WI State Button Society Annual Button Show

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Button Society (WSBS) will host its annual show, “A Midsummer Button Bash,” June 18–20, 2026, at the Best Western InnTowner, 2424 University Ave., Madison, Wisconsin.

The event celebrates more than 80 years of the organization’s efforts to preserve and promote the study and collecting of garment buttons as historical, artistic, and cultural artifacts. Attendees will find dealers from across the Midwest offering antiq

ue, vintage, and collectible buttons, along with educational exhibits exploring the craftsmanship, fashion history, materials, and cultural significance of buttons through the centuries.
“Button collecting welcomes all ages and inte

rests,” said Laurie Hanson, WSBS President. “Many people are surprised to discover the artistry and history represented in something as small and familiar as a button.”
The show attracts collectors, antique enthusiasts, textile historians, reenactors, crafters, jewelry artists, and sewists from throughout the region. Society members will be available during the event to answer questions and introduce visitors to the hobby.

Public showroom hours are:
• Thursday, June 18: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Friday, June 19: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday, June 20: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Founded in 1941, the Wisconsin State Button Society is dedicated to the education, study, and preservation of historic and collectible buttons through exhibits, programs, and member engagement throughout Wisconsin.

Button Basics: https://wsbs.org/button-basics/
Wisconsin Button Clubs: https://wsbs.org/clubs/