Find your next treasure at Brownville Spring Flea Market

by Corbin Crable | Apr 29, 2024 | Mid-American, Nebraska

May 2024.

Find your next treasure at Brownville Spring Flea Market

Now in its 66th year, the Brownville Spring Flea Market will delight a new generation of antique enthusiasts when it returns to town May 25-27, at Main Street and the Historic Depot in Brownville.

Up for grabs will be antiques, collectibles, crafts, and hand-made art from more than 250 vendors. Admission and parking are free, and there are plenty of nearby motels and campgrounds if you want to make an entire weekend of your visit.

The event is sponsored by the Brownville Historical Society. For more information, call 402-825-6001 or visit www.brownvillehistoricalsociety.com.

Brownville Spring Flea Market

Brownville is ready to welcome you to the 66th annual Brownville Flea Market, coming up on Memorial Day weekend. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Get crafty on the Square in Garnett

by Corbin Crable | Apr 29, 2024 | Kansas, Mid-American

May 2024.

Get crafty on the Square in Garnett

Enjoy some small-town hospitality (and homemade crafts, of course) in downtown Garnett during the 2024 Square Fair on May 11.

Vendors will be set up on the Anderson County Courthouse lawn, selling wares from across the state. Don’t forget to grab a bite at one of the many food vendors on site as well.

For more information, visit garnettbpw.com/square-fair.

Local art at the Garnett Square Fair

Small-town charm meets creativity-inspired crafts at the Garnett Square Fair, May 11 in Garnett. (Image courtesy of www.garnettbpw.com)

Summer flea markets begin May 11 at Jesse James & Rusty Chandelier

by Corbin Crable | Apr 29, 2024 | Mid-American, Missouri

May 2024.

Summer flea markets begin May 11 at Jesse James & Rusty Chandelier

Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier in St. Joseph are giving antique lovers the opportunity to work on their tan while doing a little shopping.

The stores will host their parking lot flea markets on May 11, June 22, Aug. 24, and Sept. 28. More than 30 dealers will be on site, and shoppers can feed their hunger with food trucks on site. For vendor information and reserve space, call 816-676-0662 or e-mail manager@rustychandelier.com.

Parking Lot Flea Market at Jesse James & Rusty Chandelier

As always, you’ll find great deals in the Jesse James Antique Mall and the Rusty Chandelier, but bargains are to be found outdoors, too. The stores’ summer parking lot flea markets begin May 11. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Come to Rutledge for a junk lover’s paradise

by Corbin Crable | Apr 29, 2024 | Mid-American, Missouri

May 2024.

Come to Rutledge for a junk lover’s paradise

The Rutledge Flea Market covers a lot of ground — but that means plenty of vendor variety at the Rutledge Flea Market.

Situated on 60 acres, the first 2024 date for the flea market will be May 10-11. The market returns for two days each month until November. Missouri’s largest consecutive flea market boasts 700 vendors, with new ones being added each year. Cabins are available to rent on the grounds, as well as campgrounds with RV hookups, Wifi, and even an ATM if you’re a little short on cash.

The flea market takes place at 46001 State Highway V near Rutledge. For more information, call 660-216-3223 or visit www.rutledgefleamarket.com.

A-frame cabins for rent at Rutledge Flea Market

Spend the weekend… the Rutledge Flea Market now offers A-frame cabins to rent on the grounds along with expanded campground with full RV hook-ups. (images courtesy of Rutledge Flea Market)

Military collectors welcome to upcoming show

by Corbin Crable | Apr 1, 2024 | Mid-American

April 2024.

Military collectors welcome to upcoming show

The Kansas City Military Collectors Club once again hosts its upcoming Military Collectors Show, April 13 at American Legion Hall #370 in Overland Park.

Weapons, uniforms, helmets, and other military memorabilia from all periods will be on display and for sale, which runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5.

For more information, call 816-550-8095, 913-945-0285, or visit www.kcmcc.org.

KC Military Collectors Show

More than 70 booths at annual St. Louis Antique Festival

by Corbin Crable | Apr 1, 2024 | Mid-American

April 2024…

More than 70 booths at annual St. Louis Antique Festival

The 57th Annual St. Louis Antique Festival returns to the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville, April 27-28, offering 70 booths and more than 30,000 square feet of merchandise.

See the festival’s advertisement in this issue for a $1-off coupon to the event, which takes place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday the 27th and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday the 28th.

For more information, call 608-346-3797 or e-mail stlouisantiquefestival@gmail.com.

Enchanted Frog to host Spring Flea Market

St. Louis Antique Festival

There’s treasures to be found at the St. Louis Antique Festival in Belleville.

See steam power in action at show and swap meet

by Corbin Crable | Apr 1, 2024 | Mid-American

April 2024…

See steam power in action at show and
swap meet

Dust off your tractors, oil those gears, and head over to Gentry for the spring Tired Iron of the Ozarks Show, April 19-20 on 17 acres at 13344 Taylor Orchard Road.

Marvel at the engines, tractors, and celebration of rural life at the biannual show, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. A swap meet and outdoor marketplace will be on site, as well as food vendors. Tractor train rides are available for the kids, too. Feel free to bring any engines or tractors you’d like to display. Admission to the event is free.

For more information, call 479-685-9623 or visit tiredironoftheozarks.com.

Tired Iron of the Ozarks Tractor Show

Rev up your engines for the Tired Iron of the Ozarks Tractor Show this April in Gentry. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Bates City Antiques is now Bates City Emporium & Antiques

by Corbin Crable | Apr 1, 2024 | Mid-American

April 2024.

Bates City Antiques is now Bates City Emporium & Antiques

Big changes have come to a beloved antique store in Missouri. The former Bates City Antique Mall in Bates City is under new ownership.

Vivian Garrett took ownership of the property on Jan. 1 of this year, renaming it Bates City Emporium and Antiques. Garrett has undertaken updating the look of the shop, making repairs inside and out, including welcoming patrons with a new patio at the store’s front entrance.

“We continually strive to provide excellent customer service in a positive and relaxed environment for both our vendors and our customers. We are dedicated to maintaining a clean, organized store, offering a unique mix of antiques and collectibles as well as vintage, repurposed, and handcrafted items,” writes Sue Sanders on behalf of Garrett. “Whether you are collecting, decorating, or looking for a gift, we have something for you. Our goal is to provide a memorable and friendly shopping experience. We look forward to your visit!”

The store is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. In the event calendars in this issue of Discover Vintage America, look for information on a barn sale and outdoor flea market in April; these will take place again in October.
For more information on the store or renting vendor space, call 816-625-1206.

Bates City Emporium and Antiques

Although it’s now called Bates City Emporium and Antiques, you’ll still find rows and rows of antique treasures at the former Bates City Antique Mall. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Get ready for lots of fun at this annual flea market in Waverly

by Corbin Crable | Feb 28, 2024 | Mid-American

March 2024.

Get ready for lots of fun at this annual flea market in Waverly

Enjoy the city of Waverly as you shop for deals at the Waverly Vintage Flea Market, March 22 and 23 at The Centre.

Available at the market: items for the novice collector and the veteran collector alike, including antiques, vintage items, rustic collectibles, tools, jewelry, home décor, repurposed items, painted furniture, and clothes.

The indoor flea market will be open from 12-6 p.m. on the 22nd and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the 23rd. The Waverly Vintage Flea Market will return this November.

For more information, call 641-373-2960.

Waverly Flea Market

From antiques to repurposed finds to furniture, you’re sure to find it at the Waverly Flea Market, March 22-23. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Welcome spring with events in the Greenwood Antique District

by Corbin Crable | Feb 28, 2024 | Mid-American

March 2024.

Welcome spring with events in the Greenwood Antique District

Say ‘goodbye’ to winter and ‘hello’ to spring at the Spring Open House at all the shops on Main Street in the Greenwood Antique District, March 22-24.

Special deals can be found throughout the store for the open house, where you’ll feast your eyes on antiques, vintage items, collectibles, and more.

And on March 23, feed your appetite for handmade delights at Greenwood Vintage Market’s Handmade Market, where local sellers will display crafts, clothing, jewelry, art, and homemade goodies. Be sure to stroll Greenwood’s Main Street and visit all the antique stores filled to the brim with treasures, too.

For more information, contact the Greenwood Vintage Market at 816-537-8434 or on Facebook.

Handmade items at the Greenwood Handmade Market

You’re sure to meet a new friend or two at Greenwood Vintage Market’s Handmade Market (March 23). (Image courtesy of Facebook)