Summer flea markets begin May 11 at Jesse James & Rusty Chandelier

Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier in St. Joseph are giving antique lovers the opportunity to work on their tan while doing a little shopping.

The stores will host their parking lot flea markets on May 11, June 22, Aug. 24, and Sept. 28. More than 30 dealers will be on site, and shoppers can feed their hunger with food trucks on site. For vendor information and reserve space, call 816-676-0662 or e-mail manager@rustychandelier.com.

Come to Rutledge for a junk lover’s paradise

The Rutledge Flea Market covers a lot of ground — but that means plenty of vendor variety at the Rutledge Flea Market.

Situated on 60 acres, the first 2024 date for the flea market will be May 10-11. The market returns for two days each month until November. Missouri’s largest consecutive flea market boasts 700 vendors, with new ones being added each year. Cabins are available to rent on the grounds, as well as campgrounds with RV hookups, Wifi, and even an ATM if you’re a little short on cash.

The flea market takes place at 46001 State Highway V near Rutledge. For more information, call 660-216-3223 or visit www.rutledgefleamarket.com.

Military collectors welcome to upcoming show

The Kansas City Military Collectors Club once again hosts its upcoming Military Collectors Show, April 13 at American Legion Hall #370 in Overland Park.

Weapons, uniforms, helmets, and other military memorabilia from all periods will be on display and for sale, which runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5.

For more information, call 816-550-8095, 913-945-0285, or visit www.kcmcc.org.

April 2024… 

More than 70 booths at annual St. Louis Antique Festival

The 57th Annual St. Louis Antique Festival returns to the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville, April 27-28, offering 70 booths and more than 30,000 square feet of merchandise.

See the festival’s advertisement in this issue for a $1-off coupon to the event, which takes place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday the 27th and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday the 28th.

For more information, call 608-346-3797 or e-mail stlouisantiquefestival@gmail.com.

April 2024… 

See steam power in action at show and
swap meet

Dust off your tractors, oil those gears, and head over to Gentry for the spring Tired Iron of the Ozarks Show, April 19-20 on 17 acres at 13344 Taylor Orchard Road.

Marvel at the engines, tractors, and celebration of rural life at the biannual show, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. A swap meet and outdoor marketplace will be on site, as well as food vendors. Tractor train rides are available for the kids, too. Feel free to bring any engines or tractors you’d like to display. Admission to the event is free.

For more information, call 479-685-9623 or visit tiredironoftheozarks.com.

April 2024. 

Bates City Antiques is now Bates City Emporium & Antiques

Big changes have come to a beloved antique store in Missouri. The former Bates City Antique Mall in Bates City is under new ownership.

Vivian Garrett took ownership of the property on Jan. 1 of this year, renaming it Bates City Emporium and Antiques. Garrett has undertaken updating the look of the shop, making repairs inside and out, including welcoming patrons with a new patio at the store’s front entrance.

“We continually strive to provide excellent customer service in a positive and relaxed environment for both our vendors and our customers. We are dedicated to maintaining a clean, organized store, offering a unique mix of antiques and collectibles as well as vintage, repurposed, and handcrafted items,” writes Sue Sanders on behalf of Garrett. “Whether you are collecting, decorating, or looking for a gift, we have something for you. Our goal is to provide a memorable and friendly shopping experience. We look forward to your visit!”

The store is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. In the event calendars in this issue of Discover Vintage America, look for information on a barn sale and outdoor flea market in April; these will take place again in October.
For more information on the store or renting vendor space, call 816-625-1206.

March 2024. 

Get ready for lots of fun at this annual flea market in Waverly

Enjoy the city of Waverly as you shop for deals at the Waverly Vintage Flea Market, March 22 and 23 at The Centre.

Available at the market: items for the novice collector and the veteran collector alike, including antiques, vintage items, rustic collectibles, tools, jewelry, home décor, repurposed items, painted furniture, and clothes.

The indoor flea market will be open from 12-6 p.m. on the 22nd and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the 23rd. The Waverly Vintage Flea Market will return this November.

For more information, call 641-373-2960.

March 2024. 

Welcome spring with events in the Greenwood Antique District

Say ‘goodbye’ to winter and ‘hello’ to spring at the Spring Open House at all the shops on Main Street in the Greenwood Antique District, March 22-24.

Special deals can be found throughout the store for the open house, where you’ll feast your eyes on antiques, vintage items, collectibles, and more.

And on March 23, feed your appetite for handmade delights at Greenwood Vintage Market’s Handmade Market, where local sellers will display crafts, clothing, jewelry, art, and homemade goodies. Be sure to stroll Greenwood’s Main Street and visit all the antique stores filled to the brim with treasures, too.

For more information, contact the Greenwood Vintage Market at 816-537-8434 or on Facebook.

March 2024. 

Don’t bottle up your excitement –
The Bottle Show is coming to St. Louis

Now in its 54th year, the St. Louis Antique Bottle and Jar Show returns to the Gateway to the West on March 17 at Orlando Gardens.
More than 125 vendors will be on site selling a variety of collectible pieces, including old bottles, fruit jars, pottery, breweriana, insulators, and advertising. The show is hosted by the St. Louis Antique Bottle Collectors Association.

The show will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; admission is $3, with children let in for free, and refreshments will be made available.

For more information, contact Patsy Jett at 314-570-6917 or patsy_jett@yahoo.com.