NAPLES, Fla. - Judy and Steve Allman, owners of Allman Productions LLC, have acquired all of the shows previously managed by Yvonne and Jim Tucker of Antique Shows of Florida. The acquisition will provide the Allmans an extended seasonal Florida base in conjunction with their newly organized Old Naples Antiques Show to premiere Jan. 30-31.

The Allmans have been in the antiques show promotion and management business for more than 30 years having acquired the Holliston (Mass.) Antiques Show in 1978. They currently operate the Syracuse Thanksgiving Antiques Show in Syracuse, N.Y., Nov. 28-29; the Holliston show in Holliston, Mass., Feb. 20-21; the Greater Syracuse Antiques Expo, March 13-14; the Round Lake Antiques Festival in Round Lake Village, N.Y., June 26-27; and the Great American Antiquefest in Long Branch Park, Onondaga Lake Parks, just west of Syracuse, July 23-25.

Having been residents of Naples for nine years, the Allmans decided to add their hometown to their schedule in 2010 by organizing the Old Naples Antiques Show for Jan. 30-31, one week after the Miami Beach Antique Show.

The Allmans said they plan to make the show convenient and pleasurable for the 50 or more participating dealers. Discounted lodging will be available in close proximity to the show for participating exhibitors and visiting show guests. The immediate show area abounds with world-class restaurants and shopping, making a trip to Naples a double pleasure, they said.

The show will be held in the new Jubilee Center of St Ann's School, 542 Eighth Ave. South, which is close to the classic shopping areas of Fifth Avenue South and Third Street in the heart of Old Naples.

The previously scheduled Naples show of Antique Shows of Florida, also set for Jan. 30-31, will be combined with the new show of the same date.

“The Florida market reminds me of when we started in the business – smaller shows with less pressure but with strong attendance and good dealer participation,” said Steve Allman. The Allmans say they have always maintained a low key, dealer-friendly approach to shows and are sure they will fit well with the pattern established by the Tuckers. Allman says they have a successful track record because they value the dealers and have proven dates and locations reinforced with advertising. Allman says many of their northern dealers, especially those from New York, have already signed up for some of the Florida shows.

The previous schedule of shows set up by Antiques Shows of Florida will remain unchanged for the 2010 season under Allman Promotions. The shows are Crystal River, Jan. 9-10 and March 20-21; Venice, Jan. 16-17 and February 20-21; Punta Gorda, Jan. 23-24 and March 13-14; Inverness, Feb. 13-14; and Tampa, Feb. 27-28.

For details call Allman Promotions at 315-686-5789, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the Web site at www.allmanpromotions.com for complete schedule and venues.