The Move to Ramseur and Where to Shop
For decades, Randolph County, located in the Heart of North Carolina, has been a magnet for antique lovers, interior designers, and treasure hunters across the country. Big changes are giving the local vintage scene a fresh landscape to explore.
The premier outdoor shows are relocating to new venues, creating an antiquing destination in the center of North Carolina.
The Big Move: Liberty Antiques Festival Finds a New Home
After more than 35 years as a pillar of the East Coast antiques circuit, the Liberty Antiques Festival has transitioned to new ownership under the Moss family of Windy Hill Farms, LLC.
While it maintains its strict, beloved "100% authentic antiques—no reproductions, no crafts" policy, the festival has relocated from its long-time grounds in Liberty to Windy Hill Farms in Ramseur, NC. Learn more here at LibertyAntiquesFestival.com
• The New Location: Windy Hill Farms (5644 Buffalo Ford Rd, Ramseur, NC)
• The Setting: A sprawling 523-acre working family farm with open fields, wide vistas, and ample parking.
• When to Go: Held bi-annually on the last Friday and Saturday of April and September.
• What to Expect: Over 250 national dealers bringing country primitives, mid-century decor, fine wood furniture, folk art, estate jewelry, and vintage advertising.
Year-Round Antique Shopping in Randolph County
You don't have to wait for festival weekends to go treasure hunting. Randolph County boasts brick-and-mortar antique malls that operate year-round:
Asheboro:
• Collector’s Antique Mall: Spanning 35,000 square feet across three floors in historic downtown Asheboro, this massive mall houses nearly 100 dealers. You'll find everything from vintage toys and linens to mid-century furniture and historic North Carolina pottery.
Ramseur
• Blue Horseshoe Antiques & Collectibles: Located right off Highway 64, this shop features over 100 vendors offering primitives, vintage signs, architectural pieces, and garden statuary.
Liberty
• Downtown Liberty Antique Shops: While the large festival has moved down the road to Ramseur, downtown Liberty still retains its historic small-town charm, with several downtown storefronts continuing to sell vintage items, farm relics, and home decor.
Archdale
• Archdale Antiques: Located just off I-40, Archdale Antiques offers a variety of collectables, home accessories, signage, toys and more from diverse collection of dealers Archdale.
Tips for Your Shopping Trip
1. Bring Cash: While many vendor booths accept credit cards, rural cellular service can fluctuate on open farm grounds.
2. Dress for the Terrain: Both Windy Hill Farms and Vintage Oaks Farm are working, agricultural sites. Sturdy walking shoes and sun protection are essential.
3. Bring a Hauler: If you're looking for larger furniture pieces, architectural salvage, or stone garden items, bring a truck or trailer equipped with tie-downs and blankets.
