March 2022

Bella Rustina Vintage Market is returning to Little Rock just in time for spring, with a show March 11-13 in the concourse of the War Memorial Stadium.

Shoppers are invited to come marvel at more than 225 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 early buyers on March 11 is $10, while regular admission on March 12-13 is $5 for adults, while children under the age of 18 are free. Parking is free as well.

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

March 2022

If antique glass is your passion, you won’t want to miss the 15th annual Kansas Territory Bottle and Postcard Show and Sale, April 3 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds’ Sunflower Building in Hutchinson.

The show is sponsored by the Kansas Territory Antique Bottle and Postcard Club, which also has hosted garage sales and even digs for fellow collectors. The organization is active on Facebook, where items collected by members are posted and their history discussed.

For more information about the show, contact Mike McJunkin at 620-728-8304 or Mark Law at 785-224-4836.

March 2022

The annual Spring Handmade Market is coming back to the Greenwood Vintage Market in Greenwood March 19.

Artists and crafters will be on hand to meet with shoppers to sell their wares and discuss their creative processes. Items ranging from candles to soaps to clothing to accessories will be on sale, and live music will be provided.

Greenwood Vintage Market is located on Greenwood’s bustling Main Street, where several other antique stores can be found within walking distance of one another, so come out and plan to make a day of it.

For more information, call the Greenwood Vintage Market at 816-537-7172.

March 2022

Vendors across Missouri are opening their doors to shoppers with spring-themed sales touting fresh items.

Vintage Market Days will herald the arrival of a new season when its “Hello, Spring!” show comes to Kansas City, March 18-20.
The highly anticipated event, which will take place at 7100 NW Prairie View Road, features art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, and seasonal plantings. In addition to national vendors, attendees can get a taste of local and area fare with creative, vintage-inspired items sold by local artisans as well.

As you browse the tables piled high with unique treasures, enjoy giveaways, live music, and lunch from local food trucks.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.vintagemarketdays.com.

February 2022

Been wondering what those family heirlooms in the attic might be worth? Now’s the time to get your question answered at the annual St. Joseph Antique Show and Vintage Market, Feb. 19-20 at the Civic Arena in St. Joseph.
Sponsored and organized by the Jesse James Antique Mall and the Rusty Chandelier, last year’s show was placed on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, says show promoter Kevin Hummer, it’s back and chock full of furniture, glassware, collectibles, and more. A special section inside the arena will feature repurposed furniture, home décor, and retro items.

“Junking is a popular trend, and our dealers will carry fantastic eclectic, one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture and accent pieces. Some of the dealers will even sell vintage jewelry, hats, and clothing,” says Hummer, who also is the owner of the Jesse James Antique Mall and The Rusty Chandelier. “This is a perfect fit for the antique show. With one admission fee, collectors can shop for quality antiques and browse through a great collection of vintage furnishings.”
A highlight of this year’s show will be the presence of nationally renowned antiques appraiser Michael Amosson of Viking Productions, who will be on-site to offer free antique appraisals (limited to two items).

Admission to the show is $8 for adults, and children 16 and younger are free.

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

February 2022

There’s still time left to hear the story of Wyandotte County’s most influential players as seen through the historical items they owned and used as the exhibit “More Than Memories” shows at the Wyandotte County Historical Museum in Bonner Springs through Feb. 15.

The special exhibit features donated and discovered items from Wyandotte Countians, and their stories are told through these items.

“From a chair owned by Clarina Nichols, a suffragist who was present at the writing of the Kansas Constitution, to a neon sign for the business of Boston Daniels; the first black police chief in Kansas City, Kansas,” announces the museum’s website, “come learn some interesting stories about Wyandotte County history.”

The museum’s next special exhibit, which opens later this spring, will recognize the sesquicentennial anniversary of Rosedale. For more information, call the museum at 913-573-5002 

https://www.wycokck.org/Departments/Wyandotte-County-Historical-Museum