Red Wing’s MidWinter Weekend to feature sales, social events

by Corbin Crable | Nov 30, 2023 | Mid-American

February 2024..

Red Wing’s MidWinter Weekend to feature sales, social events

The Red Wing Collector Society’s MidWinter Weekend will bring enthusiasts to Des Moines for the 2024 MidWinter Weekend, Feb. 1-3 at the Holiday Inn Northwest.

The RWCS MidWinter event offers opportunities for members to come together for a weekend of buying, selling, and networking with long-time collectors as well as those new to the hobby.

MidWinter promises to give attendees a fun-filled weekend, with all sponsored activities contained under one roof – so there is no need to venture out into the cold! Guests will enjoy three days of Room Sales, Educational Seminars, Social Events, an Auction, and more! For the more adventurous types, visitors may also enjoy exploring the many antique shops in the area around the hotel.

Educational seminars on Friday, Feb. 2, will be followed by special guest speaker Tom Askjem, author, and YouTube personality will deliver the keynote address, “Below the Plains: Digging Yesteryear’s Privy Sites for Today’s Treasures.”

Askjem is a historian and archivist who has made a career of digging bottles, crocks, dish fragments and other historical items from privies mainly in the upper Midwest since 1997. The keynote will be followed by a fantastic Happy Hour and appetizers to wrap up the day.

The RWCS and Harry Lahr Auctions will present a 2024 MidWinter auction at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at the Holiday Inn. More than 200 fabulous items will be auctioned with something for everyone.

For more information, call 651-388-4004, visit www.redwingcollectors.org, or follow on Facebook and Instagram.

Red Wing Collector’s MidWinter Weekend

Tom Askjem, guest speaker for the Red Wing Collector’s MidWinter Weekend event. (Image courtesy of RWCS)

Greenwood Vintage Market to host pair of holiday, winter events

by Corbin Crable | Nov 30, 2023 | Mid-American

January 2024

Greenwood Vintage Market to host pair
of holiday, winter events

Greenwood Vintage Market in Greenwood is the place to be this holiday season for festive shopping and fun.
The merchant will host its 12 Days of Christmas sale, Dec. 26-Jan. 6. Stock up on big post-Christmas sales from vendors throughout the store.

The Summit Country Antique Show returns to the market on Jan. 27 on Greenwood’s lower level, with tables of authentic American antiques, primitive smalls, and handmades. Admission to the show is $8, and hours for the show are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, call 816-872-7999 or e-mail hectordog1@gmail.com. You can find more about the show on Facebook and Instagram by searching Summit Country Antique Show.

Summit Country Antique Show

The Summit Country Antique Show comes back to the Greenwood Vintage Market on Jan. 27. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

All aboard for the Midwest Train and Toy Show

by Corbin Crable | Nov 30, 2023 | Mid-American

December 2023 …

All aboard for the Midwest Train & Toy Show

Model train enthusiasts, it’s time to don your conductor hat and hop aboard the Midwest Train and Toy Show, Dec. 10.

This is the 40th year for the event.

The show, to take place at the KCI Exhibit Center in Kansas City, will feature more than 200 tables with dealers buying and selling model trains of every age and size, as well as railroad memorabilia, collectibles, and toys. Attendees also may enjoy free viewings of vintage train movies, door prizes, and free parking. Regular admission is $5 for adults (9 a.m.-2 p.m.), while children 12 and under are free. Early bird admission at 7 a.m. costs $15.

For more information about the show, e-mail steve@midamericatrainandtoyshow.com or visit www.midamericatrainandtoyshow.com.

Midwest Train and Toy Show

The Midwest Train and Toy Show, set for Dec. 10 at the KCI Exhibit Center in Kansas City, MO, will feature vendors selling model trains of all sizes. (File image)

Vaile Mansion to host Champagne and Chandeliers fundraiser

by Corbin Crable | Nov 30, 2023 | Mid-American

December 2023 …

Vaile Mansion to host Champagne and Chandeliers fundraiser

Put on your most festive holiday otfit, it’s time for the Vaile Mansion’s big Christmas fundraiser, Champagne and Chandeliers, in Independence.

The Vaile Victorian Society will host the twilight tours on Dec. 2, between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the mansion’s Christmas ambience while sipping champagne and nibbling appetizers. Tour guides will be available to share the mansion’s history.
Tickets for the event are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. You can purchase tickets at Eventbrite.com.

In adddtion, the entire mansion will be decked out for the “Royal Victorian Christmas,” and open for tours Thursday-Saturday 10-4 ; Sunday 1-4 thru Dec. 30 (closed Dec. 23-25).

For more information on the fundraiser and the mansion itself, visit www.vailemansion.org.

Champagne and Chandeliers

The annual Champagne and Chandeliers fundraiser will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Vaile Mansion in Independence. Enjoy a glass of champagne, nibble on some appetizers, and tour the mansion, decorated for Christmas. (Image courtesy of Eventbrite)

Bella Rustina returns for a very vintage Christmas

by Corbin Crable | Oct 28, 2023 | Mid-American

November 2023 …

Bella Rustina returns for a very vintage Christmas

Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market will be your site for one-stop holiday gift shopping, Nov. 10-12 at the Conway Expo Center.

More than 300 booth selling antiques, vintage, handmade, and boutique items will be set up for attendees to browse. Admission is only $10 for early bird shopping on Friday, Nov. 10, with $5 admission good for Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12. Parking is free.

For more information, visit www.bellarustina.com.

Enchanted Frog to host Spring Flea Market

Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market

The Nov. 10-12 Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market will be a holiday shopper’s paradise. The event takes place at the Conway Expo Center in Conway, AR. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Kids of all ages expected at annual toy show

by Corbin Crable | Oct 28, 2023 | Mid-American

November 2023 …

Kids of all ages expected at annual toy show

Take the kid in you to the annual Midwest Collectors Toy Show and find that special toy you’ve been trying to find since childhood.

The show will take place Nov. 19 at the Marriott Center in Sioux City, with a range of antique and vintage toys, including trucks, tractors, race cars, models, dolls, games, tin, diecast, pedal cars, trains, cast iron, wind-ups, and Tonka. Admission is $6.

For more information, call 712-898-2943.

Midwest Collectors Toy Show

The toys being sold at the Midwest Collectors Toy Show (Nov. 19 at the Marriott Center in Sioux City, NE) are sure to get your engine revving. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Get a taste of the town at Bowling Green’s Christmas shopping event

by Corbin Crable | Oct 28, 2023 | Mid-American

November 2023 …

Get a taste of the town at Bowling Green’s Christmas shopping event

Craft lovers will marvel at the offerings at the annual Christmas in the Green shopping event, Nov. 16-18 at various locations throughout the town of Bowling Green.

Browse the wares of 15 local merchants selling everything from antiques to crafts, from home décor to sweet treats like chocolates. This year marks the event’s 36th year.

Shop from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 and Friday, Nov. 17, as well as from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18.

For more information, call 573-470-0040 or search “Christmas in the Green 2023” on Facebook.

Christmas in the Green

A shopper browses craft tables at last year’s Christmas in the Green event in Bowling Green, MO. This year’s event will take place Nov. 16-18. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Antique and Vintage Show returns to Lawrence

by Corbin Crable | Oct 28, 2023 | Mid-American

November 2023 …

Antique and Vintage Show returns to Lawrence

For lovers of antiques, vintage items, collectibles and just good, old-fashioned junk, it’s time again for the Antique and Vintage Show of Lawrence.

The show is slated for Nov. 17-18 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, with a two-day admission at only $5. Parking is free, and food will be available for purchase.

For more information, call 785-832-5296.

Lawrence Antique and Vintage Show

Whether it’s antiques or just junk you’re hunting for, you’ll find it at the Lawrence Antique and Vintage Show, Nov. 17-18 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Holiday bargains at Annual Christmas Craft Festival in Burlington

by Corbin Crable | Oct 28, 2023 | Mid-American

November 2023 …

Holiday bargains at Annual Christmas Craft Festival in Burlington

Head out to Burlington for an afternoon of holiday gift shopping at the 44th Annual Christmas Craft Festival on Nov. 18.

Taking place at Burlington High School and Burlington Middle School, shoppers will be able to browse more than 150 tables, as well as a craft annex. In addition to handmade gifts, shop for boutique items, as well as homemade Christmas goodies.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 620-264-8484.

Christmas Craft Festival

Handmade items from jewelry to bookmarks can be found at the Annual Christmas Craft Festival on Nov. 18 in Burlington, KS. (Image courtesy of Taylormade Nicole/Facebook)

It’s the Best Little Show in town for arts and crafts lovers

by Corbin Crable | Oct 28, 2023 | Mid-American

November 2023 …

It’s the Best Little Show in town for arts and crafts lovers

The Best Little Arts and Crafts Show will bring more than 100 vendors to town Nov. 17-18 in Independence. The show will take place at the Roger T. Sermon Community Center.

The 41st annual event will feature lots of handmade items, including Christmas wreaths, jewelry, ceramics, quilts, kitchen towels, candles, wax melts, paintings, custom t-shirts, garden lights, woodwork, and seasonal décor.

For more information, call 816-325-7370.

The City of Independence is hosting the Best Little Arts & Crafts Show at the Roger T. Sermon Community Center. All four floors of the facility are covered with over 100 booths of original handmade merchandise for the holiday season. Concessions are available by the City Theatre of Independence. (Image courtesy of City of Independence, MO)