SHOW CALENDARs by STATES
~ Missouri AUGUST Events ~
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, 816-916-1288
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American Way grand opening (THRU Aug. 2), free BBQ sandwiches, live music, grab a bite while shopping, Merchant Square, Independence, text BBQ to 844-643-0586
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Car show, classic cars on display, Merchant Square, Independence, 816-663-1845
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Mid-America Train and Toy Show, model trains, toy cars, military toys, die-cast collectibles, KCI Expo Center, Kansas City, 913-306-3334, midamericatrainandtoyshow.com
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Platte County Steam Engine Show and Swap Meet (THRU Aug. 10), live demonstrations, tractor cruise, Platte County Fairgrounds, Tracy, 816-808-2329
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Mountain Grove Heritage Festival (THRU Aug. 9), 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, 417-350-3071
Route 66 Festival (THRU Aug. 9), classic cars, live music, downtown Springfield, route66festivalsgf.com
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Parking lot sale, also don’t miss the August red hot summer sale – look for red tags, Running Rabbit Antiques, Higginsville, 660-584-8818
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Appraisal fair, find out how much your treasures are worth, Merchant Square, Independence, 816-663-1845
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Old Threshers Show (THRU Aug. 17), antique tractors, cars, trucks, steam engines, food, live music, flea market, Montgomery County Old Threshers, Montogomery City, 573-684-2645
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Fall Open House (THRU Aug. 17), find your next treasure, Greenwood Vintage Market, Greenwood, 816-537-8434
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Storewide sale, deals around every corner, Merchant Square, Independence, 816-663-1845
Handmade Market, find your next treasure, Greenwood Vintage Market, Greenwood, 816-537-8434
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Lamar Free Fair (THRU Aug. 23), carnival, vendors, queen contest, youth livestock show, food, art show, blue ribbon contests, parades, downtown Lamar, bartoncounty.com/fair
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Sidewalk Sale (THRU Aug. 24), 280 dealers, Jesse James Antique Mall & Furniture Gallery and the Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, 816-232-0099, rustychandelier.com
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Parking lot flea market, 40 vendors, food truck, Jesse James Antique Mall & Furniture Gallery and the Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, 816-232-0099, rustychandelier.com
~ Iowa AUGUST Events ~
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Highway 141 Garage Sale (THRU Aug. 2), antiques, collectibles, treasures, Grime to Sloan along Highway 141, www.141sale.org
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1891 Victorian Allee Mansion open house, see the mansion restored to its original glory, Historical Victorian Allee Mansion, Newell, 626-833-4562
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Lewis and Clark Encampment (THRU Aug. 17), living history camp, tents, camp equipment, uniforms, firearms, re-enactors, Sgt. Floyd Museum and Welcome Center, Sioux City, 712-279-0198
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The Gatsby Gala, plated dinner service with desserts, full bar, live big band, dance floor, Salisbury House and Gardens, Des Moines, 515-274-1777
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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, 319-385-8937
~ Illinois AUGUST Events ~
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Sycamore Steam Show and Threshing Bee (THRU Aug. 10), steam engines, gas tractors, showcasing 20th-century engineering at its finest, Northern Illinois Steam Power Club, Sycamore, 815-895-9388
Rust Belt Americana: Antique Swap and Auction (THRU Aug. 10), classic cars and unique antique treasures, Bend XPO, East Moline, www.rustbeltamericana.com/
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Main Street Sidewalk Sale, deals from local boutiques from clothing to home décor, Main Street, Galena, 224-639-3436
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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, 618-242-3151
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Galesburg Heritage Days (THRU Aug. 17), living history event, demonstrations, battle re-enactments, Lake Storey Park, Galesburg, 309-335-6541 or 309-335-7743
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Ribs, Rhythm, and Blues Fest, ribs, craft beer, live Blues music, Somonauk and Elm Street, Sycamore, www.discoversycamore.com/events/ribs-rhythm-brews-fest/
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Annual Honey Harvest (THRU Aug. 31), learn how honey is harvested with this hands-on class, registration required, Dry Creek Beekeeping, Elizabeth, 815-297-3366
~ Kansas AUGUST Events ~
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National Rumely Collectors Expo (THRU Aug. 2), steam engines, antique tractors, antique cars, daily demonstrations, Tri-State Antique Engine and Threshers Association, Bird City, 785-734-2291, threshershow.org
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Smoky Valley Classic Car Show, more than 100 classic automobiles, Swensson Park, Lindsborg, 785-227-8687
Citywide Garage Sale, annual event, various locations, Burlington, 620-364-8484
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Main Street City Market, shop local, Haymarket Square, Leavenworth, leavenworthmainstreet.com
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Wichita Flea Market (THRU Aug. 17), monthly event, Wichita Sports Forum, Wichita, wichitafleamarket.biz
Keating Antique Tractor Show, BBQ competition, live music, food and craft vendors, Keating Tractor, Liberal, keatingtractorshow.com
Antique and Junk Fest, antiques, collectibles, crafts, Barnes, 785-562-7393, barnesks.net
Outdoor Vintage Market, bargains in the sunshine, Paramount Antique Mall, Wichita, paramountantiquemall.com
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A grand celebration (THRU Aug. 24), sales galore, Green Expressions, Olathe, 913-780-4180
Grand Opening celebration, (THRU Aug. 24), discounts, prizes, Taco Via food truck, The Charm Bar, face painting, popcorn, lots of fun,Junk*N* Disorderly, Olathe, KS, 913-605-4997
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Yoder Heritage Days, parade, horse-drawn events, tractor pulls, quilt auction, buggy races, pancake feed, fireworks, downtown Yoder, 620-200-1343
Outdoor Market, hot summer deals, Sentimental Journey, Olathe, 913-768-8088
Outdoor Vintage Market, bargains in the sunshine, Paramount Marketplace, Wichita, paramountantiquemall.com
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Sparks Bi-Annual Flea Market (THRU Aug. 31), 500 booths, 1708 Freeport Rd., Highland, 402-304-2285
Flea Market (THRU Aug. 31), 110th annual event, downtown White Cloud, 402-801-1588
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Labor Day Mega Weekend Sale (THRU Sept. 1), save 10-50%, Paramount Antique Mall and Paramount Marketplace, Wichita, paramountantiquemall.com
~ Oklahoma AUGUST Events ~
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2 Hip Chicks Roadshow, clothing, home décor, vintage and shabby chic items, antiques, gifts, repurposed furniture, handmade crafts, upcycled junk, Expo Center, Claremore, 918-212-0072
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FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival (THRU Aug. 9), ride in one of 20 hot air balloons on site, balloon glows, mini golf, food trucks, craft vendors, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Powwow Grounds, Shawnee, 405-275-3121
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C&L Arms Antique Gun Show, vintage firearms, rare ammunition, Western memorabilia, Civil War artifacts, Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, Shawnee, 580-272-8530
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Indoor Flea Market, hunt for treasures among a variety of vendors, Expo Center, Claremore, 918-342-5357
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Cimarron Territorial Celebration and Cow Chip Throwing Contest (THRU Aug. 23), craft show, parade, live music, food, Beaver County Fairgrounds, Beaver, 580-625-4726
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Pryor Patchers Quilt Guild’s Comforts of Home Quilt Show (THRU Aug. 25), more than 150 handcrafted quilts on display, vendors of quilting supplies, raffles, Mayes County Events Center, Pryor, 918-864-0247
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Gloss Mountain Craft Show, handmade/upcycled/repurposed items, classic car show, 206 E. Broadway, Fairview, 580-227-7088
Time Travelers Vintage Expo, more than 100 vendors selling all things vintage, from clothing to vinyl records, Convention Center, Oklahoma City, 918-744-1113
~ Nebraska AUGUST Events ~
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North Platte Rail Days (THRU Aug. 3), motorcoach tour, model train exhibits, historical displays, Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center, North Platte, 308-532-9920
Omaha Quilters Guild 46th Annual Quilt Show (THRU Aug. 2), judged competition, vendor mall, mercantile, Scott Conference Center, Omaha, https://www.omahaquiltersguild.org/
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Antique Machinery Show, threshing, corn shelling, plowing, field harvesting demos, horse farming, steam engines, sawmill, blacksmith, arts and crafts, flea market, parade, 72927 610 Ave., Sterling, 402-239-2307, www.deercreeksodbusters.org
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Callaway Kite Flight (THRU Aug. 31), come out and fly a kite or watch others’ kites take to the sky, Foster Smith Field, Callaway, 308-870-6156
~ Arkansas AUGUST Events ~
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Summer “Jam” Night Market, local vendors, local food and drink, live music, St. Joseph Farmstead, North Little Rock, 501-482-1908
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Bargains Galore on Highway 64 (THRU Aug. 9), 160 miles of yard sales, from Fort Smith to Conway to Beebe, BGaloreon64@gmail.com
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Gun and Knife Shows (THRU Aug. 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
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Terror Tuesday: Screening of the vintage sci-fi paranoia film “The Thing From Another World” (1951), CALS Ron Robinson Theater, Little Rock, 501-320-5715