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

Show will feature antique farm vehicles, tools in action

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

July 2025

Show will feature antique farm vehicles, tools in action

For a glimpse of old-fashioned farm power, plan to attend the 72nd annual show of the Tri-State Antique Engine and
Threshers Association, July 31-Aug. 2 in Bird City.

Attendees will be able to marvel at more than a dozen operating steam engines and gas engines, as well as demonstrations of wheat binding and threshing; a sawmill, tractor pull, kids activities, historic buildings, quilts, a printing press, and chuck wagon breakfast round out the activities. Collectors may bring their items to display. Those traveling with an RV may park it on the grounds, which offers a shower house.

For more information, call 785-734-2291, visit www.threshershow.org or e-mail thresherassociation@gmail.com.

Tri-State Engine and Threshers

The Tri-State Engine and Threshers Association will host its 72nd annual show in late July and early August in Bird City, KS. On display and performing demonstrations will be a variety of antique farm equipment, steam engines, and tools, among other devices. (Image courtesy of Facebook)