SHOW CALENDARs by STATES
~ Missouri APRIL Shows ~
ALL MONTH LONG: Visit Lexington and enjoy historic homes, historical sites, camping, hiking, and more, Lexington, historiclexington.com
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Crafters and Quilters Vendor Fair (THRU April 6), see and buy one-of-a-kind crafts and quilts from around the area, Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, Hannibal, 573-221-2477
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Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show, more than 50 vendors, Knights of Columbus Hall, Vienna, 573-690-3195
Cruise-In — SolarFest, classic cars on display, shop local small businesses, downtown, Perryville, 573-517-2069
Hot air balloon glow show – SolarFest, tether rides, meet the pilots, National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, 573-517-2069
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Barn Sale and Outdoor Market (THRU April 21), new antiques, new look, new vendors, new management, Bates City Emporium and Antiques, Bates City, 816-625-1206
Coca-Cola Show and Sale, free appraisals, Hilton Garden Inn, Independence, 816-229-8920, mid-americatcccc.com
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Fenton Glass Show and Auction (THRU April 28), dealers from across the country, Relics Event Center, Springfield, 417-885-0007
Let’s Make a Deal (THRU April 28), save up to 30 percent, Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, 816-232-0099, 816-676-0662, jessejamesantiquemall.com, rustychandelier.com
Vintage Market Days Presents “Enchanted” (THRU April 28), vintage, vintage-inspired, architectural salvage, repurposed finds, home décor, jewelry and clothing, live music and food trucks, National Equestrian Center, Lake St. Louis, vintagemarketdays.com
Wurst Making 101 Class, learn mixing and grinding, safe handling, types of casings, smoking, cooking, Wurst Haus, Fulton, 573-642-7844
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Birds, Bees, and Blooms Festival, games, nature presentations, food, flowers, feathers, Missouri River Bird Observatory, Arrow Rock, mrbo.org, arrowrock.org
On the Veranda, garden show, Moonlight on the Veranda (sneak peek) is April 26, Greenwood Vintage Market, Greenwood, 816-537-7172, Facebook
~ Iowa APRIL Shows ~
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Northeast Iowa Diecast Toy Show, farm toys, semis, cars, trucks, Hot Wheels, Wineshiek County Fairgrounds Community Building, Decorah, 563-423-5128
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Arts and Antiques, stroll local galleries, then browse some of the finest antique stores in the Midwest, Heritage Museum, Amana Colonies, 319-622-7622
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Spring Fling Vendor and Craft Show, more than 70 vendors and crafters on site, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Marshalltown, 641-754-5715
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Kalona Quilt Show and Sale (THRU April 27), more than. 200 antique quilts on display and for sale, Kalona Community Center, Kalona, 319-656-2240
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Grand River Arts and Crafts Sale, more than 100 exhibitors selling unique, handmade products, Grand River Center, Dubuque, 563-357-1986
~ Illinois APRIL Shows ~
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Kane County Flea Market (THRU April 7), jewelry, furniture, books, antiques, junk, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, 630-377-2252
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St. Louis Antique Festival (THRU April 28), more than 80 booths and 30,000 square feet of merchandise, Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, Belleville, 608-346-3797
Junque Jamboree, antiques, collectibles, primitives, crafts, home décor, clothing, jewelry, food, Town Square, Vienna, 618-638-6495
~ Nebraska APRIL Shows ~
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Macrame Workshop, learn how to make a plant hanger in one class and a wall decoration in another, Espressions Coffee and Community, Aurora, 402-694-3214
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Bargain Buyway (THRU April 28), more than 250 miles of specialties and unique treasures, throughout Central Nebraska, 402-893-2880, www.bargainbuywauy.com
~ Kansas APRIL Shows ~
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First Fridays Art Walk, special artist showings, musical performances, local businesses open for shopping and dining, NOTO Arts District, Topeka, 785-408-8996
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Kansas Territory Bottle, Insulator and Postcard Show and Sale, antique bottles, jars, insulators, postcards, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, 620-728-8304
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Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale (THRU April 13), auctions, food, activities, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, 620-345-7142
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Wichita Flea Market, monthly event, Wind Surge Riverfront Stadium, Wichita, wichitafleamarket.biz
Military Collectors Show, buy, sell, trade, American Legion Hall 370, Overland Park, 913-432-4012, kcmcc.org
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Antique Watch and Clock Show and Sale (THRU April 20), annual event, Sedgwick County Extension Center, Wichita, 316-267-1925, wawcc.com
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Spring Outdoor Vintage Market, (also April 27) shop in the sunshine, Paramount Antique Malls, Augusta and Wichita, paramountantiquemall.com
Spring Open House (THRU April 21), shop for deals throughout the store, Wheatland Antique Mall, Topeka, 785-272-4222
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Bird City Military Show, see World War II re-enactments, living history military exhibits and demonstrations, food available, Tri-State Antique Engine and Threshers Association, Bird City, 785-734-2291
27
Herington Railroad Days, model railroads and memorabilia show, door prizes, clinics, workshops, buy/sell/trade model railroading supplies, Community Building, Herington, 316-258-4500
Outdoor Market, deals both inside and outside the store, Green Expressions, Olathe, 913-780-4180
Outdoor Market, deals both inside and outside the store, Sentimental Journey Marketplace, Olathe, 913-768-8088
Outdoor Market, deals both inside and outside the store, Vintage Traders Antique Mall, Olathe, 913-254-9000
~ Oklahoma APRIL Shows ~
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Minnehoma Trade Days, antiques, jewelry, art, candy, soap, home décor, Minnehoma Market, Lexington, 405-294-2062
German Feast and Auction, bake sale, try authentic and tasty German food, join in the live auction and bid on handmade goods, Corn Bible Academy, Clinton, 580-343-2262
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Woolaroc Spring Traders Encampment (THRU April 13), historical re-enactments and demonstrations of life in the 1840s-era Indian Territory, Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife, Bartlesville, 918-336-0307
101 Ranch Collector’s Association Western Memorabilia Show (THRU April 13), buy, sell, and trade Western, cowboy, and American Indian heritage memorabilia, Fairgrounds and Event Center and Morgan Field, Blackwell, 580-307-5076
Pontotoc County Quilt Show (THRU April 13), more than 150 quilts on display, quilting merchandise for sale, Ponotoc County Agri-Plex, Ada, 580-332-2153
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Festival of Trains (THRU April 14), model train displays, train rides for children, railroad-themed games, vendors, live entertainment, Oklahoma State Fair Park, Oklahoma City, 712-310-9687
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Indoor Flea Market, treasures from a variety of vendors, Claremore Expo Center, Claremore, 918-342-5357
Market Spring Craft Show, seasonal crafts and gifts, sweet treats, door prizes, Stride Bank Center, Enid, 580-603-1562
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Old Chicken Farm Vintage Barn Sale (THRU April 27), vintage furniture, handmade treasures, décor, upcycled, repurposed, more than 600 pickers spread out across 80 acres, Old Chicken Farm, Jones, 405-740-1414
Made in Oklahoma Handmade Spring Fest (THRU April 27), home décor, yard art, baked goods, jewelry, Cherokee Casino, Claremore, 918-530-8132
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Heart of Spring Craft, Vintage, and Junk Show, 75 vendors selling wooden crafts, furniture, clothing, and more, McClain County Expo, Purcell, 405-618-2001
~ Arkansas APRIL Shows ~
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Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market (THRU April 8), more than 400 booths, Conway Expo Center, Conway, www.bellarustina.com
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Vintage Market Days of Northwest Arkansas (THRU April 14), more than 150 premiere vendors from 15 states, Benton County Fairgrounds, Bentonville, https://www.vintagemarketdays.com/market/nw-arkansas/
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Tired Iron of the Ozarks Antique Tractor & Engine Show & Swap Meet (THRU April 20), 31st annual event, 13344 Taylor Orchard Road, Gentry, 479-502-6555, www.facebook.com/RustyOldTractors