Richmond Auctions and American Pickers Star Rob Wolfe • East Moline, IL • August 7–9, 2025

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Richmond Auctions and American Pickers Star Rob Wolfe

East Moline, IL • August 7–9, 2025

Richmond Auctions, in strategic partnership with Rust Belt Americana and TV’s Rob Wolfe of American Pickers, is proud to host a marquee two-day live auction and curated vendor showcase during Rust Belt Americana, making their return to this premier Americana gathering.

Rust Belt Americana transforms the Bend XPO Center into a celebration of vintage culture—featuring antique car shows, petroliana, automobilia, advertising signs, coin-op memorabilia, farm collectibles, and more—set against the stunning heart of the Midwest’s Rust Belt.

“Richmond Auctions is excited to serve as the presenting auction house for Rust Belt Americana,” said Jordan Richmond, Founder. With over 700 lots including neon signs, porcelain, tin, gas pump globes, and oil cans drawn from our exclusive collections—this is truly a collector’s dream.

Special Vendor Showcase

In addition to executing the auction, Richmond Auctions will host a vendor booth with additional featured items from its own archives as well as select prime examples from the Bob Swaback Collection, offering enthusiasts and collectors a chance to engage directly with museum-grade items in a curated exhibition experience.

Rob Wolfe & Richmond: A Winning Collaboration

Rust Belt Americana, created by Rob Wolfe, draws hundreds of antique dealers and vehicle aficionados in a family-friendly festival that combines swap meets, car shows, auctions, games, and concerts on the Mississippi River’s banks. Richmond’s participation at this beloved regional event solidifies the crossover appeal of petroliana and automobilia among true Americana fans.

Auction Schedule (Central Time)

Friday, August 8

• 9:00 AM – Preview opens
• 2:00 PM – Live bidding begins

Saturday, August 9

• 9:00 AM – Doors open
• 2:00 PM – Live auction continues

Absentee and phone bids welcome—details at Bid.RichmondAuctions.com or by calling 1-864-991-5949.

Why It Matters

• Unparalleled lot size & variety: Over 700 high-caliber items across petroliana, automobilia, soda, country-store, and farming collectibles—many showcased at this scale for the first time.
• National Reach: With Rust Belt Americana billed as a global destination for vintage culture, Richmond Auctions brings unmatched exposure and pedigree in selling museum-grade pieces.
• Proven leadership: Coming off record-breaking milestones, including $100 million in gross sales since 2021 and the world-record sale of a 1929 MusGo gasoline sign, Richmond Auctions offers unparalleled auction hosting and visibility.

About Rust Belt Americana & Rob Wolfe

Organized by Rob Wolfe, American Pickers personality, Rust Belt Americana brings together a burgeoning community of collectors and heritage enthusiasts. The event supports local trade scholarships and offers an Opening Reception, car shows, swap meet, and programming that places antiques and automotive nostalgia center stage.

For more information, pre-registration, vendor inquiries, or media access:
Visit RustBeltAmericana.com or Bid.RichmondAuctions.com, or contact [email protected] or 1-864-991-5949.

Richmond Auctions looks forward to celebrating with the Rust Belt Americana community—where history accelerates and nostalgia drives every lot.