Mennonite Relief Sale to include quilt show, plenty of food

An annual fundraiser to support the state’s Mennonite Central Committee is coming back to the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, April 11-12.

The Mennonite Relief Sale will feature booths of authentic crafts made by members of the Mennonite community, auctions, activities like mini-golf, a 5K run, a quilt show, and, of course, lots of food, like burgers, pork tenderloins, kettle corn, hot dogs, cookies, and pie a la mode.

If that isn’t enough to satisfy your hunger, the event is bringing back “Feeding the Multitude,” twice-daily servings of verenike (dumplings similar to pierogi with both savory and sweet fillings), sausage, borscht, and bohne berrogi (a bean-filled dough bun topped with sweet cream sauce). Also, enjoy a pancake breakfast Saturday morning before all the day’s fun begins.

For more information, visit www.kansas.mccsale.org.

Military collectors welcome to upcoming show

The Kansas City Military Collectors Club once again hosts its upcoming Military Collectors Show, April 5 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.

Sales welcome spring season at Paramount

Paramount’s two antique stores in Wichita will host sales days in both April and May to herald spring’s arrival.

Paramount Antique Mall (316-772-0500) will welcome shoppers to its sale April 19 and May 17, while Paramount Marketplace (316-260-6316) will help its guests save big on April 26 and May 24.

Both stores specialize in vintage goods and antiques. Items range from glassware to coins and jewelry to pottery and china.

For more information, visit www.paramountantiquemall.com.

Welcome spring in Greenwood’s antique district

A pair of events in Greenwood will allow shoppers to revel in deals as they gear up for the spring season.

Greenwood Vintage Market’s Spring Handmade Market, which takes place March 1, will feature a variety of hand-crafted, unique gifts – everything from clothing to art to edible goodies.

Also that weekend, Feb. 28 – March 2, Greenwood’s Main Street will become a shopper’s paradise, with spring open houses at the town’s antique stores. 

If you can’t make it, don’t worry; another open house weekend will take place March 7-9.

For more information, call 816-537-7172.

Have a little fun down on the farm with this toy, collectibles show

The Tri-State Toy and Collectibles Show returns to the Army National Guard Armory in Norton, March 8.

Dealers from three states will be on site, selling old and new farm toys, as well as trucks, trains, NASCAR, and Hotwheels toys.
Admission to the show is $2 for anyone older than 12 (kids are free with an adult), and a concession stand will sell snacks for hungry attendees.

For more information, call 785-877-2341.

Get ready for a spectacular time at Antique Spectacular

You never know just what you’ll find at the Antique Spectacular Vintage Market, March 7-9 at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island.

Items from the quirky to the rusty to the funky will be up for grabs at the show. Antique Spectacular is the brainchild of Kimberly Schilling, who, along with her Melting Pot Productions, has been producing antique shows throughout the Midwest for nearly 30 years. Schilling has “developed a foundation for success built on the integrity of demanding quality antiques and collectibles,” according to the event’s website.

Admission to the event is $8, with a $1-off coupon available at www.antiquespectacular.com. Children under the age of 14 are free when accompanied by an adult with a ticket.

For more information, call 712-326-9964.

Get ready for a shopping experience fit for a president

Celebrate President’s Day with Paramount Antique Mall’s President’s Day Mega Sale, Feb. 14-17 at both Paramount locations in Wichita.

The annual event will feature big deals, with between 10% and 50% discounts on many items.

The two locations boast more than 300 vendors selling glassware, advertising, textiles, coins, jewelry, pottery, china, antique furniture, primitives, industrial, paper ephemera, and collectibles.

For information, visit www.paramountantiquemall.com.