Folks who enjoy picking through isles of unique antiques — with the option of walking through a sawmill and birch still operation — will likely want to visit the upcoming 10th annual Spring Antique and Collectible show at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum on U.S. Route 6 between Galeton and Coudersport.

Trisha Berberich, museum records manager, said the event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21 and 22. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 3 to 11 and free for museum members. The museum uses the proceeds to purchase display items for the facility or repair donated items.

Berberich said the event typically attracts a couple of hundred visitors who browse through private and professional antique collections that contain a variety of items, including books, glass and furniture.

“The vendors have a choice (of renting) one, two or three tables set up in our program room,” Berberich said. “We have room for 11 vendors” in that room.

“We also have one or two vendors in the hallway, because they like it out there,” she continued. “One of the vendors said he likes it because (the visitors) have to pass them going to the restrooms.” There are currently a few spaces available to vendors, she added.

Berberich said the antique show is always held inside because of the unpredictable weather in the spring.

“We also have things happen out in the camp, so this brings people in who want to see the steam-powered saw mill (on April 21), the birch still demonstrations (both days) or the blacksmith,” she said. “The outside activities are for people who want to bring their kids for that, while they get to see an antique collectible show.They also can see the new exhibits and whole museum.”

The museum, which was renovated and expanded three years ago, now includes a handicapped-accessible entrance, expanded exhibit galleries, a state-of-the-art collections storage area, gift shop, library, meeting spaces and visitor amenities. There are also a number of hands-on, kid-friendly exhibits that encourage interaction and exploration.

As for the antique and collectible vendors, she said many travel to shows in the region with their wares.

“The variety is amazing,” Berberich remarked. “One vendor has old Woolrich clothing that I have bought a number of.”

Berberich said a commercial kitchen at the museum will host a vendor who will sell food that includes macaroni and cheese, hamburgers, hot-dogs, chicken and desserts, as well as beverages throughout the day.

For more information on the show, or the vendor show, contact Berberich at (814) 435-2652.