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Browse more than 300 booths at Bella Rustina

Browse more than 300 booths at Bella Rustina

by | Jun 30, 2025 | Arkansas, Mid-American

July 2025

Browse more than 300 booths at Bella Rustina

Conway will once again host the Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market, July 11-13 inside the Conway Expo Center.

More than 300 booths will be set up inside the venue, selling both vintage and vintage-inspired items, as well as handmade treasures. Multiple food trucks will also be on site to feed hungry shoppers. Admission is $10 for the early buying day on Friday, July 11, and it’s $10 for Saturday, July 12, and $5 for Sunday, July 13.

For more information, visit www.bellarustina.com.

 

 

 

Bella Rustina

Bring your summer vibes to Bella Rustina, July 12-14 at the Conway Expo Center in Conway, AR. There you’ll find cool deals on vintage and vintage-inspired items. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Red Wing annual show and sale brings collectors together

Red Wing annual show and sale brings collectors together

by | Jun 30, 2025 | Mid-American, Minnesota

July 2025

Red Wing annual show and sale brings collectors together

Take your Red Wing pottery collection to the next level by attending the Red Wing Collectors Society Inc.’s annual show and sale at the organization’s 2025 Crockfest Convention. A wide variety of Red Wing stoneware, pottery and antiques will be available to buy during the convention, at which attendees will be able to enjoy auctions, live music and BBQ. The convention takes place July 10-12, while the show and sale take place on July 12. All events take place at the River Bluff Education Center in Red Wing. This year is the convention’s 48th.

For more information, call 651-388-4004 or visit www.redwingcollectors.org.

 

 

 

Red Wing Collectors Annual Crockfest Convention

The Red Wing Collectors Society Inc.’s annual show and sale on July 12 occurs during its 48th Annual Crockfest Convention in Red Wing, MN. Stoneware, pottery and antiques will be up for grabs. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Elsie Bell’s looking forward to Sidewalk Sale

Elsie Bell’s looking forward to Sidewalk Sale

by | Jun 30, 2025 | Mid-American, Missouri

July 2025

Elsie Bell’s looking forward to Sidewalk Sale

To celebrate the beginning of its eighth year in Independence, Elsie Bell’s Antique Mall will have its second Sidewalk Sale of the year from 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday, July 26, in the front parking lot. This popular sale allows shoppers to reap the benefits of dealers who are cleaning out their booths, closets, garages and storage units in order to make space for holiday items.

“One of the things our store is famous for is embracing the holidays,” said Deb Miles, owner of the shop and granddaughter of the original Elsie Bell. “It’s a passion of mine. I collect vintage Halloween and Christmas items all year long so, by fall, the back room is bursting at the seams. We put out Halloween on Aug. 1 and Christmas on Nov. 1 — sooner, if we can find the space!”

Elsie Bell’s is located at 1101 S. Crysler Ave. in Independence, MO, at the crossroads of Crysler and 23rd streets. Store hours are 10 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday; 12 noon to 5 pm on Sunday. Two exceptions are July 4 (closed) and the day of the Sidewalk Sale, July 26, when the store will open at 9 am to align with the hours of the Sidewalk Sale.

For further information on the sale or on Elsie Bell’s, call 816-832-8711.

– Submitted by Deb Miles

 

 

Don't miss Elsie Bell's Sidewalk Sale!

Wheat Festival is a celebration of community

Wheat Festival is a celebration of community

by | Jun 30, 2025 | Kansas, Mid-American

July 2025

Wheat Festival is a celebration of community

The 125TH annual Wheat Festival in Wellington, will feature something for every summer funseeker.

Taking place July 8-12 in downtown Wellington, the festival is jam-packed with family-friendly activities, including an art exhibit, art contest, children’s storytime and crafts, movie-themed sidewalk chalking, watermelon feed, horseshoe tournament, carnival rides, lip sync contest, hot dog eating contest, cookie jar auction, cow chip throw, and bed races.

According to the state’s tourism website, the event has been a tradition in the state since 1900, when Sumner County celebrated a bumper wheat harvest that earned Wellington the title of “Wheat Capital of the World.” The festival remains a celebration of community and agriculture.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/kswheatfestival.

 

 

Kansas Wheat Festival

Grab the family and head out to Wellington, KS, for its 125th Kansas Wheat Festival from July 8-12, featuring high-flying fun. Image courtesy of Facebook

Show will feature antique farm vehicles, tools in action

Show will feature antique farm vehicles, tools in action

by | Jun 30, 2025 | Kansas, Mid-American

July 2025

Show will feature antique farm vehicles, tools in action

For a glimpse of old-fashioned farm power, plan to attend the 72nd annual show of the Tri-State Antique Engine and
Threshers Association, July 31-Aug. 2 in Bird City.

Attendees will be able to marvel at more than a dozen operating steam engines and gas engines, as well as demonstrations of wheat binding and threshing; a sawmill, tractor pull, kids activities, historic buildings, quilts, a printing press, and chuck wagon breakfast round out the activities. Collectors may bring their items to display. Those traveling with an RV may park it on the grounds, which offers a shower house.

For more information, call 785-734-2291, visit www.threshershow.org or e-mail thresherassociation@gmail.com.

 

Tri-State Engine and Threshers

The Tri-State Engine and Threshers Association will host its 72nd annual show in late July and early August in Bird City, KS. On display and performing demonstrations will be a variety of antique farm equipment, steam engines, and tools, among other devices. (Image courtesy of Facebook)
Make the drive to Iowa for the Southern Iowa Junk Journey

Make the drive to Iowa for the Southern Iowa Junk Journey

by | May 29, 2025 | Mid-American

June 2025

Make the drive to Iowa for the Southern Iowa Junk Journey

It’s summer, and you know what that means – road trips!

Gather the family, start the car, and roll down the windows for some cool breeze as you head to Southern Iowa for the Southern Iowa Junk Journey, June 13-15.

Since the annual event falls on Father’s Day, you’ll be able to treat Dad to a bevy of vintage treasures from across a variety of counties – Appanoose, Lucas, Wayne, and Monroe.

The junk journey takes place twice each year; the next event is slated for the fall months. For more information, including a list of participating vendors, search ‘Southern Iowa Junk Journey’ on Facebook.

Southern Iowa Junk Journey

Clean out some storage space for a few new treasures — the twice-annual Southern Iowa Junk Journey returns, June 13-15. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Happy birthday to Shawnee Antique Mall

Happy birthday to Shawnee Antique Mall

by | May 29, 2025 | Mid-American

June 2025

Happy birthday to 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 14.

The mall boasts 15,000 square feet with more than 100 dealer booths selling everything from antiques to vintage items 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.

 

Shawnee Antique Mall

You don’t need to bring gifts to Shawnee Antique Mall’s annual birthday sale and open house on June 14, but you can definitely shop for them. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

KC Regional Quilt Festival celebrates 10 years

KC Regional Quilt Festival celebrates 10 years

by | May 29, 2025 | Mid-American

June 2025

KC Regional Quilt Festival celebrates 10 years

Celebrating its 10th year in 2025, the Kansas City Regional Quilt Festival returns to the Overland Park Convention Center, June 11-14.

The event will feature judged entries, workshops and classes, a variety of quilts on display, and vendors, allowing quilters to stock up on supplies. A new feature this year will be “Spotlight Quilters” from the organization’s regional guild; also new: The 10th Anniversary Showcase Collection and a treasured Heritage Quilt from Frontier Trails Museum.

For more information, including admission information and hours, visit facebook.com/kcrqf.

 

Kansas City Regional Quilt Festival

Enjoy stunning craftsmanship along with a splash of color at the Kansas City Regional Quilt Festival, June 11-14 in Overland Park, KS. The event celebrates its 10th year in 2025. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Get ready for a berry good time at the Vaile Mansion Strawberry Festival

Get ready for a berry good time at the Vaile Mansion Strawberry Festival

by | May 29, 2025 | Mid-American

June 2025

Get ready for a berry good time at the Vaile Mansion Strawberry Festival

Independence’s Vaile Mansion will be the site of summer fun when the mansion hosts its annual Strawberry Festival on June 7.

Shop for crafts and antiques from vendors on site, listen to live musical entertainment, and take your kids by the festival’s children’s corner. Of course, the highlight of the event – plentiful baskets of strawberries, strawberry shortcake and strawberry ice cream – will allow visitors to savor the sweetest tastes of summer.

Admission to the festival is free, and the festival runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Vaile Mansion at 816-325-7430 or visit www.vailemansion.org.

 

Get ready to dig into some juicy strawberry pie at the annual Vaile Mansion Strawberry Festival. (Image courtesy of recipessimple.com)

Merchant Square packs the June calendar with variety of events

Merchant Square packs the June calendar with variety of events

by | May 29, 2025 | Mid-American

June 2025

Merchant Square packs the June calendar with variety of events

Merchant Square Antique Marketplace in Independence is keeping its calendar full this month.

June kicks off with a red, white, and blue market pop-up June 1-30, a warmup to the Fourth of July holiday, featuring patriotic Americana and other vintage treasures. A classic car show will rev up the fun on June 7. And discover if those hand-me-downs are worth anything with an appraisal fair on June 14. A Father’s Day giveaway will follow on June 15.

If those deals aren’t enough, how about storewide bargains? Merchant Square will welcome the middle of June with a storewide sale June 20-22.
As always, come in for Senior Tuesday every Tuesday; also, military service members receive 10% off anytime.

While you’re at Merchant Square, don’t forget to visit the store’s most recent addition, the American Way Market Café, featuring BBQ, locally grown produce, locally raised meats and dairy, and bread baked daily in house.

For more information, call 480-792-1919 or visit www.merchantsquarevintage.com.

 

Batter up! Merchant Square’s full list for the month of June is a home-run for lovers of antiques, vintage, and even sports collectibles. (Image courtesy of Facebook)