Button society show to feature thousands of vintage, modern buttons

The buttons date from the 18th century to the present and adorned garments worn by both men and women

The buttons date from the 18th century to the present and adorned garments worn by both men and women.

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Published March 27, 2026 - 11:00 p.m.

The Akron Area Button Club will host the annual show of The Buckeye State Button Society April 18-19 at the Carlisle Inn, 1357 Old Route 39, Sugarcreek.

Show hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 18 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19.

The theme, “Hearts Full of Buttons,” will feature displays of thousands of buttons. The buttons date from the 18th century to the present and adorned garments worn by both men and women.

Admission is $5. Children younger than 18 will be admitted free. In addition to the displays, buttons of all types and ages will be offered for sale by dealers from across the United States.

For more information, visit ohiobuttons.org or contact ohiobuttonsorg@gmail.com.

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