Kick it old school with this upcoming
vintage market

The Old School Vintage Market returns to South Central Kansas, with the outdoor market being offered in Iuka on June 8. The market will include boutique offerings, handmade crafts, antique furniture, candles, home décor, and even specialty food items, from freeze-dried candies to breads to pickles.

Luke and Caitlin Laha, the founders of the annual event, describe themselves as having “a passion for (the) old, dingy, unique, and homemade. They bought an 1880 farmhouse a few years ago, restoring it and combining its original features with “modern farmhouse fare.”

“We enjoy treasure hunting for items that fit the era of the house while repurposing things to be functional for our family,” their website reads.

For more information, visit www.oldschoolvintagemarket.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.