Day celebrates the history, heritage of small Kansas town

by Patti Klinge | Jul 27, 2022 | Mid-American

August 2022 …

Day celebrates the history, heritage
of small Kansas town

An entire day packed with fun will introduce residents and visitors alike to Yoder as Yoder Heritage Day returns to the city’s historic downtown on Aug. 27.

The festival, which traditionally takes place on the fourth Saturday of August each year, will kick off with a pancake and sausage breakfast at 6 a.m., so bring your appetite. The festivities begin with the opening of the Vendor Village, where local crafters will sell their handmade items. The remainder of the day includes a parade, live music, an antique tractor pull, a quilt and craft auction, a draft horse pull, and pony events. The day concludes with a firework show at dusk.

A full schedule of the day’s events is available at www.yoderkansas.com/heritage-day. Follow the event on Facebook at ‘Yoder Heritage Day’ for the latest information.

Iron Horse Marketplace in Perryville, AR

Yoder Heritage Day

Yoder Heritage Day will interest crafters and quilters alike, with displays and quilting supplies for sale. (Image courtesy of Yoder Heritage Day/Facebook)

At Leavenworth Live, it’s time to boogie

by Patti Klinge | Jul 27, 2022 | Mid-American

August 2022 …

At Leavenworth Live, it’s time to boogie

Get ready to grab your sweetie and shake off the summer heat as Leavenworth Main Street brings its free concert series, Leavenworth Live, to town with a performance by local rock-horn band Brass Rewind. The performance will take place Aug. 13 in Haymarket Square in Leavenworth. Brass Rewind specializes in music from some of the great musicians of the past, including Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Steely Dan, and Chicago.

For more information on Brass Rewind, visit www.brassrewindkc.com. For more Leavenworth events this summer, visit www.leavenworthmainstreet.com.

Brass Rewind band

Trombone player Michael Eaton and his bandmates from Brass Rewind will play in downtown Leavenworth, KS, as part of the Leavenworth Live concert series. (Image courtesy of Brass Rewind/Facebook)

First Wednesdays at Greenwood Vintage Market allow shoppers to stay out late

by Patti Klinge | Jul 27, 2022 | Mid-American

August 2022 …

First Wednesdays at Greenwood Vintage Market allow shoppers to stay out late

Mark your calendar for August 3 and get a babysitter for the kids – you’ll be out late shopping at Greenwood Vintage Market’s First Wednesday event.

The event welcomes shoppers until 8 p.m. to browse the new deals on display at the store’s expansive mazes of booths. If you don’t have dinner plans, be sure to stop by one of the food trucks in the parking lot, and wash it down with a glass of wine from beverage caterer Embrace the Grape. Live musical entertainment will also be on site.

Greenwood Vintage Market’s next First Wednesday event will be Sept. 7.

For more information, visit their Facebook page; you also can call the store at 816-537-7172.

Greenwood Vintage Market

Jeannie has some absolutely wonderful pieces!!

Elsie Bell’s sidewalk sale back by popular demand

by Patti Klinge | Jul 27, 2022 | Mid-American

August 2022 …

Elsie Bell’s sidewalk sale back
by popular demand

For only the second time in its history, Elsie Bell’s Antique Mall in Independence will give its dealers and friends an opportunity to clean out their booths, closets and basements by hosting a sidewalk sale. Prices are slashed on existing merch and not-seen-before items are brought in as well for this six-hour event, which has received rave reviews from customers for its low, low prices.

The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 in front of Elsie Bell’s Antique Mall, 1101 S. Crysler (23rd and Crysler) in Independence MO. (10’ x 10’ spaces are also available to outside dealers at a cost of $20/booth as space permits.)

Call 816-832-8711 for further information.

The Mother Road is calling you at Route 66 Festival

by Patti Klinge | Jul 27, 2022 | Mid-American

August 2022 …

The Mother Road is calling to you at the
Route 66 Festival

Lovers of classic cars and Route 66 culture can get their kicks at the annual Route 66 Festival, Aug. 11-13 in downtown Springfield.
The festival, a celebration of all things Route 66, will feature a classic car and truck show, a parade, a poker run, live music, a parade, and historical exhibits on Route 66 itself. New to the festival this year is the Route 66 Kickoff Concert and Street Party, with music from the Emerald City Band.

“This Thursday night concert will also provide a chance for community members and visitors alike to celebrate coming out of the pandemic and set the stage for future economic vitality and recovery efforts to be promoted during and following the highly anticipated festival,” according to festival organizers on the event’s website.

For more information, visit www.route66festivalsgf.com.

The Emerald City Band

The Emerald City Band will kick off Springfield’s annual Route 66 on Aug. 11 with a free concert and street party. (Image courtesy of Emerald City Band)

Slater Street Antiques opening in Merriam

by Patti Klinge | Jul 27, 2022 | Mid-American

August 2022 …

Slater Street Antiques opening in Merriam

Slater Street Antiques will host its grand opening Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. The new antique store, located at 5905 Slater St. in Merriam is housed in two buildings including a white, two-story house built at the turn of the century. The spot has been an antique lover’s paradise for decades, first as Mundy’s Antiques in the 1980s and then Campbell & Co. Antiques.

“We will be creating a fresh new look for this location and offering an eclectic mix of dealers featuring all types of great vintage and antique merchandise for your home or office,” Slater St.’s website reads.

The merchant is still accepting vendor applications; potential vendors must have an active presence on social media in order to be considered.

To apply to be a vendor or for more information, visit www.slaterstantiques.com or visit the business on Facebook or Instagram.

Slater St. Antiques in Merriam

Slater St. Antiques in Merriam will be open this summer, selling a variety of mid-century modern, antique and vintage items. (Image courtesy of Slater St. Antiques)

Firecracker 4th Antique Show sure to bring in holiday with a bang

by Patti Klinge | Jun 29, 2022 | Vintage

JuLY 2022 …

Firecracker 4th Antique Show sure to bring in holiday with a bang

Make plenty of room in your RV as you prepare to bring home treasures from the annual Firecracker 4th Antique Show in the Amana Colonies.

The popular show, which coincides with the Fourth of July holiday each year, will take place in the Colonies’ RV Park, July 3-4. More than 70 vendors will set up shop, selling folk art, Americana, toys, tools, advertising, primitives, farm finds, and more. Dealers can be found in the two large, air-conditioned buildings on the park property, as well as some dealers outside. Dealer space is still available.

For more information, call 319-622-3539, e-mail firecracker4amana@gmail.com, or visit the show’s Facebook page.

Firecracker 4th Antique Show in the Amana Colonies

Just a few of the farm finds you’ll uncover at the Firecracker 4th Antique Show in the Amana Colonies, July 3-4. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

CrockFest Convention heating up for its 45th annual event

by Patti Klinge | Jun 29, 2022 | Vintage

July 2022 …

CrockFest Convention heating up for its 45th annual event

Anniversary and members from all over the United States will gather for their 45th annual CrockFest Convention in Red Wing on July 14-16.

This pottery collecting group began in 1977 with a get-together in Red Wing, where treasured pieces of Red Wing clay products were bought and sold and a new book about “Clay Giants” was autographed. Forty-five years later, they are still gathering, and added events will include a members auction, education sessions including a Kids View session for future collectors, a show and sale open to the public, and a sunset dinner cruise on Lake Pepin.

This national organization invites new members to join for an annual membership of $35 that includes a beautiful full color newsletter mailed to your home. For more information visit www.RedWingCollectors.org or call 651-388-4004. – News item courtesy of The Red Wings Collectors Society

Red Wings Collectors Society’s annual CrockFest

The Red Wings Collectors Society’s annual CrockFest will center around all things pottery. (Image courtesy of The Republican Eagle)

Bella Rustina to pack Conway Expo Center

by Patti Klinge | Jun 29, 2022 | Vintage

July 2022 …

Bella Rustina to pack Conway Expo Center

The annual Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market will descend on Conway, July 15-17 at the Conway Expo Center.

The event will boast more than 230 booths crammed with antiques, vintage, and vintage-inspired creations.

Early buyers can pay an $8 admission fee to get into the gates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 16 (children 12 and younger are free). Admission to the event on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17, is $5 for adults. Parking for the event is free.

For more information, call 501-230-5728 or visit www.bellarustina.com. The event is sponsored by Ashley’s Finds LLC.

Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market

The Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market will return to Arkansas’ Conway Expo Center this July. (Image courtesy of River Valley Magazine)

Get ready for Christmas in July in downtown Leavenworth

by Patti Klinge | Jun 29, 2022 | Vintage

July 2022 …

Get ready for Christmas in July in downtown Leavenworth

Though visits from Santa Claus won’t be happening for a few months yet, it’s going to feel like Christmas in July this month in downtown Leavenworth as Leavenworth Main Street celebrates its annual Leavenworth Main Street $1,000 Giveaway.

Only on July 30, for every $20 you spend at a participating Leavenworth merchant, your name goes into a drawing for one of 10 $100 bundles of “Main Street Bucks,” which can be used at any local businesses partnering with the organization for the event.

If you can’t make it out on July 30 for the giveaway, you can still participate in downtown Leavenworth’s sidewalk sales, which will be offered July 7-9. Get outside, enjoy some summer sun and support local businesses in the area.

For more information, call (913) 682-3924 or visit

www.leavenworthmainstreet.com.

July in downtown Leavenworth

Shop locally this July in downtown Leavenworth for a chance to win Main Street Bucks. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Day celebrates the history, heritage of small Kansas town