Hit the road for flea markets in early May

by Corbin Crable | Apr 28, 2025 | Mid-American

May 2025

Hit the road for flea markets in early May

A duo of flea markets in small Kansas towns will provide the ideal opportunity to spruce up your home with collectibles, décor, and more for the summer months.

These longtime Flea markets in Sparks (east of Highland) and White Cloud are scheduled for May 1-4; both events take place twice each year as well. For the Sparks Flea Market, take North K-7 Highway to 240th Road; for more information, call 402-304-2285 or visit sparksantiquesandcollectibles.com.

The White Cloud Flea Market, meanwhile, will take place in the town’s downtown area. For information, call 785-741-2909.

Sparks Flea Market

Shoppers browse the tables at a previous flea market in Sparks. This summer’s flea market returns May 1-4. Image courtesy of Facebook

Summer flea markets begin at Jesse James & Rusty Chandelier

by Corbin Crable | Apr 28, 2025 | Mid-American

June 2025

Summer flea markets continue at Jesse James & Rusty Chandelier

Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier in St. Joseph are giving antique lovers the opportunity to work on their tan while doing a little shopping.

The stores will host their Summer Travel Flea Market on June 21. More than 30 dealers will be on site, and shoppers can feed their hunger with food trucks on site.

For vendor information and reserve space, call 816-676-0662 or e-mail manager@rustychandelier.com

At the upcoming Summer Travel Garden Flea Market on June 21, you’ll find great deals inside and outside at Jesse James Antique Mall and Rusty Chandelier. The stores’ summer parking lot flea markets begin June 21. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Bella Rustina back in Arkansas

by Corbin Crable | Mar 28, 2025 | Mid-American

April 2025

Bella Rustina back in Arkansas

Bella Rustina Vintage Market is returning to Conway just in time for spring, with a show April 25-27 at the Conway Expo Center.

Shoppers are invited to come marvel at more than 300 booths, stuffed with vintage, vintage-inspired and handmade items brought in from sellers from multiple states.

Those vendors who wish to participate and sell their wares can submit an application on Bella Rustina’s website at www.bellarustina.com.
Admission for April 25-26 is $10, while admission on April 27 is $5. Parking is free as well.

The event is hosted by Ashley’s Finds LLC. For more information, call 501-230-5728.

Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market

Bella Rustina events always bring with them the whimsical and quirky – and its spring Conway, AR, event is scheduled for April 25-27.

More than 70 booths at annual St. Louis Antique Festival

by Corbin Crable | Mar 28, 2025 | Mid-American

April 2025

More than 70 booths at annual St. Louis Antique Festival

The 57th Annual St. Louis Antique Festival returns to the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville, April 26-27, offering 70 booths and more than 30,000 square feet of merchandise.

See the festival’s advertisement in this issue for a $1-off coupon to the event, which takes place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday the 26th and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday the 27th.

For more information, call 608-346-3797 or e-mail stlouisantiquefestival@gmail.com.

St. Louis Antique Festival

The St. Louis Antique Festival returns to Belleville for its 57th year, April 26-27. (Image courtesy of Enjoy Illinois)

Explore the highways and byways of Nebraska during Bargain Buyway

by Corbin Crable | Mar 28, 2025 | Mid-American

April 2025

Explore the highways and byways of Nebraska during Bargain Buyway

If you’re looking to get out of the house and hit the road for a short road trip, look no further than the annual Bargain Buyway sale, taking place April 25-27 throughout North Central Nebraska.

Hailed as “the ultimate road trip,” the event will send you through 27 communities along a 250-mile stretch of the state. Vendors and merchants in towns along the route will have everything to complete your treasure hunt – antiques, tools, old machinery, books, crafts, woodworks, quilts, rugs, and, of course, lots of food.

Two of the primary goals of Bargain Buyway is to encourage tourism in the state in general, and to highlight small towns in Nebraska specifically.
“We not only have beautiful country – we have very talented people,” the event’s website reads. “It is important for our small communities to promote themselves. We have so much to offer, but not many ways to get people to our area.”

Bargain Buyway’s website includes contact information for event organizers in each of the towns represented, as well as a list of hotels and lodging along the route.

For more information, visit www.bargainbuyway.com, or call 402-640-7699

Bargain Buyway throughout Northeast Nebraska

Diane Ober (left) and her daughter Lisa Macke greet shoppers among their items for sale in Antelope County’s Royal Auditorium at the 2016 Bargain Buyway throughout Northeast Nebraska. Ober and her husband Gary are the founders of the event. (Photo courtesy of www.myantelopecountynews.com)