SHOW CALENDAR

LATE SEPTEMBER

SEPT. 23-27: Centennial Route 66 Balloon Festival, more than a dozen hot air balloons, kite show, helicopter rides, tethered balloon rides, food trucks, 14816 E. Second St., Arcadia, OK, 405-496-4626

SEPT. 24: Americana Summer at the Movies, screening of the 1926 Buster Keaton film “The General,” The Aztec Theater, Shawnee, KS, 913-207-4148

SEPT. 24: Conrad & Co. - “uncrating” event, come see the beautiful antiques newly imported from England, Glenwood Antique Mall, Overland Park, KS, 913-901-8888

SEPT. 25: Bos Bros. Old-Fashioned Fall Harvest, demonstrations, tractor pull, Bos Bros Historical Farm, Erie, IL, 309-781-6394

SEPT. 25-27: Junk Jaunt, 300 miles of garage sales, vintage, collectibles, and gastric delights, 1523 M St., Suite 104, Ord, NE, 308-346-5151

SEPT. 25-27: Living History Weekend, learn about life on the Nebraska Frontier, demonstrations and displays, live dulcimer music from the Cortland Opry House, Arbor Lodge Mansion, Nebraska City, NE, Facebook and Instagram

SEPT. 25-27: 25th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival, vintage car show, parade, 1 South Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, 217-553-5271

SEPT. 25-27: Liberty Fall Festival, carnival, parade, live music, farmers market, food vendors, crafters, Chamber of Commerce, Liberty, MO, 816-781-5200, www.libertyfallfest.com

SEPT. 25-26: 25th Annual Pancake Day, parade, live entertainment, local vendors, lots of fluffy pancakes and small-town charm, Centerville Square, Centerville, IA, 641-437-4102

SEPT. 25-26: Fall Fest Craft Fair, homemade gifts, raffle, Simmons Center, Duncan, OK, 580-252-2900

SEPT. 25-26: Heritage Days Festival, crafts, music, antiques, antique tractor and engine show, fall décor, scarecrow making, Spillman Event Center, Jamesport, MO, 660-684-6146

SEPT. 25-26: 25th Annual Pancake Day, parade, live entertainment, local vendors, lots of fluffy pancakes and small-town charm, Centerville Square, Centerville, IA, 641-437-4102

SEPT. 25-26: Miner Hill Flea Market, annual event, 1310 N. Missouri Ave., Marceline, MO, 660-375-1212,
minerhill.com

SEPT. 25-27: Fall into Savings, save up to 30% off, Harvest Hoedown Flea Market is Sept 26, Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, 816-232-0099, jessejamesantiquemall.com

SEPT. 25-27: Iowa’s Largest Arts and Crafts Show, more than 250 vendors, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA, 563-357-1986

SEPT. 26-27: Fall Market, homemade goods, boutique items, home décor, seasonal favorites, Beckman Heritage Farms, Burlington, IA, 319-750-3019

SEPT. 26-27: Brownville Flea Market, antiques, home goods, jewelry, pottery, tools, signs, woodworking, art, furniture, recycled and upcycled items, Main Street, Brownville, NE, Facebook

SEPT. 26: Ms. Route 66 Pin-Up Contest, pin-ups, classic cars, neon lights, Gearhead Curios, Galena, KS, 785-554-7694

SEPT. 26: The Market Craft Show, seasonal crafts and gifts, Stride Bank Center, Enid, OK, 580-603-1562

SEPT. 26: Palooza Craft Show, creative holiday décor, quilt auction, 211 N. Second Ave., Purcell, OK, 405-527-2256

SEPT. 26: Cruisin’ the Mother Road: A Centennial Celebration on Western Avenue, vintage cars, live music, local food, 4322 Western Ave., Oklahoma City, OK, 405-314-0848

SEPT. 26: Outdoor markets, shop for fall bargains, Sentimental Journey Marketplace, 913-768-8085,
Green Expressions, 913-780-4180, Junk-N-Disorderly, 913-443-5407, Olathe, KS

SEPT. 26: Applefest, celebrating the apple harvest season, Living History Farms, Urbandale, IA, 515-278-5286

SEPT. 27: Mid-America Markets, antique, vintage, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS, 620-663-5626

 

OCTOBER

OCT. 1-31: Annual Quilt Show, heirloom and modern quilts from across the state, Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum, Pawnee, OK,
918-762-2513

OCT. 1-10: Fall Bazaar, handmade crafts, boutique finds, home and seasonal décor, St. Peter Catholic Church, Wichita, KS, https://www.facebook.com/StPeterFallBazaar

OCT. 1-4: What Cheer Flea Market, now in its 50th year, fairgrounds, What Cheer, IA, 319-404-4066, www.whatcheerfleamarket.com

OCT. 1-2: Voices of the Past, living history event, Mount Mora Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO, 816-232-8471, www.stjosephmuseum.org

OCT. 2-4: Trail of Treasures, huge flea market/garage sale event, along Byway 136, Brownville to Edison, NE, 402-335-0745

OCT. 2-4: Dalton Defenders Days, historical re-enactments, artisan demonstrations, food vendors, Western trade show, traveling medicine man, downtown Coffeyville, KS, 620-251-2550

OCT. 2-4: Pioneer Harvest Fiesta, steam, gas, and tractor show, quilt show, flea market, Bourbon County Fairgrounds, Fort Scott, KS, 417-425-4552, www.pioneerharvestfiesta.com 

OCT. 2-4: Vintage Market Days, vintage and vintage-inspired, American Royal Association, Kansas City, MO, www.vintagemarketdays.com

OCT. 2-4: WOHS Route 66 Flea Market, art, home décor, lawn ornaments, clothing, used books, toys, Ackley Park, Elk City, OK, 580-225-0207

OCT. 3: Second Annual Crap Fair, buy and sell, Vintage Sisters, Burlington, KS,
620-203-0360

OCT. 3: Junque Jamboree, antiques, collectibles, primitives, crafts, home décor, jewelry, food, Town Square, Vienna, IL, 616-638-6495

OCT. 3-4: Flea Market Under the Bridge, shop for treasures from a variety of vendors, under the bridge, Marquette, IA, 563-873-3735

OCT. 3: Kansas Barn Sale, vintage finds, handmade artisan goods, Community Building, McPherson, KS, https://www.ksbarnsale.com/

OCT. 3: Wax on Tap Candle Pouring Experience, make your own candle, Kansas Earth and Sky Candle Co., Ellinwood, KS, 833-621-6078

OCT. 3: Artisan and Antique Market, now in its fourth year, Brinkerhoff Mansion, Springfield, IL, 217-361-5555

OCT. 3: Vintage Voices Tours, meet costumed re-enactors from the city’s rich history, City Cemetery, Alton, IL, 618-531-6641

OCT. 3: Minnehoma Trade Days, jewelry, art, candy, soap, antiques, Minnehoma Market, Lexington, OK, 580-320-1703

OCT. 4: Wanderlust Pop-Up Shops, handcrafted art, vintage items, Wheeler Ferris Wheel, Oklahoma City, OK, https://www.revolve-productions.com/upcoming-events

OCT. 4: Pumpkin Festival, corn maze, hay rides, farm tour, photo opps, General Store, Jackson Farm, Black Rock, AR, https://www.visitjacksonfarm.com/

OCT. 4: Porchfest JCMO, local artists and musicians perform in historic neighborhoods, in town, Forrest Hill Avenue, Jefferson City, MO, 573-634-6482

OCT. 6: Valley Junction Vintage, Thrifted, and Handmade, more than 50 vendors and food trucks, Valley Junction Main Street District, West Des Moines, IA, 515-222-3642

OCT. 8-10: King Biscuit Blues Festival, five stages with street performers, BBQ contest, arts and crafts, Tent City, Helena, AR, 870-572-5223

OCT. 8: Yappy Hour, watch Shawnee Town turn into an off-the-leash dog park for the evening, beverages and gourmet brats and hot dogs, live music, dogs welcome, Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee, KS, 913-248-2360

OCT. 9-11: Scarecrow Weekend, handmade scarecrows on display, live entertainment, downtown St. Charles, IL, 630-443-3967

OCT. 9-11: Relics Antique Mall Amazing Garage Sale, more than 100 garage sales under one roof, Relics Event Center, Springfield, MO, 417-885-0007

OCT. 9-11: Columbus Hot Air Balloon Regatta, a celebration of color, wonder, and community spirit, Chamber of Commerce, Columbus, KS, https://columbusdayballoons.com/

OCT. 9-11: Last 100 Miles Festival, a celebration of the Mother Road in Illinois, 620 St. Louis Road, Edwardsville, IL, 618-465-6676

OCT. 9-11: Scenic Drive Festival, arts and crafts vendors, antique vendors, music, garage sales, parade, car show, food, Villages of Van Buren County, Keosauqua, IA, 319-293-7111

OCT. 9-10: Fall Harvest Festival, two days of two harvest methods, 1375 Co. Rd. 29, Bird City, KS, www.threshershow.org

OCT. 10: October Outdoor Market, help us welcome everything autumn, BBQ in the Snack Shack, Captain Cook’s Treasure Chest, Louisburg, KS, Facebook

OCT. 10: Archaeology Day, artifact displays, presentations, walking tour, Kincaid Mounds Road, Brookport, IL, 618-524-4712

OCT. 10: Old-Fashioned Day, live entertainment, pancake breakfast, small-town vibes, Saline County Courthouse Lawn, Benton, AR, Facebook

OCT. 10: Cowboy Town Gathering, cowboy music and poetry, gunfights, food, 41025 County St. 2680, Anadarke, OK, 580-606-9574

OCT. 10: Missouri Chestnut Festival, roasted chestnuts, agroforestry crop-based lunch, hay wagon rides, local music, craft and food vendors, MU Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm, New Franklin, MO, https://centerforagroforestry.org/event/2026fest/

OCT. 10: Christmas in October Bluff, Christmas items and 50% off fall/winter clothing and jewelry, Pilgrim House on the Bluff, Shawnee, KS, 913-387-7754

OCT. 10-11: Madison County Covered Bridge Festival, bus tours, horse and wagon rides, Civil War battle re-enactment, car show, Courthouse Square, Winterset, IA, 515-462-1185

OCT. 10-11: Brownville Old-Time Autumn, living history event, music, crafts, downtown Brownville, NE, brownvillehistoricalsociety.org

OCT. 10-11: River Ridge Craft Fair, more than 100 booths, 414 IL-84, Hanover, IL, riverridgepto@riverridge210.org

OCT. 10-11: Sugar Mound Arts and Crafts Festival, annual event, downtown, Mound City, KS, 913-795-7500, www.sugarmoundartsandcrafts.com

OCT. 10-11: Brownville Old-Time Autumn, living history event, music, crafts, downtown Brownville, NE, www.brownvillehistoricalsociety.org

OCT. 10-11: Walnut Fall Antique and Stoneware Festival, furniture, stoneware, antiques, advertising, primitives, downtown Walnut, IA, 712-784-2626

OCT. 11: Mid-America Markets, antique, vintage, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS,
620-663-5626

OCT. 14-17: Pinball Expo 2026, longest-running pinball show in the world, Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, Schaumburg, IL, https://pinballexpo.com/

OCT. 16: Route 66 Centennial Sock Hop, dress in your finest vintage clothing and you might win the 1950s costume contest, dance, food, Route 6 Interpretive Center, Chandler, OK, 405-258-0673

OCT. 16: Homeschool Day, homeschool families invited to an educational, interactive program, guided activities such as farmstead laundry and grocery shopping, Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee, KS, 913-248-2360

OCT. 16-17: Yellow Brick Road Car Show, BBQ dinner, classic and custom cars, food vendors, Billy’s Ayr Lanes and Blue Duck BBQ, Liberal, KS, 620-626-44000

OCT. 16-17 (ALSO Oct. 23-24: Macabre Tours, a very Victorian All Hallows Eve, Vaile Mansion, Independence, MO, 816-503-6700, www.vailemansion.org

OCT. 16-17: Vintage Artisan Market, vintage finds, antiques, handmade goods, collectibles, home décor, Pine Mountain Village, Eureka Springs, AR, 429-363-6224

OCT. 16-17: Ozarks Heritage Festival, square dancing, old-time music, storytelling, pie contest, artisan demonstrations, West Plains Civic Center, West Plains, MO, 417-256-8835

OCT. 16-17: Miner Hill Flea Market, full of small-town charm, 1310 N. Missouri Ave., Marceline, MO, 660-375-1212, www.minerhill.com

OCT. 17: Craft Carnival, more than 500 booths of handmade goods, Page County Fairgrounds, Clarinda, IA, 712-542-2166

OCT. 17: Main Street Market Fall Festival, handmade, one-of-a-kind items, 106 N. Main St., Mulhall, OK, 405-812-4168

OCT. 17: Let’s Party!: Celebrate Carl the Market Cat’s Birthday, birthday treats, cat on a shelf, discounts, The Market at Macvicar, Topeka, KS, 785-409-4277, Facebook

OCT. 17: Outdoor Vintage Flea Market, bring your little ghouls and goblins, Paramount Antique Mall, Wichita, KS, 316-722-0500

OCT. 17: Art glass and furniture auction, leaded glass table lamp, carnival glass Peter Rabbit plate, sizable Wave Crest collection, and more, Woody Auction, Douglass, KS, 316-747-2694

OCT. 17-18: 49th Annual Hannibal Folklife Festival, traditional craftsmen, artisans, food, music, performers in period costumes, downtown Hannibal, MO, 573-221-6545

OCT. 17-18: Wichita Flea Market, antiques, crafts, vintage items, collectibles, Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center, Wichita, KS, 316-303-8000

OCT. 17-18: Anniversary Sale, 25% off at participating dealers, Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, MO, 816-232-0099, www.jessejamesantique mall.com

OCT. 22: Americana Summer at the Movies, screening of the 1934 horror film “The Black Cat,” The Aztec Theater, Shawnee, KS, 913-207-4148

OCT. 22: Trivia Night and Silent Auction, fundraiser for the Clay County Museum, with door prizes, snacks, cash bar Belvoir Winery, Liberty, MO, www.claycountyhistoricalsocietymuseum.org

OCT. 22-24: Arkansas Elvis Festival, a dazzling showcase of Elvis tribute artists, Convention Center, Hot Springs, AR, https://www.arkansaselvisfestival.com/

OCT. 22-24: Pulley’s Indoor Flea Market, gently used treasures and unique finds, Pulley’s Event Center, Clarinda, IA, 712-542-7668

OCT. 23-24: Pulley’s Indoor Flea Market, gently used treasures and unique finds, Pulley’s Event Center, Clarinda, IA, 712-542-7668

OCT. 23-31: Neewollah, chili cook-off, Queen Neelah talent and coronation, food trucks, arts and crafts, live entertainment, Frozen the Musical, parades, downtown Independence, KS, www.neewollah.com

OCT. 23-25: Woodward Fall-a-Days, handmade crafts, seasonal décor, food and fall treats, Woodward Event Center, Woodward, OK, 580-256-4101

OCT. 23-25: An Affair of the Heart, one of the largest arts and crafts shows in the U.S., Oklahoma State Fair Park, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-623-3946

OCT. 24: Algona Autumnfest Craft and Vendor Show, kick off your holiday shopping, more than 100 booths, Algona Community Schools Fieldhouse, Algona, IA, 515-295-7201

OCT. 24: Rural Heritage Day, live demonstrations and hands-on activities, downtown Ste. Genevieve, MO, 573-883-7102

OCT. 24: Parking lot sale, buy good stuff cheap as vendors clean out and refresh their booths, Trunk-or-Treat with candy for the kids, Elsie Bell’s Antique Mall, Independence, MO, 816-832-8711

OCT. 24: Sidewalk Sale, antiques, collectibles, vintage, Shawnee Antique Mall, Shawnee, KS, 913-499-7688, Facebook

OCT. 24: Outdoor Vintage Flea Market, bring your little ghouls and goblins, AND help celebrate the store’s 10th anniversary with storewide sales, an outdoor vintage market, giveaways, and refreshments, Paramount Marketplace, Wichita, KS, 316-722-0500

OCT. 25: Trick-or-Treat, lots of treats for the antique collector in your life, Sentimental Journey, Olathe, KS, 913-768-8088, Facebook

OCT. 30-DEC. 20: SVAFC Holiday Gift Market, handcrafted items from jewelry to quilts, Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center, Lindsborg, 785-227-7034

OCT. 30-NOV. 1: Sassy Dames Craft Show, handmade crafts, boutique items, home décor, Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, Shawnee, OK, 405-765-5605

OCT. 30: Historical Hauntings, trick-or-treating, hayrides, farmhouse tours, photo opps, Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee, KS, 913-248-2360

OCT. 31-NOV. 1: Gun and knife show, buy, sell, trade, Baxter County Fairgrounds, Mountain Home, AR, 918-659-2201

OCT. 31: Dia de los Muertos Parade, themed floats honoring loved ones who have passed, 423 12th St., Moline, IL, 563-499-4008