Collectors Fair: Retro and antique goodies coming to Whanganui sale

Stallholder Mia Mina with a selection of retro pottery at the 2019 St John Collectors Fair. Photo / Bevan Conley

Whanganui bargain hunters can rejoice that the popular Collectors Fair is returning to the St John training rooms in Whanganui this month.

There will be more than 20 stalls selling collectibles from the past century and all profits will go towards funding St John services in the Whanganui region.

Previous fairs have attracted around 500 visitors during the weekend, with treasure hunters travelling from other parts of the North Island in search of something special.

St John Op Shop manager Fiona Sibbald said there are still a few stall spaces available for a fee of $25.

"Stall fees go to St John but the stallholders get all the money from their sales," she said.

"It is a good opportunity for them as well."

Collectible items donated to the Whanganui St John Op Shop will be for sale at the fair and there will be online sales as well.

"There will be a good selection of Crown Lynn pottery available and lots of other interesting collectibles," Sibbald said.

Collectors Fair: 25 Tawa St, Saturday, October 17, 10am to 2pm and Sunday, October 18, 9am to 1pm. Gold coin donations appreciated. For more information contact St John Op Shop Whanganui on 06 348 2376.