Antique Show Blog Roundup

A collection of blog posts and pictures from the 27th Annual AmVets Antique Show.



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Update from Walnut:

Well.....all I can say is it was wonderful. The entire main street of the town is closed down for the event. Vendors line up on both sides of the street, park their vans, trailers and campers and set up shop.

It rained two times during the weekend. But the vendors braved the weather and opened up again after each rain. Some of the vendors camp right there on the main street. The side streets are filled up as well as the street parallel to main street. If that's not enough for you, the school and VFW buildings are full too. I literally walked until I thought I would drop....and then went back for pictures.

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SimplyIowa

A Simply Wonderful Weekend

I'M BACK! And Wow what a Show!

I had a fabulous show, met tons of wonderful folk, many fellow bloggers!!!! And, I'd do it all over again!

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Julie Reed

Father's Day at Walnut:

As the AmVets Antique Show in Walnut, Iowa is scheduled every year on Father's Day and I don't live close enough to my dad to visit for the day, I can't help but think of him as I peruse the different shops and vendor's booths at the show ~ especially as antique shopping is something we both enjoy. So, I thought, in honor of my dad I would do a post of things I saw that reminded me of him in some way or another.


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Walnut Iowa - Antique City

I've known for a while that there was this town off of I-80 where there were lots of antique stores, and while I'm not at a point where I'm buying stuff for my house anymore, I do enjoy an occasional stroll through an antique store and it's one of Iowa's travel/tourist detsinations. Hence, the stop in Walnut - Iowa's Antique City.

ell, I either picked the perfect weekend or the worst time to come to Walnut, depending on your thoughts on antiques. Just last week I heard there was a big "Antique Walk" going on with hundreds of dealers. Apparently I didn't grasp the enormity of this event, but I am not exaggerating when I say THE ENTIRE TOWN was COVERED with antique dealers; residential streets, church lawns/parking lots, the business district, ball fields .... It was antique-palooza craziness.

27th Annual AMVET's Antique Walk and Show

June 19-21 , 2009

27th Annual AMVET's Antique Walk and Show

One of the finest antique shows in the midwest with more than 300 dealers of quality antiques and 50,000 visitors. This event is scheduled for Father's Day weekend every year.

Iowa's Antique City Event Page

Dale Lynch Memorial Alumni Weekend - March 27-29, 2009

The sixth annual Dale Lynch Memorial Alumni Weekend has been scheduled for March 27-29, 2009.

The annual fundraiser in support of scholarships and programs benefiting Walnut Community School will kick off Friday evening at 5:30 with the Mike McCabe Tip-Off classic featuring all-star alumni teams from Harlan and Walnut.

Alumni basketball and volleyball tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday.

Alumni dance featuring Danger Kitty will be held Saturday March 28th, 8:00 pm at the Legion Hall

Visit FriendsofWCS.com for more details.

A Day Trip To Walnut - Gilded Bee Blog

The Gilded Bee blog has some great photos from a September day trip to Walnut.

Gilded Bee - Day Trip to Walnut

Walnut plans antique Christmas Walk

From the CB Daily Nonpareil:

WALNUT - The community of Walnut found its niche in society through their appreciation for longevity and uniqueness.

Known as a town that measures in yesterday's treasures, Walnut has been dubbed "Iowa's Antique City" since 1985. On average, 18 stores line Antique City Drive, the town's main street, attracting people from all over the world.

Antique collectors will have the opportunity to visit all the shops during the 27th Annual Antique Christmas Walk held this Friday through Sunday.

Strolling carolers, a Christmas tree festival, the "Goose Man" and free photos of Santa are just a few aspects that make up the walk.

While the Christmas Walk is Walnut's second biggest day to sell antiques, Hilligas said the intent is to create an old-fashioned shopping experience.

27th Annual Christmas Walk - November 28-30, 2008

Walnut's oldest annual event. Enjoy traditions of Christmas past with antiques, fun, food, and festivities. This event is held every year on Thanksgiving Weekend.

27th Annual Walnut Christmas Walk

November Fri 28th, Sat 29th, and Sun 30th

• Christmas Tree Festival: Walnut Welcome Center Friday & Saturday: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Sunday: 12:30 - 4:00 PM


• Friends & Family Tree at City Hall


• Country School Museum: Open Friday & Saturday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.(Father Christmas appearing at 2:00PM) Sunday 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM


• Lunch with AmVets: The AmVet Ladies will be serving vegetable beef soup, chili, and pie at the AmVet Hall Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM


• Special Appearance:Omaha Prime barbershop quartet downtown Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.


• Special Appearance:Gooseman and his Dirty Dozen downtown Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM


• Special Appearance:Santa Claus downtown all weekend with free gifts for shoppers with receipt of purchase

Other Links:

Holiday Events begin in Walnut Iowa - WOWT.com

Walnut Christmas Walk going strong after 27 years - Harlan Tribune

Walnut plans antique Christmas Walk --Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil

walnutiowa.org Christmas Walk Page.

Nick Deal Named 2008 IMCA National Modified Rookie of The Year

In 2007, a 14-year-old from Walnut, Iowa, decided to try driving a race car. What he has accomplished in two short years has been nothing short of amazing.

Nick Deal made his racing debut in 2007 running in the pro stock class at I-80 Speedway. Because of his age, he agreed to start in the back until he could prove himself.

The results have been spectacular. Nick claimed 14 feature wins and was recently named the 2008 IMCA National Modified Rookie of the Year.

From the Omaha World Herald

Photos and Stats available at NickDealRacing.com