Antique buyers flooded the back lot of the Duchess Outlet, William Street, Pittston, on Saturday, Oct. 3, for the 3rd Annual Duchess Antique Fair. The fair was held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. under perfect weather conditions.
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The Barbershop Quartet Sounds Abounds performed for those attending the 3rd Annual Duchess Antique Fair on the grounds of the Duchess Outlet, William Street, Pittston, on Saturday, Oct. 3. From left: Jim Morpeth, Joe Husty, Tom Roberts, and Drew Smith.
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Those who came hungry to the 3rd Annual Duchess Antique Fair could choose from four food trucks.
Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch
PITTSTON — The Duchess Outlet hosted its 3rd Annual Pittston Antique Fair on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Duchess Outlet Foundry Grounds, with over 75 vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment on hand.
For the third year, the weather was perfect for the antique fair making fair-goers the luxuary of visiting all the vendors without worry for storms.
Organizers Julio Caprari, Paul Caprari Jr., and Joe McLean, came up with the idea three years ago and so far, the antique fair has been an overwhelming success.
Fair-goers had the chance to search one-of-a-kind antiques, vintage treasures, collectibles, home décor, handmade goods, and more.
Foundry Street was closed to traffic where food trucks where people had a chance to dine for the entire day. Food was enjoyed at Cibo’s Pizza, The Potato Pancake Shake, Sammy’s Caribbean Grill, Ice Screamers, Pittston Popcorn, Tim’s Chili & Salsa, Bartolai Winery, Winter Hills Honey, and Dirty Girl’s Dirty Soda Bar.
The Sounds Abound Barbershop Quartet walked grounds singing favorites.
A special appearance by Mrs. Q and friends from New York City presented a living history of Wyoming Valley during the American Revolution.
Re-enactors from the 24th Connecticut Militia Regiment as well as the Luzerne Co. Historical Society portrayed real people who lived at that time.