It's a 5-hour long trek to Binghamton for Richard Mori, bringing with him a collection of rare books to share and sell. From those signed by Presidents to first editions of literary classics.

"Not easily found in the market today," Mori said.

Mori is part of a nationwide group of vendors in town for the 40th anniversary of the Binghamton Shriners Antique Show.

However, it was never a guarantee that the show would make it to its 40th year. But through the commitment of one vendor, it stayed alive.

"I had done the old Sirtoma show for about 36 or 37 years, actually a little less," said Kalurah Shrine Noble and event organizer John Darrow. "It was a wonderful show. When the show was coming to an end, I decided we could not allow it to happen." 

And now the antique show has taken on a greater cause in fundraising for the Shriners' Hospitals for Children.

"It was a natural thing," Darrow said. "Help us help the children."

What brings residents to the event every year is simple. The timeless craftsmanship of the products at hand.

"When you go to your home and you look at your wall, you want a nice oil painting or an antique clock," Darrow said. "You want furniture that's made of real wood, not particleboard. We offer the real deal here."

And their appeal reaches across all ages.

"60% of my customers today are under 40 years of age," Mori said. "What does that tell you? Young people love this kind of product."

With a young turnout like that, the path to the next 40 years looks ever so clearer.