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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)

Organizer cancels Old Summit Country Antique Show

by | Dec 29, 2021 | Mid-American

January 2022

Organizer cancels Old Summit Country Antique Show

 

After 15 years as one of the most highly anticipated antique shows in the Kansas City metro area, the Old Summit Antique Show is ending its run.

Sandee Millett, show organizer and owner of The Greenwood Mercantile, said she struggled with the decision to end the show, which was held multiple times each year. The first show of 2022 had originally been scheduled for Jan. 15 in Lee’s Summit.

The announcement of the show’s permanent cancellation was made on its Facebook page in a Dec. 15 announcement.
“I just need to cut back,” Millett explained. “It was a hard decision to make, but it’s just time for me to move on.”
Millett noted that she has already received feedback from longtime show attendees, who have expressed to her how much they will miss Old Summit.

“(They’ve expressed) total disbelief and sadness,” Millett said. “They’re going to miss it terribly.”

Just last month, Millett also pulled out of Good Juju in Kansas City’s West Bottoms as well.
She did say, however, that there is a chance Old Summit may return in the future if the right person is willing to take up the responsibility of organizing it.

“I do have someone interested,” Millett said, “and I hope they take it over.”

 

old summit antique cabinet

The Old Summit Country Antique Show, held three times every year in Lee’s Summit, has been canceled. For years, shoppers could browse and buy unique antique finds, like this brick collage.
(Image courtesy of Pinterest)

Pre-Spring Bazaar offers gently-used treasures

by | Dec 29, 2021 | Mid-American

January 2022

Pre-Spring Bazaar offers gently-used treasures

The annual Pre-Spring Bazaar and Flea Market in Leavenworth is another February event in the small town you’ll want to attend. Taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Riverfront Community Center, the flea market will be stocked with homemade crafts, toys, jewelry, furniture, skincare products, and beauty products, among other items. Vendor tables are still available for $25 with electricity and $20 without electricity.

The flea market is sponsored by the Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, call 913-651-2203. 

Flea market image of bird houses

The Pre-Spring Bazaar and Flea Market will take place Feb. 5 at the Riverfront Community Center in Leavenworth, KS. (Image courtesy of The City of Leavenworth)

Handmade and from the Heart

by | Nov 30, 2021 | Articles

December 2021

Feature Article

Handmade and from the Heart

by Corbin Crable

 

Main Street in Greenwood, MO, is bustling today, a cold Saturday morning in mid-November, with the chatter of antique shoppers slicing through the chilly air as they head into the Greenwood Mercantile, one of several antique stores open during the town’s annual Holiday Handmade Market.

Fabric Gnome Dolls

A vendor called Gnome Crossing sold pre-made fabric gnome dolls. If you wanted to add a personal touch to your festive holiday decor, Gnome Crossing also sells kits that allow the buyer to make a gnome themselves, adding a much more personal touch to the finished product.

Locals and visitors alike came out for the annual event along which coincided with the Holiday Open House in the historic Antique District. Hundreds of shoppers found unique holiday gifts that didn’t break the bank and that their loved ones will treasure. Vendors selling everything from handmade jewelry, bath and beauty products, clothing and accessories, candles, jams, jellies, and salsas set up shop to greet shoppers, while outside, visitors browsed the multiple antique and vintage stores in search of the perfect gift to give an older, used item a brand-new life.

Decorated Autoharp

Vendors at the Holiday Handmade Market took great care to decorate their spaces with quirky, creative designs, such as this autoharp, found at an accessories table. Though it wasn’t for sale, many shoppers had passed by, asking for its price, the owner says.

Brad and Max

A big hit at the Holiday Hand-made Market was Nathan Begnaud and his family, representing Madison Street Leather. Begnaud, of Lee’s Summit, MO, said he began crafting leather goods such as belts, tote bags, wallets, card holders and dog bow ties in order to help pay for open-heart surgery for his son, Max, 6.

Dog Bow Ties

Participating merchants in this year’s Holiday Open House and Handmade Market included the Greenwood Vintage Market, the Greenwood Mercantile, As Time Goes By, Big Creek Antiques, and The Porch Swing.

 

rack of costumes

You don’t have to spend a lot of money for your child to enjoy the look of his or her favorite characters, such as Captain America or Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen.” The costumes were among dozens from Oak Leaf Creations.

The event serves as a reminder to those searching for holiday gifts that Christmas does not need to be expensive, and giving a thoughtful gift that took time, creativity and dedication to craft will always be a much-appreciated and thoughtful gesture.

Local merchants with customer

The Holiday Handmade Market gave local merchants an opportunity to meet and greet locals and visitors in search of a thoughtful, creative Christmas gift for a loved one.

Contact Corbin Crable at editor@discovervintage.com​

Open houses and other festive events … welcome the holidays

by | Nov 29, 2021 | Vintage

December 2021

Open houses and other festive events … welcome the holidays

Upcoming events on both sides of the Missouri and Kansas state line are gearing up for Christmas and are sure to bring in holiday shoppers with their gift lists.
In late November, model train enthusiasts can enjoy the Mid-America Train & Toy Show at the KCI Expo Center in Kansas City, MO, where they can browse toy and scale model trains, toys, trucks, airplanes and memorabilia. The event will feature more than 200 tables of vendors, as well as door prizes and a free viewing of vintage train films.
Early in the month of December, Vintage Traders Antique Mall will welcome the public with its Winter Holiday Sale, Dec. 3-5, while Lone Elm Antique Mall’s Christmas Sale will take place Dec. 3-4. Both merchants are located in Olathe, KS.
Just a few miles away, Shawnee Antique Mall in Shawnee, KS, will host its annual Holiday Open House on Dec. 11. The store will include sales on items such as antiques, collectibles, jewelry, toys and glassware.
Be sure to check out other holiday events around Kansas, including the Kansas City, KS, Strawberry Hill Museum’s Olde World Christmas (tours of the 1887 home through Jan. 9, 2022).
Paramount Antique Malls in Augusta and Wichita, KS, will keep their holiday celebration going for a full two weeks, with their Annual Christmas Sale Event going from Dec. 17-Jan. 2, 2022. Visitors can save between 10-30% throughout the stores; the event is ideal for last-minute Christmas shoppers.
On the Missouri side of the state line, you can prepare for your shopping at John and Marge’s Attic in Gallatin, MO by first visiting the shop’s website (www.JMattic.com), where holiday gift ideas appear on the shop’s homepage. Their holiday open house takes place Dec. 4 in conjunction with Gallatin’s Christmas Around the Square event, which encourages citizens and visitors to shop locally downtown, while also providing family-friendly activities and entertainment for all.
There’s also the Dec. 9 Jingle Bell Walk, where visitors can complete their Christmas shopping in Historic Downtown Odessa, MO., and enjoy the beautifully decorated buildings, shops, and eateries.
And, as always, Enchanted Frog Antiques in Lathrop, MO offers its regular monthly sales for shoppers both old and new, including Lucky $7 Days ($7 off an item of $25 or more) on Dec. 10-12, as well as it’s Super Saturday Sale on Dec. 18, during which visitors can save 10-25% off.
For a list of more holiday sales and events, be sure to check out our calendars in this issue of Discover Vintage America.

Lone Elm

For a taste of Christmases past, visit Lone Elm Antique Mall in Olathe, KS, for its annual Christmas Sale, Dec. 3-4. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Mansion to host a holiday whodunnit

by | Nov 29, 2021 | Mid-American

December 2021

Mansion to host a holiday whodunnit

For some nontraditional holiday entertainment, give a Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner a stab.

The dinner and play will be offered several times throughout the month, on Dec. 10, 11, 17 and 18, at the historic Arbor Lodge Mansion in Nebraska City. Guests will be a part of the holiday-themed evening of mystery and mayhem as they are assigned characters in the murder mystery play. Each guest will receive costume pieces and props to use throughout the performance.

The mansion sits on the 260-acre Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City.
For ticket prices, showtimes, and more information, call 402-873-7222.

Arbor Day Mansion

The Arbor Lodge Mansion will be the setting for a Christmas-themed murder mystery dinner, Dec. 10, 11, 17 and 18 in Nebraska City. (Image courtesy of www.arbordayfarm.org)

Spectacular deals can be found at vintage market

by | Oct 27, 2021 | Mid-American, Vintage

November 2021

The Antique Spectacular Vintage Market Quad Cities returns to the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island, Nov. 5-7.

More than 70 vendors will descend on the venue to sell fine antiques and vintage collectibles. Items for sale include furniture, art, American Indian items, china, postcards, primitives, silverware, glassware, coins, rugs and textiles.

“With the Antique Spectacular, there is always something to interest every collector, whether they have a new interest in vintage and repurposed for decorating their home or have been collecting antiques for years,” according to the state’s tourism website, enjoyillinois.com. “The list of amazing vintage items is endless and all under one roof for the convenience to shop all weekend, for a timeless vintage treasure, that is new to you.”

For more information, visit www.antiquespectacular.com.

Antique Spectacular

Antique perfume bottles and glassware are among the items that await shoppers at the Antique Spectacular Vintage Market, Nov. 5-7 at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island, IL. (photo courtesy of enjoyillinois.com)

Jubilation for shoppers at Junk Jubilee

by | Oct 27, 2021 | Mid-American, Vintage

November 2021

Called the “ultimate vintage experience,” Junk Jubilee Jingles is a family affair that will bring a smile to the faces of treasure hunters this holiday season.

Set for Nov. 12-14 in Des Moines, founder and owner Miccia Humphrey calls the event a “fantastic place to find someone a special gift.” Humphrey founded the event in 2010 and has the good fortune of having help from her son Sam, nephew Seth and his wife Sara in staffing it. The jubilee specializes in antiques, retro/vintage items; in addition to the winter event, another jubilee is held annually in the spring.

“Don’t wait to buy last-minute gift cards when you can buy a meaningful or whimsical gift that is a one-of-a-kind item brought to the show by a small business owner,” Humphrey writes on Junk Jubilee’s website. “While you may find some vintage Christmas items, the majority of items are just great finds. Many vendors like to decorate their booths for the holiday season, and the show is very festive.”

Junk Jubilee Jingles will take place in the 4-H Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds – that’s 110,000 square feet with more than 100 vendors from surrounding states.

For more information, visit www.junkjubilee.com.

Junk Jubilee

There are always small, delightful surprises around every corner at the annual Junk Jubilee Jingles in Des Moines. (photo courtesy of www.junkjubilee.com)

NOTO event set to illuminate Topeka

by | Oct 27, 2021 | Mid-American, Vintage

November 2021

Topeka’s NOTO Arts and Entertainment District is getting into the holiday spirit with its Celebrations of Winter, six weeks of events marking the arrival of winter, between Nov. 20 and Dec. 31.

The six-week celebration starts with NOTO’s Celebration of Lights on Nov. 20. The tree-lighting ceremony will take place from 4-8 p.m. in Veterans Park, and will include carriage rides through the district, a visit by Santa Claus, performances by Kansas Ballet and Seaman High School’s show choir, and even some late-night shopping at local merchants.

More shopping will be available on Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 with NOTO’s Holiday Market. Special seasonal gifts, including handmade crafts and antiques, will be up for sale at the market, which takes place at the NOTO Arts Center and the Rosebud Pavilion.

Every Saturday during the six weeks, stop by the Holiday Market to shop. Santa will visit the district, and listen to performances by other high school musicians and musical groups. The season will end Dec. 31 with its New Years Eve in NOTO Celebration and a countdown to midnight.

For more information or to become a Holiday Market vendor, e-mail info@notoartsdistrict.org and visit www.explorenoto.org/celebrationsofwinter.

NOTO Christmas

The NOTO Arts District will light up Topeka, KS, with a holiday tree-lighting ceremony Nov. 20. (photo courtesy of Metro Voice)