friendly organic merchandise store.  

Don’t miss this annual show and shop downtown. The sights, sounds and the aroma of Christmas wafting through the air will make you feel like you stepped into a wonderland unique to itself. Take home a one-of-a-kind gift for a special person on your list, and pick up a special decorating item for you and your home. Please mark your calendars for Dec. 1 and gather your friends for a positively fun-filled day.