Join us in Claremont, California on Saturday, January 19, 2019 for the 38th annual “Porky Show.”
The largest and longest running badge and patch police and fire memorabilia show in the USA!

All proceeds are donated to the Claremont Police Explorers!
Go to www.theporkyshow.com for all the details. Like us on Facebook at “The Porky Show”.

The 32nd Annual “Space Coast” Patch Show will be Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Elks Lodge, 2955 Columbia Blvd., Titusville, FL.  Steve and Karen Bridges host the show. This is your opportunity to buy-sell or trade law enforcement patches and badges, as well as other Police or Fire memorabilia.
Seventy-five tables are available for $20 each before December 31. After that tables will be $25. Early reservations are recommended because tables are offered on a “first come” basis.  Each year the show is a sellout. Please send payment with your reservation. Set-up begins at 8am and the show will run from 9am until 3pm. There is a spirited display contest and awards are presented for the best displays. Reproductions must be marked.
The Elks Lodge will offer lunch, and there are numerous fast food restaurants in the immediate area. There are two hotels for the show they are the Holiday Inn Titusville/Kennedy Space Center 4715 Helen Hauser Blvd. A $109.00 rate (plus tax), this rate will be valid January 25-27, 2019 and the cutoff date is December 25, 2018. The phone number is (321) 383-0200 and ask for the Space Coast Patch Show. The second is the Fairfield Inn and Suites located at 4735 Helen Hauser Blvd. and the phone is (321) 385-1818 and the rate is $179.00 per night with 2 Queen beds. Both hotels include a hot/cold breakfast. Early reservations are recommended as there is another event in Titusville at the same time.
Titusville is close to Kennedy Space Center and other central Florida attractions. The Police Hall of Fame, which moved from Miami to Titusville, is now open and is a well-done attraction promoting Law Enforcement and has some fabulous patches and other memorabilia on display.
Make table reservations by calling: 321-302-1983 (cell) or e-mail @ csteveb170@gmail.com. Confirm your reservations by mailing table fee to Steve Bridges, 1535 Justin Court, Titusville, FL 32796.
 

Patches? We need some stinkin' patches
2019 Marshall Swap Meet
Date: February 9, 2019
Time: 0900-1300
Where: Marshall Merit Center 1001 West Erie Road Marshall, Minnesota 56258 USA
Refreshments will be available
For tables, questions call Gooz at 507-530-1712

Roseville, California ' Doug Messer 49'er' Public Safety and Military Collectors Show
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Roseville Veterans Memorial Hall, Roseville
The 24th annual Doug Messer 49′er Public Safety and Military Collectors Show will be held at the Roseville Veterans Memorial Hall, Roseville, CA, on Saturday, February 23, 2019, from 0900 to 1400.
The show is named in memory of Doug Messer, one of the original hosts of the show, who passed away in October 2009. Show hosts are Mike Lynch, Brian Smith and Phil Jordan.
The show is a fundraiser for the Ranger Foundation, the California Law Enforcement Historical Society (CLEHS), and the Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS).
The show is sponsored by the International Police Association (IPA) Region 29 and the Roseville American Legion, Alyn W Butler – Post 169.
There are 47, eight foot by 30 inch display tables available for collectors at $30.00 each. Display tables are $15.00 each. To ensure your requested table placement, reserve your table early. Free Admission.
Table holders only setup starts at 0800. American Legion Post 169 Boy Scout Troop 11 will provide food and beverages for sale.
Awards will be presented to the top four displays.
The Fairfield Inn at 1910 Taylor Road, Roseville, 916-772-3500, is the host hotel. To reach the Fairfield Inn, take the Eureka Road exit, number 105A, off Interstate 80.
Show hosts Mike Lynch, Brian Smith and Phil Jordan will host a pre-show gathering at the Fairfield Inn, 1st floor Conference room, on Friday night before the show from 1700 to 1830.
The Roseville Veterans Memorial Hall is located at 110 Park Drive, Roseville. From Sacramento, take I-80 East toward Reno, then take Douglas Blvd West exit, number 103B, off Interstate 80. Proceed west on Douglas Blvd, turn right on South Lincoln St, left on Sutter Av, left on Park Drive to the Veterans Memorial Hall.