Belleville’s the place for a brewsky-related brouhaha

March 2022

Raise a glass – Breweriana Blowout is back!

Breweriana Blowout XXII is slated for 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Belleclair Fairgrounds in Belleville, Illinois 62220. Show is free Saturday from 9 AM until 2:30 PM. Early entry On Saturday is at 7 AM and is $10. For more info email BUDMANBOB1@CHARTER.NET or call Bob at 618-580-5475 or Jay at 618-954-9605. Hope to see you there!

Touted as the largest brewery collectibles show in the Midwest, attendees can buy, sell or trade items such as beer steins, glasses, cans, and more.

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Biggest Breweriana shows

Beer Show One of the biggest breweriana shows in the area. Saturday April 2, 2022 at Belle Clair Fairgrounds,

Photo by Yutacar on Unsplash

Get ready for a spectacular time at Antique Spectacular

March 2022

You never know just what you’ll find at the Antique Spectacular Vintage Market, March 4-6 at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island.

Items from the quirky to the rusty to the funky will be up for grabs at the show. Antique Spectacular is the brainchild of Kimberly Schilling, who, along with her Melting Pot Productions, has been producing antique shows throughout the Midwest for nearly 30 years. Schilling has “developed a foundation for success built on the integrity of demanding quality antiques and collectibles,” according to the event’s website.

Admission to the event is $8, with a $1-off coupon available at www.antiquespectacular.com. Children under the age of 14 are free when accompanied by an adult with a ticket.

For more information, call 712-326-9964.

 

The deals at the Antique Spectacular

Antique Spectacular Vintage Market

The deals at the Antique Spectacular Vintage Market will be hot, hot, hot. (Image courtesy of Antique Spectacular)

Bella Rustina back in Arkansas

March 2022

Bella Rustina Vintage Market is returning to Little Rock just in time for spring, with a show March 11-13 in the concourse of the War Memorial Stadium.

Shoppers are invited to come marvel at more than 225 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 early buyers on March 11 is $10, while regular admission on March 12-13 is $5 for adults, while children under the age of 18 are free. Parking is free as well.

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

 

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Bella Rustina

Bella Rustina events always bring with them the whimsical and quirky – and its spring Little Rock event is scheduled for March 11-13 (Image courtesy of Bella Rustina)

Bottle and postcard sale scheduled for early April

March 2022

If antique glass is your passion, you won’t want to miss the 15th annual Kansas Territory Bottle and Postcard Show and Sale, April 3 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds’ Sunflower Building in Hutchinson.

The show is sponsored by the Kansas Territory Antique Bottle and Postcard Club, which also has hosted garage sales and even digs for fellow collectors. The organization is active on Facebook, where items collected by members are posted and their history discussed.

For more information about the show, contact Mike McJunkin at 620-728-8304 or Mark Law at 785-224-4836.

Antique Bottle

This bottle was likely sold by Charles Nelson, who, according to Stan Hendershot of the Kansas Territory Antique Bottle and Postcard Club, owned and operated a liquor business in Fort Scott, KS, in the late 19th century. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Artisans to feature their works at Spring Handmade Market

March 2022

The annual Spring Handmade Market is coming back to the Greenwood Vintage Market in Greenwood March 19.

Artists and crafters will be on hand to meet with shoppers to sell their wares and discuss their creative processes. Items ranging from candles to soaps to clothing to accessories will be on sale, and live music will be provided.

Greenwood Vintage Market is located on Greenwood’s bustling Main Street, where several other antique stores can be found within walking distance of one another, so come out and plan to make a day of it.

For more information, call the Greenwood Vintage Market at 816-537-7172.

 

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Spring Handmade Market

This whimsical handmade bunny planter will help you start decorating for spring and Easter. (Image courtesy of Greenwood Handmade Market)