SHOW CALENDARs by STATES
~ Missouri APRIL Events ~
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Grand Reopening, tours resuming, Vaile Mansion, Independence, 816-389-9600, vailemansion.org
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Quilters and Crafters Vendor Fair, see and buy one-of-a-kind quilts from around your area, Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, Hannibal, 573-221-2477
Coca-Cola Show and Sale, free appraisals, Hilton Garden Inn, Independence, 816-229-8920, mid-americatcccc.com
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Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show, more than 50 handmade and direct market vendors, Knights of Columbus Hall, Vienna, 573-690-3195
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Vintage Vendor Fest, first-ever event, The Vintage Bee and Queen Bee Boutiques, Blue Springs, 816-988-8023
First parking lot sale of the year, stop by for hot deals as summer approaches, Running Rabbit Antiques, Higginsville, 660-584-8818
Old Time Finds Flea Market, amazing finds and food, second Saturday of each month through October, Old Time Finds, High Ridge, 636-495-3900
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Shower of Savings (THRU April 27), save 30% at both malls, Jesse James Antique Mall and Furniture Gallery & The Rusty Chandelier, St. Joseph, 816-232-0099, 816-676-0662, jesse james antique mall, rustychandelier.com
Miner Hill Flea Market (THRU April 26), flea market findings galore, 1310 N. Missouri Ave., Marceline, 660-375-1212, minerhill.com
Storewide Sale (THRU APRIL 27), up to 50% off, along with Garden Pop-up – all month long; senior day every Tuesday, Merchant Square, Independence, 816-663-1845, facebook/merchant square
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Birds, Bees, and Blooms Festival, highlights Missouri’s native pollinators, flowering plants, birds and other wildlife, hands-on educational demonstrations, hiking trails, food, flowers, feathers, and fun, Arrow Rock State Historic Site, for info, contact Experience Arrow Rock,
660-837-3700 or MRBO, Arrow Rock, MO, 660-837-3888, arrowrock.org
Vintage Outdoor & Garden Market, antiques, vintage, repurpoed, plants, garden decor, Greenwood Vintage Market, Greenwood, 816-537-7172, Facebook
Pavilion/Parking Lot Pop-Up, vintage, antiques, crafts, spring cleaning sales, Vintage Vault on Main, Greenwood, 816-535-2546, Facebook
~ Iowa APRIL Events ~
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Iowa State Fair Flea Market (THRU April 6), antiques, collectibles, home décor, jewelry, purses, bags, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, 515-250-5916
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Historic Hills Scenic Byway Spring Shop About (THRU April 12), visit boutiques, historic sites, museums, and eateries throughout Southeastern Iowa, 304 South Maple Street Suite 101, Fairfield, 641-472-6177
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Kalona Quilt Show and Sale (THRU April 26), handmade quilts on display and for sale, Community Center/YMCA, Kalona, 319-656-2240
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~ Illinois APRIL Events ~
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Metro East Postcard Show and Sale (THRU April 5), thousands of picture postcards, Community Center, Caseyville, 619-508-3299
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Kane County Flea Market (THRU April 6), refurbished furniture, collectibles, antiques, fancy “junque,” Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles, 630-377-2252
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Fern and Vendor Day, discover beautiful ferns, support local artisans, The Patch, Marion, 440-376-0160
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Culpepper and Merriweather Circus, two shows under the big top, 101 N. Fair St., Marion, williamsoncountyfair@yahoo.com
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General Grant’s Home Front Re-enactment and Encampment (THRU April 27), Civil War Ladies Bazaar, 1860s military and civilian re-enactors, medical demonstrations, battles each day, Depot Park, Galena, 630-768-2705
St. Louis Antique Festival (THRU April 27), 59th annual event, Belle-Claire Fairgrounds, Belleville, 608-346-3797
Junque Jamboree, antiques, collectibles, clothing, food, primitives, crafts, décor, Town Square, Vienna, 618-638-6495
~ Nebraska APRIL Events ~
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Third Annual Triple Bee Spring Flea Market (THRU April 13), handmade goods, vintage finds, home décor, boutique items, D&N Event Center, North Platte, 308-534-0255
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Festival of Quilts (THRU April 27), Northwest Nebraska’s largest quilt show, Dawes County Fairgrounds, Chadron, 308-432-3373
Bargain Buyway (THRU April 27), specialties and unique treasures, North Central Nebraska, 402-640-7699, www.bargainbuyway.com
~ Arkansas APRIL Events ~
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Sausage Series – Mastering the Basics: Breakfast Sausage and Italian Sausage, beginner class for food enthusiasts with hands-on learning, Pulaski Tech Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute, Little Rock, 501-907-6670
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Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival, cultural demonstrations, exhibits, musical and dance performances, 134 Convention Road, Hot Springs, 501-321-2277
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Bella Rustina Modern Vintage Market (THRU April 27), more than 300 booths, Expo Center, Conway, www.bellarustina.com
Pine Log Vintage Market (THRU April 26), antiques, clothing, jewelry, home décor, furnishings, unique treasures, treats and sweets, Historic Head Dairy Farm, Brookland, www.pinelogmarket.com
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~ Kansas APRIL Events ~
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Antique Watch and Clock Show and Sale (THRU April 5), annual event, Miami County Fairgrounds, Paola, nawcc63.org/Regional.aspx
Spring Open House, (THRU April 6) antiques, vintage, yard, art, Green Expressions, Olathe, KS, 913-780-4180
Spring Open House, (THRU April 6) antiques, vintage, sales, Vintage Traders, Olathe, KS, 913-254-9000
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Military Collectors Show, buy, sell, trade, American Legion Hall #370, Overland Park, 913-432-4012
Wichita Flea Market, monthly event, Equity Bank Park, Wichita, www.wichitafleamarket.biz
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Mid-America Markets, monthly event, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, 620-663-5626
Kansas Territory, Bottle, Insulator, and Postcard Show, plenty to see and buy, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, 620-669-3600
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Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale (THRU April 12), food, activities, fun run, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, 620-345-7142
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Easter Egg Hunt at two stores in Olathe, prize eggs hidden throughout the store at Sentimental Journey Marketplace; take egg to Lone Elm Antiques to claim prize, details on Facebook
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Outdoor vintage market, shop in the sunshine, Paramount Antique Mall, Wichita, 316-722-0500, paramountantiquemall.com
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Annual Antique Watch and Clock Show and Sale (THRU April 26), sponsored by Wichita Antique Watch and Clock Collectors, Sedgwick County Extension Center, Wichita, 316-267-1925, wawcc.com
Bird City Military Show, World War II re-enactments, military exhibits and demonstrations, Tri-State Antique Engine and Threshers Association, Bird City, 785-734-2291
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Cow Creek Wild West Town, hands-on demonstrations, western skits, vendors, Will Rogers trick roping, live music, Crawford County Historical Museum, Pittsburg, 620-231-1440
Outdoor Market, antiques, vintage, vendors, Sentimental Journey, Olathe, KS, 913-768-8088
Outdoor vintage market, shop in the sunshine, Paramount Marketplace, Wichita, KS, 316-260-6316,
paramountantiquemall.com
Outdoor Market, antiques, vintage, yard art, Green Expressions, Olathe, KS, 913-780-4180
APRIL 26: Parking Lot sale, antiques, vintage, vendors, Vintage Traders, Olathe, KS, 913-768-8088
~ Oklahoma APRIL Events ~
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Hammered Aluminum Ware exhibit (THRU April 30), tableware collection from the early 1900s through the 1950s, Fred and Addie Drummond Home, Hominy, 918-352-5583
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A Whale of a Sale (THRU April 6), rummage sale extravaganza, North Park Mall, Oklahoma City, 405-843-5668
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Vintage Market Days (THRU April 6), more than 100 vintage vendors with more than 200 booths, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Norman, 918-260-9044
Sequoyah County QHCE Quilt Show (THRU April 6), more than 60 quilts on display, crafts and baked goods vendors, Sequoyah County Fairgrounds, Sallisaw, mtaylor6743@gmail.com
Sassy Dames Craft Show (THRU April 5), accessories and home décor, Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, Shawnee, 405-765-2677
Grove Cruise Night and Car Show, classic cars, food trucks, live music, 104 N. 3rd St., Grove, 918-786-6107
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Made in Oklahoma Festival and Car Show, food, wine, crafts, homemade wares, Seminole Municipal Park, Seminole, 405-382-3640
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Symposium of the American Indian (THRU April 12), cultural presentations and workshops, live performances, stickball exhibitions, art and vendor booths, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, 918-444-4350
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Woolaroc Spring Traders Encampment (THRU April 12), western heritage event with historical demonstrations, craft vendors, Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, Bartlesville, 918-336-0307
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Pontotoc County Quilt Show (THRU April 12), more than 100 handmade quilts on display, vendors selling quilting supplies, door prizes and demonstrations, Pontotoc County Agri-Plex, Ada, 580-332-2153
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Kiefer’s Spring Craft Show, shop artwork and crafts produced by local artisans, 401 E. Indiana Ave., Kiefer, 918-321-5925
Market Craft Show, seasonal crafts, handmade gifts, Stride Bank Center, Enid, 580-603-1562
Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Show, jewelry, handmade items, boutique finds, more than 70 vendors, Case Community Center, Sand Springs, 918-960-1738
Heart of the Valley Craft, Vintage, and Junk Show, more than 100 vendors, Garvin County Fairgrounds, Pauls Valley, 405-850-2249
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Papilion Garden and Crafts Market, nature-inspired crafts and products from local artisans, Honor Heights Park, Muskogee, 918-684-6303
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Civil War Days, re-enactors and living historians, craft demonstrators, folk music, storytelling, dinner with period music, Har-Ber Village Museum, Grove, 918-786-6446
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Old Chicken Farm Vintage Barn Sale (THRU April 26), handmade treasures, furniture, décor, upcycled and repurposed, Chicken Farm, Jones, 405-740-1414
Greater Tulsa Area Train Show (THRU April 26), Rhema Ninowski Recreation Center, Broken Arrow, 918-869-7228
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The Crafter’s Marketplace Craft Show, repurposed furniture, apparel, jewelry, antiques, Pontotoc County AgriPlex, Ada, 580-399-7137
2 Hip Chicks Roadshow, clothing, home décor, vintage treasures, antiques, Expo Center, Claremore, 918-212-0072
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Wanderlust Pop-Up Shops, handcrafted art, vintage items, food trucks, Wheeler Ferris Wheel, Oklahoma City, 405-595-0030