SHOW CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER
AUG, 30-SEPT. 2: Mega Labor Day Weekend Sale, Paramount Antique Mall and Paramount Marketplace, Wichita, KS, paramountantiquemall.com
SEPT. 1-2: Flea Market Under the Bridge, many treasures from a variety of vendors, City Park Under the Bridge, Marquette, IA, marquetteiowa.city/flea-market
SEPT. 5: Central Park Market, more than 60 maker, baker, grower, and small boutique vendors from all over the state, East Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, centralparkjaxil@gmail.com
SEPT. 6-8: Bella Rustina, vintage, vintage-inspired, handmade, Expo Center, Conway, AR, bellarustina.com
SEPT. 6-7: Bluegrass and Chili Festival, sample chili from cooking teams during the Mid-America Regional Chili Cook-Off, live bluegrass music, car show, arts and crafts vendors, dance exhibitions, antique tractor pull, Main Street, Pryor, OK, 918-638-6688
SEPT. 7: Wichita Flea Market, monthly event, Wind Surge Riverfront Stadium, Wichita, KS, wichitafleamarket.biz
SEPT. 7: Fall Craft Fair, more than 100 vendors and 10 food trucks, Central Park, downtown Washington, IA, 319-653-3272
SEPT. 7: Junklahoma, antiques, boutique goods, handcrafted home décor, vintage finds, parade, live entertainment, 100 Monroe Ave. NW, Piedmont, OK, 405-373-2093
SEPT. 7: Shopapalooza, antiques, vintage goods, boutique finds, crafts, food trucks, The Pavilion, Marion, IL, 618-997-3690
SEPT. 7-8: Old Trusty Antique and Collectors Show, engines, horses, parades, crafts, flea market, craftsmen, BBQ, food, antique cars and trucks, tractor pulls, country music, Fairgrounds, Clay Center, NE, oldtrustyshow.org
SEPT. 7-28: Triple Bee Flea Market, wide variety of vendors from throughout the state, Salvation Army, North Platte, NE, triplebeefleamarket@gmail.com
SEPT. 8: Litchfield Pickers Market, antiques, collectibles, vintage items, repurposed and upcycled items, crafts, downtown Litchfield, IL, 217-324-8147
SEPT. 12-14: Skiatook Pioneer Day Festival, parade, 5K, arts and craft, car show, quilt show, museum tours, live music, fishing derby, Central Park, Skiatook, OK, 918-396-3702
SEPT. 13: Cruzin’ Main Street, car show, live music, soda fountain drinks, Main Street, Plattsmouth, NE, 402-296-6021
SEPT. 13-15: Flatlands Marketplace, antiques, handmade crafts, home goods, food trucks, 17172 E. 640 Road, Hennessey, OK, 405-412-0800
SEPT. 13-15: Power of the Past, antique engines and tractors, demonstrations, craft and flea market, food and ice cream, Forest Park, Ottawa, KS, 785-241-0834, powerofthepast.net
SEPT. 13-15: Shepherds Craft Fair, live music, artisan demonstrations, vintage and repurposed items, handcrafted goods, food trucks, Shepherd of the Hills, Branson, MO, theshepherdofthehills.com
SEPT. 14: Military Collectors Show, buy, sell, trade., American Legion Hall #370, Overland Park, KS, 913-631-7710
SEPT. 14: Reflections of the King, Elvis Presley tribute performance by Joseph Hall from “America’s Got Talent,” Brown Grand Theatre, Concordia, KS, 785-243-2553
SEPT. 14: Junk Junktion, one of the largest vintage markets in the state, Depot District, Moberly, MO, 660-263-6070
SEPT. 14: Great American Market, antiques, jewelry, crafts, records, collectibles, plants, food trucks, downtown Emporia, KS, 620-340-6430, emporiamainstreet.com
SEPT. 14: Military Collectors Show, buy, sell, trade., American Legion Hall #370, Overland Park, KS, 913-631-7710
SEPT. 14: Backyard Chickens 101, learn the basics of chicken behavior, feeding, coop needs, chicken health, Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee, KS, 913-248-2360
SEPT. 14: Reflections of the King, Elvis Presley tribute performance by Joseph Hall from “America’s Got Talent,” Brown Grand Theatre, Concordia, KS, 785-243-2553
SEPT. 14: Summit Country Antique Show, authentic American antiques, primitive smalls, handmades, Greenwood Vintage Market, Greenwood, MO, 816-872-7999
SEPT. 14: Festival of the Trails, bake sale, historical demonstrations and re-enactments, craft fair, food trucks, home tours, Rice-Tremonti Home, Raytown, MO, davet@raytownparks.com
SEPT. 14: Parking lot sale, last one of the year, Running Rabbit Antiques, Higginsville, MO, 660-584-8818
SEPT. 14-15: Show Me State Airshow, living history with breathtaking aerobatics, tactical military demonstrations, celebrate the D-Day 80th anniversary with tributes to WWII veterans, classic car show, food and merchandise vendors, Memorial Airport, Jefferson City, MO, 573-533-0648
SEPT. 14-15: 30th Annual Cemetery Walk, costumed characters share stories of prosperity and hardship of the lives of the early settlers, South High Street, Galena, IL, 815-777-9129
SEPT. 15: Hays Prairie Winds Kite Show, high-flying fun with giant kite displays, Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex, Hays, KS, visithays.com
SEPT. 18-21: Heritage Days, parade, crafts and artisanal goods, live music, food trucks, Chamber of Commerce, McCook, NE, 308-345-3200
SEPT. 19-21: Treasure Hunt Across Kansas, 400 miles of antique and garage sales from St. Francis to Elwood, along Highway 36 in Kansas, ushwy36.com
SEPT. 20-22: Creston/Southwest Iowa Hot Air Balloon Days, more than 30 balloons, races, marching band contest, craft and flea market, evening glow, food booths, airport, Creston, IA, 541-782-7021
SEPT 21: Pear Fair Open Air Indie Craft and Design Fair, 13th annual event, more than 35 DIY vendors, live DJ, Latin American food truck, Mohair Pear, Cedar Falls, IA, 319-290-8716
SEPT. 21: Art in the Park Craft Show, craft and food vendors, Central Park, Marion, KS, 620-382-3425
SEPT. 21: Friends of Shawnee Town Arts and Crafts Fair, more than 100 booths, live music, Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee, KS, 913-248-2360
SEPT. 21: Friends of Shawnee Town Arts and Crafts Fair, more than 100 booths, live music, Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee, KS, 913-248-2360
SEPT. 21: Freedom Festival, historical re-enactments, weapons on display, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, John Brown Memorial Park, Osawatomie, KS, 913-755-4384
SEPT. 21: Hillsboro Arts and Crafts Fair, 55th annual event, exhibitors from around the country, food vendors, Arts and Crafts Association, Hillsboro, KS, 620-947-3506, www.hillsboroartsandcraftsfair.org
SEPT. 21: Outdoor Vintage Flea Market, Paramount Antique Mall, Wichita, KS, paramountantiquemall.com
SEPT. 21-22: Heritage Festival and Craft Show, historical demonstrations with cowboys, quilting demonstrations, Native American dancing, hayrides, craft vendors, Historic Nifong Park, Columbia, MO, 573-874-7460
SEPT. 21-22: Tractors and Treasures, flea market, tractor pull, antique tractors on display, historical demonstrations, Main Street, Steele City, NE, 402-446-7486
SEPT. 21-22: Love, The Locals Makers Market, shop small and local businesses, unique and handmade items, Historic Barns at Arbor Day Farm, Nebraska City, NE, 402-873-8717
SEPT. 22: Mid-America Markets, antiques, vintage, collectibles, State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS, 620-663-5626
SEPT. 25: Jammin’ on the Green: Kansas City Ukesters, live ukulele music, Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee, KS, 913-248-2360
SEPT. 25-29: Grundy County Corn Festival, grain and flower show, art show, farm fair, carnival, derby, food, Grundy Chamber of Commerce, Morris, IL, cornfest@cornfestival.org
SEPT. 27-28: Miner Hill Flea Market, live music, food, drawings, 1310 N. Missouri Ave., Marceline, MO, 660-373-1212,
minerhill.com
SEPT. 27-29: 23rd Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Fest, hundreds of vintage cars on parade, live entertainment, 1 South Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, 217-553-5271
SEPT. 27-29: Magpie Market Days, vendors selling vintage, handmade, gourmet, repurposed, salvage, Williamson County Fairgrounds, Marion, IL, 618-997-1899
SEPT. 27-29: Junk Jaunt, vintage, collectibles, antiques, 33 towns and 500 vendors throughout Central Nebraska, 308-346-5151
SEPT. 27-29: Iowa’s Largest Arts and Crafts Show, more than 250 vendors, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA, 515-262-3111
SEPT. 28: Fall Market, more than 75 vendors, corn maze, food trucks, pumpkins, fall décor, barn and nature tours, Beckman Heritage Farms, Burlington, IA, 319-750-3019
SEPT. 28: Whiummydidle Arts and Craft Fair, more than 200 exhibitors from across the U.S., Patton Park, Scott City, KS, 620-214-3295
SEPT. 28: Make Ready Market, clothing, jewelry, artwork, plants, vintage collectibles, 220 NW 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK,405-305-2773
SEPT. 28: The Market: Fall Craft Show, more than 100 vendors, Stride Bank Center, Enid, OK, 580-234-1919
SEPT. 28: Outdoor Vintage Market, Paramount Marketplace, 6297 E. 13th St. Wichita KS, paramountantiquemall.com
SEPT. 28: Heart of Fall Craft, Vintage, and Junk Show, more than 100 vendors selling everything from wooden crafts to holiday décor, McClain County Expo, Purcell, OK, 405-618-2001
SEPT. 28: Outdoor Marketplace, monthly event, Sentimental Journey Marketplace, Olathe, KS, 913-768-8088
SEPT. 28: Outdoor Marketplace, shop in the fall breeze, Vintage Traders Antique Mall, Olathe, KS, 913-254-9000
SEPT. 28: Outdoor Marketplace, shop in the fall breeze, Green Expressions, Olathe, KS, 913-780-4180
SEPT. 28: Harvest Hoedown, 40 dealers, fall décor and pumpkins, Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, MO, 816-232-0099, 816-676-0662, jessejamesantiquemall.com rustychandelier.com
SEPT. 28-29: Flea Market, antiques, crafts, plants, tools, art, pottery, toys, food trucks on site, Main Street, Brownville, NE, 402-825-6001
SEPT. 28-29: Flea Market, antiques, crafts, plants, tools, art, pottery, toys, food trucks on site, Main Street, Brownville, NE, 402-825-6001
OCTOBER
OCT. 2-5: Woolaroc Fall Traders Encampment, living history event detailing pioneer life with demonstrations, storytelling, vendors, food, Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, Bartlesville, OK, 918-336-0307
OCT. 3-5: Murray County Quilt Show, judged quilts on display, crafting materials for sale, Murray County Expo Center, Sulphur, OK, 405-665-6310
OCT. 3-4: Voices of the Past: Unsolved Mysteries, learn about Harriett McDaniel and husband Oscar’s murder trial – the most sensational in the town’s history, Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, St. Joseph, MO, stjosephmuseum.org
OCT. 4-6: Pioneer Harvest Fiesta, steam/gas/tractor show, flea market, quilt show, Bourbon County Fairgrounds, Fort Scott, KS, 417-425-4552, pioneerharvestfiesta.com
OCT. 4-6: Relics Antique Mall Amazing Garage Sale, more than 100 garage sales and 500 permanent booths, Relics Event Center, Springfield, MO, 417-885-0007
OCT. 4-6: Nebraska Byway 136-Heritage Highway Trail of Treasures (THRU Oct. 6), flea markets/garage sales, Heritage Highway, Nebraska, 941-321-6536, 402-335-0745, facebook.com/trailoftreasuresheritagehighway
OCT. 4-5: Forgotten Treasures Fall Fling Public Sale, glass, pottery, art, Elkhorn Valley Museum, Norfolk, NE, 402-750-0757
OCT. 4: Anderson County Flywheelers Gas Engine and Tractor Show, antique tractor pull, tractor parade, vendors, food, North Lake Park, Garnett, KS, 785-893-0004
OCT. 5: Fall Into the Holidaze Craft and Antique Show, crafts, antiques, food, jewelry, woodworking, Fairgrounds, Winfield, KS, 620-660-2209
OCT 5: 1st annual Art on the Side: Plein Air Liberty, artists of all skill levels are invited to capture the essence of this picturesque town, Liberty, MO 816- 407-8071, libertyartontheside.com
OCT. 5: Family Farm Day, hands-on activities, farm animals, food preparation, antique tractors, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Enid, OK, 580-237-1907
OCT. 5: Christmas Market on the Farm, shop early for holiday gifts, food trucks, live entertainment, Wells Christmas Tree Farm, Norman, OK, 405-473-3300
OCT. 5-6: Mid-Missouri Horse, Mule, Ox Farming and Historical Craft Days (THRU Oct. 6), demonstrations of pioneer and homestead skills, Missouri Draft Horse and Mule Association, Gerald, MO, 314-347-6005
OCT. 5-6: Old Tyme Apple Festival, live music, parade, car show, artisan demonstrations, demolition derby, crafts and food vendors, Courthouse Square, Versailles, MO, 573-378-4401
OCT. 6: Wanderlust Market and Pop-Up Shops, local wares, handcrafted art, one-of-a-kind vintage items, Wheeler Ferris Wheel, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-820-0219
OCT. 11-14: Holiday Food, Craft, and Gift Bazaar, featuring local vendors and small businesses from surrounding states, Central Park Community Center, Broken Arrow, OK, 918-964-9191
OCT. 11-13: Columbus Hot Air Balloon Regatta, balloon glow, hot air balloon races, Columbus Day Festival is Oct. 12, Industrial Park, Columbus, KS, 620-429-1492, columbusdayballoons.com
OCT. 11-12: 8TH Annual Tri-State Mule and Draft Horse Show, horse-powered farming, community BBQ, cowboy stew, Tri-State Antique Engine and Threshers Association, Bird City, KS, 785-734-2291
OCT. 11-12: Dirt Road Junkfest, antiques, handmade and recycled treasures, junk, vintage, crafts, food trucks, 14900 N. Cedar Road, Valley Falls, KS, 785-438-7672
OCT. 11: Hot Air Balloon Regatta, evening glow, meet pilot and crew, hare and hound races, Industrial Park, Columbus, KS, 620-429-1492
OCT. 12: Tired Iron Show, antique vehicles, demonstrations, parade. tractor show, Santa Fe Trail Center Museum and Library, Larned, KS, 620-285-2054
OCT. 12-13: Country Fair, arts and crafts, live music, food on site, wine garden, Grant Park, Galena, IL, 815-777-0817
OCT. 12-13: Walnut Fall Antique and Stoneware Festival, furniture, stoneware, antiques, advertising, primitives, American Legion Hall, Walnut, IA, 712-784-2626
OCT. 12-13: Sugar Mound Arts and Crafts Festival, more than 400 booths, 8510 KS-7, Mound City, MO, 913-795-7500, sugarmoundartscrafts.com
OCT. 12-13: Old-Time Autumn, autumn foliage, live music, crafts, Brownville Historical Society, Brownville, NE, brownvillehistoricalsociety.org
OCT. 12-13: Madison County Covered Bridge Festival, (see cover story) exploremadisoncounty.com/covered_bridge_festival
OCT. 12-13: Iowa’s Largest Arts and Crafts Show, more than 250 vendors, Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, IA, 563-357-1986
OCT. 13: Litchfield Pickers Market, antiques, collectibles, vintage items, repurposed and upcycled items, crafts, downtown Litchfield, IL, 217-324-8147
OCT. 13: Mid-America Markets, antiques, vintage, collectibles, State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS, 620-663-5626
OCT. 14: Indigenous Peoples Day, stickball games, dance performances, youth art contests, First Americans Museum, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-594-2100
OCT. 17-19: Wishing Spring’s Arts and Crafts Festival, juried vendors, music, art demos, Wishing Spring Gallery, Bentonville, AR, 479-273-1798
OCT. 18-26: Neewollah, arts and crafts show, chili cook-off, parades, queen coronation, marching band competition, carnival, food trucks, live entertainment, downtown Independence, KS, neewollah.com
OCT. 18-20: Southern Iowa Junk Journey, antiques, vintage, collectibles, junk, Southern Iowa, facebook.com/junkjourneysi
OCT. 18-19: Arcadia Route 66 Neonfest, gather around the neon campfire and enjoy slideshows, door prizes, film festival, explore the Mother Road, 13100 E. Old Highway 66, Arcadia, OK, 405-464-0051
OCT. 18-19: Miner Hill Flea Market, live music, food, drawings, 1310 N. Missouri Ave., Marceline, MO, 660-373-1212, minerhill.com
OCT. 19-20: Hannibal Folklife Festival, traditional craftsmen and artisans, performers in period costume, food, live music, downtown Hannibal, MO, 573-221-6545
OCT. 19-20: Iowa’s Largest Arts and Crafts Show, more than 125 vendors, Hyatt Regency Conference Center, Coralville, IA, 563-357-1986
OCT. 19-20: Fort Massac Encampment, re-enactment of late-1700s Illinois life on the frontier prairie, military units, drum corps, period-style food, Fort Massic State Park, Metropolis, IL, 618-524-9321
OCT. 19: BOO-th Spectac-ular, 11th anniversary celebration, vote for best costume and best decorated booth, sales, treats, food, door prizes, Happy Rock Antiques, Gladstone, MO, 816-569-0949
OCT. 19: Fall Y’all Show, local creators selling handmade crafts, food, antiques, vintage, upcycled products, Hudson Place, McLoud, OK, 405-760-9121
OCT. 25-26: Ozarks Coin and Stamp Show, 70 tables, hourly door prizes, Relics Event Center, Springfield, MO, 417-885-0007
OCT. 25-26: Omaha Antique Show, antique and vintage dealers from five states, Firefighters Hall, Omaha, NE, 402-551-5760
OCT. 25: Artisans Market on the Square, bluegrass music, Bean Fest and Great Outhouse Race, 115 W. Washington St., Mountain View, AR, arkansascraftguild.org/artisans-market-on-the-square
OCT. 26-27: Living History Weekend – Vintage Halloween, celebrate Halloween history, customs and games throughout the Arbor Lodge Mansion, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, Nebraska City, NE, 402-873-7222
OCT. 26-27: Route 66 Pecan and Music Festival, live music, pie eating contest, craft fair, pick your pumpkins for Halloween, The Nut House, Claremore, OK, 918-266-1604
OCT. 26: The Market Craft Show, handcrafted goods, unique art, and tasty treats, Stride Bank Center, Enid, OK, 580-603-1562