What is the largest gun show in PA?

[Joe from Media]

The Oaks 3-day shows are HUGE! Best time to get there is noon on Friday. Get in line at 12:30. Doors open at 1:00. Saturday and Sunday have large crowds and full parking lots, plus certain ammo may be sold out by end of Friday (like .38 full wad-cutters I'm usually buying).

[LifeInPa]

Oaks Gun Show was amazing, I went there during the show they had just before Christmas and they had 1700 tables. I was there for almost 9 hours and I could have spend more time if I wanted, just make sure you get there early or it will be a long walk.

[abner13]

The old Valley Forge was the best.

I remember when the VF Sheraton had shows on both lower floors and a huge tent outside.

[Walleye Hunter]

I remember when the VF Sheraton had shows on both lower floors and a huge tent outside.

I'm too young to remember any outdoor tent.

[ianian]

Thanks for the help everyone. There’s an Oaks show coming up on Feb 8-10. Is that show smaller than the one in December?

[abner13]

I'm too young to remember any outdoor tent.

Early 90's I thinks.

[pa123guns]

Thanks for the help everyone. There’s an Oaks show coming up on Feb 8-10. Is that show smaller than the one in December?

Yes, the March show is normally the largest Oaks with 2000 tables. Oct and Dec shows are 1700 tables.

[bug]

Well, here it is. Just about 3 weeks away.

Bob D

[Delkal]

At this point in time, the Oaks shows have the largest number of tables and compare to many nationally famous shows. The GAO is for show/display more than sales. I don't know if they even have any.

This is sad...........In other words the gun shows that we knew and loved are over.

[c45man]

This is sad...........In other words the gun shows that we knew and loved are over.

You could thank internet sales for that. Accessories, ammo, and new guns are less expensive through the net. Whether or not that is a good thing is a matter of opinion.

In my lifetime gun shows had their heyday in the 70s to the 90s.