July 2026

Browse more than 300 booths at Antique Alley in Conway this July

Conway will once again host the Antique Alley Arkansas Antique Show, July 10-12 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 10, and it’s $10 for Saturday, July 11, and $5 for Sunday, July 12.

For more information, visit www.AntiqueAlleyAR.com.

July 2026

Pilgrim House on the Bluff has you covered for a summertime Christmas

Shawnee’s Pilgrim House on the Bluff is bringing the holiday joy – and the holiday bargains – to its Christmas in July event on July 11.

The gorgeous 19th-century home, situated just 100 feet above the Kaw River Valley, is a hot spot where you can find antiques, vintage items, garden décor, funky bohemian clothing and jewelry, and linens. In addition to the July 11 sale, the house is open on the second Saturday of each month, as well as by appointment.

For more information, call Cynda at 913-387-7754.

July 2026

Wheat Festival is a celebration of community

The 125TH annual Wheat Festival in Wellington, KS, will feature something for every summer funseeker.

Taking place July 8-12 in downtown Wellington, the festival is jam-packed with family-friendly activities, including an art exhibit, art contest, children’s storytime and crafts, movie-themed sidewalk chalking, watermelon feed, horseshoe tournament, carnival rides, lip sync contest, hot dog eating contest, cookie jar auction, cow chip throw, and bed races.

According to the state’s tourism website, the event has been a tradition in the state since 1900, when Sumner County celebrated a bumper wheat harvest that earned Wellington the title of “Wheat Capital of the World.” The festival remains a celebration of community and agriculture.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/kswheatfestival.

July 2026

Get your antiques priced by a pro at Jesse James

Professional appraiser Tom Tangen will visit Jesse James Antique Mall on July 11, offering free appraisals on that day.

Tangen’s interest in antiques began during childhood, He has a special interest in political memorabilia, as his uncle worked as campaign manager for President John F. Kennedy. He moved to Hollywood, where he worked in film and television for more than 30 years. Tangen also hosted a talk show in which he talked about his work in the industry. Of course, he began to collect celebrity autographs as well, amassing a collection of more than 10,000. In addition to autographs, Tangen began to collect antiques.

“I did the big antique shows in California for years: the Long Beach Antique show, the Glendale Antique show and the Rose Bowl Antique show which is one of the largest shows in the Country. I was known as ‘Tinseltown Tom,’” according to a press release. “I specialized in Hollywood memorabilia and jewelry; I sold antiques of the stars!  I knew hundreds of celebrities and if they needed to have an appraisal or wanted to sell something they would call me!”

Tangen will offer appraisals from 1 to 4 p.m., returning to the store on Sept. 12.

For more information, call Jesse James at 816-232-0099.