Hit the road to find plenty of bargains throughout the state

by Corbin Crable | Aug 1, 2025 | Arkansas, Mid-American

Sept 2025

Hit the road to find plenty of bargains
throughout the state

The 26th year of Bargains Galore on Highway 64 will take bargain hunters from Fort Smith to Beebe, Aug. 7-9.

Sellers setting up shop at stops along the highway throughout Central Arkansas will be selling a variety of gently used items, including clothing, furniture, antiques, crafts and collectibles. Stop for a bite and a rest at a number of food trucks and live music locations throughout.

For more information, e-mail bgaloreon64@gmail.com or visit the event’s Facebook page (“Bargains Galore on 64 – 2025”) for a map.

Bargains Galore on 64

You’ll find plenty of bargains on your journey as you stop at the sales along Highway 64.

Sellers and buyers ready to descend on tiny town for big flea market

by Corbin Crable | Jul 31, 2025 | Kansas, Mid-American

August 2025

Sellers and buyers ready to descend on tiny town for big flea market

It’s flea market time in the tiny town of Sparks, which boasts a population of only nine, according to the website for the Sparks Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market.

Its population soars to more than 75,000 for the flea market.This year, the fall show is set for Aug. 28-Aug. 31. The market will include more than 500 vendors selling antiques, vintage finds, collectibles, toys, furniture, home décor, and more. The town is located about 30 miles west of St. Joseph, MO.

For more information, including info on lodging and parking, visit www.sparksantiquesandcollectibles.com.

Sparks Flea Market

There are treasures to be found at the annual Sparks flea Market. Happy Hunting! Image courtesy of Facebook

All aboard! (for the Mid-America Train and Toy Show)

by Corbin Crable | Jul 31, 2025 | Mid-American, Missouri

August 2025

All aboard! (for the Mid-America Train
and Toy Show)

Whether you’re a serious collector or simply a kid at heart, don’t miss out on the Mid-America Train and Toy Show, Aug. 3 at the KCI Expo Center in Kansas City, MO.

Groups and organizations dedicated to collecting model trains and related items will set up booths full of information, and more than 200 vendors will be on hand, buying and selling trains and toys. There also will be free train movies to enjoy, door prizes and concessions for sale. Parking is complimentary. Admission cost is $5 for adults; children 12 and younger are free.

For more information, visit www.midamericatrainandtoyshow.com.

The Midwest Train and Toy Show, set for Aug. 3 at the KCI Exhibit Center in Kansas City, MO, will feature vendors selling model trains of all sizes. (File image)

Free Fair back in Lamar

by Corbin Crable | Jul 31, 2025 | Mid-American, Missouri

August 2025

Free Fair back in Lamar

Missouri’s largest free fair will offer several days of entertainment when it descends on downtown Lamar, Aug. 16-23.
Highlights of the fair will include the Rotary Fair Queen Pageant, as well as a carnival, youth livestock show, art show, food vendors, parades, and blue-ribbon contests.

The fair will take place in the town’s Constitution Square in downtown Lamar.

For more information, call 417-850-2033 or visit www.bartoncounty.com/fair.

The annual Lamar (MO) Free Fair will take attendees on one wild ride after another, Aug. 16-23. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Bella Rustina back for Fall Fun

by Corbin Crable | Jul 31, 2025 | Arkansas, Mid-American

Sept 2025

Bella Rustina back again for Fall Fun

Conway will once again host the Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market, Sept. 5-7 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, Sept. 5, and it’s $10 for Saturday, Sept. 6, and $5 for Sunday, Sept. 7.

For more information, visit www.bellarustina.com.

Bella Rustina

It’s all fun and games (and some vintage toys) at Bella Rustina, Sept. 5-7 at the Conway Expo Center in Conway, AR. There you’ll find cool deals on vintage and vintage-inspired items. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Browse more than 300 booths at Bella Rustina

by Corbin Crable | Jun 30, 2025 | Mid-American

July 2025

Browse more than 300 booths at Bella Rustina

Conway will once again host the Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market, July 11-13 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 11, and it’s $10 for Saturday, July 12, and $5 for Sunday, July 13.

For more information, visit www.bellarustina.com.

Bella Rustina

Bring your summer vibes to Bella Rustina, July 12-14 at the Conway Expo Center in Conway, AR. There you’ll find cool deals on vintage and vintage-inspired items. (Image courtesy of Facebook)