SHOW CALENDAR

LATE JUNE

JUNE 26-28: Storewide sale, up to 75% off, Merchant Square, Independence, MO, 816-663-1845

JUNE 26-27: Miner Hill Flea Market, annual event, 1310 N. Missouri Ave., Marceline, MO, 660-375-1212, www.minerhill.com

JUNE 27: Wild West and Military History Festival, historical presentations and demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, live music, downtown, Leavenworth, KS, 832-660-6377

JUNE 27: Fort Reno Historic Spirit Tours, an exciting and spooky ghost tour of an historic area, Historic Fort Reno, El Reno, OK, 405-262-3987

JUNE 27: Buffalo Bill Wild West and Military History Festival, a celebration of early Kansas and U.S. history, historical presentations and demonstrations, arts and crafts, food, live entertainment, downtown, Leavenworth, KS, 832-660-6377

JUNE 27: Doll Friends, doll, bear, and toy show, more than 50 tables, VFW, Moberly, MO, 660-676-6304

JUNE 27: Summer Outdoor Vintage Market, shop in the sunshine, Paramount Marketplace, Wichita, KS, www.paramountantiquemall.com

JUNE 27: Outdoor market, hot summertime deals, Sentimental Journey, Marketplace, Olathe, KS, 913-768-8088

JUNE 27: History Highlights Tour: “Life in Small-Town America,” explore unique stories of small-town life in a 1920s Kansas town, Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee, KS, 913-248-2360

JUNE 27: Blacksmithing Demonstration, watch craftsmen work with blacksmithing tools, Cherokee Strip Museum, Perry, OK, 580-336-2405

JUNE 27-28: Riverside Flea Market, antiques, handmade crafts, vintage finds, unique curiosities, The Loading Dock, Grafton, IL, 618-556-7951

JUNE 27-28: Decatur Train Fair, model trains, interactive displays, vendors, Civic Center, Decatur, IL, 217-423-7300

JUNE 27-28: Barn Tours, explore 21 historic barns, a Victorian carriage house, and three unique Martin Steel structures, Maasdam Barns, Fairfield, IA, 641-919-8061

JUNE 28: Manning Tractor Ride, visit the Bruhn Family Farm and see a large collection of vintage JH equipment, lunch afterward, open to tractors made in or before 1960, Senior Center, Manning, IA, 712-830-8464

JULY

JULY 1-11: All-Access Ticket during FIFA World Cup Fan Festival, guaranteed access to both the museum and the FIFA Fan Festival even when capacity is reached, National World War I Museum and Memorial, Kansas City, MO, www.theworldwar.org

JULY 2: Americana Summer at the Movies presents “1776: The Musical,” kick off your celebration of our country’s birthday, The Aztec Shawnee Theater, Shawnee, KS, 913-248-2360

JULY 2-4: Independence Day Celebration, frontier-era demonstrations from historical re-enactors, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, New Salem, IL, 217-632-4000

JULY 2-AUG. 6: Time Travelers Summer Series, interactive experience with museum tours, Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee, KS, 913-248-2360

JULY 2-4: Independence Day Celebration, frontier-era demonstrations from historical re-enactors, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, New Salem, IL, 217-632-4000

JULY 2: 250 on the Mississippi, a celebration of America’s 250th birthday, live music, food trucks, stilt walkers, food and drink vendors, Rotary Park, Alton, IL, riversandroutes.com/events/250-on-the-mississippi-at-rotary-park

JULY 3-5: 4th of July Flea Market, antiques, plants, food, handmade items, tools, art, furniture, City Park, Fairbury, NE, https://www.fairburyfleamarket.com/

JULY 3-5: Flea Market Under the Bridge, a variety of vendors and their treasures, under the bridge on First Street, Marquette, IA, 563-873-3735

JULY 3-4: Huckleberry Fest, arts and crafts, quilt show, parade, baking contest, hog fry, old-fashioned games, citywide, Jay, OK, 918-253-8698

JULY 4: Uncle Sam’s Junkin’ Jam, 40 vendors of vintage and upcycled, Harvest Hall on the county fairgrounds, Seward, NE, unclesamsjunkinjam@gmail.com

JULY 4: Historic Baseball Game, potluck picnic, parade, crafts, Living History Farms, Urbandale, IA, 515-278-5286

JULY 4: Ozark Market Day, food trucks, vendor and flea market booths, parade, Outlet Park below the Pomme de Terre Dam, Hermitage, MO, 417-770-7512

JULY 4: Market Days Flea Market and Vendor Fair, antiques, collectibles, handmade items, plants, jewelry, flea market finds, produce and baked goods, The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL, 618-242-3151

JULY 4: Car show, live music, restaurant specials, pop-ups, Merchant Square, Independence, MO, 816-663-2021

JULY 7-11: 126th Kansas Wheat Festival, a celebration of agriculture and community spirit, classic car show, parade, wheat threshing and cow milking demonstrations, craft vendors, live music, Visitor’s Center, Wellington, KS, 620-326-7466

JULY 9-12: Fur Trade Days, honoring the area’s pioneer history, buckskinner’s camp, cemetery tours, buffalo chip throw, parade, trader’s market, homemade ice cream, street dance, downtown Chadron, NE, https://furtradedays.com/

JULY 9-11: Windy City Warbirds and Classics, come see radio-controlled replicas of classic military aircraft take to the sky, 3831 Karl Madsen Dr., Elburn, IL, foxvalleyaero.com

JULY 10-12: Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend, dance to the sounds of yesteryear with a lineup of big band music all weekend, 340 Carroll Ave., DeKalb, IL, 815-758-1093

JULY 10-12: An affair of the Heart, one of the largest art and crafts shows in the country, Expo Square, Tulsa, OK, 904-594-1253

JULY 10-11: Train Show, see some of the best model trains in the region, Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater, OK, 405-409-7006

JULY 10-11: Junktique Off-Main, antiques, vintage goods, collectibles, handmade items, one-of-a-kind treasures, 650 Union St., Florence, CO, 719-394-6687, www.junktiqueshowandmarket.com

JULY 10: Pie and ice cream social, come satisfy your sweet tooth, Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center, Lindsborg, KS, 785-227-2217

JULY 10-12: Antique Alley Arkansas Antique Show, more than 200 booths, Conway Expo Center, Conway, AR, AntiqueAlleyAR.com

JULY 10-12: Christmas in July sale event, save 10%-30%, Paramount Antique Mall and Paramount Marketplace, Wichita, KS, paramountantiquemall.com

JULY 11: Historic Highway Hustle, vintage-themed race celebrating the golden age of Route 66, W. Waupansie Street, Dwight, IL, https://hcdestinations.com/Dwight%20Pit%20Stop

JULY 11: Shopapalooza Summer Market, crafts and antiques, The Pavilion, Marion, IL, 618-997-3690

JULY 11:Vinyl Record Show, find that next can’t-miss addition to your record collection, Hilton Garden Inn, Edmond, OK, 210-415-2972

JULY 11: History Highlights Tour: Technology in 1920s America, see how Americans adapted to newer technologies like the telephone and the automobile, Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee, KS, 913-248-2360

JULY 11: Christmas in July, antiques, vintage, garden, clothing, jewelry, Pilgrim House on the Bluff, Shawnee, KS, 913-387-7754

JULY 11: Free antique appraisals, also save up to 30% during Discount Days July 17-19, Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, MO, 816-232-0099, jesse.jessejamesantiquemall.com

JULY 11: Kickin’ It with Queen Bee, music, food trucks, pop-ups, photo opps, soccer fun, Queen Bee Boutique and the Vintage Bee, Blue Springs, MO, 816-988-8023

JULY 11: Parking lot sale, shop in the sunshine, Running Rabbit Antiques, Higginsville, MO, 660-584-8818

JULY 12: Mid-America Markets, antique, vintage, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS,  620-663-5626

JULY 16-18: Porter Peach Festival, shop for fresh, juicy peaches and peach products, peach desserts, arts and crafts vendors, live music, talent show, parade, downtown Porter, OK, 918-693-2316

JULY 16-18: Rummage Sale, sponsored by United Women in Faith, Trinity United Methodist Church, Grand Island, NE, 308-382-1952

JULY 17-18: Classic Car Cruise and Cruise-In, annual event, downtown Spirit Lake, IA, 712-336-4978

JULY 17-18: Car Show, annual event featuring vintage and custom cars, Simpson Park, Chillicothe, MO, 660-240-0093

JULY 17-19: Route 66 Cruise, Tunes, and Taste, live music, classic cars, Route 66 presentations, 16860 Main St., Wildwood, MO, 636-458-0440

JULY 17-18: Christmas in July, outdoor flea markets and outdoor vendors, meet Santa on July 18, 21964 Hawk Dr., Bentonsport, IA, villagesofvanburen.com

JULY 17-19: World’s Largest Garage Sale, gently used items, junk, specialty goods, citywide, Duncan, OK, 580-252-2900

JULY 17-18: Retro Revival Night Market, the good ol’ days are back, Merchant Square, Independence, MO, 816-663-2021

JULY 18: Summer Outdoor Vintage Market, shop in the sunshine, Paramount Antique Mall, Wichita, KS, www.paramountantiquemall.com

JULY 18-19: Jewell County Threshing Bee, antique farm equipment on display, demonstrations, food vendors, McRoberts Street, Mankato, KS, Facebook

JULY 18-20: Wichita Flea Market, monthly event, Century II Exhibition Hall, Wichita, KS, www.wichitafleamarket.biz

JULY 18: 1951 Flood Dance, 75th anniversary, 1950s nostalgia, dinner and drinks, dancing, raffles, Pierson Hall, Kansas City, KS, zeffy.com

JULY 18: Indian taco, meatpie, and arts & crafts sale, mouth-watering food and handmade goods, Church of the Open Arms UCC, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-923-1254

JULY 18: Route 66 Festival: Tales of the Mother Road, themed food, live performances, vendors, The Gathering Place, Tulsa, OK, 918-779-1000

JULY 18: Vintage toy and book sale, all your childhood favorites, The Vintage Vault on Main, Greenwood, MO, Facebook

JULY 20: Elvis Returns to Highway 61, performances by Elvis tribute artists in the venue where Elvis himself played on the same date in 1955, Arena Building, Cape Girardeau, MO, 573-335-1631

JULY 20: Elvis Returns to Highway 61, performances by Elvis tribute artists in the venue where Elvis himself played on the same date in 1955, Arena Building, Cape Girardeau, MO, 573-335-1631

JULY 24: Wheeler District Night Market (every fourth Friday THRU October), one-of-a-kind crafts, handmade home goods, food trucks, 1737 Spoke St., Oklahoma City, OK, 405-609-2994

JULY 24-25: Route 66 Heritage Festival, live music, food, vendors, decorated bike contest, scavenger hunt, Main Street, Miami, OK, 918-542-4435

JULY 24-26: Quilts of Past and Present Show, annual quilting expo, vendors, Blackgum Harvestime Church, Vian, OK, 918-457-9362

JULY 24-26: Storewide sale, up to 75% off, Merchant Square, Independence, MO, 816-663-2021

JULY 24-26: Quilts of Past and Present Show, annual quilting expo, vendors, Blackgum Harvestime Church, Vian, OK, 918-457-9362

JULY 24-25: River Country Quilt Show, dive into a world of creativity and craftsmanship, Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville, IL, 309-678-7716

JULY 25: National Day of the Cowboy, cowboy-themed activities and demonstrations, Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, Duncan, OK, 580-252-6692

JULY 25: Summer Outdoor Vintage Market, shop in the sunshine, Paramount Marketplace, Wichita, KS, www.paramountantiquemall.com

JULY 25: History Highlights Tour: Segregated America – Life in 1920s Kansas, learn more about the challenges Black Americans had to overcome and help their children thrive, Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee, KS, 913-248-2360

JULY 25: Outdoor market, summertime bargains, Sentimental Journey Marketplace, Olathe, KS, 913-768-8088

JULY 25: Boozy ice cream social, ice cream floats made with local ice cream and local wine, White Tail Run Winery, Edgerton, KS, 913-893-4003

JULY 25: Antique and Wooden Boat Show, preserved and restored classics, Preservation Plaza, Arnolds Park, IA, www.okobojiclassicboats.com

JULY 25: Antique and Wooden Boat Show, preserved and restored classics, Preservation Plaza, Arnolds Park, IA, www.okobojiclassicboats.com

JULY 25-26: National Summer Arms Show, America’s 5th largest gun show, KCI Expo Center, Kansas City, MO,
816-744-0209

JULY 26: America 250 Picnic, live music, half-price tours, bring a picnic lunch and lawn chairs, Vaile Mansion, Independence, MO, 816-389-9600

JULY 30-AUG. 2: What Cheer Flea Market, 50th year, fairgrounds, What Cheer, IA, 319-404-4066

JULY 30-AUG. 1: 73rd Annual Thresher Show, see historic machinery at work with live demonstrations, local vendors, chuck wagon breakfast, Threshers Museum, Bird City, KS, 785-734-2291

JULY 31-AUG. 1: Quilt Festival, this year’s theme will be “Quilting: An American Legacy, vendors, demonstrations, door prizes, Gaylord University Center, Edmond, OK, 405-641-8773

JULY 31-AUG. 1: Central Missouri Route 66 Yard Sale, find bargains along 100 miles of Route 66, throughout Laclede, Pulaski, and Webster counties, MO, 417-532-4642