All…This is a FUN show….well worth the trip because of the nature, geography, people, history, food, wine and bottles! I had a BLAST last year!
From Rick Simi at Western Bitters News:
This years Downieville Bottle Show is slated for the weekend of September 10th.
The festivities kick off on Friday afternoon with a wine tasting event followed by a western style barbecue at the “Old Downieville Brewery” and home of Rick & Cherry Simi on Main Street. All show dealers and their guests are welcome at the tasting and BBQ. Read the rest at Western Bitters News.
About Ferdinand Meyer V
Ferdinand Meyer V is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and has a BFA in Fine Art and Graphic Design from the Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design. Ferdinand is the founding Principal of FMG Design, a nationally recognized design consultation firm. Ferdinand is a passionate collector of American historical glass specializing in bitters bottles, color runs and related classic figural bottles. He is married to Elizabeth Jane Meyer and lives in Houston, Texas with their daughter and three wonderful grandchildren. The Meyers are also very involved in Quarter Horses, antiques and early United States postage stamps. Ferdinand is the past 6-year President of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors and is one of the founding members of the FOHBC Virtual Museum.
