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
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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
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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
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Swedish Days (THRU June 25), live music, parade, craft beer tent, shopping, food, South Third Street, Geneva, 630-232-6060
~ Nebraska JUNE Shows ~
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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
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Falls City Hot Air Balloon Festival, balloon launch, kite show, fireworks, food trucks, Brenner Field, Falls City, 402-245-4228
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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
~ Kansas JUNE Shows ~
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Mid-America Markets, antiques and vintage items galore, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, 620-663-5626, midamericafleamarkets.com
Reading to the Rooster (ALSO June 14, 21, and 28), kids can show off their reading skills to the museum’s flock, plus read for 20 minutes and earn free admission, Shawnee Town 1929 Museum, Shawnee, 913-248-2360
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Birthday open house, sales throughout the store, Shawnee Antique Mall, Shawnee, 913-499-7688
Summer Outdoor Vintage Market, hot summer deals, Paramount East Antique Mall, Augusta, paramountantiquemall.com
Skyscrapers and Steeples, historical narratives and points of interest within Kansas Post limestone region, quarrying demonstration, German meal, Big Creek Crossing, Hays, kansaspostrock@gmail.com
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Summer Outdoor Vintage Market, hot summer deals, Paramount Antique Mall, Wichita, paramountantiquemall.com
Midsummers Festival, traditional Swedish festival, 5K run, Swedish dancing, free swim, craft demonstrations, food vendors, downtown, Lindsborg, 785-227-8687
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Father’s Day Car Show, classic cars on parade, BBQ lunch, live music, Rolling Hills Zoo, Salina, 785-827-9488
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Summer Outdoor Vintage Market, hot summer deals, Paramount Marketplace, Wichita, paramountantiquemall.com
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Wichita Flea Market (THRU June 25), monthly event, Kansas Star Casino Arena, Wichita, wichitafleamarket.biz
Goat Milk Fair, taste our wares both sweet and savory, free recipes, lunch, pony rides, vendors, try milking a goat, Wind River Farm, Falun, 785-317-8768
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Jammin’ on the Green, Betse & Clarke String Band, honoring traditional Ozark music, snacks and water provided, bring your own lawn chairs, Shawnee Town 1929 Museum, Shawnee, 913-248-2360
~ Oklahoma JUNE Shows ~
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Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival (THRU June 3), Indian dancing and singing, art show and market, live music, National Cowboy Museum and Western Heritage Center, Oklahoma City, 405-427-5228
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Nescatunga Arts and Crafts Festival and Sugar Show (THRU June 4), arts and crafts from all over the region, juried contests, live entertainment, food vendors, NWOSU Alva Campus, Alva, 580-327-1647
Night Market, 50 local vendors selling antiques, art, home décor, bath and body products, Scissortail Park, Oklahoma City, 405-696-6451
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Moore’s Old Town Days, live music, car show, craft booths, BBQ cookoff, Central Junior High School, Moore, 405-735-8995
Dewey Antique Show, antiques, collectibles, quilts, glass, furniture, pottery, Western artifacts, Washington County Fair Building, Dewey, 918-440-5200
Flea to the Market, antiques, food trucks, live animals, handmade goods, Merry Meadows Farm, Kingston, 214-693-1644
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Elk City Route 66 Festival, shopping, block parties, car cruises, Ackley Park and Retail District, Elk City, 580-225-0207
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Chandler Ice Cream Festival, free ice cream, live music, food vendors, Tilghman Park, Chandler, 405-258-0673
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Jazz in June (THRU June 17), enjoy performances by jazz and blues artists from all over the world, music clinics, food vendors, Andrews Park, Norman, 405-325-2222
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Vinita Route 66 Festival (THRU June 17), block party, car show, live music, truck and tractor show, downtown Vinita, 918-323-1918
Stigler Reunion Days (THRU June 17), arts and crafts vendors, food booths, live music, turtle races, horseshoe contests, bubble gum-blowing contests, Courthouse lawn, Stigler, 918-967-8681
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Tulsa Flea Market, 50,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles, Expo Square, Tulsa, 918-744-1386
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Stories on the Square, Cherokee storytellers sharing tales of their heritage, Cherokee National Peace Pavilion, Tahlequah, 877-779-6977
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Green Corn Festival (THRU June 24), carnival rides, pageant, antique tractor pull, watermelon seed spitting contest, corn-eating contest, arts and crafts vendors, live music, Charley Young Park, Bixby, 918-366-1408
Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival (THRU June 24), supply exhibits, workshops, displays, Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Pavilion, Oklahoma City, 801-463-1200
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Vinyl Record Show, large selection of vinyl records, CDs, t-shirts, posters, cassettes, Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center, Edmond, 210-415-2972
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Huckleberry Festival (THRU July 1), celebrate the area’s wild huckleberries, arts and crafts, quilt show, 5K run, car show, huckleberry pie contest, sip a cool glass of huckleberry lemonade, citywide, Jay, 918-253-8698