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

4

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

8

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

15

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

16

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

24

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

27

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 ~

3

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

8

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

9

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

16

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

17

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

24

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

~ Illinois JUNE Shows ~

1

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

2

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

16

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

9

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

27

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 ~

5

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

13

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

~ Kansas JUNE Shows ~

4

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

10

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

17

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

18

Father’s Day Car Show, classic cars on parade, BBQ lunch, live music, Rolling Hills Zoo, Salina, 785-827-9488

22

Summer Outdoor Vintage Market, hot summer deals, Paramount Marketplace, Wichita, paramountantiquemall.com

24

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

28

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 ~

1

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

2

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

3

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

9

Elk City Route 66 Festival, shopping, block parties, car cruises, Ackley Park and Retail District, Elk City, 580-225-0207

10

Chandler Ice Cream Festival, free ice cream, live music, food vendors, Tilghman Park, Chandler, 405-258-0673

15

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

16

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

17

Tulsa Flea Market, 50,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles, Expo Square, Tulsa, 918-744-1386

21

Stories on the Square, Cherokee storytellers sharing tales of their heritage, Cherokee National Peace Pavilion, Tahlequah, 877-779-6977

22

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

24

Vinyl Record Show, large selection of vinyl records, CDs, t-shirts, posters, cassettes, Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center, Edmond, 210-415-2972

29

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