CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Below is a sampling of typical events listed in each monthly issue. Our shop advertisers who have sales and other special events are also listed, as well as museum exhibits and collector club conventions. Listings preceded with ** means there's a paid advertisement in Yesteryear, which you may refer to for additional information. Each issue usually contains 8 weeks of event listings.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 18
APPLE VALLEY, MN: Haupt Antiek Market, 7570 W. 147th St., 5 miles south of Mall of America, Thurs 9am-8pm, Fri 9-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 11-4. www.hauptantiek.com (651) 329-3871. VINTAGE GARDEN theme.
CHICAGO, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-3pm outdoors at 4200 S. Ashland Ave. Admission: $1.00; kids/seniors 50¢ (708)344-7300
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
APPLE VALLEY, MN: Haupt Antiek Market, 7570 W. 147th St., 5 miles south of Mall of America, Thurs 9am-8pm, Fri 9-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 11-4. www.hauptantiek.com (651) 329-3871. VINTAGE GARDEN theme.
GRAYSLAKE, IL: Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine & Jukebox Show, Lake County Fairgrounds Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Rd. Friday Early Bird Preview & Dealer Setup 7-5, Saturday 9:30-5:00, Sunday 9:30-2:30. Kids free. (815) 353-1593. Ticket info at: www.chicagolandshow.com
MELROSE PARK, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-2pm outdoors at 4600 W. Lake St. Admission: Free (708)344-7300
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
ALSIP, IL: Tri-State Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4350 West 129th St. Admission $2.00; kids/seniors $1.00. (708)344-7300
APPLE VALLEY, MN: Haupt Antiek Market, 7570 W. 147th St., 5 miles south of Mall of America, Thurs 9am-8pm, Fri 9-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 11-4. www.hauptantiek.com (651) 329-3871. VINTAGE GARDEN theme.
BELOIT, WI: Beloit Winter Crafter & Farmers’ Market, 9am-Noon, Downtown Beloit Association, State Street, Grand Avenue & Mill Street Parking Lot.
CHICAGO, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm Indoors/Outdoors at 4200 S. Ashland Ave. Admission: $2.00; kids/seniors $1.00 (708)344-7300
GRAYSLAKE, IL: Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine & Jukebox Show, Lake County Fairgrounds Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Rd. Friday Early Bird Preview & Dealer Setup 7-5, Saturday 9:30-5:00, Sunday 9:30-2:30. Kids free. (815) 353-1593. Ticket info at: www.chicagolandshow.com
GREEN BAY, WI: Market on Military Indoor Winter Market at Green Bay Plaza, 725 S. Military Ave. 9am-1pm. Shop a variety of seasonal produce, preserved foods, bakery, plants, meat, eggs and crafts. Facebook: Market on Military
JANESVILLE, WI: Winter Farmers Market at Uptown Janesville (Janesville Mall), 2500 Milton Ave. 10am-1pm
KENOSHA, WI: Kenosha Public Market’s Indoor Winter Market, Kemper Center, 6501 3rd Ave. 10am-2pm. Variety of local vendors, food trucks, full bar and SNAP market match program available. www.visitkenosha.com
MELROSE PARK, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4600 W. Lake St. Admission $2.00; kids $1.00. (708)344-7300
OSHKOSH, WI: Oshkosh Indoor Farmers Market, Oshkosh Arena, 1212 S. Main St. 9am-12:30pm. 30+ vendors. http://www.osfmi.com; Weather Updates: (920) 509-1830
PRINCETON, WI: Famous Princeton Flea Market! Tree-shaded city park, Hwy. 23/73 (S. Fulton St.). Open at 6am-1pm for vendors and customers. Free admission & parking. www.princetonwi.com
**SHAWANO, WI: Indoor Flea Market, Shawano Community Hall, 115 E. Division St., Downtown. Antiques, Collectibles, Coins, Flea Market items, and more! 1,000’s of treasures! Free Admission and Free Parking. 9am-3pm. (715) 526-9769. www.zurkopromotions.com
SHIPSHEWANA, IND: Ship-Chic Craft & Vintage Spring Market, 9am-3pm at Shipshewana Auction Misc. & Antique Building., State Hwy. 5, S. of town. Features vendors with gifts, vintage items, home decor, crafts, & more. Admission: $5; kids 14 & under are free. Free parking. https://shipshewanatradingplace.com
SIOUX CITY, IA: Sioux City Comic & Toy Show, Southern Hills Mall, 4400 Sergeant Rd. STE 317. Vendors spread throughout the mall dealing in anime, vintage toys, posters, pop vinyls, original art, video games & more. Open during normal mall hours. www.quadcitycon.com
**WAUKESHA, WI (MILWAUKEE): Wisconsin Rummage-O-Rama, Waukesha Co. Expo, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha Sat 9-5; Sun 9-4. Admission: $4.00; FREE Parking. Shop a huge variety of quality antiques, collectibles, crafts, misc. & much more, all under 1 roof! Bargains galore & a whole lot more! 414-481-5859. Facebook: wirummageorama
**WHEATON, IL: Chicagoland Civil War Collector’s Show & Sale, plus Collector Arms (CADA) Show & Sale. DuPage Co. Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester. 9am-4pm. Admission: $10. Early Buyers at 8am: $25. Free parking. Civil War, Revolutionary War, WWI, WWI, and many more eras. (715) 526-9769; www.ChicagoCivilWarShow.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 21
ALSIP, IL: Tri-State Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4350 West 129th St. Admission $2.00; kids/seniors $1.00. (708)344-7300
APPLE VALLEY, MN: Haupt Antiek Market, 7570 W. 147th St., 5 miles south of Mall of America, Thurs 9am-8pm, Fri 9-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 11-4. www.hauptantiek.com (651) 329-3871. VINTAGE GARDEN theme.
CHICAGO, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm Indoors/Outdoors at 4200 S. Ashland Ave. Admission: $2.00; kids/seniors $1.00 (708)344-7300
GRAYSLAKE, IL: Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine & Jukebox Show, Lake County Fairgrounds Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Rd. Friday Early Bird Preview & Dealer Setup 7-5, Saturday 9:30-5:00, Sunday 9:30-2:30. Kids free. (815) 353-1593. Ticket info at: www.chicagolandshow.com
**JEFFERSON, WI: Jefferson Bargain Fair Flea Market & Craft Fair. Jefferson Speedway grounds, Hwy. 18; 6 miles W. of Jefferson. 6:30am-2pm. Free Admission. (920)648-6407 or 648-2705
MELROSE PARK, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4600 W. Lake St. Admission $2.00; kids $1.00. (708)344-7300
MILWAUKEE (NEW BERLIN), WI: Spring Milwaukee Postcard Show & Sale, New Berlin Entertainment Center, 16000 W. Cleveland Ave.; Exit I-894 or I-94. 9:00-3:00. Featuring quality dealers of postcards, papertiques, ephemera, uniques. Admission: $3.00. 608-877-0538
**ROCHESTER, MN: Vintage/Antique/Toy Show Flea Market at Graham Park, Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 63-S, 1418 Fairgrounds Ave. SE, Buildings 31 and 35. 9am-2pm. Admission: $3.00. Free parking. 507-269-1473 or 641-832-2700; www.townsendshows.com; Facebook: Townsend Shows.
SIOUX CITY, IA: Sioux City Comic & Toy Show, Southern Hills Mall, 4400 Sergeant Rd. STE 317. Vendors spread throughout the mall dealing in anime, vintage toys, posters, pop vinyls, original art, video games & more. Open during normal mall hours. www.quadcitycon.com
**WAUKESHA, WI (MILWAUKEE): Wisconsin Rummage-O-Rama, Waukesha Co. Expo, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha Sat 9-5; Sun 9-4. Admission: $4.00; FREE Parking. Shop a huge variety of quality antiques, collectibles, crafts, misc. & much more, all under 1 roof! Bargains galore & a whole lot more! 414-481-5859. Facebook: wirummageorama
WILMOT, WI: Wilmot Flea Market, at the Kenosha County Fairgrounds, 30820 111th St. 7am-2pm. Admission: Adults $2.00; Seniors & kids 6-12 $1.00; kids 5 & under free. Free parking. (262) 716-5716