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SEPTEMBER

SEPT. 2-5: Antique & Collectibles Flea Market. Spark, KS 785-985-2411

SEPT. 2-5: Crafts in the Park, antiques. Central Park, Mount Pleasant, IA 319-385-3101

SEPT. 3-4: St. Louis Gateway Club Postcard Show. VFW Hall, Collinsville, IL 618-531-4189

SEPT. 3-4: Bottoms Up, antique and vintage market. Kansas City, MO www.prizeantiques.com

SEPT. 3-5: 81st Annual Flea Market. White Cloud, KS 785-595-3381

SEPT. 3-5: Cherokee Heritage Center Arts & Crafts Fair. Cherokee Heritage Center, Tahlequah, OK 918-456-6007  

SEPT. 3-5: Liberty Belle, vintage market. West Bottoms, Kansas City, MO lodell67@yahoo.com

SEPT. 3-5: 24th Annual Labor Day Extravaganza, flea market, antiques, crafts. Dawson County Fairgrounds, Lexington, NE 308-324-5504, www.visitlexington.org/extravaganza

SEPT. 4: Haymarket Flea Market. Leavenworth, KS 913-651-5273, www.leavenworthmainstreet.com

SEPT. 4: Loose Caboose Festival, antiques, collectibles, arts & crafts. Purcell, OK 405-527-5214

SEPT. 4: 3rd Annual Junk-n-Jam, antiques, crafts, flea market. Loberg Park, Hardy, AR 870-856-3571  

SEPT. 4: Colony Day Celebration, crafts, quilt show. Colony, KS 620-852-3321

SEPT. 4-5: St. Louis Antique Festival. Belle Clair Fairgrounds, Belleville, IL 270-237-5205

SEPT. 4-5: World Sheep & Fiber Arts Festival. Bethel, MO www.worldsheepfest.com

SEPT. 4-6: Vick’s Corner Antique Show and Flea Market. Okobji, IA 712-336-5602

SEPT. 4-6: Crawford County Arts & Crafts Festival. Lake Lou Emma Park, Van Buren, AR 479-474-8322

SEPT. 4-6: Flea Market. Milford, IA 712-337-3730

SEPT. 4-6: Arts Festival Oklahoma. Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK 405-682-7576  

SEPT. 4-6: Jersey County Victorian Festival, antiques, crafts, collectibles. Hazel Dell Historic Farm, Jerseyville, IL 618)-498-5590

SEPT. 9-11: Visions of Paris, Vintage Market North (thru Sept. 11) Kansas City 816-505-0500, www.vintagemarketkc.com

SEPT. 9-11: 112th Johnson County Old Settlers Celebration, arts & crafts. Olathe, KS 913-782-5551, www.johnsoncountyoldsettlers.com

SEPT. 9-12, 16-19: Country Crafts and Friends Giltner, NE 402-849-2927

SEPT. 10-11: Guttenbergy Antique Boat Show. South River Park Dr., Guttenberg, IA 877-252-2323

SEPT. 10-11: First City Festival. Downtown, Leavenworth, KS 913-682-3924, www.leavenworthmainstreet.com

SEPT. 10-11: 3rd Annual Kan-Okla 100+Mile Highway Sale. Highways 166, 175, 60 & 169, www.Kan-Okla-Highwaysale.info

SEPT. 10-12: Hoosier Antique Show. Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN 618-635-2895

SEPT. 10-12: 40th Annual Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival. Eureka Springs, AR 866-947-4387

SEPT. 10-12: 2010 Power of the Past Antique Engine & Tractor Show. Forest Park, Ottawa, KS 785-242-2686

SEPT. 10-12: Antique Show & Sale, Continental Shows. Cessna Activity Center, Wichita, KS 800-423-6846, 800-986-4346

SEPT. 11: 22nd Annual Washington Craft Show. Central Park, Washington, IA 319-653-3272

SEPT. 11: Fall Festival, arts & crafts. City Park, Osage Beach, MO 573-302-2000, www.osagebeach.org

SEPT. 11: 33rd Ozark Quilt Fair. Springdale, AR 479-750-8165

SEPT. 11: Red Oak Craft Show. Gold Fair Building, Red Oak, IA 712-623-3539

SEPT. 11: Amish Auction, Craft & Antique Show. Ben Troyer Farm, Clarita, OK 580-428-3458  

SEPT. 11: Old Summit Country Antique Show. John Knox Pavilion, Lee’s Summit, MO 816-537-7129, s.millet@att.net

SEPT. 11: Spinach Festival, antiques, crafts, fine art. Sar-Ko-Par-Trails Park, Lenexa, KS 913-541-0209, www.lenexaspinachfestival.org

SEPT. 11: Fall into the Holidays Arts & Crafts Show. Payne County Expo Hall Stillwater, OK 580-455-2273  

SEPT. 11: The Great American Market. Emporia, KS 620-340-6430, www.emporiamainstreet.com

SEPT. 11-12: Antique Market. Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL 715-526-9769

SEPT. 11-12: Chautauqua in the Park. Simpson Park, Chillicothe, MO 877-224-4554, www.chillicothemo.com/chautauqua.htm

SEPT. 11-12: Old Trusty Antique Engine & Collectors Show, crafts, antiques, collectibles. Clay County Fairgrounds, Clay Center, NE 402-726-2487, www.oldtrusty.org

SEPT. 11-12: All American Glass, Pottery & More Show/Sale. Douglas County Events Center, Castle Rock, CO 719-598-1424, www.iwantglass/com/springs-show.html

SEPT. 12: 24th Annual Fremont Toy Show. Christensen Field, Fremont, NE 402-720-6490, carlsoukup@msn.com

SEPT 12: Annual Fall Doll, Toy & Bear Show. Jackson County Fairgrounds, Maquoketa, IA 563-242-0139

SEPT. 12: Ventures Craft Show. Onawa, IA 712-433-1281

SEPT. 12: Antique Flea Market. Dyersville, IA 563-875-8945

SEPT. 12: Antique Jamboree. Valley Junction, West Des Moines, IA 515-222-3642, www.valleyjunction.com

SEPT. 16-18: Humansville Fall Festival, flea market. Humansville, MO 417-253-3139

SEPT. 16-19: Autumn Daze Crafts Festival and Street Fair, arts & crafts. Branson, MO 417-334-1548

SEPT. 17-18: Antique Show & Sale, Continental Shows. San Antonio, TX 800-423-6846, 800-986-4346

SEPT. 17-19: Meet Me in St. Louis Antiques Show & Sale. Queeny Park, St. Louis, MO 618-635-2895

SEPT. 17-19: Country Folk Art Festival, crafts, folk art. St. Charles, MO 630-858-1568

SEPT. 17-19: 2010 Laurie Hillbilly Fair, crafts. Laurie, MO 573-374-8776

SEPT. 17-19: Antique Engine & Tractor Show. Geneseo, IL 309-945-1440

SEPT. 17-19: Hwy. 36 Treasure Hunt. From Saint Francis to Elwood, KS 785-335-2800, www.USHWY36.com

SEPT. 17-19: 41st Annual AppleJack Festival, quilt & craft shows. Nebraska City, NE 402-873-6654

SEPT. 17-19: 40th Annual Abraham Lincoln National Railsplitting Contest and Crafts Festival, flea market, quilt show. Logan County Fairgrounds, Lincoln, IL 217-732-8687

SEPT. 18: 19th Annual Fall Festival, craft and antique show. Momence, IL 815-472-3700

SEPT. 18: Route 66 Classics in the Park Car Show & Craft Fair. Hafer Park, Edmond, OK 405-341-3554  

SEPT. 18: Antiques on the Common. Greenwood, MO 816-537-7822

SEPT. 18: The Vintage Tulsa Show (thru Sept. 19) SpiritBank Event Center, Tulsa, OK 918-619-2875

SEPT. 18: Scotts Bluff Valley Fiber Arts Fair. Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds, Mitchell, NE 308-635-2198

SEPT. 18: N.W. Arkansas Fall Model Train Show. Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, Bentonville, AR 479-273-3574

SEPT. 18: Arts & Crafts Fair. Hillsboro, KS 620-947-3506

SEPT. 18: 6th Annual Grasshopper Falls Day. Valley Falls, KS 785-945-3245

SEPT. 18: Arts & Crafts Fair. Community Center, Broken Arrow, OK 918-251-1591  

SEPT. 18: Antique & Flea Market, DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL 715-526-9769,

SEPT. 18-19: Historic Lexington Old Homes Tour. Lexington, MO 660-259-4711, www.visitlexingtonmo.com

SEPT. 18-19: Fall Festival, crafts. Carlinville, IL 217-854-8916

SEPT. 18-19: Heritage Festival Craft Show. Nifong Park, Columbia, MO 573-874-7460, www.GoColumbiaMo.com

SEPT. 18-19: Antique Market. Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Pecatonica, IL 815-239-1641

SEPT. 18-19: Bentonsport Craft Show and Flea Market. Bentonsport, IA 319-592-3579

SEPT. 18-19: Highwood Street Market Festival, antiques, vintage items. Highwood, IL 847-433-2100

SEPT. 18-19: Fall Festival, antiques, arts & crafts. Convention Center, Elk City, OK 580-225-0207  

SEPT. 19: Mid-America Markets. Kansas Coliseum, Wichita, KS 620-663-5626, www.midamericafleamarkets.com

SEPT. 19: Last Fling ‘Til Spring Car Show & Craft Show. West Point, NE 402-372-6002

SEPT. 22-25: 3th Annual Petit Jean Fall Swap Meet. Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton, AR 501-727-5427

SEPT. 23-26: Harvest Moon, Vintage Market North. Kansas City 816-505-0500, www.vintagemarketkc.com

SEPT. 24-25: Applefest. Grinter House, National Register of Historic Places, crafts. Kansas City, KS 913-334-2500, www.kshs.org/places/grinter/

SEPT. 24-25: Dallas Metro Postcard Show and Sale. Plano, TX 888-451-0340

SEPT. 24-26: Liberty Fall Festival, crafts. Liberty, MO 816-781-5200, www.libertyfallfest.com

SEPT. 24-26: Arts & Crafts Show, Callahan Promotions. Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA 563-652-4529

SEPT. 24-26: Prairie Land Heritage Steam Show & Fall Festival Days, flea market. Prairie Land Heritage Museum Grounds, Jacksonville, IL 217-243-5678

SEPT. 24-26: Nebraska’s Junk Jaunt, antiques, art, collectibles, crafts. Loup Rivers Highways 11 & 91 and Sandhills Journey, Highway 2, Burwell, NE 308-346-4815, www.junkjaunt.com

SEPT. 24-26: Antique and Garden Show. Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha, NE 402-346-4002

SEPT. 24-25: Coca-Cola Days, collectors show, swap and sell meet. Atlantic, IA 712-243-3017

SEPT. 24-26: Annual Arts and Crafts Show. Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA 563-357-1986

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

SEPT. 25: “Treasures, Trash & Tunes” outdoor flea. St. Joseph Museums, St. Joseph, MO 816-232-8471

SEPT. 25: Harvest Bounty Fall Show. Greenwood, MO 816-537-7172

SEPT. 25: Fall Festival, outdoor flea market, craft show. Weeping Water, NE 402-267-5152

SEPT. 25: Heritage Day, antiques, crafts. Jamesport, MO 660-684-6146

SEPT. 25: Woodbine Applefest, flea market, craft fair. Woodbine, IA 712-647-3434

SEPT. 25: Cornstock 2010, crafts. North Lake Park, Garnett, KS 785-448-6767, www.accornfest.com

SEPT. 25: Harvest Festival. Stuhr Museum, Grand Island, NE 308-385-5316, www.stuhrmuseum.org

SEPT. 25: Lincoln Highway Art Show. Mount Vernon, IA 319-895-6170

SEPT. 25-26: Pueblo Antique Show & Sale. State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, CO 719-596-8839, jopete48@aol.com

SEPT. 25-26: Log Cabin Festival, antiques, crafts, flea market. Warren County Fair Grounds, Indianola, IA 515-961-8085

SEPT. 25-26: Faust Folk and Fine Arts Festival. Chesterfield, MO 314-615-8328

SEPT. 25-26: Fall Festival & Swap Meet, Meriden Antique Engine & Threshers Assn., Meriden, KS 785-633-9706

SEPT. 25-26: Apple and Pork Festival, antiques, crafts. C.H. Moore Homestead grounds, Clinton, IL 217-935-6066

SEPT. 25-26: Farm Heritage Festival, crafts, quilts. Wauconda, IL 847-968-3400

SEPT. 25-26: 52nd Annual Brownville Fall Flea Market, Rail Fair and Arts & Crafts Show. Brownville, NE 402-825-3731, www.brownville-ne.com

SEPT. 25-26: 10th Annual Lincoln Arts Festival. SouthPointe Pavillions, Lincoln, NE 402-434-2787

SEPT. 26: Fremont Antique Car Club Swap Meet. Christensen Field, Fremont, NE 402-721-0475

SEPT. 26: Flea Market. Jackson County Fairgrounds, Maquoketa, IA 319-462-0135

SEPT. 29-OCT. 10: Historic Quilt Show. Living History Farm, Urbandale, IA 515-278-5286

OCTOBER

OCT. 1-2: Heart of America Depression Glass Show & Sale, Sermon Center, Independence, MO 816-651-4439, www.HOAGC.org

OCT. 1-2: Dalton Defenders Days, cowboy & western trade. Coffeyville, KS 800-626-3357, www.visitcoffeyville.com

OCT. 1-2: Round Top; Fall Antiques & Collectibles. The American Legion Post #338, Round Top, TX 281-388-1075

OCT. 1-2: Clock and Watch Auction. Marshalltown, IA 641-754-4890

OCT. 1-2: Marburger Farm Antique Show. Round Top, TX 800-999-2148

OCT. 1-2: Threads Across Nebraska. Midtown Holiday Inn, Grand Island, NE 308-440-8867

OCT. 1-2: 43rd Annual Fall Antiques Fair. Big Red Barn & Tent, Round Top, TX 512-237-4747

OCT. 1-3: 12th Annual Central Kansas Quilt Shop Hop, 10 quilt shops. Derby to Wichita, KS 620-736-2942, www.needlenahaystack.com

OCT. 1-4: Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair, Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL 312.527.4141

OCT. 2: Hayfield Antique Sale. Leavenworth, KS www.halantiques.com/sale.html

OCT. 2: Art, Craft & Vintage & Antique Market, Denver, CO 303-519-7611.

OCT. 2: 36th Annual Red Barn Arts, Crafts & Antiques Show. Kirksville, MO 660-665-0500, www.kirksvillearts.com

OCT. 2: Fall into the Holidaze Craft and Antique Show. Winfield, KS 620-221-2078, lkinzey@cox.net

OCT. 2: Rockbrook Village Apple Day Craft Show. Omaha, NE 402-390-0890

OCT. 2: 29th Annual Hyde Park Historic Homes Tour. Kansas City, MO 816-561-4762, www.hydeparkkc.org

OCT. 2: Great American Fall Yard Sale. Fort Leavenworth, KS 913-684-1666

OCT. 2: Chisholm Trail Day Festival. Abilene, KS 785-263-2681

OCT. 2: Arts & Crafts Festival. Fairgrounds, Hinton, OK 405-542-3433, 405-929-9991

OCT. 2: Craft Show. City auditorium, Uehling, NE 402-567-2515

OCT. 2: Creative Craft Festival. Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Norman, OK 405-360-4721

OCT. 2-3: Antiques Show, City Auditorium, Colorado Springs, CO 719-596-8839, jopete48@aol.com

OCT. 2-3: Festival of Arts, Crafts and Music at Missouri Town 1855. Lee’s Summit, MO 816-503-4860

OCT. 2-3: Applefest. Weston, MO 816-640-2909, www.westonmo.com

OCT. 2-3: Apples, Arts & Antiques Festival. Lexington, MO 660-259-4711, www.visitlexingtonmo.com

OCT. 2-3: Kane County Flea Market, Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles, IL 630-377-2252

OCT. 2-3: Table Rock Art Guild Art Show. Kimberling City, MO 417-858-3130

OCT. 2-3. 9-10: Flea Market Under the Bridge. Marquette, IA 800-896-0910 Antiques, crafts and collectibles.

OCT. 3: Mid-America Markets. KS State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, KS 620-663-5626, www.midamericafleamarkets.com

OCT. 3: Flea Market & Antique Show, Fairgrounds, Dubuque, IA 815-747-7745

OCT. 3: 32nd Annual Postcard & Paper Collectible Show, Doubletree Hotel, Alsip, IL 708-333-7947

OCT. 8-9: 31st Annual North Arkansas Rusty Wheel Old Engine Club Fall Show. Harrison, AR 870-743-1511

OCT. 8-10: Overland Park KS Antique Show, International Trade Center. Overland Park, KS 618-635-2895, 618-444-2803, 317-927-7554, during show, www.hoosierantiqueshows.com

OCT. 8-10: 21st Annual Hot Air Balloon Regatta, arts & crafts. Columbus, KS 620-429-1492, columbuschamber@columbus-ks.com

OCT. 9: 2nd Saturday Flea Market. Altus City Park, Altus, AR 479-468-4684

OCT. 9: Fall Fest and Chili Cookoff. Downtown Square, Holton, KS 785-364-3963

OCT. 9: The Arkansas Rice Festival Antique Tractor Show. Weiner, AR 870 926 3981

OCT. 9: Silverhawk Arts & Crafts Fair. Lincoln Southwest High School, Lincoln, NE 402-436-1306

OCT. 9: Craft Show. Tulsa, OK 918-640-9549, 918-836-2500

OCT. 9-10: 20th Annual Greater St. Louis Metro Area Train Show. Kirkwood Community Center, Kirkwood, MO mvns@railfan.net

OCT. 9-10: Lancaster Antique Show and Sale. Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln, NE 402-432-1451

OCT. 9-10: Seasons of Crafts. Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln, NE 402-489-5001

OCT. 9-10: Antique Glass Sale. Elwell Family Food Center, Des Moines, IA www.home.earthlink.net/~idgc

OCT. 9-10: Iowa Depression Glass Club Show & Sale; Elwell Family Food Center Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA 816-651-4439

OCT. 9-10: Antique Engine and Steam Show–Harvest in the Fall, Yesteryear Museum, Salina, KS 785-825-8473

OCT. 9-10: Santa Fe Trail Center Tired Iron Show. Santa Fe Trail Center, Larned, KS 620-285-2054

OCT. 9-10: 39th Annual Sugar Mound Arts & Crafts Festival. Linn County Fairgrounds, Mound City, KS 913-795-2223

OCT. 9-10: Fall Diddley, 300 crafters and artists. Belvidere, IL 815-385-5745

OCT. 9-10: Antique Market, Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL 715-526-9769

OCT. 9-10: Arts & Crafts Show, Callahan Promotions, Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, IA 563-652-4529

OCT. 9-10: 4th Annual Antiques Show & Sale, Lindendale Park, Highland, IL 618-541-9075, 314-524-9400

OCT. 10: Kendall County Flea Market, Kendall County Fairgrounds, Yorkville, IL 630-377-2252

OCT. 14-16: Antique Auto Swap Meet. Grady County Fairgrounds, Chickasha, OK 405-224-655

OCT. 15-17: American Thresherman Association Fall Show–Steam, Gas Threshing Show. Fairgrounds, Pinckneyville, IL 618-654-9474

OCT. 15-17: McHenry County Autumn Drive 2010, antiques, arts & crafts. Marengo, IL 815-363-6177

OCT: 15-17: Fall Antiques Show & Sale, Shawn Hastings Promotions. Arlington Park, 618-635-2895, 618-444-2803, 317-927-7554, www.hoosierantiqueshows.com

OCT. 16: Antique & Flea Market, DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL 715-526-9769

OCT. 16: Fall into the Holidays Craft Show. Enid, OK 580-455-2273  

OCT. 16: Craft Show. Howells Ballroom, Howells, NE 402-986-1552

OCT. 16-17: Gateway Miniature Fair Show and Sale. Doubletree Hotel, Chesterfield, MO 314-832-7790

OCT. 16-17: Arts & Crafts Show, Callahan Promotions. UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, IA 563-652-4529

OCT. 16-17: Wichita Glass Gazers Depression Era Glass Show & Sale, Cessna Activity Center, Wichita, KS 316-684-6019

OCT. 16-17: Antique Show, High School, I-29 & 92 Hwy, Platte City, MO 816-858-2822

OCT 16-17: Antiques Show, Keith Cty. Fairgrounds, Ogallah, NE 719-596-8839

OCT. 17: Chicagoland Petroleum & Adv. Show, Will Co. Fairgrounds, Peotone, IL 815-436-4733

OCT. 17: Century of Toys Toy Show. Bicentennial Center, Salina, KS 785-826-7200

OCT. 22-23: Fall Antique Show and Sale, Pilot Club. Douglas County Fairgrounds, Lawrence, KS 785-843-6219

OCT. 22-24: An Affair of the Heart, art, crafts, antiques. State Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City, OK 405-632-2652, 800-755-5488, www.anaffairoftheheart.com

OCT. 22-24: World Wide Antique Shows, Denver Merchandise Mart, Denver, CO 800-289-6278

OCT. 22-24: Holiday Craft Show at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Ashland, NE 402-944-2523

OCT. 23: Fall Festival of Crafts Show. Buffalo County Fairgrounds, Kearney, NE 308-234-467

OCT. 23-24: Western Kansas Train Show. Ellis County Fairgrounds, Hays, KS 417-838-5615

OCT. 24: Mid-America Markets. Kansas Coliseum, Wichita, KS 620-663-5626, www.midamericafleamarkets.com

OCT. 24: Antique & Collectible Toy & Doll Show, Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles, IL 773-736-5140

OCT. 24: Toy & Doll Collectors Supershow, Ramada Plaza Convention Center, Northglenn, CO 303-452-4100

OCT. 24: Sandwich Antique Market. Sandwich, IL 815-786-3337

OCT. 27-28: Western KS Antiques & Crafts Show. Finney County Fairgrounds, Garden City, KS 620-275-5993, 800-879-9803

OCT. 27-31: Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, arts, crafts and antiques. Sycamore, IL 815-899-3157

OCT. 29-31: Antique Show, Hawkeye Downs Fairgrounds, Cedar Rapids, IA 641-832-2700, 507-269-1473

OCT. 30: 4th Annual Ashland Fall Festival, quilt trunk shows, crafts. Ashland, NE 402-521-0098

OCT. 30: Antique Show & Sale. Cedar Lake Village, Olathe, KS 913-780-9916, www.good-sam.com

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