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Updated 08-31-10

MISSOURI

SEPTEMBER

THRU SEPT. 1: The First World War in Color: International Treasures from the National World War I Museum. National World War I Museum, Liberty Memorial, Kansas City, 816-784-1918, www.theworldwar.org

THRU SEPT. 12: “Vatican Splendors.” Missouri History Museum, St. Louis 800-745-3000, 877-282-8422

THRU SEPT. 24: Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America and Lincoln Lives On. National Archives, Kansas City 816-268-8000

THRU OCT. 1: “Partisan Pieces: Quilts of Political and Patriotic Persuasion.” National Archives, Kansas City 816-268-8000

THRU OCT 3: DinoQuest: A Tropical Trek Through Time. Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis 314-577-9400

THRU NOV. 14: “Treasures from the Truman Home,” presidential gifts and family keepsakes. Harry S. Truman National Historic Site, Independence 816-254-9929

THRU NOV. 21: American Military Air Power: A History. Old Ordinance Room, Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis 314-544-6224

THRU DEC. 31: “Memories of Korea.” Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, Independence 816-268-8200, 800-833-1225, www.trumanlibrary.org

THRU DEC. 31: “Celebrating 50 Fabulous Years With America’s Favorite Doll,” Barbie collection. Toy & Miniature Museum, Kansas City 816-333-9328

1

Lee and Grant Traveling Exhibit (thru Oct. 20) Powers Museum. Carthage 417-237-0456

Northwest Missouri State Fair (thru Sept. 6) Bethany 660-425-6951

3

Liberty Belle (thru Sept. 5) vintage market. West Bottoms, Kansas City lodell67@yahoo.com

Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival. Independence 816-252-4745

Bottoms Up (thru Sept. 4) antique and vintage market. Kansas City www.prizeantiques.com

4

World Sheep & Fiber Arts Festival. Bethel www.worldsheepfest.com

6

Booneslick Folk Festival, old time crafts and activities from the past. Boonesboro 660-248-2011

9

Visions of Paris, Vintage Market North (thru Sept. 11) Kansas City 816-505-0500, www.vintagemarketkc.com

10

Grand Festival of Chez Canses (thru Sept. 12) Fort Osage National Historic Landmark. Sibley 816-503-4860

Route 66 Association of Missouri’s Annual Motor Tour (thru Sept. 12)

Schifferdecker Park in Joplin, Gray Summit 314-776-7385

Living History, “The Men of West Port and the Town of Kansas. 1855 Harris-Kearney House 1855, Kansas City 816-561-1821, www.westporthistorical.com

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Case Knives - Celebration in the Ozarks. Shepherd Hills Cutlery, Lebanon 800-727-4643

Living History Day. East Prairie, 573-649-3149

Fall Festival, arts & crafts. City Park, Osage Beach 573-302-2000, www.osagebeach.org

St. Joe Rendevous (thru Sept. 12) pre-1840s encampment. Park Hills 573-330-4505

Old Summit Country Antique Show John Knox Pavilion, Lee’s Summit 816-537-7129, s.millett@att.net

Chautauqua in the Park (thru Sept. 12) Simpson Park, Chillicothe 877-224-4554, www.chillicothemo.com/chautauqua.htm

16

Autumn Daze Crafts Festival and Street Fair (thru Sept. 19) Branson 417-334-1548

Hootin an Hollarin 2010 (thru Sept. 18) arts & crafts. 1 Court Square, Gainesville 417-844-3285

Humansville Fall Festival (thru Sept. 18) crafts, flea market. Humansville 417-253-3139

17

Meet Me in St. Louis Antique Show & Sale (thru Sept. 19) Queeny Park, St. Louis 618-635-2895, 618-444-2803, 317-927-7554, during show, www.hoosierantiqueshows.com

Nehemiah Fest (thru Sept. 19) Christian Music Festival. Smith’s Fork Park, Smithville Lake, Smithville 816-645-1982

Country Folk Art Festival (thru Sept. 19) crafts, folk art. St. Charles 630-858-1568

2010 Laurie Hillbilly Fair (thru Sept. 19) crafts. Laurie 573-374-8776

18

10th Annual Music Fest and Back Porch Jam. Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site, Lawson 816-580-3387

Antiques on the Common. Greenwood 816-537-7822

Thunder on the Border (thru Sept. 19) Missouri Town 1855, Lee’s Summit 816-503-4860

2010 Wings Over Whiteman Air Show and Open House (thru Sept. 19) Whiteman AFB 660-687-1444

Historic Lexington Old Homes Tour (thru Sept. 19) Lexington 660-259-4711, www.visitlexingtonmo.com

“Pig Pickin’ Chicken Lickin’ Feast & Fair.” Bingham-Waggoner Estate, Independence 816-461-3491

Heritage Festival Craft Show. Nifong Park, Columbia 573-874-7460, www.GoColumbiaMo.com

23

American Royal Art Show, Student Competition and Auction (thru Sept. 25) Kansas City 816-221-9800

Harvest Moon, Vintage Market North (thru Sept. 26) Kansas City 816-505-0500, www.vintagemarketkc.com

24

Fourth Friday Art Walk. Ste. Genevieve 573-883-3783

Missouri Gun and Knife Show (thru Sept. 26) Cape Girardeau 573-651-2297

Oktoberfest (thru Sept. 25) arts & crafts. Lee’s Summit 816-524-2424

Liberty Fall Festival (thru Sept. 26) crafts. Liberty 816-781-5200, www.libertyfallfest.com

25

Battle of Pilot Knob Reenactment, 1864 Battle of Pilot Knob (thru Sept. 26) Pilot Knob 573-546-3454

Eldon Turkey Festival. Eldon 573-392-3525

Fair Grove Heritage Reunion (thru Sept. 26) arts, crafts, antique small engines. Fair Grovem 417-759-2807

Faust Folk and Fine Arts Festival (thru Sept. 26) Chesterfield 314-615-8328

Prairie Jubilee at Prairie State Park. Mindenmines 417-843-6711

Strassenfest Fall Festival (thru Sept. 26) crafts. Washington 636-239-1743

Artifacts Road Show. Battle of Lexington State Historic Site, Lexington 660-259-4711

“Treasures, Trash & Tunes” outdoor flea. St. Joseph Museums, St. Joseph 816-232-8471

Harvest Bounty Fall Show. Greenwood 816-537-7172

25th Annual Autumn Show, “The Settlement” & “Circle of Friends,” antiques, folk art. Orrick 816-496-3305, 816-519-0586

Heritage Day, antiques, crafts. Jamesport 660-684-6146

30

Old Tyme Apple Festival (thru Oct. 2) quilt show. Versailles 573-378-4401

Calendar items subject to time and date change. Please call before driving.