‘American Pickers’ returning to Alabama this December
Open the attic and clean out the garage, popular “History Channel” show “American Pickers” is returning to Alabama this December, according to a release sent to the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.
During its 25 seasons, the show has followed “pickers” Mike Wolfe, Robbie Wolfe (Mike’s younger brother), “Jersey Jon” Szalay and shop manager Danielle Colby as they search the nation’s homes for forgotten valuable antiques.
The show first visited Alabama for a 2010 episode. In that episode, Mike Wolfe and company came across items including a 1969 Kawaski motorcycle and gigantic Piggly Wiggly mascot head. In a 2011 episode, they participated in a “Possum Trot” countryfied auction in Seale, Alabama.
During a pair of 2014 Alabama episodes, the pickers turned up a plantation home relic and a Lambretta scooter. “American Pickers” also visited the state for episodes in 2019 and two in ‘22, including an episode that featured a rare Shelby Mustang car in an Alabama barn.
The show was previously scheduled to film in Alabama this February, according to a previous release.
Representatives for the show did not respond to requests for comment on whether that filming was postponed until this December.
This time around, the pickers are looking for extraordinary, never before seen items and one-of-a-kind people to buy them from.
“They are always excited to find historically significant or rare items, in addition to unforgettable characters and their collections,” reads the release. “As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, they want to meet characters with amazing stories and fun items.”
They are currently seeking leads and requests from interested parties in Alabama.
Those who have a lead or know someone who may have a unique item may send their name, phone number, location and a description of the collection with photos to [email protected] or call by phone at 646-493-2184, according to the company website.
The American Pickers do not pick stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums or spaces open to the public.