The East Hampton Historical Society announces the return of the much anticipated East Hampton Antiques Show to the historical grounds of the Mulford Farm on Saturday, July 18, through Sunday, July 19. Now in its ninth 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. David Netto, an interior designer and writer, is the Honorary Chairperson of the Preview Cocktail Party Friday on July 17, which offers patrons an early buying opportunity of the impressive array of antiques, art, jewelry, and collectibles.

The focus of the show is on vintage decorative items for the home and garden. Classic rattan and bamboo furniture, lighting, textiles, architectural elements, American and European country decorated furniture, Art Deco and Moderne, garden ornaments, wrought-iron accessories, industrial items, paintings, trade signs, period jewelry, weathervanes, and mirrors will be for sale.

“Growing up in East Hampton gave me such a love of American architecture — the older and humbler the better, though in East Hampton we do have all kinds. The buildings that the East Hampton Historical Society celebrates and contributes so much to maintain are important because they make up the composition of one of the loveliest and best-planned villages in America. Come and shop, come see your friends, come meet some designer you’ve always wanted to meet — or if you are my daughter come stand in the cemetery refusing to go to a cocktail party of all grown-ups. But come. It’s your history and mine, and we need to thank the East Hampton Historical Society for all they do,” says Mr. Netto.

Newell Turner, Kelli Delaney, and Dr. Mark Kot

Both the Preview Cocktail Party and the Antiques Show take place on the bucolic grounds of the Mulford Farm, located on James Lane in the heart of East Hampton Village. This historical 3.5-acre property features a restored 17th-century farmhouse as well as several barns and outbuildings that are among the oldest on Long Island. Ticket proceeds from the Preview Cocktail Party benefit the East Hampton Historical Society.

The East Hampton Antiques Show continues to be well received by collectors and dealers alike. This popular offering of wares and art comes from a diverse assembly of more than 50 antiques and art dealers, housed in elegant white tents across the expansive greensward of the Mulford Farm. The 2015 East Hampton Antiques Show is made possible in part by the generous support of BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Domaine Franey Wines & Spirits, House Beautiful, and Charlie Whitmore Gardens. The show is managed by Ferguson & D’Arruda of New England. Catering is provided by Brent Newsom and live music at the Preview Cocktail Party will be performed by Jane Hastay and Peter Martin Weiss.

Admission to the Antiques Show costs $10, with early buying at $20. Show hours are Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with an early buying hour at 9 a.m. On Sunday the show is open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The show offers an on-site cafe for a light breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday with the cafe’s famous lobster.

Tickets for the Friday night Opening Preview Cocktail Party start at $150 per person and include return visits on the weekend. Junior Tickets (ages 40 and under) are priced at $100. For tickets please contact the East Hampton Historical Society at 631-324-6850, e-mail at info@easthamptonhistory.org , or visit the East Hampton Historical Society’s office at 101 Main Street, East Hampton, from Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.easthamptonhistory.org. Tickets can also be had at the gate the night of the event.