SHOW CALENDARs by STATES

~ Missouri MAY Shows ~

ALL MONTH LONG: Visit Lexington and enjoy historic homes, historical sites, camping, hiking, and more, Lexington, historiclexington.com

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Star Wars mini-con and car show, come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character and check out some cool classic cars, Merchant Square, Independence, 816-663-1845

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Porchfest JCMO, porch concerts in different neighborhoods, local art and food, Fairmount Boulevard, Jefferson City, 573-634-6482

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Rutledge Flea Market (THRU May 11), 700 booths, food on site, cabins available to rent, 46001 State Highway V, Rutledge, rutledgefleamarket.com

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Spring on the Farm, sheep shearing, woodstove cooking, rag doll making, toy making, historic crafts, Watkins Mill State Park, Lawson, 816-580-3387

Oak Street Market, food trucks, fresh produce, new shops, Enchanted Frog Antiques will be on site, downtown Lathrop, 816-269-1562

Lucky $7 Days (THRU May 12, also May 24-26), $7 off one item of $25 or more, Enchanted Frog Antiques, Lathrop, 816-740-6933

Flea market, deals throughout both stores, Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, 816-232-0099, 816-676-0662, jessejamesantiquemall.com, rustychandelier.com

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Maifest (THRU May 20), old-fashioned German celebration of spring and German heritage, German music, dancing, food, parade, maypole dancing, children’s games, polka dancing, heritage tours, beer gardens, outdoor market, 301 EW. Wharf St., Hermann, 573-789-0771

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KC Sports Cards and Collectibles Expo (THRU May 19), Kansas City sports memorabilia, Merchant Square, Independence, 816-663-1845

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Storewide sale (THRU May 26), bargains in every aisle, Merchant Square, Independence, 816-663-1845

Miner Hill Flea Market (THRU May 25), antiques, crafts, unique junk, baked goods, 1310 N. Missouri Ave., Marceline, 660-375-1212, minerhill.com

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For the People Pow Wow (THRU May 26), Native American intertribal dancing, gourd dancing, tribal singing, vendors, Jaycees Fairgrounds, Jefferson City, 573-804-9135

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Rummage Sale, dig through gently used items for deals, Merchant Square, Independence, 816-663-1845

~ Iowa MAY Shows ~

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What Cheer Flea Market (THRU May 5), early bird hours on May 2, Fairgrounds, What Cheer, 319-404-4066, www.whatcheerfleamarket.com

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Spring Craft Fair, nearly 100 vendors and 10 food trucks, Central Park, Washington, 319-653-3272

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Pioneer Days, inaugural event, wander through the historic Bonnifield Cabin, demonstrations of everyday 19th-century life, crafts, storytellers, Bonnifield Cabin, Fairfield, 641-472-2828

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JunqueFest (THRU May 25), old furniture, clothing, jewelry, home décor, food vendors, live entertainment, Hamilton County Fairgrounds, Webster, 515-832-2564

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Flea Market Under the Bridge (THRU May 27), an abundance of sellers with a variety of goods, under the Joliette Bridge, Marquette, 563-873-3735

Okoboji Antique and Flea Market (THRU May 27), antiques, vintage, collectibles, flea market finds, Treasure Village Milford, 712-337-3730

~ Illinois MAY Shows ~

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Cairo Magnolia Celebration at Magnolia Manor, food, live entertainment, tours of the city’s most beloved historical buildings, Magnolia Manor, Cairo, 618-734-0201

Finders Market, seasonal furnishings and fashions, salvaged picks, boutique apparel, repurposed and reclaimed items, rusty and chippy salvaged picks, 4191 US 36 West, Decatur, 217-454-6365

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Kane County Flea Market, furniture, books, antiques, fancy “junque,” Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles, KaneCountyFleaMarket@gmail.com

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Life on the Illinois Frontier (THRU May 11), re-enactments and demonstrations of life as it was during frontier times, Saline Creek Pioneer Village and Museum, Harrisburg, 618-841-1781

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Antiques Show and Sale (THRU June 2), more than 50 quality displays from across the country, expert chipped and damaged crystal repair on site, repair services available for furniture/costume jewelry and more, State Fairgrounds – Orr Building, Springfield, www.angevinepromotions.com

~ Nebraska MAY Shows ~

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The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska (THRU May 12), themed weekends, equestrian jousting, performances, costumed characters, vendors, food and drinks, Bellevue Berry Farm, Omaha, https://www.facebook.com/RenFestNE

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Mother’s Day Tea, enjoy an assortment of teas and delicate brunch/dessert selections, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, Nebraska City, 402-873-7222

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Historic Flag Display and Scavenger Hunt (THRU May 31), featuring a display of vintage American flags, enjoy patriotic trivia and a scavenger hunt, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, Nebraska City, 402-873-7222

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Brownville Spring Flea Market (THRU May 27), antiques, crafts, clothing, pottery, glass art, books, metal works, toys, plants and flowers, wood art, furniture, food trucks on site, Historic District, Brownville, 402-825-6001