Allentown Spring Melt 2026

Union Historical Fire Society Annual Allentown Spring Melt MarketplaceApril 18 & 19, 2026Get ready for the annual “Spring Melt” Fire Antique Memorabilia and Marketplace and the 37thAnnual Firematic Antique Auction. The auction will be held on Saturday, April 18th with themarketplace to follow on Sunday, April 19th at the Agri-Plex at Allentown Fairgrounds. The doors openon Sunday at 9 a.m. to the largest fire memorabilia marketplace in the country. There are othermusters and conventions, but this show is the largest you will find. Attendees and dealers come fromall over the United States and Canada. Anything fire department related can be found gathered in oneplace at this show. There is something for everyone. New and used apparatus will be on display.The Allentown Spring Melt now offers Early Buyer passes. These can be purchased online or at thedoor. See www.unionhistoricalfiresociety.com for details. If you want to be first to spot items you arelooking for, Early Buyer passes are the way to go. The auction is presented by The Eastmere Fireman. Auctioneer Brian Enterline has lined up anotherexceptional auction this year. You can preview the items in person on Friday April 17th from 12 p.m. to3 p.m. and on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. The auction starts promptly at 8 a.m. Or you can viewthe items on the auction website: https://eastmerefireman.com/. Contact Brian directly by phone:717-648-4458 or email: YnJpYW4gfCBlYXN0bWVyZWZpcmVtYW4gISBjb20= with questions or to inquire about consigningitems to the auction.Admission is a contribution to the Union Historical Fire Society of $5.00 to the Auction and $10.00 tothe Marketplace. Children under 12 admitted free. Refreshments are available all weekend and thereis no charge for parking. This is an indoor show, so the weather is never a problem.New vendors are welcome. Keep in mind the show is limited to fire related items ONLY. If you areinterested in becoming a vendor, visit our website at www.unionhistoricalfiresociety.com or contactTom & Cheryl D’Arcangelo at 631-348-3787 or email c3ByaW5nbWVsdCAhIHVoZnMgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ== with yourquestions.We can assure you there will be an unparalleled selection of vendors and merchandise this year. Lastyear was the largest show in our history and we are aiming to top that this year. Mark your calendarsso you don’t miss out! Photos from the Spring Melt can be found on the UHFS website.