A Preview Benefit Cocktail Party for the 2018 East Hampton Antiques Show was held on the evening of Friday, July 20 on the bucolic greensward of Mulford Farm in the heart of East Hampton Village. Guests had the opportunity to meet with Scott Sanders — interior designer & tastemaker — who served as the Honorary Chairperson, as well as to enjoy an early buying opportunity of the impressive array of antiques, art, jewelry, and collectibles. Ticket proceeds benefited the East Hampton Historical Society.

Among the distinguished guests included Martha Stewart, Carolyn Murphy, Michael Eisner, Tom Samet, Steven Gambrel, David Netto, Frank Newbold, Melanie Roy, Tamara Magel, Susan Wood, Kendell Cronstrom, Alejandro Saralegui, Dwyer & Michael Derrig, Hollis & Jim Forbes, and Debbie & Henry Druker.

The East Hampton Antiques Show continued on Saturday and Sunday, July 21 to 22, 2018. Now in its twelfth year, the East Hampton Antiques Show is widely recognized as the premier antiques event on eastern Long Island and a highlight of the East Hampton arts and social calendar. Over 50 elite art and antique dealers participated, offering a diverse assemblage of rare and unique items for the home and garden. The show received over two thousand visitors.

The 2018 East Hampton Antiques Show was made possible in part by the generous support of Wilmington Trust and media sponsor, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens (HC&G) magazine. The show was managed by Brian Ferguson of New England. Catering was provided by Bostwick’s & Debbie Geppert Events Catering Co. Live music at the Preview Cocktail Party was performed by Jane Hastay and Peter Martin Weiss.