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The Great American Paper Show
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Featured Event!

Feb. 26

The Great American Paper Show
at Two Hearts Banquet Center, 4532 South Lindbergh at Gravois in St. Louis, Mo. Admission: Early Bird 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. $5, General admission 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. $2. Breakfast and lunch available. For more information call 314-496-6225.
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January

January = Day Trips to St. Louis, Mo. Throughout the Saint Louis area there are fantastic shops. Spend a day or a weekend in St. Louis. Find fun and adventure. Visit any of the following shops.
Centuries Past Antiques, 119 S. Main St., St. Charles, MO. (636-946-1919),
Antique Mall of Creve Coeur, 1275 Castillon Arcade, Fee Fee & Olive St. Rd., Creve Coeur, MO (314-434-6566),
Little Shop Around the Corner, 4474 Castleman, St. Louis, MO (314-577-0891),
Tin Roof Antiques, 2201 McCausland, St. Louis, MO (314-647-1049)
Treasure Aisles Antique Mall, 2317 Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO (314-647-6875)
Kaleidoscope Antiques & Uniques, 7919 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, MO (314-968-7553)

January = Experience Greenville, Illinois. Discover unique museums, antique and specialty shopping, scenic downtown square, DeMoulin Museum, Farm Museum Train, Marcoot Creamery, Bock Sculpture Museum, Sweetest Things Confectionary and much more! Bus Tours Welcome. For more information call 888-268-0042. Click here for more information and a map.

January = NEW ANTIQUE SHOP OPENS IN ST. LOUIS, MO. Booth Space Available, Accepting Consignments, The Green Shag Market, 5733 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO. For more information call 314-646-8687. Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10am-5pm. Click here for more information and a map.
 


February - partial listing

Feb. 3, 4 & 5 = Gateway Mid America Toy Show at Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel, 191 Westport Plaza Dr., St. Louis, MO. Admission is $5 for adults, children 11 and under are free. The Annual Toy Show consists of more than 200 dealers that sell farm related items from their hotel rooms during the three day event. Many of the vendors sell Ertl farm toy items, Hot Wheels, and NASCAR. Dealers also have old and new toys that are restored, pedal tractors and other toy related items. Over 200 dealers are ready to buy and sell farm, truck and construction toys, as well as Nascar collectibles, banks, crafts and hard-to-find items! Room trading: Dealers' hotel doors will be open during the show so you can leisurely browse the toys and merchandise displayed in their rooms. 150+ tables of farm toys and merchandise located in 8 banquet rooms throughout the hotel. MODEL & DISPLAY CONTEST on Saturday beginning at 11:00 a.m. High quality 1/64th thru 1/8th scale models crafted by some of the nation’s most talented and innovative craftsman are on display for your enjoyment. Contestants can begin setting up in the Ballroom at 7:00 a.m. Gateway Farm Toy Club members will begin judging at 1:00 p.m. HUGE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION on Saturday beginning at 9:00 a.m. The viewing of auction items begins at 7:00 a.m. Hours: Friday the show opens at 10:00 a.m. and runs to 6:00 p.m., Saturday is the huge auction and model contest, show runs 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday there are 150+ tables, show runs 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you have any questions about the toy show, please call 618-836-7787. Would you like to be a vendor? Have questions? E-mail: roystoys@frontiernet.net Click here for more information and a map.

February  = Experience Greenville, Illinois. Discover unique museums, antique and specialty shopping, scenic downtown square, DeMoulin Museum, Farm Museum Train, Marcoot Creamery, Bock Sculpture Museum, Sweetest Things Confectionary and much more! Bus Tours Welcome. For more information call 888-268-0042. Click here for more information and a map.

February = NEW ANTIQUE SHOP OPENS IN ST. LOUIS, MO. Booth Space Available, Accepting Consignments, The Green Shag Market, 5733 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO. For more information call 314-646-8687. Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10am-5pm. Click here for more information and a map.


Feb. 26 = The Great American Paper Show at Two Hearts Banquet Center, 4532 South Lindbergh at Gravois in St. Louis, Mo. Admission: Early Bird 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. $5, General admission 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. $2. Breakfast and lunch available. For more information call 314-496-6225. Click here for more information and a map.

Feb. 26 = Sunday Market Antiques in Bloomington, Illinois. 100 quality dealers with Americana, furniture, folk art, jewelry, advertising, textiles, glassware and much more. Located at the Interstate Center West Expo, 2301 West Market Street, Bloomington, Il. Exit 160 from I-55 & I-74 - Route 9 West. Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $6, (13 and under free), No pets, held rain or shine, FREE Parking. For more information visit www.thirdsundaymarket.com. Click here for more information and a map.


March - partial listing

March  = Experience Greenville, Illinois. Discover unique museums, antique and specialty shopping, scenic downtown square, DeMoulin Museum, Farm Museum Train, Marcoot Creamery, Bock Sculpture Museum, Sweetest Things Confectionary and much more! Bus Tours Welcome. For more information call 888-268-0042. Click here for more information and a map.

March 18 = Antique Bottle & Jar Show in St. Louis, MO. The 42nd Annual St. Louis Antique Bottle & Jar Show. The show includes antique bottles, fruit jars, pottery, breweriana, insulators and related advertising. There will be more than 100 tables and displays featured. The show is located at the Two Hearts Banquet Center at 4532 S. Lindbergh at Gravois in St. Louis, MO. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission is $3 and children are free. For more information call 314-570-6917. Click here for more information and a map.

March = NEW ANTIQUE SHOP OPENS IN ST. LOUIS, MO. Booth Space Available, Accepting Consignments, The Green Shag Market, 5733 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO. For more information call 314-646-8687. Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10am-5pm. Click here for more information and a map.


March 24 & 25 = Spring Arts and Crafts Fair sponsored by the Crestwood-Sunset Hills Rotary Club. Hours: Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm, Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm. Located at Lindbergh High School, 5000 South Lindbergh, St. Louis MO 63126. Over 250 Booths with Handmade Crafts by Local and National Artisans. Free Admission. Free Parking. Food Concession both days. Strollers Welcomed. All proceeds benefit local community projects and projects sponsored by Rotary International. For more information call Lance Baugh at 636-230-2300 or visit www.rotaryfair.com. Click here for more information and a map.


March 31 & April 1 = Lincoln Land Depression Era Glass & Pottery Club of Springfield will host it's 37th annual Glass Show and Sale in the Illinois Building located on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Illinois. The show will feature American-made glass and pottery from the late 1920s through 1960s. Also featured will be pattern glass, carnival glass and more recent Fenton glassware issued through the 1970s. This year dealers will also be selling small antique and collectible items such as linens, jewelry, postcards and even some foreign chinaware. Well-known dealers across the United States will be on hand with their wares for sale and to share their knowledge with you. There will be a noted glass grinder on hand to grind away chips in glass you might already own. Also a very good refreshment stand to fill your lunch break needs will be there to serve you. If you are a seasoned collector you may find that piece of glass you have been searching for. If you are new to the glass/pottery collectibles, you will just be amazed at what you will find here. Come one and all to enjoy a beautiful day of collecting and learning. During the Early Bird special there will be a $20 gift certificate drawing. After 10:00 a.m. a $10 gift certificate will be drawn hourly. Hours: Sat: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 P.M. (Early bird special from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. - early bird entrance $5.00). Regular hours 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After 10:00 a.m. the entrance fee is $3.00. Sunday hours 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information mailto:margaret_davis37@sbcglobal.net or visit www.lincolnlandglassclub.com Click here for more information and a map.

March 31 = Two GREAT SHOWS under one roof! Annual KC Toy and Doll Show and KC’s Antiques and Collectibles Show. Two separate shows, double the fun! Setup hours on Friday are Noon to 6:00 p.m. Show hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. FREE ADMISSION AND FREE PARKING. Check out the NEW LOCATION: Governor’s Expo Hall, 1800 Genessee, Kansas City, MO, 64012. Acres of FREE Parking. For more information call 816-697-3830 or email: susansoulis@gmail.com.  Click here for more information and a map.

 

March 31 = 10th Annual Bond County Historical Society Quilt Show. Hours are Sat.: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Located at the Free Methodist Church, 1367 Rt. 140, Greenville, IL. There will be hand quilted, machine quilted, wall quilts, antique quilts, vendors, door prizes and much more. The deadline is March 10 for the Quilt Block Contest, theme “Sunbonnet Sue” and/or “Overall Sam.” For more information call 618-664-9272. Click here for more information and a map.


April - partial listing

April 1 = Lincoln Land Depression Era Glass & Pottery Club of Springfield will host it's 37th annual Glass Show and Sale in the Illinois Building located on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Illinois. The show will feature American-made glass and pottery from the late 1920s through 1960s. Also featured will be pattern glass, carnival glass and more recent Fenton glassware issued through the 1970s. This year dealers will also be selling small antique and collectible items such as linens, jewelry, postcards and even some foreign chinaware. Well-known dealers across the United States will be on hand with their wares for sale and to share their knowledge with you. There will be a noted glass grinder on hand to grind away chips in glass you might already own. Also a very good refreshment stand to fill your lunch break needs will be there to serve you. If you are a seasoned collector you may find that piece of glass you have been searching for. If you are new to the glass/pottery collectibles, you will just be amazed at what you will find here. Come one and all to enjoy a beautiful day of collecting and learning. During the Early Bird special there will be a $20 gift certificate drawing. After 10:00 a.m. a $10 gift certificate will be drawn hourly. Hours: Sat: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 P.M. (Early bird special from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. - early bird entrance $5.00). Regular hours 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After 10:00 a.m. the entrance fee is $3.00. Sunday hours 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information mailto:margaret_davis37@sbcglobal.net or visit www.lincolnlandglassclub.com Click here for more information and a map.

 

 

 


        

 


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