Thanks to All That Attended the NYS Button Society Annual Show! 

Check back soon for a summary of the show, including lots of photos.  For now, you can check out two clip that made the local news in Binghamton.
This clip is of Cathy Parke and Jennifer Read being interviewed and speaking about collecting buttons.
Then, WBNG visited the show on Friday, and interviewed Art Baur and showed the show-room floor and all the buttons for collectors to purchase. 


Buttons, Stories, and Show Prep – Dive into the January 2026 Bulletin!
— Upcycling a Tote Bag with Buttons – A Crafty Creation by Becky Vogel
–A Fun Time for All at the Western NY Picnic by Cindy Clauss
–Pressed for Prosperity: Goodyear Buttons by Kathy Doody
–Spotlight on Collector, Nancy Breslawski
–Our Button Buddy, Susan Reilly
–Archive Corner
–Wikipedia: Behind the Scenes by Trudi Jacobson
–Donating, Bidding, and Buying at the Show Auction
–Everything You Need to Know About the Annual Button Show in May
–Love Is in the Air Word Search
Plus, more…
To receive a hard-copy of the 40-page bulletin, join the NYSBS today – membership includes two bulletins – July & January.

2025 Western NY Button Picnic Recap
Hosted by the Rochester Button Club, this year’s picnic featured four clubs, a special guest, and a celebration of NYS button history.
View the full event summary

Education

We have clubs throughout the state where you can learn about button makers, types, materials, and their fascinating history.

Preservation

Learn the best way to preserve, care for, and store buttons based on the material(s) the button is made of. Discover how to tell when a button has “gone bad.”

In 2017, the Albany Times Union wrote a feature article about how volunteers from local button clubs are helping to preserve the Capital Region’s button history in Troy, NY.  Check it out.

Community

We share our knowledge in our communities with exhibits, shows, and talks.

Joining a club brings you directly into a community of button lovers who are eager to share their knowledge of these miniature works of art.