Calendar of Events
FREE LISTINGS!
We still offer FREE LISTINGS for events in our monthly Calendar of Events--the largest found in any antique and collectible publication circulated in the North Central States! We welcome your listing of Antique Shows, Flea Markets, Arts & Crafts Shows, Auctions and Events of Special Interest.
Please send showcard, flyer or handwrite your event information and send/email to:
YESTERYEAR CALENDAR OF EVENTS
P.O. Box 306, Montello, WI 53949
yesteryearantiques@frontier.com
Remember, there is NO Charge for this service!
(Deadline is the 10th of the month prior to event month)
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
BEFORE TRAVELING IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO CONFIRM EVENT
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13
CHICAGO, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-2pm outdoors at 4200 S. Ashland Ave. Admission: adults $1.00; seniors 50¢ (708)344-7300
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
ALSIP, IL: Tri-State Swap-O-Rama, 7am-2pm outdoors at 4350 West 129th St. Admission: adults $1.00; seniors 50¢. (708)344-7300
SHIPSHEWANA, IND: Weekly Misc. & Antique Auction, 9AM start. 345 S Van Buren St. “Shipshewana Auction Misc. & Antique Building.” Live auction with 6-10 Auctioneers selling simultaneously. shipshewanatradingplace.com; (260) 768-4129.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
CHICAGO, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-3pm outdoors at 4200 S. Ashland Ave. Admission: adults $1.00; seniors 50¢ (708)344-7300
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
MELROSE PARK, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-2pm outdoors at 4600 W. Lake St. Admission: Free (708)344-7300
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
ADAMS, WI: 46th Season Adams Flea & Farmers Market. 556 S. Main St., Hwy. 13-S, by the railroad tracks. Indoor/Outdoor. Farmer’s market area. Free admission. Sat 8-3, Sun 9-3. (608) 403-5383
ADAMS, WI: Polish Flea Market, 135 W. Sherman St.. Open at 8 am. Free Admission & parking. (608) 403-1133
ALSIP, IL: Tri-State Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4350 West 129th St. Admission: adults $3.00; seniors $2.00. (708) 344-7300
BELOIT, WI: Downtown Beloit Farmers’ Market, 8am-1pm, Downtown Beloit Association, State Street, Grand Avenue & Mill Street Parking Lot.
CALEDONIA, WI: 7 Mile Fair flea market. Indoor/Outdoor 9am-5pm. Admission: $3 for 12 & up; $1.00 Seniors. 2720 W. 7 Mile Rd. (262) 835-2777 www.7milefair.com
CHICAGO, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm Indoors/Outdoors at 4200 S. Ashland Ave. Admission: adults $3.00; seniors $2.00 (708) 344-7300
COLUMBUS, MN: Coca-Cola Collectibles & Antique Advertising Show & Sale at Running Aces Hotel, 15201 Running Aces Blvd. 9:00am-1:00pm. Free admission. Coca-Cola and other soft drinks, bottles, advertising signs & more. Sponsored by the Minnesota First Chapter of The Coca-Cola Collectors Club. Info: mnfirstchapter@yahoo.com
FOND DU LAC, WI: Central Wis. Gun Collectors Association Show, Fond du Lac Co. Fairgrounds, 495 Martin Ave. Sat 8-5; Sun 8-2. Admission: Saturday-$10.00; Sunday-$5.00. (920) 634-9909; www.centralwisconsingun.org
KENOSHA, WI: Kenosha Public Market outdoors at Kemper Center grounds, 6501 3rd Avenue. 9:00-2:00. Vendors come with a variety of fresh local products including fruits, vegetables, meats, prepared foods, handmade gifts & more. www.kenoshapublicmarket.com
MELROSE PARK, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4600 W. Lake St. Admission Adults $3.00; Seniors $2.00. (708) 344-7300
RHINELANDER, WI: Hodag Farmers’ Market at Pioneer Park. 8am-1pm Locally produced produce, meats, cheese, breads, crafts, etc. (715) 575-3103
RICHMOND, IL: Richmond Flea Market, 5707 Kenosha Street, Richmond, IL 60077. Indoor Flea Market is open weekends 9AM - 5PM, year round. Free Admission. Find out more at: www.richmondflea.com.
ROCKFORD, IL: Rockford Comic, Toy & TCG Card Show, CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave. during normal mall hours. Vendor/artists dealing in original art, vintage video games, Pokemon, TCG cards, GI Joe, posters, magazines, and LOTS of comic books! Cosplay showcase Saturday. Free event. www.quadcitycon.com
SHIPSHEWANA, IND: Shipshewana Swap Meet, 345 S. Van Buren St. Daylight to 1:00pm. All kinds flea market items: fowl, poultry, small animals, pets, produce, baked goods, plants, antiques & more. Parking: $5.00. Info: 260-768-4129; www.shipshewanatradingplace.com
**SOUTH MILWAUKEE, WI: Vintage Glass Collectors of Wisconsin 48th Annual Milwaukee Vintage Glass Show & Sale, Knights of Columbus Hall, 732 Badger Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172. Sat 10-5; Sun 11-3. Free glass I.D., Reference Library, Door Prizes. Admission $6.00, good both days. Guests under 30, FREE admission with ID. Info: Glen (414) 551-2017; https://www.facebook.com/degsow
TOMAHAWK, WI: Farm & Flea Market, Tomahawk’s Qualheim’s True Value parking lot. 79 Hometown Drive, just north of Tomahawk on the corner of Hwy A an A. 8am-2pm. Facebook: Tomahawk Farm & Flea Market
WAUKESHA, WI: Waukesha Farmer’s Market, in downtown Waukesha, in the Waukesha State Bank employee parking lot. 8am to 12 noon. Locally grown in-season produce and flowers, plus bakery canned goods and foods. Facebook: Waukesha Farmers’ Market.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
ADAMS, WI: 46th Season Adams Flea & Farmers Market. 556 S. Main St., Hwy. 13-S, by the railroad tracks. Indoor/Outdoor. Farmer’s market area. Free admission. Sat 8-3, Sun 9-3. (608) 403-5383
ADAMS, WI: Polish Flea Market, 135 W. Sherman St.. Open at 8 am. Free Admission & parking. (608) 403-1133
ALSIP, IL: Tri-State Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4350 West 129th St. Admission: adults $3.00; seniors $2.00. (708) 344-7300
BLOOMINGTON, IL: 3rd Sunday Market, Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Dr. 8am-4pm Admission: $7; 13 & under free. Indoor/outdoor sale features more than 450 top dealers from 17 states. 217-202-2847
CALEDONIA, WI: 7 Mile Fair flea market. Indoor/Outdoor 9am-5pm. Admission: $3 for 12 & up; $1.00 Seniors. 2720 W. 7 Mile Rd. (262) 835-2777 www.7milefair.com
CHICAGO, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm Indoors/Outdoors at 4200 S. Ashland Ave. Admission: adults $3.00; seniors $2.00 (708) 344-7300
FOND DU LAC, WI: Central Wis. Gun Collectors Association Show, Fond du Lac Co. Fairgrounds, 495 Martin Ave. Sat 8-5; Sun 8-2. Admission: Saturday-$10.00; Sunday-$5.00. (920) 634-9909; www.centralwisconsingun.org
**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 (608) 648-2705
KENOSHA, WI: Kenosha Art Market at Union Park, 4500 Seventh Ave. Free Admission. 10am-2pm. Juried collection of over 70 local artists from a wide variety of disciplines plus live demonstrations, music and food trucks. www.visitkenosha.com
MELROSE PARK, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4600 W. Lake St. Admission Adults $3.00; Seniors $2.00. (708) 344-7300
PEORIA, IL: Central Illinois Flea Market at the Peoria Speedway, 3520 Farmington Rd. Admission: $3. Open 9:00am-3:00pm. 200+ spaces available. (309) 339-4471; www.peoriafleamarket.com
RICHMOND, IL: Richmond Flea Market, 5707 Kenosha Street, Richmond, IL 60077. Indoor Flea Market is open weekends 9AM - 5PM, year round. Free Admission. Find out more at: www.richmondflea.com.
ROCKFORD, IL: Rockford Comic, Toy & TCG Card Show, CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave. during normal mall hours. Vendor/artists dealing in original art, vintage video games, Pokemon, TCG cards, GI Joe, posters, magazines, and LOTS of comic books! Cosplay showcase Saturday. Free event. www.quadcitycon.com
ROSEMONT, IL: 35th Season Wolff’s Flea Market, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim. 6am-2pm. Admission: adults $3; seniors & children 6-12, $2. Early Bird before 6am is $5. Check for updates on Facebook or www.wolffs.com.
**SHAWANO, WI: Shawano Flea Market, 56th year, featuring more than 150 vendors at the Shawano Co. Fairgrounds, 990 E. Green Bay St. Antiques, Collectibles, Crafts, Vintage, Mid Century Modern, Gardening, New & Old, Advertising, Old Toys, & More. Adm: $2.00. Early buyers before 7am are $10. ALSO: 16th Annual Fall Harvest Festival & Car Show 7:00am-3:00pm. (715) 526-9769. www.zurkopromotions.com
**SOUTH MILWAUKEE, WI: Vintage Glass Collectors of Wisconsin 48th Annual Milwaukee Vintage Glass Show & Sale, Knights of Columbus Hall, 732 Badger Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172. Sat 10-5; Sun 11-3. Free glass I.D., Reference Library, Door Prizes. Admission $6.00, good both days. Guests under 30, FREE admission with ID. Info: Glen (414) 551-2017; https://www.facebook.com/degsow
SPRINGFIELD, IL: Indoor Flea Market at Illinois State Fairgrounds, Illinois Building, Main Gate at Sangamon Ave. & 11th Street. 8:00am-3:00pm. Admission $2.00; 12 & under free w/adult. https://springfieldfleamarket.net
