SHOW CALENDARs by STATES

~ Missouri OCTOBER Events ~

1

Voices of the Past (THRU Oct. 2), living history event, Mount Mora Cemetery, St. Joseph, 816-232-8471, www.stjosephmuseum.org

2

Vintage Market Days (THRU Oct. 4), vintage and vintage-inspired, American Royal Association, Kansas City, www.vintagemarketdays.com

4

Porchfest JCMO, local artists and musicians perform in historic neighborhoods, in town, Forrest Hill Avenue, Jefferson City, 573-634-6482

9

Relics Antique Mall Amazing Garage Sale (THRU Oct. 11), more than 100 garage sales under one roof, Relics Event Center, Springfield, 417-885-0007

10

Missouri Chestnut Festival, roasted chestnuts, agroforestry crop-based lunch, hay wagon rides, local music, craft and food vendors, MU Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm, New Franklin, https://centerforagroforestry.org/event/2026fest/

16

Macabre Tours (THRU Oct. 17, ALSO Oct. 23-24), a very Victorian All Hallows Eve, Vaile Mansion, Independence, 816-503-6700, www.vailemansion.org

Ozarks Heritage Festival (THRU Oct. 17), square dancing, old-time music, storytelling, pie contest, artisan demonstrations, West Plains Civic Center, West Plains, 417-256-8835

Miner Hill Flea Market (THRU Oct. 17), full of small-town charm, 1310 N. Missouri Ave., Marceline, 660-375-1212, www.minerhill.com

17

Anniversary Sale (THRU Oct. 18), 25% off at participating dealers, Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, 816-232-0099, www.jessejamesantique mall.com

49th Annual Hannibal Folklife Festival (THRU Oct. 18), traditional craftsmen, artisans, food, music, performers in period costumes, downtown Hannibal, 573-221-6545

22

Trivia Night and Silent Auction, fundraiser for the Clay County Museum, with door prizes, snacks, cash bar Belvoir Winery, Liberty, www.claycountyhistoricalsocietymuseum.org

24

Rural Heritage Day, live demonstrations and hands-on activities, downtown Ste. Genevieve, 573-883-7102

Parking lot sale, buy good stuff cheap as vendors clean out and refresh their booths, Trunk-or-Treat with candy for the kids, Elsie Bell’s Antique Mall, Independence, 816-832-8711

~ Iowa OCTOBER Events ~

1

 What Cheer Flea Market (THRU Oct. 4), now in its 50th year, fairgrounds, What Cheer, 319-404-4066, www.whatcheerfleamarket.com

3

Flea Market Under the Bridge (THRU Oct. 4), shop for treasures from a variety of vendors, under the bridge, Marquette, 563-873-3735

9

Scenic Drive Festival (THRU Oct. 11), arts and crafts vendors, antique vendors, music, garage sales, parade, car show, food, Villages of Van Buren County, Keosauqua, 319-293-7111

10

Madison County Covered Bridge Festival (THRU Oct. 11), bus tours, horse and wagon rides, Civil War battle re-enactment, car show, Courthouse Square, Winterset, 515-462-1185

Walnut Fall Antique and Stoneware Festival (THRU Oct. 11), furniture, stoneware, antiques, advertising, primitives, downtown Walnut, 712-784-2626

17

Craft Carnival, more than 500 booths of handmade goods, Page County Fairgrounds, Clarinda, 712-542-2166

22

Pulley’s Indoor Flea Market (THRU Oct. 24), gently used treasures and unique finds, Pulley’s Event Center, Clarinda, 712-542-7668

24

Algona Autumnfest Craft and Vendor Show, kick off your holiday shopping, more than 100 booths, Algona Community Schools Fieldhouse, Algona, 515-295-7201

~ Illinois OCTOBER Events ~

3

Artisan and Antique Market, now in its fourth year, Brinkerhoff Mansion, Springfield, 217-361-5555

Junque Jamboree, antiques, collectibles, primitives, crafts, home décor, jewelry, food, Town Square, Vienna, 616-638-6495

Vintage Voices Tours, meet costumed re-enactors from the city’s rich history, City Cemetery, Alton, 618-531-6641

9

Scarecrow Weekend (THRU Oct. 11), handmade scarecrows on display, live entertainment, downtown St. Charles, 630-443-3967

Last 100 Miles Festival (THRU Oct. 11), a celebration of the Mother Road in Illinois, 620 St. Louis Road, Edwardsville, 618-465-6676

10

River Ridge Craft Fair (THRU Oct. 11), more than 100 booths, 414 IL-84, Hanover, riverridgepto@riverridge210.org

Archaeology Day, artifact displays, presentations, walking tour, Kincaid Mounds Road, Brookport, 618-524-4712

14

Pinball Expo 2026 (THRU Oct. 17), longest-running pinball show in the world, Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, Schaumburg, https://pinballexpo.com/

31

Dia de los Muertos Parade, themed floats honoring loved ones who have passed, 423 12th St., Moline, 563-499-4008

~ Nebraska OCTOBER Events ~

2

Trail of Treasures (THRU Oct. 4), huge flea market/garage sale event, along Byway 136 and Highway 6/34, Tecumseh, 402-335-0745

10

Brownville Old-Time Autumn (THRU Oct. 11), living history event, music, crafts, downtown Brownville, www.brownvillehistoricalsociety.org

~ Arkansas OCTOBER Events ~

4

Pumpkin Festival, corn maze, hay rides, farm tour, photo opps, General Store, Jackson Farm, Black Rock, https://www.visitjacksonfarm.com/

8

King Biscuit Blues Festival (THRU Oct. 10), five stages with street performers, BBQ contest, arts and crafts, Tent City, Helena, 870-572-5223

10

Old-Fashioned Day, live entertainment, pancake breakfast, small-town vibes, Saline County Courthouse Lawn, Benton, Facebook

16

Vintage Artisan Market (THRU Oct. 17), vintage finds, antiques, handmade goods, collectibles, home décor, Pine Mountain Village, Eureka Springs, 429-363-6224

22

Arkansas Elvis Festival (THRU Oct. 24), a dazzling showcase of Elvis tribute artists, Convention Center, Hot Springs, https://www.arkansaselvisfestival.com/

31

Gun and knife show (THRU Nov. 1), buy, sell, trade, Baxter County Fairgrounds, Mountain Home, 918-659-2201