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.