ABOUT

Antiques in Manchester: The Collector’s Fair has been a highlight of New Hampshire’s annual Antiques Week since 2012, bringing together exceptional antiques, art and some of the country’s most respected dealers for two days each August.

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The show was founded by Karen and Ralph DiSaia, longtime antiques dealers whose shared passion for collecting, craftsmanship and the antiques community shaped Antiques in Manchester from the beginning. After decades exhibiting at shows across the country through their business, Oriental Rugs Ltd., Karen and Ralph brought a dealer’s perspective to show management. Their goal was to create the kind of show they themselves wanted to attend and exhibit in—welcoming, thoughtfully curated and centered on quality.

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The inaugural Antiques in Manchester featured 46 dealers and quickly established itself as an important stop during Antiques Week. Over the years, the show grew in size and reputation, becoming known for its carefully selected mix of dealers, exceptional material and enthusiastic community of collectors. At its heart, the philosophy remained the same: bring together knowledgeable dealers, interesting objects and people who appreciate the stories and history behind them.

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Following Ralph’s passing in 2019, Karen continued the show and the spirit they created together. In 2026, after more than a decade at the helm, she transitioned management of Antiques in Manchester to Green Tree Event Consultants. The transition was thoughtfully planned to ensure that the character, quality and sense of community Karen and Ralph established remain at the heart of the show as it enters its next chapter.

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Karen is excited to see Green Tree build on that foundation and carry Antiques in Manchester forward. While stepping away from day-to-day management, she will continue to be involved with her other projects and within the antiques community.

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For the Green Tree team, taking on Antiques in Manchester means becoming stewards of a show with a rich history and loyal community. The goal is to honor what has made the show special while finding new opportunities for it to grow and evolve.

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Today, Antiques in Manchester continues at Sullivan Arena on the beautiful campus of Saint Anselm College, welcoming longtime collectors, designers, dealers and anyone who simply enjoys discovering something extraordinary.

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Want to send Karen a note?
Karen has built countless friendships and connections through Antiques in Manchester over the years. If you’d like to share a memory, thank her for her contributions or simply wish her well in her next chapter, send Karen a note.