Come for the auction, and stay for the camaraderie. The newest addition to Mecum's schedule of annual events will serve as a live and in-person celebration of the finest examples within the largest overall assemblage of Road Art® available anywhere in the world. Aptly dubbed The World’s Largest Road Art Auction, this must-attend event will feature more than 3,000 lots on offer, from vintage soda-pop signs and historic automobilia, to antique toys, pedal cars, kiddie rides, jukeboxes and more, and it will all be presented for auction this June 20-25 at Mecum Auctions headquarters in Walworth, Wisconsin. The stunning lake-country location near the Wisconsin-Illinois border reaches its peak natural beauty on the annual summer solstice, which, this year, falls on June 21, immediately after auction kickoff. For those who have never visited this part of the Midwestern United States during this time of year, it’s an opportunity to soak in the fullest spectrum of fun and sun as the cities, suburbs, lakes and countryside reach full bloom and teem with life and excitement. Bring the whole family to take part in this nostalgia-fueled gathering in a location that is conveniently situated near airports and city life as well as lakeside resorts, state parks, stunning nature preservations and more. Many collectors agree that one of the greatest things about collecting Road Art is the extensive range of different genres the hobby offers. From neon signs and framed advertisements to pedal cars, globes and petrol-related pieces, there is a relic and topic for every individual who finds joy in seeking out some of the world’s most interesting antiquities. There is no feeling that can quite compare with the bliss collectors feel when a forgotten porcelain sign is uncovered behind the wall of an aged warehouse, or when that 1950s gas pump remembered from childhood takes its place up on an auction block, prepared to fill a new space and heart with the memories of yesteryear. Often, nostalgia is a significant motivation for collecting such surviving objects, though there are endless reasons that collectors come together to take part in this pursuit. The gift of community that comes along with this hobby is emphasized when like-minded individuals from a multitude of backgrounds congregate at live events to enjoy the camaraderie, appreciating the history of important pieces and finding common ground—no matter what their collecting preference may be. Whether one has the urge to collect to honor their own backstory, to simply appreciate the style and history of items, or to relish in a shared pursuit with the company of other collecting aficionados, Road Art has an appeal for everyone, and all who seek the unpredictable thrill the hobby delivers are invited to take part in the first annual World’s Largest Road Art Auction as it unfolds at Mecum Auctions headquarters this June 20-25, in Walworth, Wisconsin. INTRODUCTION
