Contemporary Makers

Thursday, February 5, 2026

32nd Lake Cumberland Kentucky Rifle Show

The 18th Century Artisan’s Show

February 6 & February 7, 2026

Carlisle Expo Center

100 K Street, Carlisle, PA 17013

The nineteenth annual 18th Century Artisan’s Show will be held on Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Carlisle Expo Center, 100 K Street in Carlisle, PA 17013. The 18th Century Artisan’s Show features over 150 tables displaying and offering for sale the finest Contemporary American Folk Art from the 1750 to 1850 period. In addition, antique muzzleloading rifles, component parts suppliers and period antiques are included at the show. The operators of this event endeavor to have a diverse group of artisans and craftsmen exhibit their creations, including period jewelers, potters, cabinet workers, furniture makers, flintlock rifles, powder horns, blacksmiths, knife and bag makers, leatherworkers, tin ware, silver work, historic publications, painters and more!

Artisans who are invited to exhibit their wares have researched their specialty and pay close attention to among the best in the country at their chosen art form.

The show is open to the public for admission of $10.00 per day. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

For additional information please visit us on Facebook: 18th Century Artisan Show

Or, call

Eric Fleisher at 717-275-2667

Art DeCamp at 814-643-6343

Show organized by Artisan's Show, LLC

New Work by Ken Gahagan for 18th Century Artisan Show

A hound dog and a horse. Both images were originally found on native items. A drinking ladle and a staff.

These are all copies of originals. The first is a Dutch trade Figural piece the original being found at a Susquehannock site in PA.

A copy of a bone handled one found at Lake George.

The fourth are Dutch carved handled copies of the originals.

These are all inspired by sailor made items. There handle materials are bone or oak. Most imagery is from scrimshawed nautical items or powder horns. The wooden ones have turks head knot on handles to prevent slippage when working on the ships.