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Pre-Spring Bazaar offers gently-used treasures

by | Dec 29, 2021 | Mid-American

January 2022

Pre-Spring Bazaar offers gently-used treasures

The annual Pre-Spring Bazaar and Flea Market in Leavenworth is another February event in the small town you’ll want to attend. Taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Riverfront Community Center, the flea market will be stocked with homemade crafts, toys, jewelry, furniture, skincare products, and beauty products, among other items. Vendor tables are still available for $25 with electricity and $20 without electricity.

The flea market is sponsored by the Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, call 913-651-2203. 

Flea market image of bird houses

The Pre-Spring Bazaar and Flea Market will take place Feb. 5 at the Riverfront Community Center in Leavenworth, KS. (Image courtesy of The City of Leavenworth)

Handmade and from the Heart

by | Nov 30, 2021 | Articles

December 2021

Feature Article

Handmade and from the Heart

by Corbin Crable

 

Main Street in Greenwood, MO, is bustling today, a cold Saturday morning in mid-November, with the chatter of antique shoppers slicing through the chilly air as they head into the Greenwood Mercantile, one of several antique stores open during the town’s annual Holiday Handmade Market.

Fabric Gnome Dolls

A vendor called Gnome Crossing sold pre-made fabric gnome dolls. If you wanted to add a personal touch to your festive holiday decor, Gnome Crossing also sells kits that allow the buyer to make a gnome themselves, adding a much more personal touch to the finished product.

Locals and visitors alike came out for the annual event along which coincided with the Holiday Open House in the historic Antique District. Hundreds of shoppers found unique holiday gifts that didn’t break the bank and that their loved ones will treasure. Vendors selling everything from handmade jewelry, bath and beauty products, clothing and accessories, candles, jams, jellies, and salsas set up shop to greet shoppers, while outside, visitors browsed the multiple antique and vintage stores in search of the perfect gift to give an older, used item a brand-new life.

Decorated Autoharp

Vendors at the Holiday Handmade Market took great care to decorate their spaces with quirky, creative designs, such as this autoharp, found at an accessories table. Though it wasn’t for sale, many shoppers had passed by, asking for its price, the owner says.

Brad and Max

A big hit at the Holiday Hand-made Market was Nathan Begnaud and his family, representing Madison Street Leather. Begnaud, of Lee’s Summit, MO, said he began crafting leather goods such as belts, tote bags, wallets, card holders and dog bow ties in order to help pay for open-heart surgery for his son, Max, 6.

Dog Bow Ties

Participating merchants in this year’s Holiday Open House and Handmade Market included the Greenwood Vintage Market, the Greenwood Mercantile, As Time Goes By, Big Creek Antiques, and The Porch Swing.

 

rack of costumes

You don’t have to spend a lot of money for your child to enjoy the look of his or her favorite characters, such as Captain America or Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen.” The costumes were among dozens from Oak Leaf Creations.

The event serves as a reminder to those searching for holiday gifts that Christmas does not need to be expensive, and giving a thoughtful gift that took time, creativity and dedication to craft will always be a much-appreciated and thoughtful gesture.

Local merchants with customer

The Holiday Handmade Market gave local merchants an opportunity to meet and greet locals and visitors in search of a thoughtful, creative Christmas gift for a loved one.

Contact Corbin Crable at editor@discovervintage.com​

Open houses and other festive events … welcome the holidays

by | Nov 29, 2021 | Vintage

December 2021

Open houses and other festive events … welcome the holidays

Upcoming events on both sides of the Missouri and Kansas state line are gearing up for Christmas and are sure to bring in holiday shoppers with their gift lists.
In late November, model train enthusiasts can enjoy the Mid-America Train & Toy Show at the KCI Expo Center in Kansas City, MO, where they can browse toy and scale model trains, toys, trucks, airplanes and memorabilia. The event will feature more than 200 tables of vendors, as well as door prizes and a free viewing of vintage train films.
Early in the month of December, Vintage Traders Antique Mall will welcome the public with its Winter Holiday Sale, Dec. 3-5, while Lone Elm Antique Mall’s Christmas Sale will take place Dec. 3-4. Both merchants are located in Olathe, KS.
Just a few miles away, Shawnee Antique Mall in Shawnee, KS, will host its annual Holiday Open House on Dec. 11. The store will include sales on items such as antiques, collectibles, jewelry, toys and glassware.
Be sure to check out other holiday events around Kansas, including the Kansas City, KS, Strawberry Hill Museum’s Olde World Christmas (tours of the 1887 home through Jan. 9, 2022).
Paramount Antique Malls in Augusta and Wichita, KS, will keep their holiday celebration going for a full two weeks, with their Annual Christmas Sale Event going from Dec. 17-Jan. 2, 2022. Visitors can save between 10-30% throughout the stores; the event is ideal for last-minute Christmas shoppers.
On the Missouri side of the state line, you can prepare for your shopping at John and Marge’s Attic in Gallatin, MO by first visiting the shop’s website (www.JMattic.com), where holiday gift ideas appear on the shop’s homepage. Their holiday open house takes place Dec. 4 in conjunction with Gallatin’s Christmas Around the Square event, which encourages citizens and visitors to shop locally downtown, while also providing family-friendly activities and entertainment for all.
There’s also the Dec. 9 Jingle Bell Walk, where visitors can complete their Christmas shopping in Historic Downtown Odessa, MO., and enjoy the beautifully decorated buildings, shops, and eateries.
And, as always, Enchanted Frog Antiques in Lathrop, MO offers its regular monthly sales for shoppers both old and new, including Lucky $7 Days ($7 off an item of $25 or more) on Dec. 10-12, as well as it’s Super Saturday Sale on Dec. 18, during which visitors can save 10-25% off.
For a list of more holiday sales and events, be sure to check out our calendars in this issue of Discover Vintage America.

Lone Elm

For a taste of Christmases past, visit Lone Elm Antique Mall in Olathe, KS, for its annual Christmas Sale, Dec. 3-4. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Mansion to host a holiday whodunnit

by | Nov 29, 2021 | Mid-American

December 2021

Mansion to host a holiday whodunnit

For some nontraditional holiday entertainment, give a Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner a stab.

The dinner and play will be offered several times throughout the month, on Dec. 10, 11, 17 and 18, at the historic Arbor Lodge Mansion in Nebraska City. Guests will be a part of the holiday-themed evening of mystery and mayhem as they are assigned characters in the murder mystery play. Each guest will receive costume pieces and props to use throughout the performance.

The mansion sits on the 260-acre Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City.
For ticket prices, showtimes, and more information, call 402-873-7222.

Arbor Day Mansion

The Arbor Lodge Mansion will be the setting for a Christmas-themed murder mystery dinner, Dec. 10, 11, 17 and 18 in Nebraska City. (Image courtesy of www.arbordayfarm.org)

Spectacular deals can be found at vintage market

by | Oct 27, 2021 | Mid-American, Vintage

November 2021

The Antique Spectacular Vintage Market Quad Cities returns to the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island, Nov. 5-7.

More than 70 vendors will descend on the venue to sell fine antiques and vintage collectibles. Items for sale include furniture, art, American Indian items, china, postcards, primitives, silverware, glassware, coins, rugs and textiles.

“With the Antique Spectacular, there is always something to interest every collector, whether they have a new interest in vintage and repurposed for decorating their home or have been collecting antiques for years,” according to the state’s tourism website, enjoyillinois.com. “The list of amazing vintage items is endless and all under one roof for the convenience to shop all weekend, for a timeless vintage treasure, that is new to you.”

For more information, visit www.antiquespectacular.com.

Antique Spectacular

Antique perfume bottles and glassware are among the items that await shoppers at the Antique Spectacular Vintage Market, Nov. 5-7 at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island, IL. (photo courtesy of enjoyillinois.com)

Jubilation for shoppers at Junk Jubilee

by | Oct 27, 2021 | Mid-American, Vintage

November 2021

Called the “ultimate vintage experience,” Junk Jubilee Jingles is a family affair that will bring a smile to the faces of treasure hunters this holiday season.

Set for Nov. 12-14 in Des Moines, founder and owner Miccia Humphrey calls the event a “fantastic place to find someone a special gift.” Humphrey founded the event in 2010 and has the good fortune of having help from her son Sam, nephew Seth and his wife Sara in staffing it. The jubilee specializes in antiques, retro/vintage items; in addition to the winter event, another jubilee is held annually in the spring.

“Don’t wait to buy last-minute gift cards when you can buy a meaningful or whimsical gift that is a one-of-a-kind item brought to the show by a small business owner,” Humphrey writes on Junk Jubilee’s website. “While you may find some vintage Christmas items, the majority of items are just great finds. Many vendors like to decorate their booths for the holiday season, and the show is very festive.”

Junk Jubilee Jingles will take place in the 4-H Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds – that’s 110,000 square feet with more than 100 vendors from surrounding states.

For more information, visit www.junkjubilee.com.

Junk Jubilee

There are always small, delightful surprises around every corner at the annual Junk Jubilee Jingles in Des Moines. (photo courtesy of www.junkjubilee.com)

NOTO event set to illuminate Topeka

by | Oct 27, 2021 | Mid-American, Vintage

November 2021

Topeka’s NOTO Arts and Entertainment District is getting into the holiday spirit with its Celebrations of Winter, six weeks of events marking the arrival of winter, between Nov. 20 and Dec. 31.

The six-week celebration starts with NOTO’s Celebration of Lights on Nov. 20. The tree-lighting ceremony will take place from 4-8 p.m. in Veterans Park, and will include carriage rides through the district, a visit by Santa Claus, performances by Kansas Ballet and Seaman High School’s show choir, and even some late-night shopping at local merchants.

More shopping will be available on Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 with NOTO’s Holiday Market. Special seasonal gifts, including handmade crafts and antiques, will be up for sale at the market, which takes place at the NOTO Arts Center and the Rosebud Pavilion.

Every Saturday during the six weeks, stop by the Holiday Market to shop. Santa will visit the district, and listen to performances by other high school musicians and musical groups. The season will end Dec. 31 with its New Years Eve in NOTO Celebration and a countdown to midnight.

For more information or to become a Holiday Market vendor, e-mail info@notoartsdistrict.org and visit www.explorenoto.org/celebrationsofwinter.

NOTO Christmas

The NOTO Arts District will light up Topeka, KS, with a holiday tree-lighting ceremony Nov. 20. (photo courtesy of Metro Voice)

Sugarplum Festival will sweeten your holiday

by | Oct 27, 2021 | Mid-American

November 2021

Holiday celebrations will soon be in full swing at not just antique and vintage shops around the region, but also at venues like the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph, which will host its annual Sugarplum Festival, Nov. 11-13.

If you’re shopping for seasonal gifts, the festival offers unique gifts and artisan-made goods, local crafters displaying their wares, and more than 30 small, local businesses. Live music and a café lunch will be available as well.

The fun kicks off on Thursday, Nov. 11, with a preview party from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets are required to attend the event. The festival continues from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on both days and half-priced admission from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday only.

General admission for the festival is $10 at the door and $8 presale. Local presale locations in St. Joseph include Cosentino’s Price Chopper, Hy-Vee, the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art. Parking is free, with a complimentary shuttle running to the museum every 10 minutes. Paid parking in the museum’s parking lot also is available, but it is limited.

For more information, visit albrecht-kemper.org/sugarplum.

Sugarplum Festival

Beautiful holiday items will be available for purchase at the Sugarplum Festival in St. Joseph. (photo courtesy of Facebook)

Omaha Antiques Show returns to Council Bluffs

Omaha Antiques Show returns to Council Bluffs

by | Oct 1, 2021 | Mid-American, Vintage

October 2021

Collectors of antiques and vintage items will flock to Council Bluffs in late October for the annual Omaha Antique Show, Oct. 29-30 at The Grass Wagon.

Dealers from five states will be on site selling primitives, maps, Asian artifacts, holiday collectibles, posters, jewelry, postcards, toys and Western items; no crafts will be sold at the event.
“The dealers are most enthusiastic about the opportunity to sell to their loyal customers and collectors new to antiques,” organizer Sally Thompson says.

The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 29, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 30th. Admission is $6 for adults and $2 for students. Parking is available behind The Grass Wagon.
For more information, call 913-488-3306 or e-mail granitemom@aol.com.

Stop by the Omaha Antique Show in Council Bluffs, IA, on Oct. 29-30 for a variety of high-quality antiques. (Photo courtesy of Omaha Antique Show)

Stop by the Omaha Antique Show in Council Bluffs, IA, on Oct. 29-30 for a variety of high-quality antiques. (Photo courtesy of Omaha Antique Show)

All Hallows’ event sure to serve up spooky good time

All Hallows’ event sure to serve up spooky good time

by | Oct 1, 2021 | Mid-American, Vintage

October 2021

History will come alive – along with a few ghouls and zombies – at Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer’s All Hallows’ event, Oct. 8-9 in Grand Island.

Visitors will start their evening with frightful scenes in the museum’s family arbor, where kids will receive a bag full of candy and coupons from local businesses. Then, it’s off to Railroad Town, an historic town on the museum’s grounds, which recreates the lives of everyday citizens in 1891, including farmers, blacksmiths and tinsmiths. Catch a ghost story or two in front of the Lesher House, and then participate in a costume parade as it winds its way through Railroad Town.
The museum is promoting the event as suitable for younger children.

Stuhr Musuem is located at 3133 W. U.S. Highway 34. For more information, call 308-385-5316 or visit www.stuhrmuseum.org.

Items similar to this Pickard cider pitcher will be up for bids at an online auction Oct. 9. (Photo courtesy of eBay)

You never know what manner of costumed character you’ll find at the annual Stuhr Museum All Hallows celebration in Grand Island. (Photo courtesy of Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer)