A country junk market in Minnesota returns on September 17

Image by Luna-Lucero from Pixabay Spend some time in the country and get a jump-start on your Christmas shopping on Saturday, September 17, at the Pickintoly Country Junk Market in Waltham, Minnesota. The market will feature 25 artisans selling handmade or reclaimed vintage items. Other highlights include a food truck, a coffee bar, and live … Continue reading A country junk market in Minnesota returns on September 17

A country junk market in Minnesota returns on September 18

Photo credit: Old Barn Woods and Goods Spend some time in the country on Saturday, September 18, at the Pickintoly Country Junk Market in Waltham, Minnesota. The market will feature at least 25 artisans selling handmade or reclaimed vintage items. Other highlights include a food truck, a coffee bar, and live music by Chuck Wilson … Continue reading A country junk market in Minnesota returns on September 18

The Great Oregon Steam-up at Powerland Heritage Park

Vintage John Deere tractor (photo by Cheryl Landes) Step back in time to watch vintage machinery in operation and learn about those original innovations at the 50th annual Great Oregon Steam-up at Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks. Activities include traditional tractor pulls, threshing, flour milling, steam sawmilling, fire appartus demos, and train and trolley rides. … Continue reading The Great Oregon Steam-up at Powerland Heritage Park

Downtown Alley Flea Market first Saturdays in Vancouver, Washington

Photo courtesy Unsplash Shop vintage items, clothing, jewelry, furniture, artwork, books, and much more at the Downtown Alley Flea Market at 606 Main Street in Vancouver, Washington. The market is on the first Saturday of the month through September from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 or 4 p.m. Kindred Homestead Supply hosts the flea market in … Continue reading Downtown Alley Flea Market first Saturdays in Vancouver, Washington

Live music at a country junk market in Minnesota on June 12

Photo credit: Old Barn Woods and Goods I learned about this event in an email from singer-songwriter Megan Klevan. She's performing at the Pickintoly Country Junk Market in Waltham, Minnesota, on Saturday, June 12, from 10 a.m. until noon. In addition to the live music, the market will feature 30 artisans selling handmade or reclaimed … Continue reading Live music at a country junk market in Minnesota on June 12

The Tacoma Museum District starts reopening in April 2021

The Museum of Glass, part of Tacoma's Museum District (photo by Cheryl Landes) After approximately a year of closures due to COVID, Tacoma's Museum District is springing to life again starting in early April, when the museums gradually reopen at limited capacity and safety measures in place. The Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Avenue, … Continue reading The Tacoma Museum District starts reopening in April 2021