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Ephemera everywhere at upcoming paper show

by | Jan 24, 2022 | Mid-American

February 2022

If paper is your passion, the annual Postcard, Stamp, and Paper Show is the place to be. The 15th annual show, which will take place April 8-9 at the Johnson County 4-h Fairgrounds in Iowa City, will include 12 dealers and more than 60 tables of items for sale. In addition to postcards and stamps, you’ll find coins, photos, and paper goods as well as small collectibles.

Admission to the show is always free, and dealer space is still available. For more information, call Herb Staub at
319-400-6498 or e-mail herbiniowa@mchsi.com.

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Paper Show

The annual Postcard, Stamp and Paper Show in Iowa City offers great finds on paper items, including antique greeting cards. (Photo courtesy of Facebook)

Red Wing Collectors Society Stoneware Antiques Weekend

by | Dec 30, 2021 | Mid-American

January 2022

Red Wing Collectors Society Stoneware & Antiques Weekend

A fun weekend of buying, selling and trading stoneware will take place Feb 4-6 at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf. The event will be the 25th Annual MidWinter Weekend of the Red Wing Collectors Society. Always well-attended, this year attendees will also enjoy added events.

A show and sale and auction will be FREE and open to the public on Saturday, Feb 5 starting at 1:00 at the Hotel. Room sales will begin Thursday, Feb. 3. A Saturday evening “Trifecta of Fun” will be added this year that includes Pizza and a Game Night with many nice prizes!

Room sales, special room rates, educational seminars, and a “Wine and Dine” social time is included with a small registration fee for RWCS members.

For more information, please go to RedWingCollectors.org/rwcs-calendar-of-events/rwcs-midwinter or call 651-388-4004.

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Pottery pieces aplenty can be found at the Red Wing Midwinter Weekend, taking place Feb. 4-6 in Bettendorf. (Image courtesy of The Collectors Journal)

Antique Alley arrives in Conway

by | Dec 30, 2021 | Mid-American

January 2022

Antique Alley arrives in Conway

 The Conway Expo Center will be the site of the Antique Alley Arkansas Antique Show, Jan. 7-9.

Attendees are invited to explore more than 200 booths overflowing with antiques and vintage items.

Friday, Jan. 7, will be the show’s early buying day. Admission for the day is $10, and it runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Regular admission for Saturday, Jan. 8 (9-5), and Sunday, Jan. 9 (11-4), will be $5, though those under the age of 18 are free. The expo center will offer free parking for this event.

The show is sponsored by Ashley’s Finds LLC. For more information, visit www.antiquealleyarkansas.com.

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The Antique Alley Arkansas Antique Show offers a huge variety of items from glassware to jewelry and vintage toys. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Military regalia on display at Leavenworth Militaria Show

by | Dec 30, 2021 | Mid-American

January 2022

Military regalia on display at Leavenworth Militaria Show

…Collectors of military items will want to be sure not to miss the upcoming Leavenworth Militaria Show and Sale, Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Heritage Center in Leavenworth.

Military collectibles from all wars and periods will be bought, sold, and traded at the annual event, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $3 for the general public, and dealer tables are still available for $20.

For information, call 913-221-4263.

Collection of Military items

A variety of items can be found at the Feb. 19 Leavenworth Militaria Show and Sale in Leavenworth, KS, including weapons, patches, and even pocket watches. (Image courtesy of Worthpoint)

Wichita Flea Market will ring in 2022

by | Dec 30, 2021 | Mid-American, Vintage

January 2022

Wichita Flea Market will ring in 2022

One thing you can be sure of as the new year starts – if you’re starting a new month, there’s a new Wichita Flea Market to enjoy soon.

The January flea market is set for Jan. 15-16 at Farha Sports Center, South Wichita YMCA, with admission for one day set at $3 and for both days, $5. Children 12 and younger are free. Tickets can be purchased at the venue, or look for the event’s Facebook page for free ticket giveaways.

While there, browse more than 200 tables of antiques, vintage items, crafts, collectibles, primitives, reclaimed items, comics, artwork, jewelry, toys and more.

The Wichita Flea Market is held on the third weekend of the month throughout 2022.

For more information, call 316-619-0757 or visit www.wichitafleamarket.biz

Witchita Flea Market

The monthly Wichita Flea Market, which is moving to the Farha Sports Center, South Wichita YMCA, regularly draws shoppers looking for deals. Here, shoppers descend on the September 2021 flea market. (Image courtesy of Facebook)