SHOW CALENDAR
AUGUST
OPEN FOR BUSINESS: E and D Stamp Auction, consignment services offered, specializes in stamps from U.S., UK, and France, E and D Stamp Auction and Allied Philatelics, Claycomo, MO, 816-916-1288
AUG. 1: Summer “Jam” Night Market, local vendors, local food and drink, live music, St. Joseph Farmstead, North Little Rock, AR, 501-482-1908
AUG. 1-2: Highway 141 Garage Sale, antiques, collectibles, treasures, Grime to Sloan along Highway 141, IA, 141sale.org
AUG. 1-2: Omaha Quilters Guild 46th Annual Quilt Show, judged competition, vendor mall, mercantile, Scott Conference Center, Omaha, NE, omahaquiltersguild.org
AUG. 1-2: National Rumely Collectors Expo, steam engines, antique tractors, antique cars, daily demonstrations, Tri-State Antique Engine and Threshers Association, Bird City, KS, 785-734-2291, threshershow.org
AUG. 1-2: American Way grand opening, free BBQ sandwiches, live music, grab a bite while shopping, Merchant Square, Independence, MO, text BBQ to 844-643-0586
AUG. 1-3: North Platte Rail Days, motorcoach tour, model train exhibits, historical displays, Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center, North Platte, NE, 308-532-9920
AUG. 2: 1891 Victorian Allee Mansion open house, see the mansion restored to its original glory, Historical Victorian Allee Mansion, Newell, IA, 626-833-4562
AUG. 2: Smoky Valley Classic Car Show, more than 100 classic automobiles, Swensson Park, Lindsborg, KS, 785-227-8687
AUG. 2: 2 Hip Chicks Roadshow, clothing, home décor, vintage and shabby chic items, antiques, gifts, handmade crafts, Expo Center, Claremore, OK, 918-212-0072
AUG. 2: Car show, classic cars on display, Merchant Square, Independence, MO, 816-663-1845
AUG. 2: Citywide Garage Sale, annual event, various locations, Burlington, KS, 620-364-8484
AUG 3: Mid-America Markets, monthly event, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS, 620-663-5626
AUG. 3: Mid-America Train and Toy Show, toy and scale model trains, toy cars, military toys, die-cast collectibles, KCI Expo Center, Kansas City, MO, 913-306-3334, midamericatrainandtoyshow.com
AUG. 7-9: Bargains Galore on Highway 64, 160 miles of yard sales, from Fort Smith to Conway to Beebe, AR, Facebook, BGaloreon64@gmail.com
AUG. 7-10: Rust Belt Americana: Antique Swap and Auction, classic cars and unique antique treasures, Bend XPO, East Moline, IL,
rustbeltamericana.com
AUG. 7-10: Platte County Steam Engine Show and Swap Meet, live demonstrations, tractor cruise, Platte County Fairgrounds, Tracy, MO, 816-808-2329, plattecountysteamandgasshow.com
AUG. 7-10: Sycamore Steam Show and Threshing Bee, steam engines, gas tractors, showcasing 20th-century engineering at its finest, Northern Illinois Steam Power Club, Sycamore, IL, 815-895-9388
AUG. 8: Main Street Sidewalk Sale, deals from local boutiques from clothing to home décor, Main Street, Galena, IL, 224-639-3436
AUG. 8-9: Mountain Grove Heritage Festival, this year’s theme is “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” a celebration of the baseball and softball history and heritage of the area, Mountain Grove Square, Mountain Grove, MO, 417-350-3071
AUG. 8-9: Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, Classic car and motorcycle show, music, vendors, parade, more, downtown, Springfield, MO,
route66festivalsgf.com
AUG. 8-9: FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival, ride in one of 20 hot air balloons on site, balloon glows, mini golf, food trucks, craft vendors, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Powwow Grounds, Shawnee, OK, 405-275-3121
AUG. 9: Main Street City Market, shop local, Haymarket Square, Leavenworth, KS, leavenworthmainstreet.com
AUG. 9: Parking lot sale, also don’t miss the August red hot summer sale – look for red tags, Running Rabbit Antiques, Higginsville, MO, 660-584-8818
AUG. 9: Market Days Flea Market and Vendor Fair (second Saturday of each month THRU October), antiques, collectibles, handmade items, plants, jewelry, blacksmith, flea market finds, The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL, 618-242-3151
AUG. 9: C&L Arms Antique Gun Show, vintage firearms, rare ammunition, Western memorabilia, Civil War artifacts, Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, Shawnee, OK, 580-272-8530
AUG. 9-10: Gun and Knife Shows (AUG. 9-10 at Civic Center in Canton, TX; ALSO Aug. 16-17 at Expo Center in Conway, AR, Aug. 30-31 Community Center in Heber Springs, AR), buy, sell, trade, 918-659-2201
AUG. 10: Antique Machinery Show, threshing, corn shelling, plowing, field harvesting demos, horse farming, steam engines, sawmill, blacksmith, arts and crafts, flea market, parade, Sterling, NE, 402-239-2307, deercreeksodbusters.org
AUG. 10: Appraisal fair, find out how much your treasures are worth, Merchant Square, Independence, MO, 816-663-1845
AUG. 12: Terror Tuesday: Screening of the vintage sci-fi paranoia film “The Thing From Another World” (1951), CALS Ron Robinson Theater, Little Rock, AR, 501-320-5715
AUG. 14-17: Old Threshers Show, antique tractors, cars, trucks, steam engines, food, live music, flea market, Montgomery County Old Threshers, Montogomery City, MO, 573-684-2645
AUG. 15-17: Fall Open House, find your next treasure, Greenwood Vintage Market, Greenwood, MO, 816-537-8434
AUG. 15-17: Galesburg Heritage Days, living history event, demonstrations, battle re-enactments, Lake Storey Park, Galesburg, IL, 309-335-6541 or 309-335-7743
AUG. 16: Barnes Antique & Junque Fest, antiques, collectibles, crafts, unique finds, Barnes, KS, 785-562-7393, barnesks.net
AUG. 16: Handmade Market, find your next treasure, Greenwood Vintage Market, Greenwood, MO, 816-537-8434
AUG. 16: Storewide sale, deals around every corner, Merchant Square, Independence, 816-663-1845
AUG. 16: Outdoor Vintage Market, bargains in the sunshine, Paramount Antique Mall, Wichita, KS, paramountantiquemall.com
AUG. 16: Indoor Flea Market, hunt for treasures among a variety of vendors, Expo Center, Claremore, OK, 918-342-5357
AUG. 16-17: Lewis and Clark Encampment, living history camp, tents, camp equipment, uniforms, firearms, re-enactors, Sgt. Floyd Museum and Welcome Center, Sioux City, IA, 712-279-0198
AUG. 16-17: Keating Antique Tractor Show, BBQ competition, live music, food and craft vendors, Keating Tractor, Liberal, KS, keatingtractorshow.com
AUG. 16-17: Wichita Flea Market, monthly event, Wichita Sports Forum, Wichita, KS, wichitafleamarket.biz
AUG. 17: 5-Year Anniver-sary Flea Market, help us celebrate and find some treasure at Captain Cook’s Treasure Chest, Louisburg, KS, 913-837-2757, captaincookstreasurechest.com
AUG. 18-23: Cimarron Territorial Celebration and Cow Chip Throwing Contest, craft show, parade, live music, food, Beaver County Fairgrounds, Beaver, OK, 580-625-4726
AUG. 20-23: Lamar Free Fair, carnival, vendors, queen contest, youth livestock show, food, art show, blue ribbon contests, parades, downtown Lamar, MO, bartoncounty.com/fair
AUG. 22-24: A grand celebration, sales galore, Green Expressions, Olathe, KS, 913-780-4180
AUG. 22-24: Sidewalk Sale, 280 dealers, Jesse James Antique Mall & Furniture Gallery and the Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, MO, 816-232-0099, rustychandelier.com
AUG. 22-24: Grand Opening celebration, discounts, prizes, giveaways, Taco Via food truck, The Charm Bar, face painting, popcorn, sno cones, Junk*N* Disorderly, Olathe, KS, 913-602-4997
AUG. 22-25: Pryor Patchers Quilt Guild’s Comforts of Home Quilt Show, more than 150 handcrafted quilts on display, vendors of quilting supplies, raffles, Mayes County Events Center, Pryor, OK, 918-864-0247
AUG. 23: Yoder Heritage Days, parade, horse-drawn events, tractor pulls, quilt auction, buggy races, pancake feed, fireworks, downtown Yoder, KS, 620-200-1343
AUG. 23: Ribs, Rhythm, and Blues Fest, ribs, craft beer, live Blues music, Somonauk and Elm Street, Sycamore, IL, discoversycamore.com
AUG 23: Outdoor Flea Market, fantastic finds, vintage, antique, metal signs, much more, Jesse James Antique Mall and Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, MO, 816-232-00299, rustychandelier.com
AUG. 23: Stone Valley Vintage Market, Mark your calendars for a fun time at Stone Valley! Vintage, antiques, farmhouse, handmade, sweet treats, yummy foods, plants and more! $5 per person (16 and under free), Pleasant Hope, MO, Facebook
AUG. 23: The Gatsby Gala, plated dinner service with desserts, full bar, live big band, dance floor, Salisbury House and Gardens, Des Moines, IA, 515-274-1777
AUG. 23: Outdoor Market, hot summer deals, Sentimental Journey, Olathe, KS, 913-768-8088
AUG. 23: Outdoor Vintage Market, bargains in the sunshine, Paramount Marketplace, Wichita, KS, paramountantiquemall.com
AUG. 28-31: Sparks Bi-Annual Flea Market, 500 booths, 1708 Freeport Rd., Highland, KS, 402-304-2285
AUG. 28-31: Flea Market, 110th annual event, downtown White Cloud, KS, 402-801-1588
AUG. 28: Midwest Threshers Reunion, relive the magic of steam engines, antique cars and trucks, tractors, gas engines, and horses, Midwest Old Threshers Grounds and McMillan Park, Mount Pleasant, IA, 319-385-8937
AUG. 29-SEPT. 1: Labor Day Mega Weekend Sale, save 10-50%, Paramount Antique Mall and Paramount Marketplace, Wichita, KS, paramountantiquemall.com
AUG. 30: Time Travelers Vintage Expo, more than 100 vendors selling all things vintage, from clothing to vinyl records, Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OK, 918-744-1113
AUG. 30: Gloss Mountain Craft Show, handmade/upcycled/repurposed items, classic car show, 206 E. Broadway, Fairview, OK, 580-227-7088
AUG. 30-AUG. 31: Annual Honey Harvest, learn how honey is harvested with this hands-on class, registration required, Dry Creek Beekeeping, Elizabeth, IL, 815-297-3366
AUG. 30-31: Callaway Kite Flight, come out and fly a kite or watch others’ kites take to the sky, Foster Smith Field, Callaway, NE, 308-870-6156
SEPTEMBER
SEPT. 4: Film screening of the Fox classic “Paper Moon,” Historic Fox Theatre, Hutchinson, KS, 620-663-5861
SEPT. 5-6: Bluegrass and Chili Festival, 45th annual event, downtown Tahlequah, OK, 918-638-6688
SEPT. 5-6: Mustang Western Days, best-dressed cowboy and cowgirl contest, chili cook-off, pet show, rodeo, arts and crafts vendors, parade, live music, Wild Horse Park, Mustang, OK, 405-376-2758
SEPT. 5-7: Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market, vintage, handmade, boutiques, Expo Center, Conway, AR, bellarustina.com
SEPT. 5-7: Cedarhurst Art and Craft Fair, shop local vendors, beer garden, live entertainment, Center for the Arts, Cedarhurst, IL, 618-242-1236
SEPT. 6: Jesse James Festival, food and craft vendors, mock gun fight, classic car show, old-fashioned street dance, downtown, Cement, OK, 405-829-0135
SEPT. 6: Junklahoma, antiques, upcycled junk, vintage finds, 100 Monroe Ave NW, Piedmont, OK, 405-373-2093
SEPT. 6-7: Iowa State Fair Flea Market, antiques, collectibles, home décor, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA, 515-250-5916
SEPT. 6-7: Old Trusty, steam engines, antique cars and trucks, draft horses, antique tractors, tractor pulls, flea market dealers, live music, fairgrounds, Clay Center, NE, oldtrustyshow.org
SEPT. 6-7: Haskell Indian Art Market, jewelry, pottery, fine art, handcrafted items, live performances, food vendors, Haskell Indian Nations University, Lawrence, KS, 785-749-8404
SEPT. 11-13: Kan-Okla 100-Mile Highway Sale, Along Highway 75, 169, 166th and 10th Street in Southeast Kansas, 918-214-2443
SEPT. 11-13: Kan-Okla 100-Mile Highway Sale, along Highways 75, 169, and 60 in Northeast Oklahoma, 918-214-2443
SEPT. 13: Amish School Auction, Crafts, and Antique Show, bake sale, farm equipment, quilt auction, lunch and baked goods for sale, Raymond Miller Home, OK, 580-428-3542
SEPT. 13: Ice Cream Social, storytelling and custom sundaes, Drummond Home, Hominy, OK, 918-352-5583
SEPT. 13: Fall into the Holidays Craft Show, more than 120 booths with handmade items and crafts on display, Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater, OK, 580-455-2273
SEPT. 13: Great American Market, vintage treasures, Main Street, Emporia, KS, 620-340-6430
SEPT. 13: Military Collectors Show, buy, sell, trade, American Legion Hall 370, Overland Park, KS, 913-432-4012
SEPT. 13: Fall Craft Fair, more than 100 vendors, downtown Washington Central Park, Washington, IA, 319-653-3272
SEPT. 13: Summit Country Antique Show, authentic American antiques, primitives, smalls, handmades, Greenwood Vintage Market, Greenwood, MO, 816-872-7999
SEPT. 18: Cruise-In for a Cause, cruise along the historic Route 66, benefitting the Yukon Police Department’s “Christmas with a Cop” program, Main Street, Yukon, OK, 405-350-5999
SEPT. 18-20: Highway 36 Treasure Hunt, browse treasures from antique and estate sales in communities along Highway 36, downtown Seneca, KS, 785-336-1313
SEPT. 19-20: The Heirloom Market, open-air market featuring vintage and handmade goods, Five Rocks Amphitheater, Gering, NE, facebook.com/theheirloommarket
SEPT. 19-20: Fall Garage Sale & Flea Market Haul, parking lot filled with timeless treasures at great prices, The Vintage Vault, Greenwood, MO, Facebook
SEPT. 19-20: Old Volks Show, see Volkswagens from their earliest makes to the newest models, food trucks, DJ spinning nostalgic music from the 1960s and ‘70s, Mustang Wildhorse Park, Mustang, OK, 405-203-3821
SEPT. 20: Black Buggy Day, a celebration of Amish heritage with authentic Amish food, crafts, Bluegrass music, Guy Williams Park, Chouteau, OK, 918-476-8317
SEPT. 20: Jackson Farm Fall Festival (weekends THRU Nov. 2), corn maze, hayrides, butterfly release, fall photo ops, Jackson Farm, Black Rock, AR, 870-761-1897
SEPT. 20: Arts and crafts fair, more than 100 booths, Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee, KS, 913-248-2360, shawneetown.org
SEPT. 20: Junk Junktion, vintage market with more than 100 vendors, Reed Street, Moberly, MO, 660-263-6070
SEPT. 25-28: Pioneer Days, showcasing life in the 1800s with demonstrations, crafts, hands-on activities, live music, Har-Ber Village Museum, Grove, OK, 918-786-6446
SEPT. 26-28: Junk Jaunt, 33 towns and 500 vendors, a 300-mile “yard sale,” Central Nebraska, junkjaunt.com
SEPT. 26-28: Fall Festival, carnival, parade, live music, farmers market, food vendors, crafters, downtown Liberty, MO, 816-781-5200, libertyfallfest.com
SEPT. 26-28: Brownville Fall Flea Market, antiques, plants, food, homemade items, tools, art, furniture, toys, Main Street, Brownville, NE, brownvillehistoricalsociety.org
SEPT. 26-28: Vintage Market Days, “Forever Fall,” vintage, vintage-inspired, repurposed, jewelry, clothing, food trucks, live music, 1701 American Royal Court, Kansas City, MO, vintagemarketdays.com
SEPT. 27: The Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival, judged arts and crafts works, soda booths, 215 S. Franklin St., Kirksville, MO, 660-665-0500
SEPT. 27: Frog Flea Market, larger and better than ever, call for more info, Enchanted Frog, Lathrop, MO, 816-740-6933
SEPT. 27-28: Fall Market, more than 75 vendors, food trucks, live music, Beckman Heritage Farms, Burlington, IA, 319-750-3019