Jesse James Antique Mall celebrates 25 years

by Patti Klinge | Oct 6, 2022 | Historic, Mid-American, Vintage

October 2022 …

Jesse James Antique Mall celebrates 25 years

Jesse James Antique Mall in St. Joseph, a family owned and operated business since 1997, will celebrate its 25th anniversary this month. The mall was opened by Savannah couple Kevin and Angie Hummer back in fall 1997. Jesse James Antique Mall is one of the region’s largest antique malls with more than 160 dealers with 110 booths and 160 showcases, and nearly 20,000 square feet under one roof.

“Since the beginning, we have strived to keep the high-integrity of a true antique and collectible mall,” owner Kevin Hummer stated. “Our dealers search estate sales, garage sales, and flea markets across the country to bring in highly sought-after collectibles and unique items. You’re sure to find the treasure you are hunting for.”

Be prepared to spend some time browsing through all the items the mall has to offer and enjoy a free cup of coffee.
The celebration continues Oct. 29-30, when shoppers receive 25% at participating dealers storewide.

For more information, call 816-232-0099 or visit www.jessejamesantiquemall.com.
— Submitted by Kevin Hummer

Jesse James Antique Mall

Need Halloween décor? Jesse James Antique Mall’s 25th anniversary sale has you covered, Oct. 29-30. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Vintage Market Days kicks off the fall season in Kansas City

by Patti Klinge | Oct 6, 2022 | Historic, Mid-American, Vintage

October 2022 …

Vintage Market Days kicks off the fall season in Kansas City

Vintage Market Days® presents “Tis the Season” a gathering of talented vendors, artists and crafters with everything you’ll want for celebrating and decoraring this fall and the upcoming holidays. This upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market is not to be missed. Featuring original art, antiques, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, food trucks, repurposed finds, architectural salvage, jewelry, clothing and more.

Grab you friends and join the fun for a weekend of vintage treasure hunting Oct. 21-23 at 7100 NW Prairie View Road, Kansas City.
For more information see www.vintagemarketdays.com.

Vintage Markey Days - Kansas City

Friends, shopping and food, what better way to spaend a day than at Vintage Market Days? (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Don’t miss the What Cheer Flea Market

by Patti Klinge | Sep 1, 2022 | Historic, Mid-American

September 2022 …

Don’t miss the What Cheer Flea Market

With the arrival of the fall season comes another What Cheer Flea Market and a bevy of good deals. The next market will take place Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Keokuk County Fairgrounds in What Cheer.

Shoppers can find a variety of items for sale, including antiques, military memorabilia, stamps, coins, collectibles, old tools, jewelry, furniture, primitives, postcards, baseball cards, and glassware.

The gates open at 7 a.m. each day, and the early bird shopping day on Thursday, Sept. 29 costs $5 at the door. Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1 are only $3 to get in, and admission is free on Sunday, Oct. 2.

For more information, visit www.whatcheerfleamarket.com.

What Cheer Flea Market

Expect all sorts of unique finds – and lots of clowning around — at the What Cheer Flea Market, Sept. 30-Oct. 2. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Hit the highways for these two shopping events in September

by Patti Klinge | Sep 1, 2022 | Historic, Mid-American

September 2022 …

Hit the highways for these two shopping events in September

Two separate shopping events will take deal seekers throughout Central Nebraska this month.

Nebraska’s Junk Jaunt, labeled as a yard sale spanning more than 300 miles, will take place Sept. 23-25, in which items up for grabs include vintage, collectibles, antiques and baked goods and other mouth-watering foods. Shopper guides may be purchased for $13; the guides list more than 500 sellers. This year marks the jaunt’s 19th anniversary. For more information, call 308-346-5151 or visit www.junkjaunt.com.

The following weekend, load up the car once again for the Trail of Treasures Flea Market and Garage Sales, Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Situated along Nebraska Byway 136/Heritage Highway, the highway spans more than 200 miles in Southern Nebraska and includes 10 counties and five corridor counties. This is the 11th year for the event.

For more information, call Bobbie at 402-239-2409, Judy at 402-335-0745, or visit www.facebook.com/byway136.heritagehighway.

Gala will bring history to life in Leavenworth

by Patti Klinge | Sep 1, 2022 | Historic, Mid-American

September 2022 …

Gala will bring history to life in Leavenworth

The Leavenworth County Historical Society will host a Reclaiming History Gala fundraiser Sept. 30 at the Carroll Mansion Museum and Research Center of Early Kansas History in Leavenworth.

According to Mary Ann Brown of the historical society, the fundraiser is designed to raise awareness and funding for an extension to the museum for an increase in service to the community.

The fundraiser will include a cocktail hour, buffet dinner, guest speaker, live music and silent auction. Tickets cost $50 before Sept. 15 and $65 after Sept. 15; limited reserved tables for eight run $500.

For more information, contact the Carroll Mansion Museum at 913-682-7759 or visit www.leavenworthhistory.org.

A day under the big top in Burlington

by Patti Klinge | Sep 1, 2022 | Mid-American

September 2022 …

A day under the big top in Burlington

Give the kid in you a day under the big top when the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus comes to Burlington as part of the first Coffey County Fall Festival, Sept. 15-17.

The one-ring circus traverses the country for 32 weeks out of the year, performing in small towns and delighting audience members young and old alike with trapeze acts, unicycles, daredevils, performing animals, and more. Traditional carnival snack favorites such as cotton candy, peanuts and hot dogs will be for sale, and the circus also incudes pony rides, an inflatable slide, and a carousel moonbounce. Tickets for the carnival cost $15 at the door, or buy in advance for $12 apiece.

The carnival appears as part of the fall festival, now in its inaugural year. The festival will include a BBQ competition, rodeo, car show, and food and craft vendors.

The festival and circus will take place in Burlington’s Kelley Park. For more information, call 620-364-8780.

Iron Horse Marketplace in Perryville, AR

Culpepper and Merriweather Circus

The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus will feature high-flying fun when it comes to Burlington, Sept. 15-17. (Image courtesy of Lor Photography)

Jesse James Antique Mall celebrates 25 years