'American Pickers' is on the hunt for rare finds in Illinois, Iowa
'American Pickers' is on the hunt for rare finds in Illinois, Iowa
Nida Tazeen, The Journal StandardThu, July 23, 2026 at 8:36 AM UTC
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People with large or unique antique collections in Iowa and Illinois have an opportunity to appear on The History Channel’s “American Pickers” when the television series returns to the region for filming in September.
Producers are seeking leads from collectors across both states, according to a community announcement. The documentary series follows antique pickers as they travel across the country searching for rare, historic and unusual items while meeting collectors and learning the stories behind their collections.
The show’s producers say they are especially interested in historically significant objects, uncommon finds and people with memorable stories connected to their collections. The series focuses on private collections and is not seeking items from businesses or locations open to the public.
Those interested in being considered can submit information about their collections, including photographs, by email or phone.
Potential participants are encouraged to provide their name, phone number, location and a description of their collection. According to the announcement, producers are looking for people who are interested in selling items from their collections.
After years of traveling the country in search of antiques, the show’s pickers continue looking for unusual artifacts and collections they have not encountered before, according to the announcement.
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What kinds of collections are producers seeking
Among the items producers listed as being of interest are:
Motorcycles and scooters
Old signs and advertising materials
Vintage toys
Oil and gas station memorabilia
Pedal cars and bicycles
Early furniture
Vending machines
Pinball machines and jukeboxes
Folk art
Military items
Taxidermy
Unusual collections
How to contact “American Pickers”
People interested in submitting a collection can contact the show by email at americanpickers@cineflix.com or by calling (646) 493-2184.
Producers ask potential participants to include:
Name, town and state
Phone number
Location of the collection
Description of items
Photos of the collection
According to the announcement, the show does not consider stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums or other collections that are open to the public.
This story was created by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
This article originally appeared on Journal Standard: 'American Pickers' plan to film in Illinois, Iowa in September 2026
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