Discover your cheer at What Cheer Flea Market

by Corbin Crable | Apr 28, 2026 | Iowa, Mid-American

May 2026

Discover your cheer at What Cheer Flea Market

Hailed as “one of the don’t miss flea markets in the Midwest, the What Cheer Flea Market returns to the What Cheer Fairgrounds, May 1-3.

Fabulous flea finds at the market include antiques, military memorabilia, collectibles, old tools, primitives, postcards, glassware, stamps, coins, jewelry, furniture, baseball cards, and more.

The next flea market will run July 30-Aug. 2.

For more information, call 319-404-4066 or visit www.whatcheerfleamarket.com.

What Cheer Flea Market

The What Cheer Flea Market always features the colorful, fun, and fanciful. (Image courtesy of Pinterest)

Find your next treasure at Brownville Spring Flea Market

by Corbin Crable | Apr 28, 2026 | Mid-American, Nebraska

May 2026

Hit the road for Kansas flea markets in early May

A duo of flea markets in small Kansas towns will provide the ideal opportunity to spruce up your home with collectibles, décor, and more for the summer months.

These longtime flea markets in Sparks (east of Highland) and White Cloud are scheduled for May 1-3; both events take place twice each year as well. For the Sparks Flea Market, take North K-7 Highway to 240th Road; for more information, call 402-304-2285 or visit www.sparksantiquesandcollectibles.com.

The White Cloud Flea Market, meanwhile, will take place all day in the town’s downtown area.

For more information, call 785-741-2909.

Sparks Flea Market

Shoppers browse the tables at a previous flea market in Sparks. This summer’s flea market returns May 1-3. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Hit the road for Kansas flea markets in early May

by Corbin Crable | Apr 28, 2026 | Kansas, Mid-American

May 2026

Hit the road for Kansas flea markets in early May

A duo of flea markets in small Kansas towns will provide the ideal opportunity to spruce up your home with collectibles, décor, and more for the summer months.

These longtime flea markets in Sparks (east of Highland) and White Cloud are scheduled for May 1-3; both events take place twice each year as well. For the Sparks Flea Market, take North K-7 Highway to 240th Road; for more information, call 402-304-2285 or visit www.sparksantiquesandcollectibles.com.

The White Cloud Flea Market, meanwhile, will take place all day in the town’s downtown area.

For more information, call 785-741-2909.

Sparks Flea Market

Shoppers browse the tables at a previous flea market in Sparks. This summer’s flea market returns May 1-3. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Get crafty on the Square in Garnett

by Corbin Crable | Apr 28, 2026 | Kansas, Mid-American

May 2026

Get crafty on the Square in Garnett

Enjoy some small-town hospitality (and homemade crafts, of course) in downtown Garnett during the 2026 Square Fair on Saturday, May 9.

Vendors will be set up on the Anderson County Courthouse lawn, selling wares from across the state. Don’t forget to grab a bite at one of the many food vendors on site as well.

For more information, visit garnettbpw.com.

Garnett Square Fair

Small-town charm meets creativity-inspired crafts at the Garnett Square Fair, May 9 in Garnett. (Image courtesy of garnettbpw.com.)

Summer flea markets begin June 20 at Jesse James & Rusty Chandelier

by Corbin Crable | Apr 28, 2026 | Mid-American, Missouri

May 2026

Summer flea markets begin June 20 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 Vintage Garden Flea Market on Saturday, May 9, as well as the first of their parking lot flea markets on June 20.

More than 30 dealers will be on site, and shoppers can feed their hunger with food trucks on site. The remaining two markets will take place Aug. 22 and Sept. 26.

For vendor information and to reserve space, call 816-676-0662 or e-mail manager@rustychandelier.com.

Rusty Chandelier and Jesse James Outdoor Flea Market

At the upcoming Vintage Garden Flea Market on May 9, as always, you’ll find great deals inside the Jesse James Antique Mall and the Rusty Chandelier, but bargains are to be found outdoors, too. The stores’ summer parking lot flea markets, meanwhile, begin June 20. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Bella Rustina back in Arkansas

by Corbin Crable | Apr 2, 2026 | Mid-American

April 2026

Bella Rustina back in Arkansas

Bella Rustina Vintage Market is returning to Conway just in time for spring, with a show April 24-26 at the Conway Expo Center.

Shoppers are invited to come marvel at more than 300 booths, stuffed with vintage, vintage-inspired and handmade items brought in from sellers from multiple states.

Those vendors who wish to participate and sell their wares can submit an application on Bella Rustina’s website at www.bellarustina.com.
Admission for April 24-25 is $10, while admission on April 26 is $5. Parking is free as well.

The event is hosted by Ashley’s Finds LLC. For more information, call 501-230-5728 or Facebook.

Bella Rustina Vintage Market

Bella Rustina events always bring with them the whimsical and quirky – and its spring event is scheduled for April 24-26. (Image courtesy of Facebook)