Browse more than 300 booths at Bella Rustina in Conway this July

by Corbin Crable | Jun 30, 2024 | Mid-American

July 2024.

Browse more than 300 booths at Bella Rustina in Conway this July

Conway will once again host the Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market, July 12-14 inside the Conway Expo Center.

More than 300 booths will be set up inside the venue, selling both vintage and vintage-inspired items, as well as handmade treasures. Multiple food trucks will also be on site to feed hungry shoppers. Admission is $10 for the early buying day on Friday, July 12, and it’s $5 for Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14.

For more information, visit www.bellarustina.com.

Enchanted Frog to host Spring Flea Market

Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market

Bring your summer vibes to Bella Rustina, July 12-14 at the Conway Expo Center in Conway, AR. There you’ll find cool deals on vintage and vintage-inspired items. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Red Wing annual show and sale brings collectors together

by Corbin Crable | Jun 30, 2024 | Mid-American

July 2024…

Red Wing annual show and sale brings collectors together

Take your Red Wing pottery collection to the next level by attending the Red Wing Collectors Society Inc.’s annual show and sale at the organization’s 2024 Crockfest Convention. A wide variety of Red Wing stoneware, pottery and antiques will be available to buy during the convention, at which attendees will be able to enjoy auctions, live music and BBQ. The convention takes place July 11-13, while the show and sale take place on July 13. All events take place at the River Bluff Education Center in Red Wing. This year is the convention’s 47th.

For more information, call 651-388-4004 or visit www.redwingcollectors.org.

So much variety of stoneware and pottery

The Red Wing Collectors Society Inc.’s annual show and sale on July 13 occurs during its 47th Annual Crockfest Convention in Red Wing, MN. Stoneware, pottery and antiques will be up for grabs. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

National Summer Arms Show to feature firearms, historical pieces

by Corbin Crable | Jun 30, 2024 | Mid-American

July 2024.

National Summer Arms Show to feature firearms, historical pieces

Now in its 53nd year, the National Summer Arms Show, returns July 27-28 to the KCI Expo Center in Kansas City.

Sponsored by the Missouri Valley Arms Collectors Association, a National Rifle Association affiliate, the show will feature a variety of both modern and historical firearms on display and available for purchase. Tables are still available for vendors; to reserve one, call 816-873-1951.

For more information about this and other events, visit www.mvaca.org.

Show will feature antique farm vehicles, tools in action

by Corbin Crable | Jun 30, 2024 | Mid-American

July 2024.

Show will feature antique farm vehicles, tools in action

For a glimpse at old-fashioned farm power, plan to attend the 71st annual show of the Tri-State Antique Engine and Threshers Association, July 25-27 in Bird City.

Attendees will be able to marvel at more than a dozen operating steam engines and gas engines, as well as demonstrations of wheat binding and threshing; a saw mill, tractor pull, kids activities, historic buildings, quilts, a printing press and chuck wagon breakfast round out the activities. Collectors may bring their items to display. Those traveling with an RV may park it on the grounds, which offers a shower house.

For more information, call 785-734-2291, visit www.threshershow.org or e-mail thresherassociation@gmail.com.

The Tri-State Engine and Threshers Show

The Tri-State Engine and Threshers Association will host its 70th annual show in late July in Bird City, KS. On display and performing demonstrations will be a variety of antique farm equipment, steam engines and tools, among other devices. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Wheat Festival is a celebration of community

by Corbin Crable | Jun 30, 2024 | Mid-American

July 2024.

Wheat Festival is a celebration of community

The 124th annual Wheat Festival in Wellington, will feature something for every summer funseeker.

Taking place July 9-13 in downtown Wellington, the festival is jam-packed with family-friendly activities, including an art exhibit, art contest, children’s storytime and crafts, movie-themed sidewalk chalking, watermelon feed, horseshoe tournament, carnival rides, lip sync contest, hot dog eating contest, cookie jar auction, cow chip throw, and bed races.

According to the state’s tourism website, the event has been a tradition in the state since 1900, when Sumner County celebrated a bumper wheat harvest that earned Wellington the title of “Wheat Capital of the World.” The festival remains a celebration of community and agriculture.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/kswheatfestival.

Kansas Wheat Festival

Grab the family and head out to Wellington, KS, for its 124th Kansas Wheat Festival from July 9-13, featuring high-flying fun. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Browse more than 300 booths at Bella Rustina in Conway this July