Patti Klinge, Author at Discover Vintage America

First Wednesdays at Greenwood Vintage Market allow shoppers to stay out late

by Patti Klinge | Jun 29, 2022 | Vintage

August 2022 ...

The Mother Road is calling to you at the
Route 66 Festival

Lovers of classic cars and Route 66 culture can get their kicks at the annual Route 66 Festival, Aug. 11-13 in downtown Springfield.
The festival, a celebration of all things Route 66, will feature a classic car and truck show, a parade, a poker run, live music, a parade, and historical exhibits on Route 66 itself. New to the festival this year is the Route 66 Kickoff Concert and Street Party, with music from the Emerald City Band.

“This Thursday night concert will also provide a chance for community members and visitors alike to celebrate coming out of the pandemic and set the stage for future economic vitality and recovery efforts to be promoted during and following the highly anticipated festival,” according to festival organizers on the event’s website.

For more information, visit www.route66festivalsgf.com.

Iron Horse Marketplace in Perryville, AR

Emerald City Band

The Emerald City Band will kick off Springfield’s annual Route 66 on Aug. 11 with a free concert and street party. (Image courtesy of Emerald City Band)

Pull your RV up and stay awhile at Firecracker 4th Antique Show

by Patti Klinge | May 25, 2022 | Vintage

JuLY 2022 ...

Pull your RV up and stay awhile at Firecracker 4th Antique Show

If your road trip adventures will take you through the Midwest this summer, be sure to hop in your RV and drive to the Firecracker 4th Antique Show, July 3-4 at the Amana RV Park and Event Center in Amana.

This year’s event will feature treasures galore, from folk art, Americana, and farm finds to toys, tools, advertising, and primitives. Sellers will be set up inside two large, air-conditioned buildings on site, as well as in outside tents.

A $5 ticket price will get you into the early bird buying from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 3. Regular admission for the show from 12 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, is only $2. Parking for the event is free.

For more information, call 319-622-7616 or visit www.amanarvpark.com.

Firecracker 4th Antique Show

There won’t be any monkey business at the Firecracker 4th Antique Show – just good deals on antiques. Bring your RV with you and fill it up with the treasures you’ll discover July 3-4 at the Amana RV Park and Event Center in Amana, IA. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Get your kicks at the Route 66 Festival

by Patti Klinge | May 25, 2022 | Mid-American

June 2022

Get your kicks at the Route 66 Festival

A celebration of the nation’s Mother Road will bring thousands through Oklahoma this summer during the Route 66 Festival.
The seventh annual festival will take place in downtown Vinita on June 15-18. A centerpiece of the Route 66 Festival, a car show featuring classic automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles will take place, and the car show is sponsored by the Craig County Cruisers, a local organization of classic car enthusiasts.

A block party on Friday night gather friends old and new together with food trucks, children’s activities, and music by honkeytonk band Whiskey Poet Society on site to feed all your senses. A carnival with rides and games also will be on site during the weekend, as well as food vendors and arts and crafts vendors.

In addition, the AAA Route 66 Road Fest will be held in Oklahoma City June 18-19 and in Tulsa June 25-26. Visit Route66RoadFest.com for details and tickets.

For more information on the Route 66 Festival, visit vinitaroute66festival.com. For information on the history of Route 66 itself, visit the National Historic Route 66 Federation at www.national66.org.

Route 66 Festival

A grand celebration of all things Route 66, the Route 66 Festival returns to Vinita, OK, June 15-18. (Image courtesy of vinitaroute66festival.com)

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

by Patti Klinge | May 25, 2022 | Mid-American

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.

Harris Antiques

Harris Antiques will be one of the many vendors participating in the Kansas City-Overland Park Antique Show this June. They’ll be selling antique picture frames, vintage jewelry, vintage linens, and ladies vanity items. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

It’s a birthday bash for Shawnee Antique Mall

by Patti Klinge | May 25, 2022 | Mid-American

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.

Midcentury treasures

There are Midcentury treasures around every corner at Shawnee Antique Mall, which celebrates its birthday in June. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

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