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Newman Chittenden and Martin Fasack launched the first gun and knife show in November 1984 at the Westchester County Center in New York. What started as a single event has grown into a network of regular shows across the Northeast.
| Location | Frequency | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown, NY | 4 times/year | Orange County Fairgrounds |
| West Springfield, MA | 3 times/year | Eastern States Exposition |
| Marlboro, MA | 3 times/year | TBD |
| Wilmington, MA | 2 times/year | Shriner's Auditorium |
| Matamoras, PA | Multiple/year | TBD |
The West Springfield show is one of the largest in the Northeast with around 500 vendor tables.
Each show features extensive firearms, knives, ammunition, and related sporting goods from dealers across the region. With 500+ tables at major events, there's significant inventory and variety across different show locations.
Recent 2026 Schedule: - February 14-15: Middletown, NY (Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm) - March 7-8: Matamoras, PA (Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm) - May 2-3: Middletown, NY (Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm) - September 12-13: Middletown, NY (Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm) - November 7-8: Middletown, NY
Chittenden and Fasack met when Chittenden bought a Lionel train car from Fasack, and Fasack bought a Browning .22 caliber pistol from Chittenden—their first firearms connection that sparked the idea for the shows.
Expansion came over decades through multiple companies: Westchester Collectors Inc., Mid-Hudson Promotions Inc., and Newmart Promotions Inc., which now manages the majority of current events.