August 2022 ... 

Elsie Bell’s sidewalk sale back
by popular demand

For only the second time in its history, Elsie Bell’s Antique Mall in Independence will give its dealers and friends an opportunity to clean out their booths, closets and basements by hosting a sidewalk sale. Prices are slashed on existing merch and not-seen-before items are brought in as well for this six-hour event, which has received rave reviews from customers for its low, low prices.

The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 in front of Elsie Bell’s Antique Mall, 1101 S. Crysler (23rd and Crysler) in Independence MO. (10’ x 10’ spaces are also available to outside dealers at a cost of $20/booth as space permits.)

Call 816-832-8711 for further information.

June 2022

Get your kicks at the Route 66 Festival

A celebration of the nation’s Mother Road will bring thousands through Oklahoma this summer during the Route 66 Festival.
The seventh annual festival will take place in downtown Vinita on June 15-18. A centerpiece of the Route 66 Festival, a car show featuring classic automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles will take place, and the car show is sponsored by the Craig County Cruisers, a local organization of classic car enthusiasts.

A block party on Friday night gather friends old and new together with food trucks, children’s activities, and music by honkeytonk band Whiskey Poet Society on site to feed all your senses. A carnival with rides and games also will be on site during the weekend, as well as food vendors and arts and crafts vendors.

In addition, the AAA Route 66 Road Fest will be held in Oklahoma City June 18-19 and in Tulsa June 25-26. Visit Route66RoadFest.com for details and tickets.

For more information on the Route 66 Festival, visit vinitaroute66festival.com. For information on the history of Route 66 itself, visit the National Historic Route 66 Federation at www.national66.org. 

June 2022

You’ll find your must-have treasure at the Kansas City-Overland Park Antique Show

 A large variety of antiques will be up for grabs at the Kansas City-Overland Park Antique Show and Sale, June 10-11 at Shawnee Mission South High School in Overland Park.

Cut glass, china, furniture, pottery, jewelry, carnival glass, quilts, and flatware can be found among the offerings. The sale will also feature expert repair services for silver and costume jewelry, as well as bead stringing. Food will be available for purchase at the sale.

Admission is $8 per person, and the sale is sponsored by Florida-based Angevine Promotions. Partial proceeds will go toward the SMSHS Drama Club. For more information, call 386-822-0557.

June 2022

It’s a birthday bash for Shawnee Antique Mall

Shawnee Antique Mall in Shawnee is once again celebrating its birthday by giving gifts to its own customers – in the form of summer sales throughout the entire store on June 11.

The mall, now in its eighth year, boasts 15,000 square feet with more than 100 dealer booths selling everything from antiques to vintage item to glassware and collectibles. Shawnee Antique Mall’s annual birthday sale event is always a big draw for collectors from around the area – and if you’re planning to visit from out of state, the mall offers convenient RV parking, too.

Shawnee Antique Mall is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Call them at (913) 499-7688 or visit them on Facebook.