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Sept. 12, 13 & 14

Latzer Homestead Harvest Days

Highland, IL

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August

 Aug. 23 = 18th Anniversary Celebration at Wallach House Antiques & Gifts, 510 North West Ave., Eureka, MO. Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Drawing for a $100 Summer Entertaining Gift Basket. Sample 18 gourmet foods and drinks. Special Prices throughout the store. Vendors wanted for September Flea Market. For more information call 636-938-6633 or visit www.wallachhouse.com  Click here for more information and a map.

Aug. 23 & 24 = Pevely Flea Market in Pevely, MO Located off I-55 at Exit #180 just 30 miles south from the Arch in downtown St. Louis. Largest and oldest indoor/outdoor market in the Midwest for 40+ years. Entire market open every Sat. and Sun. year-round, rain or shine – 7am vendor set-up; 8am shoppers; Gates close at 5pm. Shopping Mall open 5 days - Wed – Sun. 8am – 4pm. 500+ vendor spaces. 48,000 sq. ft. heated and a/c buildings. 5-6,000 average weekly attendance. E-mail: info@pflea.com  For more info visit www.pflea.com  or call 636-475-3215. Click here for more information and a map.

Aug. 22, 23 & 24 = Lincoln Illinois Art and Balloon Festival. Come out to the Logan County Airport in Lincoln, Illinois to experience the beauty and wonder of Hot Air Balloons in flight or catch an evening glow. Watch the US Army Silver Wings Paratroopers! Enjoy the carnival rides, food concessions, Blue Skies beer and wine garden, expanded Artisan Expo, Rock Climbing Wall, Pony Rides and Petting Zoo, Aeronautical displays, Heritage in Flight Museum, Souvenir booth or Bocce Ball tournament. Downtown in Latham Park, browse the prestigious juried Fine Art Fair. There will also be a children’s art tent. Kickapoo Kingdom will be filled with a carousel, inflatable attractions, and interactive games with food concessions nearby. Around town you may choose to enjoy a car cruise-in, Antique & Flea Market, used Book Sale, or 1800s craft show. There is something for everyone. For more information or for sponsorship opportunities call 217-735-2385. Visit www.lincolnillinois.com  for a detailed schedule. Click here for more information and a map.


Postcard Show

Postcard Show

Aug. 29 & 30 = St. Louis Gateway Postcard Show. 25 dealers with approx. one million postcards. Free Parking. Free Appraisals. Drawings for $10 shopping vouchers. Food available on site. Located at the VFW Hall, 1234 Vandalia Street (Hwy. 159) in Collinsville, IL. Easily accessible from Interstates 270, 70, 55 & 64. Hours: Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information call 618-531-4189. Click here for more information and a map.

Aug. 30, 31 & Sept. 1 = Jersey County Victorian Festival is an event that promotes "History in Motion" through Civil War reenactments, encampments, agricultural demonstrations, antiques and working crafts, taking a step back in time to view our history and to give visitors an opportunity to get closer to our past. The Jersey County Victorian Festival has been awarded the "Top 100 Event for 2008" by the American Bus Association. This national award is in recognition of this wonderful family event that has many segments for visitors to enjoy on Labor Day Weekend. Arts, crafts and working artisans will be demonstrating woodcarving, gunsmithing, spinning of wool, pottery, musical and rhythm instruments of the period and blacksmithing. It will be held on Labor Day Weekend and is located one mile North of Jerseyville, Il. on Route 67. Adults: $7; Children: $2; under 6 Free. For more information, please call 618-498-5590.Click here for more information and a map.

Aug. 30 & 31 = Pevely Flea Market in Pevely, MO Located off I-55 at Exit #180 just 30 miles south from the Arch in downtown St. Louis. Largest and oldest indoor/outdoor market in the Midwest for 40+ years. Entire market open every Sat. and Sun. year-round, rain or shine – 7am vendor set-up; 8am shoppers; Gates close at 5pm. Shopping Mall open 5 days - Wed – Sun. 8am – 4pm. 500+ vendor spaces. 48,000 sq. ft. heated and a/c buildings. 5-6,000 average weekly attendance. E-mail: info@pflea.com  For more info visit www.pflea.com  or call 636-475-3215. Click here for more information and a map.


September

Sept.7 = St. Louis Record & CD Show at the American Czech Hall, 4690 Lansdowne at Kingshighway in St. Louis, MO. Admission $2.50. Record sleeves and plastic covers for sale. Buy, sell or trade, table fee is $30. 314-821-9121. Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Click here for more information and a map.

Sept. 6 & 7 = Pevely Flea Market in Pevely, MO Located off I-55 at Exit #180 just 30 miles south from the Arch in downtown St. Louis. Largest and oldest indoor/outdoor market in the Midwest for 40+ years. Entire market open every Sat. and Sun. year-round, rain or shine – 7am vendor set-up; 8am shoppers; Gates close at 5pm. Shopping Mall open 5 days - Wed – Sun. 8am – 4pm. 500+ vendor spaces. 48,000 sq. ft. heated and a/c buildings. 5-6,000 average weekly attendance. E-mail: info@pflea.com  For more info visit www.pflea.com  or call 636-475-3215. Click here for more information and a map.


Sept. 12, 13 & 14 = 21th Annual Homestead Harvest Days in Highland, Il. Just 30 miles east of St. Louis, Mo. Hours: Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $4 per person or a three day pass is $6 per person, available at the gate only. We’ll have a Flea Market, Crafts, steam engines, tractors, small engines, old farming equipment, plowing, threshing, wood sawing, rock crushing, food, music, Home Tours and miniature Pet Milk plant. For more information call 618-541-9075. Click here for more information and a map.

Sept. 13 = 2nd Saturday Antique Market at St. Charles Antique Mall #1 Charlestowne Plaza, St. Charles, Mo. (Corner of Jungs Station & Outer 94). Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information call 636-939-4178. Click here for more information and a map.

Sept. 13 & 14 = Pevely Flea Market in Pevely, MO Located off I-55 at Exit #180 just 30 miles south from the Arch in downtown St. Louis. Largest and oldest indoor/outdoor market in the Midwest for 40+ years. Entire market open every Sat. and Sun. year-round, rain or shine – 7am vendor set-up; 8am shoppers; Gates close at 5pm. Shopping Mall open 5 days - Wed – Sun. 8am – 4pm. 500+ vendor spaces. 48,000 sq. ft. heated and a/c buildings. 5-6,000 average weekly attendance. E-mail: info@pflea.com  For more info visit www.pflea.com  or call 636-475-3215. Click here for more information and a map.


Sept. 20 = 18th Annual De Soto, Missouri Fall Festival. Enjoy a day filled with fun and entertainment. The Festival is located at Walther Park, 1540 Veterans Drive, De Soto, MO. The hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be live musical entertainment all day as well as craft & food booths, a tractor display, live unusual animals, cutest baby contest and silent auction of sports memorabilia. The Kids Korner includes pony rides, petting zoo, bounce house and Ronald McDonald will be there at 2:00 p.m. Don’t forget to sign up for the Great Joachim Creek Duck Race. Buy one duck for $1 or six ducks for $5. For more information call 636-586-5591 or visit http://chamber.desotomo.com. Click here for more information and a map.

Sept. 21 = Third Sunday Market. Thousands of Midwestern collectors clear their calendars to shop the 3rd Sunday Market, an event devoted exclusively to the finest in antiques, collectibles, and crafts. A Bloomington Illinois tradition since 1988, the indoor/outdoor sale features more than 450 top dealers, representing 17 states. Whether you're looking for the finest in antique furniture, Americana, folk art, vintage advertising, sport memorabilia, or antique linens & clothing you're likely to find it here. For more information visit www.thirdsundaymarket.com. Admission is $5 ages 13 and over. Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Click here for more information and a map.

Sept. 20 & 21 = Pevely Flea Market in Pevely, MO Located off I-55 at Exit #180 just 30 miles south from the Arch in downtown St. Louis. Largest and oldest indoor/outdoor market in the Midwest for 40+ years. Entire market open every Sat. and Sun. year-round, rain or shine – 7am vendor set-up; 8am shoppers; Gates close at 5pm. Shopping Mall open 5 days - Wed – Sun. 8am – 4pm. 500+ vendor spaces. 48,000 sq. ft. heated and a/c buildings. 5-6,000 average weekly attendance. E-mail: info@pflea.com  For more info visit www.pflea.com  or call 636-475-3215. Click here for more information and a map.


Sept. 27 = Annual Jersey County Historical Society Apple Festival. The Festival is located at the Cheney Mansion, 601 North State Street (Highway 67), Jerseyville, IL. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Pet Parade will be held at 10 AM with a Pet show to follow. There will be craft and period demonstrating booths for everyone’s enjoyment. Jesse & the South Band and the Christian Band of Otterville will entertain everyone in the afternoon. Children’s games will be conducted by the Methodist Church Youth Group. The Society will hold a quilt raffle, basket raffles and a raffle for a Party for 8 Children will be held. The Society will be serving Pioneer Stew, Ham and Beans with cornbread, chicken strips, fish, fries, hot dogs, pie and cake and Kettle Korn. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a fun day with food, fun and fellowship. For more information call 618-498-2876. Click here for more information and a map.

Sept. 27 & 28 = Heritage Days on the Goshen Trail. The annual event runs from 9:00 until 5:00 both days, rain or shine. The living history festival spans the years 1700 through 1840, and will feature authentic demonstrations and sales by traditional artisans. Folk dancers and singers, dulcimer players, bagpipers, storytellers, folk musicians, children’s activities, foods of the period, and hands-on quilting are just a few of the activities scheduled during the two days. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children (5-12), a two day pass is $8 for adults and $3 for children. Group rates are available, call 618-251-9788 for information. A shuttle bus runs from free parking areas to the festival, which is handicapped-accessible. The event is held at the Lewis and Clark College which is located on Routes 67 and 111 in Godfrey, Illinois. For further information on any aspect of Heritage Days contact Randy Duncan, president of Heritage Days on the Goshen Trail, at 618-377-5714, or visit www.altonheritagedays.org. Click here for more information and a map.

Sept. 27 = Harvest Day and Outdoor Flea Market at Wallach House Antiques & Gifts, 510 N. West Ave., Eureka, MO. The large outside flea market is a treasure trove of fall decorations and great gift items for the holidays. Enjoy classic homemade food at the Harvest Café. For more information visit www.wallachhouse.com or call 636-938-6633. Click here for more information and a map.

Sept. 28 = Sandwich Antiques Market. Quality dealers. Admission $5, free parking, food, rain or shine. Hours: 8;00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Located at the Fairgrounds - US 34 in Sandwich, Illinois. Please leave pets at home. Dealer inquiries welcome. For more information call 815-786-3337 or visit www.antiquemarkets.com. Click here for more information and a map.

Sept. 27 & 28 = Pevely Flea Market in Pevely, MO Located off I-55 at Exit #180 just 30 miles south from the Arch in downtown St. Louis. Largest and oldest indoor/outdoor market in the Midwest for 40+ years. Entire market open every Sat. and Sun. year-round, rain or shine – 7am vendor set-up; 8am shoppers; Gates close at 5pm. Shopping Mall open 5 days - Wed – Sun. 8am – 4pm. 500+ vendor spaces. 48,000 sq. ft. heated and a/c buildings. 5-6,000 average weekly attendance. E-mail: info@pflea.com  For more info visit www.pflea.com  or call 636-475-3215. Click here for more information and a map.

Sept. 28 = Classic and Hot Rod Car Show & Swap Meet. The event will be on the parking lot at Antique Treasures, 920 E. Woodlawn Dr., Farmington, MO. Rain date will be Oct. 5. The car show hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Car Judging will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Trophies will be awarded in 19 categories including 4 x 4, project car, Original cars, Muscle machines, Truck original and much more. There is a $10 entry fee. Door prizes, dash plaques, 50/50 drawing, trophies, BBQ and concessions are available. There will also be karaoke. Registration is from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Pick up registration form at Antique Treasures or visit www.missouriantiquemalls.com . Swap Meet hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration fee $20 for 12 x 12 ft. space or pre-register for $15. Call 573-431-4866 for more info. Click here for more information and a map.



October - partial listing

Oct. 11 & 12 = Highland Antiques Show & Sale to benefit the Highland Animal Shelter. Also attend Art in the Park "A Juried Art Show" in the same location. Located at Lindendale Park in the Exposition Building in Highland, IL. Admission $5, one informal appraisal with admission (appraisals Sat. & Sun. 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.) Show hours are: Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Click here for more information and a map.


 

 


        

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