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Back to MidWinter 2025 – SHOW & SALE!

2025 Show opener – Show and Sale!

MidWinter Show and Sale will be held Thursday, January 30 (from 3:00 – 5:00 pm) 

This year, spots are limited and you must have an Iowa tax number* before the event or you will not be approved for a table. 

Contact Chris Tincher for a table:

* Visit the Iowa Department of Revenue website ( https://revenue.iowa.gov/ )and register for an IDR ID. Provide your business information and select the appropriate tax types you report.

Do I need to renew my tax ID number?
No. Once you’ve obtained it, it’s typically valid for the life of your business or organization, as long as you continue to operate and fulfill your tax obligations. However, you must update your information with the IRS if your business structure or ownership changes.

2025 MidWinter Education

2025 MidWinter Education Speakers Announced
Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
Location: Holiday Inn and Suites, Des Moines, Iowa

  • 1:30 – 2:30 pm:  Dave Kuffel – A Quarter Century of Pottery Preservation
    Dave Kuffel is lined up to speak about the Pottery Museum of Red Wing, which is celebrating its 25th birthday this year!
  • 5:00 – 6:30 pm: Keynote Presentation by Dave Ohrt
    For the keynote, we’re excited to welcome Dave Ohrt of “American Pickers” fame to MidWinter. Dave has made a living buying, selling, and collecting antiques for nearly 50 years and he was always fun to watch when he appeared on the popular History Channel show. After the keynote, we’ll have a great big birthday party for the museum, featuring a generous spread of food, a cash bar, and cake!

Aarika Floyd, Education Manager is still looking for two more speakers, so please contact her if you are interested. 


Aarika Floyd
Education Manager
education@redwingcollectors.org

2025 MidWinter Show & Sale

2025 Show opener!

MidWinter Show and Sale will be held Thursday, January 30 (from 3:00 – 5:00 pm) 

This year, spots are limited and you must have an Iowa tax number* before the event or you will not be approved for a table. 

Contact Chris Tincher for a table:

* Visit the Iowa Department of Revenue website ( https://revenue.iowa.gov/ )and register for an IDR ID. Provide your business information and select the appropriate tax types you report.

Do I need to renew my tax ID number?
No. Once you’ve obtained it, it’s typically valid for the life of your business or organization, as long as you continue to operate and fulfill your tax obligations. However, you must update your information with the IRS if your business structure or ownership changes.

Register

The RWCS MidWinter Auction is open to the public* in 2025! 

There are still big benefits to attending as a member. (See details below). 

Become a member today! : Join the RWCS

Auction Schedule – Saturday February 1, 2025:

  • 8 am – 8:45 am:  RWCS Members’-Only Auction Viewing & Seat Reservation
  • 9 am – 9:45 am:  Members and Public Auction Viewing
  • 9:45 – 10 am:     Auction Terms announced (All are to be seated by this time)
  • 10 am                 RWCS Auction begins

Attendance Information:

  • Members must have their membership up to date and have their registration fee paid (display a registration badge).
  • Members will be able to preview auction items before non-members. 
  • Non-members can attend without a current membership or paying a registration fee. However, a buyer’s premium will be added to their auction purchases.  

*Payment Details:

  • Non-members will incur a 20% buyer’s premium for each purchased item.
  • Non-members can pay by cash or credit card only. Checks will not be accepted.  
  • Members will not incur a buyer’s premium.
  • Members can pay by cash, check, or credit card. 
  • All credit card purchases will incur a 3% fee (applies regardless of membership status).