Photos: The Antiques Roadshow makes a stop in Tucson
About 16,000 people applied for a chance to come to the Tucson stop of Antiques Roadshow.
Demee Gambulos, the show's director of marketing, said Tuesday that two thousand pairs of tickets were given out, and nearly 6,700 items were set to be appraised during the one-day filming at Old Tucson.
The show is marking its 30th season in 2026.
Antiques Roadshow in Tucson
David Rago, right, an appraiser of pottery and porcelain, talks about a vase during a filming of the Antiques Roadshow at Old Tucson, 201 S Kinney Rd on May 19, 2026.
Antiques Roadshow in Tucson
Collectors and enthusiasts walk with their prized pieces to meet with an appraiser during visit of the Antiques Roadshow at Old Tucson, 201 S Kinney Rd on May 19, 2026.
Antiques Roadshow in Tucson
Lark Mason Jr., right, gets a second opinion from Howard Nowes, both appraisers, on a piece during a taping of the Antiques Roadshow at Old Tucson, 201 S Kinney Rd on May 19, 2026.
Antiques Roadshow in Tucson
Participants take a break in the shade during visit of the Antiques Roadshow at Old Tucson, 201 S Kinney Rd on May 19, 2026.
Antiques Roadshow in Tucson
A painting of Miguel Hidalgo is carried by David, who brought it to the taping of the Antiques Roadshow to get a appraised at Old Tucson, 201 S Kinney Rd on May 19, 2026. David said a friend found it in a dump and gifted the painting to him back in the 1980’s.
Antiques Roadshow in Tucson
Lucas Papavasiliou, a jewelry appraiser, takes a closer look at a ring during a taping of the Antiques Roadshow at Old Tucson, 201 S Kinney Rd on May 19, 2026.
Antiques Roadshow in Tucson
Crew members for the Antiques Roadshow set up to capture collectors and enthusiasts during a taping of the show at Old Tucson, 201 S Kinney Rd on May 19, 2026.
Antiques Roadshow in Tucson
Deborah Miller, left, an appraiser of clothing, talks to Elisa about the two dresses she brought for appraisal during a filming of the Antiques Roadshow at Old Tucson, 201 S Kinney Rd on May 19, 2026. Elisa bought three garbage bags full of clothing and shoes from an estate sale and wanted to know more about two dresses that looked vintage to her.
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