June 2022

You’ll find your must-have treasure at the Kansas City-Overland Park Antique Show

 A large variety of antiques will be up for grabs at the Kansas City-Overland Park Antique Show and Sale, June 10-11 at Shawnee Mission South High School in Overland Park.

Cut glass, china, furniture, pottery, jewelry, carnival glass, quilts, and flatware can be found among the offerings. The sale will also feature expert repair services for silver and costume jewelry, as well as bead stringing. Food will be available for purchase at the sale.

Admission is $8 per person, and the sale is sponsored by Florida-based Angevine Promotions. Partial proceeds will go toward the SMSHS Drama Club. For more information, call 386-822-0557.

June 2022

It’s a birthday bash for Shawnee Antique Mall

Shawnee Antique Mall in Shawnee is once again celebrating its birthday by giving gifts to its own customers – in the form of summer sales throughout the entire store on June 11.

The mall, now in its eighth year, boasts 15,000 square feet with more than 100 dealer booths selling everything from antiques to vintage item to glassware and collectibles. Shawnee Antique Mall’s annual birthday sale event is always a big draw for collectors from around the area – and if you’re planning to visit from out of state, the mall offers convenient RV parking, too.

Shawnee Antique Mall is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Call them at (913) 499-7688 or visit them on Facebook.

National Tom Sawyer Days brings family fun to Hannibal

A fixture in Mark Twain’s hometown, National Tom Sawyer Days will keep smiles on the faces of its attendees as it returns to Hannibal on June 18.

From that day until July 4, activities are planned on varying days. Named for Twain’s most beloved literary character, the festival is jam-packed with activities, including a baby contest (June 18); a fence painting competition (June 25); a carnival (starting June 30); a pet show (July 1); arts and crafts for sale (July 2-4); a horseshoe tournament (July 2-3); a cornhole tournament (July 3); trike races (July 3); and a parade and talent show (July 4). The event concludes with a fireworks show at Lover’s Leap. The event includes musical performances by Creed Fisher on July 1, Gabby Barrett on July 2, and Saving Abel on July 3. National Tom Sawyer Days is sponsored each year by the Hannibal Jaycees.

For a full schedule of activities, visit www.hannibaljaycees.org.