A Primitive Place Show: FAQ
- When is the annual A Primitive Place show?
Our annual A Primitive Place: Vintage, Antiques, Primitives & Handmade Goods Show is held every year on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend.
The 2026 show will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
2. Where is the show located?
The show is held outdoors at our property at:
A Primitive Place
7750 173rd Ave SE
Wahpeton, ND 58075
The show is held outdoors throughout our property.
3. What are the show hours?
The 2026 show hours are:
VIP/Early Buying: 10:00 AM–11:30 AM
General Admission: 11:30 AM–5:00 PM
VIP/Early Buying ticket holders are admitted first and have the opportunity to shop the dealers before General Admission begins.
4. What is VIP/Early Buying?
VIP/Early Buying gives a limited number of shoppers access to the show from 10:00 AM–11:30 AM, before General Admission begins at 11:30 AM.
This gives VIP ticket holders the first opportunity to shop the dealer booths and purchase antiques before the general public enters.
VIP/Early Buying tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. They will not be available for purchase at the gate.
5. Can I purchase General Admission tickets at the gate?
Yes. General Admission tickets can be purchased at the gate on the day of the show.
General Admission begins at 11:30 AM.
VIP/Early Buying tickets cannot be purchased at the gate and must be purchased in advance.
6. Do I need to print my ticket?
No. You do not need to print your ticket.
Your digital ticket can be scanned directly from your phone when you arrive. You may also take a screenshot of your ticket for easy access.
If you cannot locate your ticket when you arrive, we can also look up your purchase by name at the gate.
7. Â Is the show rain or shine?
Yes. The show is held rain or shine.
Because the event is outdoors, please check the weather before attending and dress accordingly.
8. Are dogs allowed at the show?
Yes. Dogs are welcome at the show.
Dogs must be kept on a leash, up to date on vaccinations, and comfortable around other animals and people.
Other dogs will be attending the event, so owners are responsible for using their best judgment and keeping their pets under control at all times.
9. Â Is food available at the show?
Yes. Food will be available for purchase at the show from Digger’s BBQ.
10. Are drinks available at the show?
Yes! Brewtiful Day Coffee will be serving coffee and other beverages throughout the show. Dakota Vines Winery will also be on-site, offering locally made wine tastings, wine by the glass, and bottles available to purchase and take home.
11. Will there be a vendor map and schedule?
Yes. Maps and schedules will be handed out at the show.
The map will show the locations of the individual vendor booths as well as food, coffee, antique education, Civil War reenactors, and other activities throughout the property.
The schedule will include the times and locations of scheduled events and programming so you can plan your day
12. How do I find a particular dealer at the show?
Each participating dealer will be identified on the vendor map provided at the show, making it easy to locate a particular booth.
Leading up to the show, we are also announcing participating dealers and sharing vendor spotlights on our Facebook and Instagram pages. These posts provide a preview of many of the dealers attending and the types of antiques, primitives, handmade goods, and other merchandise they specialize in.
13. Is antique education included with admission?
Yes. Antique education is included with your show admission at no additional charge.
For the 2026 show, A Primitive Place writers and antique experts T.C. and Kim Waln will be providing antique education during the event.
The show schedule will provide the time and location.
14. Are the Civil War reenactors included with admission?
Yes. Civil War reenactors will be part of the 2026 show experience and are included with admission.
Their location and any scheduled activities will be identified on the map and show schedule.
15. Where do I park?
Parking is free and available on our property at:
7750 173rd Ave SE
Wahpeton, ND 58075
Because we live in the country, this is not a traditional paved event parking lot. Guests will park in designated areas along our driveway and in the nearby field.
Signs and directions will be posted on the property when you arrive to help direct you to the appropriate parking area.
16. Â Is the show accessible?
The show is held outdoors on a country property rather than on a fully paved event site.
Guests should expect grass, fields, gravel, and other natural or potentially uneven surfaces throughout portions of the show and parking areas. Guests in past years have successfully navigated the show grounds using both wheelchairs and walkers without issue.
17. Can I bring a wagon or cart?
Yes. You are welcome to bring a wagon or cart to carry your purchases throughout the show.
If you purchase a large or heavy item, we can also assist with transporting purchases to your vehicle using our golf cart when possible.
For larger pieces, you may also be able to pull your vehicle closer to the purchase for loading after you are finished shopping. Please ask us or the dealer for assistance.
18. Do vendors accept debit or credit cards?
Payment methods are determined by each individual vendor. However, most vendors will accept cash, debit cards, and credit cards.
There is no ATM on the property, so please come prepared. We recommend bringing cash in addition to a debit or credit card, especially since individual vendors may have different payment policies.
19. Â Is there an ATM at the show?
No. There is not an ATM on the property.
Please bring any cash you think you may need with you. Most vendors accept debit and credit cards, but payment methods are ultimately determined by each individual vendor.
20. What is the best way to get to the show?
The show is held at:
A Primitive Place
7750 173rd Ave SE
Wahpeton, ND 58075
We live in the country, so the final portion of your drive will be on gravel roads. We will have A Primitive Place show signs posted at key turns, and you can also watch for our large white barn, which is visible from the road.
COMING FROM THE NORTH / FARGO:
Take I-29 South to Exit 26 (County Road 10). Turn left/east onto County Road 10 and continue until you reach 173rd Avenue SE. Turn onto 173rd Avenue and follow our show signs to the property.
COMING FROM THE SOUTH:
Take I-29 North to Exit 23 for ND Highway 13/Wahpeton. Head east on Highway 13. Watch for the turn marked toward Great Bend, along with our A Primitive Place show signs, and follow the signs to 173rd Avenue SE.
COMING FROM THE WEST:
Travel east on ND Highway 13 toward Wahpeton. You will reach the turn toward our property before you get to Wahpeton. Watch for the Great Bend sign and our A Primitive Place show signs directing you from Highway 13 toward 173rd Avenue SE.
COMING FROM THE EAST / MINNESOTA:
Travel west through Wahpeton on Highway 13. After passing through Wahpeton, continue west on Highway 13 and watch for the Great Bend sign and our A Primitive Place show signs marking the turn toward the property.
Don't worry when you reach the gravel!
The last portion of the drive is on country gravel roads, so you are going the right way when the pavement ends.
Enter 7750 173rd Ave SE, Wahpeton, ND 58075 into your GPS, then watch for our show signs as you get closer. Our large white barn is visible from the road and is another good landmark to watch for.