SHOW CALENDARs by STATES
~ Missouri APRIL Events ~
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Spring Oasis Vintage Market (THRU April 19), spring into bargains, Merchant Square, Independence, 816-663-1845
Grand opening, unique collection of antiques and vintage items, Andrew County Antique Mall, Savannah, 816-432-8171
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Grand reopening, open until Oct. 31 for tours, Vaile Mansion, Independence, 816-389-9600, vailemansion.org
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Car show, live music, Merchant Square, Independence, 816-663-1845
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Parking lot sale, biannual event with more than 30 vendors, Elsie Bell’s Antique Mall, Independence, 816-832-8711, Facebook
Parking lot sale, first of the year, second Saturday of every month, Running Rabbit Antiques, Higginsville, Facebook and Instagram
Relax and Renew Spring Reset, fresh finds, 250 vendors, Queen Bee Boutiques and the Vintage Bee, Blue Springs, 816-988-8023
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Storewide sale (THRU April 19), up to 75% off, Merchant Square, Independence, 816-663-1845
Coca-Cola Show and Sale, (THRU April 19), free appraisals, Hilton Garden Inn, Independence, 816-229-8920
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Hermann Antique Show, Missouri’s oldest and longest-running antiques show, Historic Festhalle in the Inn at Hermannhof and Wagon Works, Hermann, 573-789-0771
Ole’ Rusty Bucket Antiques and Trinkets, outside rummage sale, West Outlet Mall, Odessa, 816-690-8505
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Shower of savings (THRU April 26), save up to 30%, parking lot flea market is May 2, Jesse James Antique Mall & The Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, 816-232-0099, jesse.jessejamesantiquemall.com
Miner Hill Flea Market (THRU April 25), annual event, 1310 N. Missouri Ave., Marceline, minerhill.com
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On The Veranda Garden Show, just in time for spring, Greenwood Vintage Market, Greenwood,
816-537-7172, Facebook
Arrow Rock Birds, Bees, and Blooms Festival, surround yourself with animals, plants, and nature, Missouri River Bird Observatory, Arrow Rock, arrowrock.org
~ Nebraska APRIL Events ~
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2026 Spring Festival: An Arts and Crafts Affair (THRU April 12), handcrafted works from the nation’s finest artists and crafters, Liberty First Credit Union Arena, Ralston, 402-331-2889
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Festival of Quilts (THRU April 26), featured quilters, trunk shows, workshops, contests, raffles, vendors, Dawes County Fairgrounds, Chadron, Facebook
~ Illinois APRIL Events ~
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Metro East Postcard Show and Sale (THRU April 11), thousands of picture postcards, Community Center, Caseyville, 619-508-3299
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Fern and Market Day, discover beautiful ferns, more than 40 local vendors selling handcrafted items and artisanal goods, The Patch, Marion, 440-376-0160
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St. Louis Antique Festival (THRU April 26), 60th annual event, Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, Belleville, 608-346-3797
General Grant’s Home Front Reenactment and Encampment (THRU April 26), living history event, 91 Bouthillier St., Galena, 630-768-2705
Junque Jamboree, antiques, collectibles, primitives, crafts, Town Square, Vienna, 618-638-6495
~ Kansas APRIL Events ~
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Ida Stover Eisenhower Memorial Quilt Show (THRU April 11), beautiful quilts on display from the 1880s to the present, Dickinson County Heritage Center, Abilene, 785-263-2681
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Augusta Historical Museum Pioneer Walk (THRU April 19), in celebration of America’s 250th birthday, featuring displays of Augustans who were instrumental in the development of the town, Augusta Historic Theatre, Augusta, 316-775-5655
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Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale (THRU April 11), quilt auction, general auction, food, family activities, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, 620-474-0186
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Sunflower Journey Quilt Show (THRU April 12), beautiful quilts on display, Sterl Hall, Abilene, facebook.com/EndoftheTrailQuiltersGuild
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Arts and Craft Supply Thrift Store (THRU April 13), unused supplies from artists, crafters, and makers, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Eudora, 970-903-8739
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Wichita Flea Market (THRU April 19), monthly event, Century II Exhibition Hall, Wichita, wichitafleamarket.biz
Outdoor Vintage Market, shop in the sunshine, Paramount Antique Mall, Wichita, paramountantiquemall.com
Walk and Talk: “The Lost Community of Carnahan,” local historians talk about the lost community of Garrison, Flint Hills Discovery Center, Manhattan, flinthillsdiscovery.org
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Mid-America Markets, antique, vintage, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, 620-663-5626
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Highway 56 Sales Scramble (THRU April 26), mile after mile of savings, The Ark Antiques and Flea Market, McPherson, hwy56sales.com
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Antique Watch and Clock Show and Sale (THRU April 25), time for good deals, Sedgwick County Extension Center, Wichita, 316-267-1925
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Parking lot sale, vintage, antiques, man cave, Green Expressions, 913-780-4180 and Junk-N-Disorderly, 913-443-5407, Olathe
Military Collectors Show, buy, sell, trade, American Legion Hall 370, Overland Park, 913-432-4012
Outdoor Vintage Market, shop in the sunshine, Paramount Marketplace, Wichita, paramountantiquemall.com
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Sparks Flea Market (THRU May 3), next show is Labor Day weekend, North K-7 Highway and 240th Road, Sparks, 402-304-2285
White Cloud Flea Market (THRU May 3), daylight ‘til last one leaves, downtown White Cloud, 402-801-1588
~ Arkansas APRIL Events ~
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Artisans Market in the Square (THRU April 18), original and handmade crafts, 113 W. Washington St., Mountain View, www.arkansascraftguild.org
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Gun and Knife Show (THRU April 19), buy, sell, trade, Community Center, Heber Springs, 918-659-2201, www.gunshowtrader.com
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Timberland Bluegrass Festival (THRU April 25), the region’s finest bluegrass music, arts and crafts, 469 Grant 69, Sheridan, Facebook
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Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market (THRU April 26), vintage, handmade, boutiques, treats, Expo Center, Conway, www.bellarustina.com
~ Oklahoma APRIL Events ~
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Central Oklahoma Coin Show (THRU April 4), 25 dealers from near and far, appraisals available, rare coins from all over, Logan County Fairgrounds, Guthrie, 405-471-7524
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Buchanan’s Flea Market OKC (THRU April 19), one of the oldest antique and collectible markets in the state, 608 Kiamichi Place, Oklahoma City, 405-823-0442
Festival of Trains (THRU April 19), model trains, train-themed games, vendors, Oklahoma State Fair Park, Oklahoma City, 712-310-9687
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Tulsa Train Show (THRU April 25), model trains and more, Rhema Ninowski Recreation Center, Broken Arrow, www.heartlandtoytrain.org
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Wanderlust Pop-Up Shops, handcrafted art, vintage, food trucks, Wheeler Ferris Wheel, Oklahoma City, www.revolve-productions.com/upcoming-events