SHOW CALENDARs by STATES
~ Missouri OCTOBER Shows ~
ALL MONTH LONG: Visit Lexington and enjoy historic homes, historical sites, camping, hiking, and more, Lexington, historiclexington.com
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Voices of the Past: Unsolved Mysteries (THRU Oct. 4), learn about Harriett McDaniel and husband Oscar’s murder trial – the most sensational in the town’s history, Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, St. Joseph, www.stjosephmuseum.org
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Relics Antique Mall Amazing Garage Sale (THRU Oct. 6), more than 100 garage sales and 500 permanent booths, Relics Event Center, Springfield, 417-885-0007
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Old Tyme Apple Festival (THRU Oct. 6), live music, parade, car show, artisan demonstrations, demolition derby, crafts and food vendors, Courthouse Square, Versailles, 573-378-4401
Car show, live music, shopping, Merchant Square, Independence, 816-663-1845, www.merchantsquarekc.com
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, 314-347-6005
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Fall open house, live music, refreshments, shopping, Vintage Vault on Main, Greenwood, 816-533-2546
Ghouls Night Out, furniture, décor, vintage and antiques, clothing, jewelry, handbags, gifts, The Vintage Vault on Main, Greenwood, 816-533-2546
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Sugar Mound Arts and Crafts Festival (THRU Oct. 13), more than 400 booths, 8510 KS-7, Mound City, 913-795-7500, www.sugarmoundartscrafts.com
72nd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, handmade items from more than 60 vendors, Hermann Middle School, Hermann, 573-569-1453 or 573-284-5336
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Deck the Halls Vintage Market at The Venue (THRU Oct. 20), holiday gifts and décor, Merchant Square, Independence, 816-663-1845, www.merchantsquarekc.com
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Miner Hill Flea Market (THRU Oct. 19), live music, food, drawings, 1310 N. Missouri Ave., Marceline, 660-373-1212, www.minerhill.com
Storewide sale (THRU Oct. 20), deals around every corner, Merchant Square, Independence, 816-663-1845, www.merchantsquare.com
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Anniversary sale (THRU Oct. 20), save 25% at participating dealers, Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, 816-232-0099 and 816-676-0662, www.jessejamesantiquemall.com and www.rustychandelier.com
Hannibal Folklife Festival (THRU Oct. 20), traditional craftsmen and artisans, performers in period costume, food, live music, downtown Hannibal, 573-221-6545
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Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser, to benefit the Clay County Historical Museum, door prizes, snacks, cash bar, Belvoir Winery, Liberty, www.claycountyhistoricalmuseum.org
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Ozarks Coin and Stamp Show (THRU Oct. 26), 70 tables, hourly door prizes, Relics Event Center, Springfield, 417-885-0007
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Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier Holiday Mart (THRU Oct. 27), food, gifts, more than 100 unique boutiques, see coupon in this issue, Civic Arena, St. Joseph, 816-351-2339, www.stjoegiftmart.com
~ Iowa OCTOBER Shows ~
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Flea Market Under the Bridge (THRU Oct. 6), many treasures from a variety of vendors, City Park Under the Bridge, Marquette, https://www.marquetteiowa.city/flea-market.html
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Mid-America Fall Arts and Crafts Show (THRU Oct. 13), more than 200 exhibitors, Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, 563-357-1986
Walnut Fall Antique and Stoneware Festival (THRU Oct. 13), furniture, stoneware, antiques, advertising, primitives, American Legion Hall, Walnut, 712-784-2626
Indigenous Iowans Day, hands-on demonstrations, crafts, presentations, Living History Farms, Urbandale, 515-278-5286
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Women in History Afternoon Tea: Victorian Funeral Practices, presentation on mourning, funeral, and burial practices from 1814 to 1914, Holiday Inn Express, LeClaire, 563-529-5438
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Southern Iowa Junk Journey (THRU Oct. 20), antiques, vintage, collectibles, junk, Southern Iowa, https://www.facebook.com/junkjourneysi/
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Coralville Fall Arts and Crafts Show (THRU Oct. 20), more than 150 exhibitors, Hyatt Regency Conference Center, Coralville, 563-357-1986
Craft Carnival, 65th annual event, more than 450 booths, Page County Fairgrounds, Clarinda, 712-542-2166
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Model Railroad Show and Sale, model trains and related presentations, Franklin County Convention Center, Hampton, 641-456-1998
~ Illinois OCTOBER Shows ~
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Artisan and Antique Market, more than 150 local artisans, boutiques, vintage booths, food trucks on site, Brinkerhoff Mansion, Springfield, 217-361-5555
Heritage Festival, take a stroll back to the 19th century with historic demonstrations, crafts, food vendors, antique tractor show, old-fashioned games, Jefferson County Historical Village, Mt. Vernon, 618-246-0033
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Country Fair (THRU Oct. 13), arts and crafts, live music, food on site, wine garden, Grant Park, Galena, 815-777-0817
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Litchfield Pickers Market, antiques, collectibles, vintage items, repurposed and upcycled items, crafts, downtown Litchfield, 217-324-8147
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Pinball Expo 2024 (THRU Oct. 19), retro video games, art contest, cosplay, tournaments, Renaissance Schaumberg Convention Center Hotel, Schaumberg, www.pinballexpo.com
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Autumn Drive (THRU Oct. 20), pumpkins, tractor rides, petting zoos, antiques and crafts, garage and barn sales, 18209 Collins Road, Woodstock, autumndrivefestival@gmail.com
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Fort Massac Encampment (THRU Oct. 20), re-enactment of late-1700s Illinois life on the frontier prairie, including merchants, military units, drum corps, period-style food, Fort Massic State Park, Metropolis, 618-524-9321
Other Side of the Anvil (THRU Oct. 20), blacksmithing event, hands-on demonstrations, broom-tying demonstrations, 513 Bouthillier St., Galena, 815-777-1893
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Autumn Warehouse Market (THRU Oct. 26), up to 60 vendors selling fall décor, antiques, collectibles, food trucks on site, The Warehouse 200, Jacksonville, centralparkjaxil@gmail.com
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Antique Spectacular (THRU Nov. 3), vintage market, Expo Center, Rock Island, www.antiquespectacular.com
~ Nebraska OCTOBER Shows ~
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Nebraska Byway 136-Heritage Highway Trail of Treasures (THRU Oct. 6), flea markets/garage sales, Heritage Highway, Nebraska, 941-321-6536 or 402-335-0745, www.facebook.com/trailoftreasuresheritagehighway
Forgotten Treasures Fall Fling Public Sale (THRU Oct. 5), glass, pottery, art, Elkhorn Valley Museum, Norfolk, 402-750-0757
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Old-Time Autumn (THRU Oct. 13), autumn foliage, live music, crafts, Brownville Historical Society, Brownville, www.brownvillehistoricalsociety.org
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Living History Weekend – The Victorian Era (THRU Oct. 20), historic demonstrations, period clothing, parlor games, Arbor Lodge Mansion, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, Nebraska City, 402-873-7222
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Omaha Antique Show (THRU Oct. 26), antique and vintage dealers from five states, Firefighters Hall, Omaha, 402-551-5760
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Living History Weekend – Vintage Halloween (THRU Oct. 27), celebrate Halloween history, customs and games throughout the Arbor Lodge Mansion, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, Nebraska City, 402-873-7222
~ Kansas OCTOBER Shows ~
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Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield” (THRU Nov. 1), exhibit honoring American Red Cross founder and Civil War first responder Clara Barton, John Brown Museum and State Historic Site, Osawatomie, 913-755-4384
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Yappy Hour, bring your dogs to play in the townhouse square and enjoy beverages from Transport Brewing, registration required, Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee, 913-248-2369, https://bit.ly/ShawneeTownEvents
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Fall Open House (THRU Oct. 6), fall into good deals, Sentimental Journey Marketplace, Olathe, 913-768-8088
Pioneer Harvest Fiesta (THRU Oct. 6), steam/gas/tractor show, flea market, quilt show, Bourbon County Fairgrounds, Fort Scott, 417-425-4552, www.pioneerharvestfiesta.com
Anderson County Flywheelers Gas Engine and Tractor Show, antique tractor pull, tractor parade, vendors, food, North Lake Park, Garnett, 785-893-0004
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Fall Into the Holidaze Craft and Antique Show, crafts, antiques, food, jewelry, woodworking, Fairgrounds, Winfield, 620-660-2209
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Fall Open House (THRU Oct. 13), treasures for everyone on your holiday list, Vintage Traders Antique Mall, Olathe, 913-254-9000, www.facebook.com/vintagetradersantiquemall
Fall Open House (THRU Oct. 13), shopping for the holidays, vintage, antique, man cave, Green Expressions, Olathe, 913-780-4180
Columbus Hot Air Balloon Regatta (THRU Oct. 13), balloon glow, hot air balloon races, Columbus Day Festival is Oct. 12, Industrial Park, Columbus, 620-429-1492, www.columbusdayballoons.com
8TH Annual Tri-State Mule and Draft Horse Show (THRU Oct. 12), horse-powered farming, community BBQ, cowboy stew, Tri-State Antique Engine and Threshers Association, Bird City, 785-734-2291
Dirt Road Junkfest (THRU Oct. 12), antiques, handmade and recycled treasures, junk, vintage, crafts, food trucks, 14900 N. Cedar Road, Valley Falls, 785-438-7672
Homeschool Day, interactive educational programs, historic demonstrations, Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee, pre-paid registration required, 913-248-2360, https://bit.ly/ShawneeTownEvents
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Sugar Mound Arts and Crafts Festival (THRU Oct. 13), 52nd annual event, Linn County Fairgrounds, Mound City, 913-795-7500, www.sugarmoundartscrafts.com
Holly Jolly Gift Market (THRU Oct. 13), handcrafted holiday items, home décor, jewelry, vintage, unique boutiques, food, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, montagefestivals@gmail.com
Trunk-or-Treat and Sidewalk Sale, lots of treats, no tricks, just savings, Shawnee Antique Mall, Shawnee, 913-499-7688
Fall Flea Market, welcome the new season with savings, Captain Cook’s Treasure Chest, Louisburg, 913-837-2757
Tired Iron Show, antique vehicles, demonstrations, parade. tractor show, Santa Fe Trail Center Museum and Library, Larned, 620-285-2054
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Mid-America Markets, antiques, vintage, collectibles, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, 620-663-5626
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Movie Night: “The Werewolf of London” and “The Wolfman” (ALSO Oct. 23 Oct. 30), The Aztec Theater, Shawnee, 913-248-2360
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Neewollah (THRU Oct. 26), arts and crafts show, chili cook-off, parades, queen coronation, marching band competition, carnival, food trucks, live entertainment, downtown Independence, www.neewollah.com
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Historical Hauntings, trick-or-treating, haunted hayrides, Farmstead house tours, photo ops, costume contests, Shawnee Town Museum, Shawnee, 913-248-2360
~ Oklahoma OCTOBER Shows ~
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Woolaroc Fall Traders Encampment (THRU Oct. 5), living history event detailing pioneer life with demonstrations, storytelling, vendors, food, Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, Bartlesville, 918-336-0307
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Murray County Quilt Show (THRU Oct. 5), judged quilts on display, vote for your favorite, crafting materials for sale, Murray County Expo Center, Sulphur, 405-665-6310
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Western Oklahoma Historical Society Flea Market (THRU Oct. 5), 200 vendors, art, home goods, lawn ornaments, clothing, Ackley Park, Elk City, 580-243-8934
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Family Farm Day, hands-on activities, farm animals, food preparation, antique tractors, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center, Enid, 580-237-1907
Dick Tracy Birthday Celebration, a celebration honoring the Dick Tracy comics and their creator Chester Gould, parade and cake provided, Pawnee Courthouse Square, Pawnee, 918-762-4681
Christmas Market on the Farm, shop early for holiday gifts, food trucks, live entertainment, Wells Christmas Tree Farm, Norman, 405-473-3300
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Wanderlust Market and Pop-Up Shops, local wares, handcrafted art, one-of-a-kind vintage items, Wheeler Ferris Wheel, Oklahoma City, 405-820-0219
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Holiday Food, Craft, and Gift Bazaar (THRU Oct. 12), featuring local vendors and small businesses from surrounding states, Central Park Community Center, Broken Arrow, 918-964-9191
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Brush Creek Bazaar (THRU Oct. 13), vendors selling crafts and craft supplies, live music, fair food, 10900 S. Louisville, Tulsa, 405-600-1920
Chuck Wagons for Heroes, chuck wagon crews on site cooking delicious samples of cowboy staples like biscuits and gravy, beans, and cobbler, Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater, 405-880-5123
Time Travelers Vintage Expo, more than 100 vendors selling unique clothing, records, home goods, handmade items, Convention Center, Oklahoma City, 918-584-2306
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Indigenous Peoples Day, stickball games, dance performances, youth art contests, First Americans Museum, Oklahoma City, 405-594-2100
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Arcadia Route 66 Neonfest (THRU Oct. 19), gather around the neon campfire and enjoy slideshows, door prizes, film festival, explore the Mother Road, 13100 E. Old Highway 66, Arcadia, 405-464-0051
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Fall Y’all Show, local creators selling handmade crafts, food, antiques, vintage, upcycled products, Hudson Place, McLoud, 405-760-9121
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Route 66 Pecan and Music Festival (THRU Oct. 27), live music, pie eating contest, craft fair, pick your pumpkins for Halloween, The Nut House, Claremore, 918-266-1604
The Market Craft Show, handcrafted goods, unique art, and tasty treats, Stride Bank Center, Enid, 580-603-1562
World War II Hangar Dance, one of the largest swing dances in the country free dance lessons beforehand, live big band, silent auction, vintage soda and candy, vintage aircraft and WWII memorabilia, Tulsa Air and Space Museum, Tulsa, 918-834-9900
~ Arkansas OCTOBER Shows ~
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Arkansas Apple Festival (THRU Oct. 6), parade, live music, food trucks, arts and crafts, fresh apples and apple cider, 106 Arthur Ave. S, Lincoln, 479-313-5752
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Wishing Spring’s Arts and Crafts Festival (THRU Oct. 19), juried vendors, music, art demos, Wishing Spring Gallery, Bentonville, 479-273-1798
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Artisans Market on the Square, bluegrass music, Bean Fest and Great Outhouse Race, 115 W. Washington St., Mountain View, www.arkansascraftguild.org/artisans-market-on-the-square