SHOW CALENDARs by STATES

~ Missouri JUNE Shows ~

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Parking lot sale, antiques, vintage, primitives, collectibles, Running Rabbit Antiques, Higginsville,
660-584-8818

Strawberry Festival, live entertainment, antiques and crafts, food, ice cream, beverages, Vaile Mansion, Independence, 816-325-7430

Lafayette Square Garden Tour and Antique Fair, self-guided tour of the most unique gardens, yards and outdoor spaces in the city; Historic Lafayette Square, Lafayette, lafayettesquare.org/housetours

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Annual Clay County Museum Picnic, lunch of pulled pork, pie and more is $18, program of old-time hymns and patriotic music, Mt. Gilead Church, Kearney, 816-792-1849

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Historic Bushwhacker Days (THRU June 10), live entertainment, parade, craft booths, quilt show, historic re-enactments, historic Nevada/VC Square, Nevada, 417-667-5300

Girls Night Out shopping event, luau-themed attire encouraged, Greenwood Vintage Market, Greenwood, 816-537-7172

10

Summit Country Americana Antique Show, authentic American antiques, primitive smalls, handmades, Greenwood Vintage Market, Greenwood, 816-872-7999

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Third Thursday History Program: Major John Dougherty, presented by Mark Kelly, free, Clay County Museum, Liberty, 816-792-1849, claycountymuseum@gmail.com

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Sikeston Hot Air Balloon Festival (THRU June 18), tethered balloon rides, balloon glow, arts and crafts vendors, beer garden, food trucks, live music, Sikeston Rodeo Grounds, Sikeston, 888-309-6591

Moses Austin Heritage Festival (THRU June 17), car show, music, food, wine, vendors, demonstrations, parade, downtown, Potosi, 573-438-5141

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Parking lot flea market, more than 30 vendors, food trucks, Jesse James Antique Mall & Furniture Gallery and The Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, 816-676-0662 or manager@rustychandelier.com

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Olde Glory Days (THRU July 2), carnival, kayak races, pancake breakfast, parade, live music, ice cream social, fireworks display, downtown, Clinton, www.clintonmo.com

~ Iowa JUNE Shows ~

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Colonies in Bloom, tour selected private gardens on this self-guided tour and join a garden party, various locations, 622 46th Ave., Amana Colonies, 319-622-7622

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Glenn Miller Festival (THRU June 11), a celebration of the American bandleader, hear tribute bands from around the world, Clarinda High School, Clarinda, 712-542-2461

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Farmington Strawberry Festival (THRU June 11), dog show, live entertainment, flea market, vendors, crafters, downtown, Farmington, 319-878-3711

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Father’s Day Antique Show (THRU June 18), shop for a great gift for Dad, Antique City Drive, Walnut, 712-784-3710

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Amana Colonies Wurst Festival, sausage vendors, demonstrations, contests, beer tent, 622 46th Ave., Amana Colonies, 319-622-7622

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Pioneer Wedding, witness an historic recreation of a pioneer wedding ceremony, Living History Farms, Urbandale, 515-278-5286

~ Illinois JUNE Shows ~

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Mold-A-Rama (THRU Aug. 31), 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, www.msichicago.org

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, 217-243-5678

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Antiques Show and Sale (THRU June 4), more than 50 quality displays from across the U.S., expert chipped and damaged crystal repair on site, repair services for silver, costume jewelry, bead stringing, furniture repair, and chair caning, State Fairgrounds – Orr Building, Springfield, jrangevine@aol.com, www.angevinepromotions.com

Brews, Blues and BBQ (THRU June 3), food, beer garden, live music, downtown, Golconda, 618-969-8800

10

26th Annual Downtown Plaza Car Show and Annual Summer Car Cruise, judged car show, evening cruise, Central Park, Jacksonville, 217-243-5678

Rails to Victory (THRU June 11), experience a World War II military encampment, view period battles, watch an actual U.S. Home Front baseball game, ride the museum trolleys into occupied France to experience the drama and heroism of the American Allies, Fox River Trolley Museum, South Elgin, 630-232-5980

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Great Galena Balloon Race (THRU June 18), three races with more than 20 hot air balloons, night glow, live music, art show, car show, 444 Eagle Ridge Dr., Galena, 815-776-9200

21

Swedish Days (THRU June 25), live music, parade, craft beer tent, shopping, food, South Third Street, Geneva, 630-232-6060

~ Nebraska JUNE Shows ~

2

The History of Games (THRU June 25), learn the history behind games such as checkers and dominoes, historic games will be set up for you to enjoy, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park and Mansion, Nebraska City, 402-873-7222

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Sidney Gold Rush Days (THRU June 11), live entertainment, quick draw competition, wagon rides, gold-panning demonstrations, craft demonstrations, Legion Park, Sidney, contact@sidneygoldrushdays.org

17

Falls City Hot Air Balloon Festival, balloon launch, kite show, fireworks, food trucks, Brenner Field, Falls City, 402-245-4228

24

Potter Carbowl, car show, bowling tournament, BBQ contest, craft show, live music, downtown, Potter, pottercarbowl@gmail.com

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Patriotic Quilt Display (THRU July 2), Quilts of Valor on display, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park and Mansion, Nebraska City, 402-873-7222

~ Arkansas MAY Shows ~

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Balloons Over Russellville (THRU May 8), hot air balloon festival, tethered rides, evening balloon glow, vendors, food, music, Soccer Complex, Russellville, 479-304-7777

Ozark Spring Quilt Retreat, learn the basics of free motion quilting, Ozark Folk Center State Park, Mountain View, 870-269-3871

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Victorian Watercolor Painting, learn how to use watercolors to brighten up your home, Powhatan Historic State Park, Powhatan, 870-878-6765