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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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

MELROSE PARK, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-2pm outdoors at 4600 W. Lake St. Admission: Free (708)344-7300

MINOCQUA, WI: Minocqua Farmers Market, 408 Chicago St., Minocqua Visitor’s Bureau and Chamber of Commerce. 8am-1pm. (715) 356-5266. www.minocqua.org.

**OSHKOSH, WI: 21st Annual Sporting and Advertising Antique Show. Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E. County Rd. Y in Oshkosh WI. 50 booths of quality antiques: Sporting, Advertising, Collectibles, Jewelry, Postcards, Fishing & Hunting, Military, Toys, Furniture. Friday 9-6; Saturday 9-3. Admission $7 ($1 off with ad in YESTERYEAR); 15 & under free. For more information, please visit our website at www.antiquesportingandadvertisingshow.com; (920) 252-0319

WEST SALEM, WI: West Salem Historical Society Antiques, Art and Collectibles Sale at the Hazel Brown Leicht Library, 702 Industrial Drive. Friday 2-6pm; Saturday 9am-3pm. Proceeds to benefit the Palmer-Gullickson Octagon House Restoration. www.westsalemhistoricalsociety.org

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

ONLINE: 50th Fall Fox Valley Antiques Show & Sale-ONLINE, Continually Saturday 10am to Sunday 6pm Central. Visit booths online, dealers from across the US and Canada. Country to formal, folk art to fine art, 17th century to modernism, garden to holiday, textiles, jewelry, toys & more. Produced by the Chicago Suburban Antiques Dealers Assn. Details at: www.FoxValleyAntiquesShow.com.

ADAMS, WI: 44th Season Adams Flea & Farm Market. 556 S. Main St., Hwy. 13-S, by the railroad tracks. Indoor/Outdoor. New farmer’s market area. Free admission. 8:00am-4:00pm (608) 403-5283

ADAMS, WI: Polish Flea Market, 2151 State Hwy. 13. Open 8:00 am. Free Admission & parking. (608) 403-1133

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

BEAVER DAM, WI: Flea Market & Craft Fair, Dodge County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 33. Indoor/Outdoor. Shop for vintage decor, antiques, rare collectibles, handmade crafts, unique gifts and so much more. 8am-2pm. Free admission & parking. 920-210-1134; www.dodgecountyfairgrounds.com

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: $2 for 12 & up; $1.00 Seniors. 2720 W. 7 Mile Rd. www.7milefair.com

CHICAGO, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm Indoors/Outdoors at 4200 S. Ashland Ave. Admission: $2.00; kids/seniors $1.00 (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

**GREEN BAY, WI: Witches Night Out Craft Show, Resch Center Expo, 840 Armed Forces Drive, Ashwaubenon. Dress in your best costume and shop vendors who offer amazing handmade goods & more! Costume contest for adults & kids. Special Guests also! 3:00-8:00 pm. Admission: $5; children 12 & younger free with adult. (715) 526-9769; www.zurkopromotions.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: 21st Annual Sporting and Advertising Antique Show. Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E. County Rd. Y in Oshkosh WI. 50 booths of quality antiques: Sporting, Advertising, Collectibles, Jewelry, Postcards, Fishing & Hunting, Military, Toys, Furniture. Friday 9-6; Saturday 9-3. Admission $7 ($1 off with ad in YESTERYEAR); 15 & under free. For more information please visit our website at www.antiquesportingandadvertisingshow.com; (920) 252-0319

OSHKOSH, WI: Oshkosh Farmers Market, 400 & 500 Blocks of N. Main St. & 100 Block of Church Ave. 8am-12:30pm. Approx. 130 vendors. http://www.osfmi.com

SHIPSHEWANA, IND: Shipshewana Swap Meet, 345 S. Van Buren St. Daylight to 1:00pm. All kinds of fowl, poultry, small animals, pets, produce, baked goods, plants/trees, hunting & fishing items, antiques & more. Parking: $5.00. Info: 260-768-4129; www.shipshewanatradingplace.com

**SOUTH MILWAUKEE, WI: Vintage Glass Collectors of Wisconsin 45th Annual Milwaukee Vintage Glass Show, 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. Free admission for guests under 30 with ad in YESTERYEAR & photo ID. Info: Glen (414) 551-2017; https://www.facebook.com/degsow

TOMAHAWK, WI: Farm & Flea Market, Tomahawk’s Qualheim’s TrueValue 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 noon. Locally grown in-season produce and flowers, plus bakery canned goods and foods. Facebook: Waukesha Farmers’ Market.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

ADAMS, WI: 44th Season Adams Flea & Farm Market. 556 S. Main St., Hwy. 13-S, by the railroad tracks. Indoor/Outdoor. New farmer’s market area. Free admission. 8:00am-4:00pm (608) 403-5283

ADAMS, WI: Polish Flea Market, 2151 State Hwy. 13. Open 8:00 am. Free Admission & parking. (608) 403-1133

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

BLOOMINGTON, IL: 3rd Sunday Market, Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Dr. 8am-4pm Admission: $6; 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: $2 for 12 & up; $1.00 Seniors. 2720 W. 7 Mile Rd. www.7milefair.com

CHICAGO, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm Indoors/Outdoors at 4200 S. Ashland Ave. Admission: $2.00; kids/seniors $1.00 (708)344-7300

**COUNTRYSIDE, IL: Countryside Collectors Classic Toy Show, Local 150 Union Hall Building, 6200 Joliet Rd. 10am-2pm. Admission: $10.00; Kids 12 & under free with adult. Preview admission at 7:30am: $25.00. Over 150 tables of models, die cast, new & vintage toys & more. (262) 366-1314; www.uniqueeventsshows.com

EVANSTON, IL: Vintage Garage at 1800 Maple Self Park Garage 5th Floor, 1800 Maple Ave. 75 vendors selling vintage goods including clothes, vinyl records, Midcentury modern housewares, art & more. 10:00am-4:00pm. Admission $6. www.vintagegaragechicago.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

ROSEMONT, IL: Wolff’s Flea Market, Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim. 6am-2pm. Admission: $3; seniors & children 6-12, $2. Early Bird before 6am is $5. Updates on Facebook or www.wolffs.com.

ST CHARLES, MO: Quad Con Comic & Toy Show at Steel Shop Athletics & Events Centre, 49 Lawrence St. 10am-4pm. An affordable, family friendly event focusing on comics, art, video games, cosplay, toys, board games, sci fi, pop vinyls, & more. $5 Entry, free after 2:30. www.quadcitycon.com