Vintage Market Days of Omaha

Vintage Market Days is an annual event held in Elkhorn which features a numerous amount of vendors all selling a multitude of vintage style items. The event typically lasts a full Friday, Saturday, and Sunday weekend for that local farmer’s market aura. Upon arriving at the venue located at (508 Skyline Road), there is a very scenic area surrounding the barnyard-like building with large grasslands, dirt roads, and horses which all heavily play into the rural or pastoral vibe portrayed. The parking lot (also known as the grass) quickly fills in with eager customers ready to load all their finds into their trucks. Tickets to enter the event cost $5.00 each day or consumers can choose to purchase a three-day pass for only $10.00. Despite the outdoorsy feel, the venue is well ventilated with cool air during the blazing heat of the Summer day. Surprisingly, the floors were all covered in dirt and sand which both children and dogs could not resist to play in. 

Although Vintage Market Days is commonly mistaken for a farmer’s market- they tend to differ in various ways. First and foremost, farmer’s markets or green markets are typically for consumers to purchase locally grown and produced products or food. But the Vintage Markets Days event allows vendors from all over the country to come and display their products for those to purchase. This not only allows consumers to be exposed to new products and companies they would not normally be, but it allows companies to expand their business to people all over- which is a win-win for customers and companies altogether. 

The Vintage Market Days franchise began back in 2011 (in Tulsa), and ever since continued to expand to other cities around the United States. The franchise became a hit and eventually made its way to reach the eager consumers in Omaha, Nebraska. The highly selective panel chooses from tons of vendors aspiring to become involved in the franchise. The panel makes sure to choose only those that display originality and quality that properly fit the ‘vintage’ theme.  

Variety is also another factor that ultimately decides whether a vendor is selected. Tons of different products are sold at the event which guarantees that there is something appealing for all guests- despite their age. Everything from home items, plants, clothing (for both dogs and humans), jewelry, purses, food, and plenty more were available. The entire event was also very dog friendly with the dirt covered floors and multitude of dog accessories and vendors featured. Several of the vendors even hosted giveaways for those in attendance.