Browse more than 300 booths at Bella Rustina in Conway this July

by Patti Klinge | Jun 23, 2023 | Mid-American

July 2023 …

Browse more than 300 booths at Bella Rustina in Conway this July

Conway will once again host the Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market, July 14-16 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 14, and it’s $5 for Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16.

For more information, visit www.bellarustina.com.

Bella Rustina

Bring your summer vibes to Bella Rustina, July 14-16 at the Conway Expo Center in Conway, AR. There you’ll find cool deals on vintage and vintage-inspired items. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Show will feature antique farm vehicles, tools in action

by Patti Klinge | Jun 23, 2023 | Mid-American

July 2023 …

Show will feature antique farm vehicles, tools in action

For a glimpse at old-fashioned farm power, plan to attend the 70^th annual show of the Tri-State Antique Engine and Threshers Association, July 27-29 in Bird City.

The show will host Hart Parr Oliver collectors and include a bonus feature of farm trucks and pickups. 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 saw mill, 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.

Enchanted Frog to host Spring Flea Market

Tri-State Threshers

The Tri-State Engine and Threshers Association will host its 70^th annual show in late July 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)

Cruise on into Springfield for the annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

by Patti Klinge | Jun 23, 2023 | Mid-American

July 2023 …

Cruise on into Springfield for the annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

Springfield’s Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is back Aug. 10-12 with some new features and all of the same old fun attendees have come to expect from the annual event.

This year’s event will include a talent search competition. Singers, songwriters and dancers ages 18 and older are encouraged to register. Registration and official rules are online at www.route66festivalsgf.com/talent. The deadline to register is July 7.

A full lineup of activities will keep attendees busy with plenty of fun. A car show, parade, raffles, poker run, vendor village, and lots of live music, including the Emerald City Band and Tommy DeCarlo.

Organizers of the festival are already hard at work preparing for the 100^th anniversary of the Mother Road in 2026. Keep an eye on future issues of Discover Vintage America for more information.

For more information about this year’s Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, visit www.r oute66festivalsgf.com.

Route 66

One of the winners of last year’s Birthplace of Route 66 Festival car show contest, David Snapp, poses with his 1966 Volkswagen van. This year’s festival will take place in Springfield, MO, Aug. 10-12. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Wheat Festival is a celebration of community

by Patti Klinge | Jun 23, 2023 | Mid-American

July 2023 …

Wheat Festival is a celebration of community

The 123rd annual Wheat Festival in Wellington, KS, will feature something for every summer funseeker.

Taking place July 11-15 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 123rd Kansas Wheat Festival from July 11-15, featuring high-flying fun. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

National Summer Arms Show to feature firearms, historical pieces

by Patti Klinge | Jun 23, 2023 | Mid-American

July 2023 …

National Summer Arms Show to feature firearms, historical pieces

Now in its 52nd year, the National Summer Arms Show, returns July 29-30 to the KCI Expo Center in Kansas City, MO.
Sponsored by the Missouri Valley Arms Collectors Association, a National Rifle Association affiliate, the show will feature a variety of both modern and historical firearms on display and available for purchase. Tables are still available for vendors; to reserve one, call 816-873-1951.

For more information about this and other events, visit www.mvaca.org.

Chingawassa Days in Marion, KS, will provide heaping helpings of good, old-fashioned family fun – and live music concerts, too. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Get your kicks at the Route 66 Festival

by Patti Klinge | Jun 1, 2023 | Mid-American

June 2023 …

Get your kicks at the Route 66 Festival

A celebration of the nation’s Mother Road will bring thousands through Oklahoma this summer during the Route 66 Festival.

The annual festival will take place in downtown Vinita on June 16-17. A centerpiece of the Route 66 Festival, a car show featuring classic automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles will take place, and the car show is sponsored by the Craig County Cruisers, a local organization of classic car enthusiasts.

A block party on Friday night gathers friends old and new together, with food trucks, children’s activities, and rockin’ music on site to feed all your senses. A carnival with rides and games also will be on site during the weekend, as well as food vendors and arts and crafts vendors.

If full-sized cars aren’t your thing, try a smaller version with a remote-controlled car. The Steam Alley races will be available for remote-controlled car racers of all ages and skill levels.

For more information on the Route 66 Festival, visit vinitaroute66festival.com. For information on the history of Route 66 itself, visit the National Historic Route 66 Federation at www.national66.org.

Route 66 Festival

A grand celebration of all things Route 66, the Route 66 Festival returns to Vinita, OK, June 16 and 17. (Image courtesy of vinitaroute66festival.com)

Springfield Antiques Show and Sale is back

by Patti Klinge | Jun 1, 2023 | Mid-American

June 2023 …

Springfield Antiques Show and Sale is back

The 19^th annual Springfield Antiques Show and Sale, scheduled for June 2-4 at Orr Building on the State Fairgrounds, will feature more than 50 quality displays from across the country.

The long-running show will include expert chipped and damaged crystal repair on site; in addition, repair services will be made available for silver, costume jewelry, bead stringing, furniture repair and chair caning.

Admission to the show is $8 per person, with the gates open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 2 and 3, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4.

The Springfield Antiques Show and Sale is organized by Angevine Promotions of DeLand, FL. For more information on this and other shows, e-mail jrangevine@aol.com or visit www.angevinepromotions.com.

Springfield Antique Show

A dazzling array of sparkling silver and crystal stands among the offerings at the upcoming Springfield Antique Show. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Springfield Antiques Show and Sale is back

by Patti Klinge | Jun 1, 2023 | Mid-American

June 2023 …

Springfield Antiques Show and Sale is back

The 19th annual Springfield Antiques Show and Sale, scheduled for June 2-4 at Orr Building on the State Fairgrounds, will feature more than 50 quality displays from across the country.

The long-running show will include expert chipped and damaged crystal repair on site; in addition, repair services will be made available for silver, costume jewelry, bead stringing, furniture repair and chair caning.

Admission to the show is $8 per person, with the gates open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 2 and 3, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4.

The Springfield Antiques Show and Sale is organized by Angevine Promotions of DeLand, FL. For more information on this and other shows, e-mail jrangevine@aol.com or visit www.angevinepromotions.com.

Springfield Antique Show

A dazzling array of sparkling silver and crystal stands among the offerings at the upcoming Springfield Antique Show. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Quilt festival comes to KC this month

by Patti Klinge | May 31, 2023 | Mid-American

June 2023 …

Quilt festival comes to KC this month

If you’re hooked on quilting, be sure to stop by the annual Kansas City Regional Quilt Festival, June 15-17 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park.

As in previous years, the festival includes special exhibits, demos, judged quilts on display, and, of course, plenty of classes to help you improve your craft. New classes this year include Machine-Stitched Kawandi-Style Quilts, Stitch Play for Bag Ladies, French Double-Fold Binding Entirely by Machine #4, and Tips and Tricks from a Professional Longarm Quilter. Registration is required for classes, and fees vary according to class.

For more information, visit www.kcrqf.com.

Kansas City Regional Quilt Festival

The Kansas City Regional Quilt Festival is set for June 15-17 in Overland Park. Pictured: A booth for Liberty Homestead. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Happy birthday to Shawnee Antique Mall

by Patti Klinge | May 31, 2023 | Mid-American

June 2023 …

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 10.

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

Come shop for treasures and help celebrate Shawnee Antique Mall’s anniversary. (Image courtesy of Facebook)