Summer flea markets begin May 11 at Jesse James & Rusty Chandelier

Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier in St. Joseph are giving antique lovers the opportunity to work on their tan while doing a little shopping.

The stores will host their parking lot flea markets on May 11, June 22, Aug. 24, and Sept. 28. More than 30 dealers will be on site, and shoppers can feed their hunger with food trucks on site. For vendor information and reserve space, call 816-676-0662 or e-mail manager@rustychandelier.com.

Come to Rutledge for a junk lover’s paradise

The Rutledge Flea Market covers a lot of ground — but that means plenty of vendor variety at the Rutledge Flea Market.

Situated on 60 acres, the first 2024 date for the flea market will be May 10-11. The market returns for two days each month until November. Missouri’s largest consecutive flea market boasts 700 vendors, with new ones being added each year. Cabins are available to rent on the grounds, as well as campgrounds with RV hookups, Wifi, and even an ATM if you’re a little short on cash.

The flea market takes place at 46001 State Highway V near Rutledge. For more information, call 660-216-3223 or visit www.rutledgefleamarket.com.

Military collectors welcome to upcoming show

The Kansas City Military Collectors Club once again hosts its upcoming Military Collectors Show, April 13 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.

April 2024… 

More than 70 booths at annual St. Louis Antique Festival

The 57th Annual St. Louis Antique Festival returns to the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville, April 27-28, offering 70 booths and more than 30,000 square feet of merchandise.

See the festival’s advertisement in this issue for a $1-off coupon to the event, which takes place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday the 27th and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday the 28th.

For more information, call 608-346-3797 or e-mail stlouisantiquefestival@gmail.com.

April 2024… 

See steam power in action at show and
swap meet

Dust off your tractors, oil those gears, and head over to Gentry for the spring Tired Iron of the Ozarks Show, April 19-20 on 17 acres at 13344 Taylor Orchard Road.

Marvel at the engines, tractors, and celebration of rural life at the biannual show, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. A swap meet and outdoor marketplace will be on site, as well as food vendors. Tractor train rides are available for the kids, too. Feel free to bring any engines or tractors you’d like to display. Admission to the event is free.

For more information, call 479-685-9623 or visit tiredironoftheozarks.com.