SHOW CALENDAR
MARCH
MARCH 24-26: Vintage Market Days Presents “Live, Love, Vintage,” vintage and vintage-inspired, architectural design, repurposed finds, home décor, jewelry, clothing, live music, food trucks, Village West, Kansas City, KS, vintagemarketdays.com
MARCH 24-26: Spring Fling Sale, save 10-30%, Paramount Antique Malls, Augusta and Wichita, KS, paramountantiquemall.com
MARCH 24-25: Magpie Market Days – A Vintage Market of Southern Illinois, vintage, handmade and gourmet items, 1602 Sioux Dr., Marion, IL, 618-993-2657
MARCH 25-26: Maple Syrup Festival, maple syrup demonstrations, lumberjack demonstrations, pancake breakfast, vendors and artisans, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, Makanda, IL, 618-453-1121
MARCH 25: Vaffeldagen, welcome spring with hot waffles, waffle treats and waffle humor, downtown, Lindsborg, KS, 785-227-8687
MARCH 25: 40th Annual Mark Twain Lake Antique Show and Sale, more than 40 dealers selling a variety of premium antiques, Paris High School, Paris, MO, 660-327-4994 or 660-327-4732
MARCH 25: 4th Annual Shop Hop, eight fabulous shops, vintage, antiques, more, sponsored by The Market at MacVicar, Topeka, KS, 785-409-4277
MARCH 31-APRIL 2: Vintage Market Days of Northwest Arkansas, original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, Benton County Fairgrounds, Bentonville, AR, vintagemarketdays.com
MARCH 31-APRIL 1: Metro East Postcard Show and Sale, thousands of picture postcards, Community Center, Caseyville, IL, 619-508-3299, thepapergallery@mac.com
MARCH 31-APRIL1: Junk on the Prairie Tour, hosted by Three Chicks and a Pony in Mound City, KS, details and map at Facebook.com/ThreeChicksAndAPony
MAY
MAY 1-AUG. 31: Mold-A-Rama, an exhibit on the retro machines that make plastic figurines, featuring a collection of rare and popular Mold-A-Rama souvenirs from the past with quirky colors, designs, and its signature smell, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL, msichicago.org
MAY 4-7: Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market, 450 antique dealers, North K-7 Highway and 240th Road, Sparks, KS, 402-304-2285, sparksantiquesandcollectibles.com
MAY 4-7: 105th Flea Market, daylight ‘til last one leaves, downtown, White Cloud, KS, 785-850-8690
MAY 4: Central Park Market (first Thursday of each month THRU Oct. 5), 25+ local makers and small businesses, food trucks, growers, live music, Central Park, Jacksonville, IL, 217-243-5678
MAY 5-7: Roar: Music of the Jazz Age, featuring classics from the Jazz Age songbook made famous by artists such as Sophie Tucker, Louis Armstrong, Al Jolson, Fats Waller, Bessie Smith and more, Concert Hall, Brownville, NE, 402-825-3321
MAY 5-7: What Cheer Flea Market, now in its 47th year, Fairgrounds, What Cheer, IA, 319-404-4066, whatcheerfleamarket.com
MAY 5-6: Newton Car Show, dozens of classic cars, Friday night cruise, Main Street, Newton, KS, 316-807-1468
MAY 5-6: Oklahoma 100-Mile Yard Sale Tour, clothing, gently used furniture, garage sale treasures, various locations statewide, 918-358-2131, 918-519-6251
MAY 5-7: Oklahoma Steam Threshing and Gas Engine Show, steam engines, sawmill, gas engines, blacksmith shop, tractors, Steam Engine Park, Pawnee, OK, 918-762-2108, 918-212-6511
MAY 6-14: Renaissance Festival of Nebraska, jousting, performance stages, costumed characters, one-of-a-kind merchants and artisans, Bellevue Berry Farm, Papillion, NE, renfestnebraska.com
MAY 6-7: Shawnee Hills Pottery Trail, displays, Q&A with artists, demonstrations, studio tours, Alto Clay Works, Alto Pass, IL,618-697-4258
MAY 6-7: Pioneer Days, two-man saw, tomahawk throwing, butter churning, candle making, flint and steel fire-making, rope making, laundry washing, writing with a quill and using wax seal, marbling paper, historical kid’s games, Sassafras Creek Originals, Ste. Genevieve, MO, 573-513-2491
MAY 6: Military Collectors Show, buy, sell, trade, American Legion, Shawnee, KS, 913-631-7710
MAY 6: Cairo Magnolia Celebration at Magnolia Manor, food, live entertainment, tours of the city’s most beloved historical buildings, Magnolia Manor, Cairo, IL, 618-734-0201
MAY 6: Craft Fair: Spring Edition, craft and food vendors, wine and beer vendor, Central Park, Washington, IA, 319-653-3272
MAY 6: Railroad Day, tour a vintage train, see model trains in motion, railroad memorabilia on display, Three Rivers Museum, Muskogee, OK, 918-686-6624
MAY 7: Mid-America Markets, antiques and vintage items galore, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS, 620-663-5626, midamericafleamarkets.com
MAY 13-14: Strawberry Festival, petting farm, wagon rides, playground, Belleville Farm, Belleville, IL, 618-233-0513
MAY 13: Spring Outdoor Vintage Market, enjoy some fresh air while shopping for bargains, Paramount East Antique Mall (May 13), Paramount Antique Mall (May 20), Paramount Marketplace (May 27), Augusta and Wichita, KS, paramountantiquemall.com
MAY 13: Miami County Spring Farm Tour, tour the Kansas countryside, plenty of animals to pet and feed, demonstrations, plenty of handmade goods and fresh produce for sale, 201 S. Pearl, Paola, KS, 913-294-4045
MAY 13: Square Fair, more than 100 crafters, live entertainment, quilt show, walking tours, food options, Anderson County Courthouse, Garnett, KS, 785-448-6767, tourism@garnettks.net
MAY 13: Abilene Antique Fest, shop more than 100 vendors, downtown Abilene, KS, abileneantiquefest@gmail.com
MAY 13: Spring Festival, arts and crafts exhibitors, live entertainment, biscuits and gravy breakfast, quilt show, food court, Courthouse Square, Garnett, KS, garnettbpw.com
MAY 13: Parking lot flea market, more than 40 vendors and food trucks, Jesse James Antique Mall and Furniture Gallery and the Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, MO, 816-232-0099, 816-676-0662, jessejamesantiquemall.com, rustychandelier.com
MAY 13: Payne County Flea Market, row upon row of unique goods, handcrafted items, freshly grown produce, Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater, OK, 918-800-1064
MAY 13: The Crafter’s Marketplace Mother’s Day Craft Show, repurposed furniture, handcrafted jewelry, antiques, Pontotoc Country AgriPlex, Ada, OK, 580-399-7137
MAY 18: Third Thursday History Program: “The Lincoln Family in Clay County,” were the four Lincoln brothers who came to Clay County from Kentucky 200 years ago related to the president?, Clay County Museum, Liberty, MO, 816-792-1849
MAY 20: Cut glass auction, Woody Auction, Douglass, KS, 316-747-2694, woodyauction.com
MAY 27-29: Flea Market Under the Bridge, table after table of flea market finds of all kinds, under the Joliett Bridge, Marquette, IA, 563-873-3735
MAY 27-28: For the People Powwow, gourd dancing, intertribal dancing, tribal singing, vendors selling authentic Native American products, Jaycees Fairgrounds, Jefferson City, MO, 573-804-9135
MAY 27-28: Chuck Wagon Festival, stage entertainment, mouthwatering food, pioneer village, ropemaking, archery, crafts, artisan demonstrations, National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-478-2250
MAY 27: “Tragedy in a Little Town,” put on your best detective hat to solve the murder mystery in a small town, Clancy Building, Humboldt County Historical Museum, Dakota City, IA, 505-604-6980
APRIL
APRIL 1-9: Easter Traditions, discover the history of Easter traditions, enjoy fresh blooms, learn about spring planting on the Morton Farm, vintage Easter postcard display, indoor egg hunt, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, Nebraska City, NE,
402-873-7222
APRIL 1-2: Vintage Market Days of Northwest Arkansas, original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, Benton County Fairgrounds, Bentonville, AR, vintagemarketdays.com
APRIL 1: Flea to the Market, antiques, food trucks, live animals, handmade goods, Merry Meadows Farm, Kingston, OK, 214-693-1644
APRIL 1: Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Show, jewelry, handmade items, boutique finds, Case Community Center, Sand Springs, OK, 918-960-1738
APRIL 1: Metro East Postcard Show and Sale, thousands of picture postcards, Community Center, Caseyville, IL, 619-508-3299, thepapergallery@mac.com
APRIL 1: Quilters and Crafters Vendor Fair, buy some of the most unique crafts and quilts from around the area, Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, Hannibal, MO, 573-221-2477
APRIL 1: Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show, more than 50 handmade craft vendors on site, breakfast and lunch provided, KC Hall, Vienna, MO, 573-691-3195
APRIL 1: Backyard Chickens 101, learn about the basics of chicken behavior, feeding, coop needs, chicken health, Shawnee Town Visitor Center, Shawnee, KS, 913-248-2360
APRIL 2: Kansas Territory Bottle and Postcard Show and Sale, 16th annual event, Pride of Kansas Building, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS, 620-728-8304
APRIL 6-8: Pride of the Prairie Marble Show, trading, buying, selling, free appraisals, Country Inn and Suites, Decatur, IL, 217-422-8454
APRIL 7-8: Vintage Estate Sale Flea Market, collectibles, Mid-Century Modern, antiques, coins, marbles, salt/pepper shakers, primitives, farmhouse, jewelry, old tools, vintage clothing, 801 33rd Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, 319-929-2523
APRIL 7-8: Iowa City Postcard, Stamp and Ephemera Show, 17th annual event, Johnson County 4-H Fairgrounds, building C, Iowa City, IA, 417-437-6229
APRIL 8: Market Easter Craft Show, more than 45 local vendors selling handmade gifts, Stride Bank Center, Enid, OK, 580-603-1562
APRIL 8: Tulsa Flea Market, antique, vintage, crafts, furniture, jewelry, records, Expo Square, Tulsa, OK, 918-744-1386
APRIL 8: Spring Outdoor Vintage Market, enjoy some fresh air while shopping for bargains, Paramount East Antique Mall (April 8), Paramount Antique Mall (April 15), Paramount Marketplace (April 22), Augusta and Wichita, KS, paramountantiquemall.com
APRIL 8: Wichita Flea Market, occurs monthly, Wind Surge Riverfront Stadium, Wichita, KS, wichitafleamarket.biz
APRIL 13: Yappy Hour, off-leash dog park, beverages, snacks, live music, Shawnee Town, Shawnee, KS, 913-248-2360
APRIL 13-14: April Showers Umbrella Stained Glass Class, make a 7 x 9” stained glass panel using the Tiffany Method, pre-registration required, Ozark Folk Center State Park, Mountain View, AR, ozarkfolkcenter.ticketleap.com
APRIL 14-16: Vintage Market Days Presents “Best in Show,” vintage and vintage-inspired, architectural design, repurposed finds, home décor, jewelry, clothing, live music, food trucks, National Equestrian Center, Lake St. Louis, MO, vintagemarketdays.com
APRIL 14-15: Woolaroc Spring Traders Encampment, witness a recreation of rugged pioneer life, living history demonstrations, food, merchants, Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, Bartlesville, OK, 918-336-0307
APRIL 14-15: Antique Tractor and Engine Show and Swap Meet, 31st annual event, Tired Iron of the Ozarks, Gentry, AR, 479-502-6555, facebook.com/rustyoldtractors
APRIL 14-15: Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale, a benefit for the Mennonite Central Committee, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS, 620-747-0186, kansas.mccsale.org
APRIL 15: Customer Appreciation Day, 20% discounts, Bates City Antiques, Bates City, MO, 816-690-8505, batescityantiques.com
APRIL 15-16: Quiltfest, hundreds of quilts on display, live auction, raffle, demos, appraiser on site, Civic Center, Decatur, IL, 217-422-7300
APRIL 15-16: Great Plains Renaissance Festival, jousts and jests, colorful costumed characters, games, artisans, Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita, KS, 316-299-3772
APRIL 15: Agra Trade Days, handmade goods, boutique items, food trucks on site, 112 Main St., Agra, OK, 918-906-6386
APRIL 15: Finders Market, vintage goods, handcrafted items, architectural finds, boutique clothing, cash bar, live music, Decatur Hotel and Conference Center, Dectaur, IL, 217-422-8800
APRIL 17: Glenn Miller Orchestra, enjoy the original Miller big band hits from both before and during World War II, Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, Pittsburg, KS, 620-235-4536
APRIL 20: Third Thursday History Program: “The Liberty Camp, 1942-45,” presentation on Liberty and other Missouri towns hosting German prisoners of war, Clay County Museum, Liberty, MO, 816-792-1849
APRIL 21-23: Vintage Market Days, clothing, repurposed furniture, vintage-inspired jewelry, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Norman, OK, 918-803-6757
APRIL 21-23: Market on the Meadows, handmade art, jewelry, antiques, upcycled vintage, Blackberry Hill, Meeker, OK, 405-501-3934
APRIL 21-23: Civil War Days at Har-Ber Village, historic re-enactors, craft demonstrations, folk music, theme dinner, Har-Ber Village Museum, Grove, OK, 918-786-6446
APRIL 21-23: Let’s Make a Deal, save up to 30%, Jesse James Antique Mall and Furniture Gallery and the Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, MO, 816-232-0099 or 816-676-0662, jessejamesantiquemall.com
APRIL 21-23: Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market, more than 300 booths of vintage, vintage-inspired and handmade, Expo Center, Conway, AR, bellarustina.com
APRIL 21: Wurst-Making Class, learn mixing and grinding techniques, types of casings, safe handling, smoking and cooking, Hermann Wurst House, Hermann, MO, 573-486-2266
APRIL 21: Automated auction, online only, Woody Auction, Douglass, KS, woodyauction.com
APRIL 22-23: 55th Annual St. Louis Antique Festival, more than 80 booths, Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, Belleville, IL, 608-346-3797
APRIL 22: Coca-Cola Show and Sale, free appraisals, Hilton Garden Inn, Independence, MO, 816-350-3000, mid-americatcccc.com
APRIL 22: Antiques auction, variety of items, Woody Auction, Douglass, KS, 316-747-2694, woodyauction.com
APRIL 22: Junque Jamboree, antiques, collectibles, primitives, crafts, home décor, clothing, jewelry, food, Historic Town Square, Vienna, IL, 618-638-6495
APRIL 22: Wanderlust Pop-Up Shops, handcrafted art, vintage items, Wheeler Ferris Wheel, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-820-0219
APRIL 23: Mid-America Markets, antiques and vintage items galore, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS, 620-663-5626, midamericafleamarkets.com
APRIL 28-30: Midwest Fiber Festival, celebrating the education and creation using various materials for knitting, crochet, weaving, felting, quilting, sewing; classes and workshops offered, as well as vendors selling materials and artwork, St. Louis Community College – Meramec Campus, Kirkwood, MO, 314-614-2009
APRIL 28-29: Moonlight Sneak Peak and Garden on the Veranda, great deals on antiques and vintage items, Greenwood Vintage Market, Greenwood, MO, 816-537-7172, Facebook
APRIL 28-29: 5th Weekend Fabric Sale, 20% off all fabric/pre-cuts/patterns, Seneca Variety, Seneca, KS, 785-336-6126
APRIL 28-29: Old Chicken Farm Vintage Barn Sale, vintage furniture, décor, handmade treasures, upcycled and repurposed items, 12699 E. Britton Road, Jones, OK, 405-740-1414
APRIL 29: Birds, Bees and Blooms Festival, activities, games, nature presentations, merchandise, historic downtown, Arrow Rock, MO, mrbo.org, arrowrock.org
APRIL 29: Parking lot sale, bargains galore, Vintage Traders Antique Mall, Olathe, KS, 913-254-9000, facebook.com/vintagetradersantiquemall
APRIL 30: Monticello Flea Market and Antique Show, inside and outside vendors, Jones County Fairgrounds, Monticello, IA, 319-462-0135