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.

March 2024. 

Augusta’s Paramount East Antique Mall will close at end of April

Cynthia Branch, one of the owners of Paramount stores in Wichita and Augusta, announced on Jan. 30 that after 12 years of business, the difficult decision has been made to close Paramount East Antique Mall, 10187 SW Hwy 54 in Augusta. The store’s last day of business will be Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The dealers at Paramount East Antique Mall (Augusta) were notified with a letter sent Jan. 29 followed by an e-mail sent Jan. 30. Paramount East Antique Mall staff were notified individually on Jan. 28.

“It’s unfortunate that we have had to make this decision after so many years in business in Butler County. The cost of doing business in this post-COVID world has been challenging. Increases in property tax, insurance and other operating expenses in the area have become more than can be overcome even by a successful store like Paramount East Antique Mall,” Branch said. “We thank our loyal customers, our dedicated dealers and our amazing staff for everything they have done to make Paramount East Antique Mall all it could be.”

Paramount will continue to serve its customers at its two Wichita locations: Paramount Antique Mall (13200 US 54) and Paramount Marketplace (6297 E. 13th St. N.). The company will make as many accommodations as possible to place Paramount East Antique Mall dealers and staff that wish to relocate to their Wichita locations.

Paramount’s first antique mall, Paramount Antique Mall, was founded in 1999, followed by Paramount East Antique Mall 12 years later in 2011. Paramount Marketplace, the third location, opened in 2016. All locations have won numerous awards, including Wichita Eagle’s Readers’ Choice for Best Antique Mall, Best of Wichita’s Winner Favorite Antique Store & Best of Butler County Best Antique Mall.

“We look forward to continuing to provide Wichita with a unique shopping experience for many years to come,” said Madison Barnes, newly named COO of Paramount Antique Malls.

Press release submitted by Paramount Antique Malls

March 2024. 

Vintage Market Days making appearances in Kansas City, KS, and Wichita this month

If you’re a fan of Vintage Market Days events and you’re in or near Kansas, we have good news – you’ll be able to visit not one but two events in the state in March.

The first, “Vintage Soul,” will take place March 8-10 at the Wichita Sports Forum in Wichita. And just two weeks later, from March 22-24, get ready to load up your shopping bags at “Homemade,” happening at Village West in Kansas City.

At both Vintage Market Days events, you can browse and buy original art, antiques, vintage items, vintage-inspired items, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, seasonal plantings, and lots of delectable, delicious treats.

For more information, visit www.vintagemarketdays.com.

February 2024. 

Walk in a vintage wonderland at Winterfest

The Winterfest Flea Market, Antique and Junk Festival is returning to Lincoln with winter deals on a variety of items. The event takes place Feb. 24-25 at the Lancaster Event Center.

More than 200 vendors will be on site, selling antiques and collectibles, furniture, advertising, glassware, pottery, dolls, toys, comics, signs, primitives, repurposed items, yard art, flea market finds, and handcrafted goods, among others. Parking for the event is free.

For more information, call 402-525-6234.

February 2024. 

Hunt for deals at Sentimental Journey

Sentimental Journey in Olathe wants shoppers to don the ol’ thinking cap later in February – it could pay off.

The store will host a scavenger hunt on Feb. 24, sending shoppers on a hunt for listed items throughout its shelves. Who knows? During the hunt, you might just find a treasure you just can’t live without.

Shoppers can take a break from their search by spinning a wheel to win any number of prizes, too.

For more information, call 913-768-8088.

February 2024. 

Military collectibles up for grabs at Leavenworth show

If you’re interested in or collect items related to the military, the Leavenworth Militaria Show and Sale is not to be missed.

Taking place Feb. 17 at the Riverfront Community Center, you can buy, sell, or trade military collectibles from any war and any time period. Admission to the event is only $3, and dealer tables remain available at $25 each.

For more information, please call 785-221-4263.

February 2024. 

Get ready for a shopping experience fit for a president

Celebrate President’s Day with Paramount Antique Mall’s President’s Day Mega Sale, Feb. 16-19 at all three Paramount locations in Wichita and Augusta.

The annual event will feature big deals, with between 10% and 50% discounts on many items.
The three locations boast a combined 96,000 square feet, with 350 vendors selling glassware, advertising, textiles, coins, jewelry, pottery, china, antique furniture, primitives, industrial, paper ephemera, and collectibles.

For more information, visit paramountantiquemall.com.

February 2024. 

The big event is here: The St. Joseph
Antique Show & Vintage Market

Antique lovers, rejoice – the big happening you wait for each year is back. It’s time for the St. Joseph Antique Show and Vintage Market.

Taking place Feb. 17-18 at the Civic Arena, the venue will be stuffed with home décor, jewelry, hats, and clothing – in addition, of course, to antiques and vintage items. Regular admission to the show is $9 for adults, while youths 16 and under are free. Admission is good for both days of the show.

“With one admission fee, collectors can shop for quality antiques and browse through a great collection of vintage furnishings,” says Kevin Hummer, the show’s promoter and owner of Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier. In addition, he says, an expert appraiser will be on site to conduct toy and comic book appraisals.

See page 2 of this issue of Discover Vintage America for discount admission coupons.

For more information, call Hummer at 816-387-7502 or e-mail kevinh@rjpromotions.com.