CALENDAR SHOWS LLC
DUNEDIN, FLORIDA

Fanciful costumed individuals and groups can be seen wandering the halls of every Costume Walkabout sponsored by Calendar Shows, the Producer of the Del Mar Antiques & Collectibles Show in various historical, fictional and fantasy costume attire. Therefore, it's rather pleasant to run across someone carrying on a family business serving not only the family, but the community where it does business. Such is the case of Michael & Marilyn Grimes who carry on the tradition of fine antique shows that have been produced by the Grimes family for over 50 years. "My father & mother were originally involved in a business called says Michael, "which served the Inland Empire of San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange counties. They did a free publication which carried all the events happening during a particular month, and then sold advertising to local businesses. During the early 60's, it became apparent that newspapers were becoming more involved in this area and it was only a matter of time before they would be put out of business by the larger circulation papers. A friend of the family pointed out that trade shows were becoming a big thing back east and maybe with their public relations & advertising backgrounds they could become a success in this newly emerging business promoting such events." exhausting business for the dealers", Michael says, "considering what their normal week entails. Let's start their week with setup [usually the day before the show opens]. The next three days are spent at the show from opening to closing. Then when they pack-out after closing on Sunday night [usually around midnight], they are off & running to another show the following week. They have to be ready to set up in another town sometimes hundreds of miles away within days. Needless to say, sometime during all this traveling & selling at shows, they still have to find time to shop for replacement merchandise. Also, our great repair & restoration people will be there to help you make your damaged treasures as good as new. They are able to repair all types of glass & crystal, furniture, jewelry, art and much more. General admission is still only $8 and children are free. Don't forget to Therefore, it's rather pleasant to run across someone carrying on a family business serving not only the family, but the community where it does business. Such is the case of Michael & Marilyn Grimes who carry on the tradition of fine antique shows that have been produced by the Grimes family for over 50 years. "My father & mother were originally involved in a business called says Michael, "which served the Inland Empire of San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange counties. They did a free publication which carried all the events happening during a particular month, and then sold advertising to local businesses. During the early 60's, it became apparent that newspapers were becoming more involved in this area and it was only a matter of time before they would be put out of business by the larger circulation papers. A friend of the family pointed out that trade shows were becoming a big thing back east and maybe with their public relations & advertising backgrounds they could become a success in this newly emerging business promoting such events." exhausting business for the dealers", Michael says, "considering what their normal week entails. Let's start their week with setup [usually the day before the show opens]. The next three days are spent at the show from opening to closing. Then when they pack-out after closing on Sunday night [usually around midnight], they are off & running to another show the following week. They have to be ready to set up in another town sometimes hundreds of miles away within days. Needless to say, sometime during all this traveling & selling at shows, they still have to find time to shop for replacement merchandise.