SHOW CALENDAR
MAY
MAY 1-DEC. 18: Maxwell Street Market (Sundays), handmade crafts, resale housewares, clothing, live music, market entrances at Desplaines and Harrison streets, Desplaines and Taylor streets, and Jefferson and Polk streets, Chicago, IL, 312-745-4676
MAY 1-29: “American Art Deco: Designing for the People, 1918-1939,” an exhibit examining the history of the Art Deco architecture and design movement, Wichita Art Museum, Wichita, KS, 316-268-49
MAY 1: Sparks Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market, 450 antique dealers, North K-7 Highway and 240th Road, Sparks, KS, 402-304-2285
MAY 1: 102nd Flea Market, daylight ‘til last one leaves, 208 Main St., White Cloud, KS, 785-850-8690
MAY 1: Vintage Market Days – “Let’s Eat Cake,” vintage, vintage-inspired, architectural salvage, repurposed finds, home décor, jewelry, clothing, music, food trucks, Creek County Fairgrounds, Kellyville, OK, www.vintagemarketdays.com
MAY 1-8: Junkstock Spring Edition (weekends), more than 180 junk and vintage vendors from all over the country, live music, food trucks, Sycamore Farms, Waterloo, NE, www.junkstock.com
MAY 1: Cruise the ‘Burg, classic car show sponsored by the Lindsborg Lions Club, downtown Lindsborg, KS, 913-837-4179
MAY 1: Mid-America Markets, antiques, vintage, collectibles, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS, 620-663-5626,
www.midamericafleamarkets.com
MAY 4-30: Bluegrass and BBQ Festival, featuring live bluegrass music and special BBQ creations served only during the festival, Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO, 1-800-831-4386
MAY 4: First Wednesday Sale, deals and new inventory throughout the store, Greenwood Vintage Market, Greenwood, MO, 816-537-7172
MAY 5-7: Airing of the Quilts Quilt Show, regional quilts on display, vendors, silent auction, raffle, tearoom luncheon, Se. Ed Wilkinson Pavilion, Greenwood, AR, 479-883-0254
MAY 5-7: Pella Tulip Time, shows, tours, wooden shoe dancing, exhibits, tulips all around town, downtown Pella, IA, 641-628-4311
MAY 6-8: Germanfest, dine on authentic German food, live Polka music and dancing, German American Society, Tulsa, OK, 918-744-6997
MAY 6-8: Oklahoma Steam Threshing and Gas Engine Show, steam engines, a sawmill, gas engines, blacksmith shop, tractors, food trucks, trading post, Steam Engine Park, Pawnee, OK, 918-762-2108
MAY 6-8: Caldwell Chisholm Trail Fest, immerse yourself in Wild West history through Opera House shows, gunfights, saloon poker tourney, live music, downtown Caldwell, KS, 620-845-4117
MAY 6-8: Arts for All Festival, fine art for sale, live music, food trucks, wine garden, Shepler Park, Lawton, OK, 580-248-5384
MAY 6-8: Flea Market, now in its 46th year, Fairgrounds, What Cheer, IA, 319-404-4066, www.whatcheerfleamarket.com
MAY 6-7: Mother Road Rendezvous, traditional pre-1966 hot rod and custom car show, vintage camper corral, nostalgia vendors, drag racing, rockabilly bands, pin-up girl contest, swap meets, World Wide Technology Raceway, Madison, IL, 618-215-8888
MAY 7: NOTO Saturday Market (Saturdays THRU September), vintage market, art displays, art tours, live music, NOTO Arts District, Topeka, KS, 785-408-8996
MAY 7-15: Renaissance Festival of Nebraska, live outdoor stage performances, unique artesan tents, costumed characters, The Bellevue Berry Farm, Papillion, NE, info@renfestnebraska.com
MAY 7-8: Miami County Spring Farm Tours, plenty of furry things to pet and feed, homemade goods, demonstrations about life on the farm, Miami County Administration Building, Paola, KS, 913-294-4045
MAY 7-8: Midwest Tea Festival, presentations, workshops, exhibitions, Convention Center, Overland Park, KS, www.midwestteafest.com
MAY 7-8: Beaux Arts 2022 Spring Art Fair, works from professional artists on display and for sale, live music, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport, IA, 309-496-9138
MAY 7: Birds & Bees Festivals, activities, games, nature presentations, garden market and vintage bazaar, Missouri River Bird Observatory, Arrow Rock, MO, 660-837-3608, www.arrowrock.org
MAY 7: Truman Day, celebrate the birthday of Missouri-born President Harry S Truman with live re-enactors representing different periods in Truman’s life, vendors, talent show, baby contest, wagon rides, tethered hot air balloon rides, Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site, Lamar, MO, 417-682-2279
MAY 7: Parking lot flea market, more than 40 vendors, live music, food truck, Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, MO, 816-676-0662
MAY 7: Farmers market, (Saturdays THRU Oct. 1), fresh produce and handmade crafts, Mother’s Day event with kids crafts, Second Street and 58th Highway, Pleasant Hill, MO, 816-405-7704
MAY 7: Heart of Spring Craft, Vintage and Junk Show, more than 75 vendors, McClain County Expo, Purcell, OK, 405-618-2001
MAY 7: Heritage Tea, learn about the history of the tea party, complete with tea samples, historic snacks, Felix Valle House State Historic Site, Ste. Genevieve, MO, 573-883-7102
MAY 7: Prague Kolache Festival, polka music, dancing, food, Czech costumes, parade, carnival, pony rides, 1100 block of Main Street, Prague, OK, 405-567-4866
MAY 7: Manly Market, 75 vendors selling homemade items and crafts, Manly Aquatic Center, Manly, IA, 641-430-6144
MAY 7: Garnett Square Fair, arts and crafts, retail, food court, quilt show, Courthouse Square, Garnett, KS, www.garnettbpw.com
MAY 8-OCT. 9: Litchfield Pickers Market (every second Sunday of the month), vintage items, antiques, collectibles, upcycled items, refurbished items, downtown Litchfield, IL, 217-324-8147
MAY 8: Mother’s Day celebration, free admission, discover live butterflies from around the world, explore the tropical Hughes Conservatory, Reiman Gardens, Ames, IA, 515-294-2710
MAY 13-14: Yellow Brick Road Car Show, classic car show welcoming hot-rodders from across the nation, free BBQ meal, product and food vendors, live entertainment, Billy’s Blue Duck BBQ, Liberal, KS, 620-629-7505
MAY 13-14: Annual marketplace, antique, junktique, vintage, arts and crafts, Ironhorse Farm, Perryville, AR, www.ironhorsearkansas.com
MAY 13-14: Rutledge Flea Market, hillbilly auction, food on site, 46001 State Highway V, Rutledge, MO, 660-216-3223
MAY 13-14: Because of You: Fifties Gold, award-winning concert artist Jeff Harnar sings from the songbooks of Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Nat “King” Cole, Doris Day, and Johnny Ray, Brownville Concert Hall, Brownville, NE, 402-825-3331
MAY 13: Fort Towson/Doaksville Cemetery Walking Tour, re-enactors bring the names on the headstones to life, Fort Towson Historic Site, Fort Towson, OK, 580-873-2634
MAY 14-SEPT. 10: Market Days Flea Market and Vendor Fair, antiques, collectibles, handmade items, flea market finds, baked goods, City Park, Mount Vernon, IL, 618-242-3151
MAY 14-15: Pioneer Days, two-man saw demonstration, tomahawk throwing, butter churning, candle making, writing with a quill and using wax seal, historical re-enactments and demonstrations, Sassafras Creek Originals, Ste. Genevieve, MO, 575-513-2491
MAY 14-15: Old Ozarks Settlers Days, a celebration of pioneer history and heritage, Shepherd of the Hills, Branson, MO, 417-334-4191
MAY 14-15: First Annual Military History Encampment, re-enactors doing weapons demonstrations, presentations by military historians, Museum of Missouri Military History, Jefferson City, MO, 573-638-9603
MAY 14-15: Wichita Flea Market, monthly event, Farha Sports Center at South Wichita YMCA, Wichita, KS, 316-942-5511
MAY 14: Leavenworth City Market at Haymarket (second Saturday of the month THRU Oct. 8), historic downtown Leavenworth, KS, 913-682-3924, www.leavenworthmainstreet.com
MAY 14: Abilene Antique Fest, shop 100 vendors, downtown Abilene, KS, abileneantiquefest@gmail.com
MAY 14: Second Saturdays Outdoor Vendors Market, local crafters and vendors, food truck, other fabulous finds, The Market at MacVicar, Topeka, KS, 785-409-4277
MAY 14: Payne County Flea Market, handcrafted trinkets, fresh produce, handmade soaps, variety of craft items, Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater, OK, 918-800-1064
MAY 14: Stilwell Strawberry Festival, one of the state’s most beloved traditions in the “Strawberry Capital of the World,” downtown Stilwell, OK, 918-797-5097
MAY 14: Antique auction, in-person, absentee, phone, Internet bidding available, Woody Auction, Douglass, KS, 316-747-2694, www.woodyauction.com
MAY 14: Spring Outdoor Vintage Market, vintage goods, junk, antiques, Paramount East Antique Mall, Augusta, KS, 316-775-3999, www.paramountantiquemall.com
MAY 15: Valley Junction Arts Festival, fine arts and crafts, juried contests, live entertainment, artist demonstrations, food vendors, Historic Valley Junction Foundation, West Des Moines, IA, 515-222-3642
MAY 18-21: Orange City Tulip Festival, a celebration of Dutch heritage for more than 80 years, Chamber of Commerce, Orange City, IA, 712-707-4510
MAY 21-22: Skokie Festival of Cultures, ethnic folk music and dance, arts and crafts, games, food, merchandise bazaar, mini train ride, flag display, Oakton Park, IL, 847-674-1500
MAY 21-22: Ladies Day Out Expo V, crafters and vendors, handmade items, free. Expo swag bag, Odeum Expo Center, Villa Park, IL, www.ladiesdayoutexpo.com
MAY 21-22: Buchanan’s Flea Market OKC , one of the oldest antique and collectible markets in the state, Modern Living Building, OKC Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-823-0442
MAY 21: Rock ‘N’ Roll Heaven, a tribute show to the biggest musical stars of the 1950s and ‘60s, Ohnward Fine Arts Center, Maquoketa, IA, 563-652-9815
MAY 21: Family Day at the Birthplace Ranch, get a glimpse of what life was like in the 19th century through live demonstrations, games, crafts, and a hayride, Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch, Oologah, OK, 918-341-0719
MAY 21: Spring on the Farm, sheep shearing, woodstove cooking, rag doll making, toy making, historic crafts, Watkins Mill State Park, Lawson, MO, 816-580-3387
MAY 21: Spring Outdoor Vintage Market, vintage goods, junk, antiques, Paramount Antique Mall, Wichita, KS, 316-722-0500, www.paramountantiquemall.com
MAY 26: Beatles Vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown, the two greatest rock bands of all time face off, Bridge View Center, Ottumwa, IA, 641-684-7000
MAY 27-30: Memorial Day weekend sale, save 10 percent, Paramount East, Paramount West, Paramount Marketplace, Wichita and Augusta, KS, www.paramountantiquemall.com
MAY 27-28: Greater Iowa Swap Meet and Flea Market, browse the deals both outside and indoors, Midwest Old Threshers, Mount Pleasant, IA, 319-385-8937
MAY 27-28: John Wayne Birthday Celebration, horse parade, movies, music, benefit dinner and auction, John Wayne Birthplace, Winterset, IA, 515-462-1044
MAY 28-30: Spring flea market and arts & crafts show (THRU May 30), more than 260 dealers, Main Street and depot, Brownville, NE, 402-825-6001
MAY 28-29: Prairie Arts Festival Fine Art and Fine Craft Exhibition and Sale (THRU May 29), painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, potters, live entertainment, food truck court, Atcher Municipal Center, Schaumburg, IL, 847-895-3600
MAY 28-29: Bentonsport Flea Market and Craft Show, crafts, antiques, music, covered wagon rides, wine tasting, food, Historic District, Bentonsport, IA, 319-293-3589
MAY 28-29: For the People Pow Wow, intertribal dancing, vendors with Native American products, Jaycees Fairgrounds, Jefferson City, MO, 573-814-9135
MAY 28-29: Chuck Wagon Festival, mouthwatering food from authentic chuck wagon crews, live music, Old West shows, National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-478-2250
MAY 28: Peony Festival, see peonies in bloom all around town, parade, chalk art contest, Chamber of Commerce, Stockton, KS, 785-415-2081
MAY 28: Spring Outdoor Vintage Market, vintage goods, junk, antiques, Paramount Marketplace, Wichita, KS, 316-260-6316, www.paramountantiquemall.com
MAY 28: Bethany 66 Festival, classic car show, arts and crafts booths, food trucks, NW 39th Expressway and College Avenue, Bethany, OK, 405-312-0155
JUNE
JUNE 3-5: Sunfest, live music, arts and crafts, storytellers, classic car show, food vendors, Sooner Park, Bartlesville, OK, 918-435-9023
JUNE 3-5: El Reno Small Town Weekend, burnout on Route 66, citywide cruise, open car show, festival food, live entertainment, Adams Park, EL Reno, OK, 405-262-0239
JUNE 3-4: Old Time Music Ozark Heritage Festival, bluegrass and country music, artisans selling crafts, historical demonstrations, Civic Center, West Plains, MO, 417-293-2325
JUNE 3-4: Fort Scott Good ‘Ol Days and Outdoor Expo, chicken dinner, parade, tractor display, street dance, cornhole tournament, baby contest, kids fun area, petting zoo, zip lines, downtown Fort Scott, KS, 620-215-3631, www.fortscottgoodoldays.com
JUNE 3-5: 18th Annual Springfield, IL Antiques Show & Sale, expert chipped and damaged crystal repair on site, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Orr Building, (use gate #11 and 9), www.angevinepromotions.com
JUNE 4: Prairie Barn Market, outdoor vintage and handmade market with more than 40 vendors, Prairie Museum of Art and History, Colby, KS, 785-460-4590
JUNE 4: June Jaunt, car show and cruise night, Jack Kilby Square, Great Bend, KS, 620-786-4228
JUNE 4: Vaile Mansion Strawberry Festival, music, antiques, crafts, food, ice cream, beverages, 1500 N. Liberty St., Liberty, MO, 816-325-7430
JUNE 4: Moore’s Old Town Days, classic car show, arts and crafts, live music, BBQ cookoff, 100 block of South Broadway Street, Moore, OK, 405-735-8995
JUNE 4: Nescatunga Arts and Crafts Festival and Inaugural Sugar Show, regional works of art and handmade crafts for sale, baked goods from all over, historic downtown square, Alva, OK, 580-327-1647
JUNE 4: Dewey Antique Show, books, quilts, glass, furniture, pottery, jewelry, western artifacts, more than 100 booths, Washington County Fair Building, Dewey, OK, 918-440-5200
JUNE 4: Clay County Bicentennial Celebration, family fun and games, time capsule unveiling, Main Street on the Square, Liberty, MO, 816-781-3575
JUNE 5: Mid-America Markets, antiques, vintage, collectibles, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS, 620-663-5626, www.midamericafleamarkets.com
JUNE 5: Classic Car Day, vintage cars and motorcycles, music, activities, Kinney Pioneer Museum, Mason City, IA, 641-423-1258
JUNE 9-12: Chicago Blues Festival, performances by top-tier blues musicians both old and new, Millennium Park, Chicago, IL, 312-744-3370
JUNE 9-12: Glenn Miller Festival, performances by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, swing dance competition, free concert, pancake breakfast, Glenn Miller Birthplace Museum, Clarinda, IA, 712-542-2461
JUNE 9-11: 57th Annual Bushwhacker Days, live entertainment, parade, craft booths, quilt show, historic re-enactments, historic Nevada/VC Square, Nevada, MO, 417-667-5300, www.nevada-mo.com
JUNE 10-11: Antiques Show & Sale, expert chipped and damaged crystal repair on site, Shawnee Mission South High School, Overland Park, KS, www.angevinepromotions.com
JUNE 10-11: Russellville Festival and Engine Show, tractor show, car show, BBQ contest, food and craft vendors, live music, City Park on Hatler Street, Russellville, MO, 573-645-0357
JUNE 11: Odessa Wine Walk, music, shopping, photo booth, downtown Odessa, MO, 816-255-4318, tickets at eventbrite.com
JUNE 11: Old Summit Country Antique Show, authentic American antiques, primitives, folk art, Greenwood Vintage Market, Greenwood, MO, 816-872-7999, hectordog1@gmail.com
JUNE 11: Knots, Loops and Other Twisted Crafts, take-and-make crafts, textile-themed scavenger hunts, Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum, Oskaloosa, IA, 641-672-2989
JUNE 11: Citywide Garage Sale, make other people’s “trash” your treasure, Creston, IA, 641-782-7021, chamber@crestoniowachamber.com
JUNE 11: Midsummers Festival, an event celebrating Swedish culture, downtown Lindsborg, 785-227-8687
JUNE 11: French Heritage Festival, bird walk, French carols and benediction, music, dancing, storytelling, skill demonstrations, architectural tours, food and beer/wine, Main Street, Ste. Genevieve, MO, 1-800-373-7007
JUNE 11: Swingin’ Under the Stars with the Missouri Big Band, listen to all of your big band favorites outside on a summer evening, Crites Memorial Park, Festus, MO, 636-937-4694
JUNE 11: Hot air balloon festival, tethered rides, food trucks, balloon glow, Cartwright Business and Technology Park, Ashland, MO, 573-449-1693
JUNE 11: Fort Market, arts and crafts vendors, live music, Fort Robinson State Park, Crawford, NE, 308-665-2900
JUNE 12: Cruising Through History, classic car cruise, Memories are Forever Museum, Sumner, sponsored by the Bremer County Historical Society, Waverly, IA, 319-352-1862
JUNE 15-18: Vinita Route 66 Festival, carnival, block party, live music, car show, car cruise, food trucks, downtown Vinita, OK, 918-323-1918
JUNE 17-18: Swing into Summer Festival, car show and cruise night, fun run, live entertainment, Chamber of Commerce, Stockton, KS, 785-425-8430
JUNE 18: Wurst Festival, sample small batch sausages from wurst makers around the state, locally brewed beer, live music, running of the dachshunds derby, Amana Colonies, IA, 319-622-7624
JUNE 18: Falls City Hot Air Balloon Festival, hot air balloons on display, a balloon glow, food trucks, live music, Brenner Field, Falls City, NE, 402-245-4228
JUNE 18: Native Indian Taco and Arts & Crafts Sale, browse Native American arts and crafts, fill up with tasty Indian tacos and Pow Wow Burgers, Church of the Open Arms UCC, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-923-1254
JUNE 23-25: Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival, workshops, art and craft supplies for your next sewing or quilting project, Oklahoma City Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City, OK, 801-463-1200
JUNE 24-26: Tonkawa Tribe Powwow, traditional Native American dancing, contests, crafts, artwork, food, horseshoe tournament, disc golf tournament, fireworks, Fort Oakland, Tonkawa, OK, 580-628-2561
JUNE 24-25: Des Moines Arts Festival, hosting 180 of the nation’s top artists, Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA, www.desmoinesartsfestival.org
JUNE 24: Classic Cruise-in, classic cars on display, downtown Spirit Lake, IA, 712-336-4978
JUNE 25-26: Buchanan’s Flea Market OKC, one of the oldest antique and collectible markets in the state, Modern Living Building, OKC Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-823-0442
JUNE 25: Car show and block party, classic cars on display, food vendors, live music, Second Street, Pacific, MO, 636-744-4328
JUNE 25: Parking lot flea market, more than 40 vendors, live music, food truck, Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, MO, 816-676-0662
JUNE 26: Annual Midwest Old Iron Tractor Ride, tractor ride, lunch served, City Park, Manning, IA, 712-653-3029