Junking in Kansas

Each year on the first Saturday in October, thousands of vendors and shoppers from all across the Midwest converge on our little rural farm community to enjoy this slice of America. Kansas Barn Sale!

Every vendor is hand picked, ensuring only the best picking for the shoppers!
























You don't want to miss it!
Join us Oct. 4, 2014 for the best art and antique market you've ever seen!

*update* - We don't have a mailing list. Please keep watching our Facebook page and this blog for updates! 

Where it all began.

Once upon a time (way back in 2010) there was a flicker. A spark. A hint of a dream. A tiny little idea to create an Art & Antique show in Kansas, in front of a barn, in a beautiful setting. Something that Kansas had NEVER seen before. A carefully juried event with the best goods.
A place with music, rust, art, laughter, fire pit, cinnamon rolls, friends, and community.

Would people love it? Would they respond? We had no idea.
But did they ever!! Thousands of people now flock from all across the Midwest to experience Kansas Barn Sale.
We're already deep in the planning stages of our 2014 event.
Join us October 4, won't you?
Come Find your Happy at the KANSAS BARN SALE near Hesston!

Winner WINNER chicken dinner!

We told you recently that we'd be holding some contests at the Kansas Barn Sale.

We've finally been able to make it through the hundreds of amazing photos and choose winners!

Fullest arms... Her goods had to spill over into her stroller! We just want to know... Where did her baby go? Did she make a trade?


Best facial hair... We love the color and the fluffiness.... plus how could we resist that smile?! It is obvious that he is having a great time at the Kansas Barn Sale.


Best Daddy/Kid picture... We love how this Daddy is so obviously head over heels in love with his little pumpkin! If you recognize this Daddy and sweet child, please let them know they are our WINNER!


Best boots... Yes, ladies and gentlefolk we have a tie. These two ladies were on a mission. They knew there was a friendly little competition going on... and they wanted to win! Well, MISSION accomplished! Congratulations ladies! We think you both have CUTE BOOTS!


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Please email therustedchaininfo@yahoo.com to claim your $25 gift certificates from our sponsor, The Rusted Chain. 

Thank you for coming to the Kansas Barn Sale!

Kansas Barn Sale 2013!!

What a wild ride!
Oh, y'all. What fun we had!! Thousands of vendors and shoppers from all across the Midwest converged on our little rural farm community to enjoy this slice of America.

Here's a tiny glimpse of the day.































Special thanks to our event photographer, Shannon Achilles!
There was so much rust, junk, art, food, music, atmosphere... It was all just magical!

And thanks to all the volunteers and people who worked countless hours behind the scenes to make this amazing event happen.

We're already thinking about next October! Are you?

Want to make a WEEKEND of it?

Are you coming to the Kansas Barn Sale?  Do you want to make a weekend of it?  Need some overnight accommodations?  Here's some places that are close, clean, and recommended by the Kansas BS Chicks!

*AmericInn & Suites Hesston

2 Leonard Court
Hesston, Kansas 67062

(620) 327-2053

*Holiday Inn Express ~ Newton

1430 E. Broadway Court

Newton, Kansas 67114

1-888-287-8265

*Holiday Inn Express ~ McPherson
2302 E. Kansas St.
McPherson, Kansas 67460
1-800-315-2621

Or if you are a bit more adventurous, there is an RV camping park close too...

*Cottonwood Grove RV Campground

1001 E. Lincoln Blvd

Hesston, Kansas 67062

(620) 327-4173

Contest time!

We love a good contest, don't you?

We thought we'd host a KANSAS BARN SALE contest just to add a little extra fun to Oct. 5.

We have an event photographer (Shannon Achilles Photography) that will be roaming around on Barn Sale day.
If she hasn't captured you, you need to try to find her! She's the pretty blonde with the big ol' camera.
Our categories are:

Best Dad/kid pic.


Cutest boots.


Best Facial hair. (we think he's smiling under that beard.)


Fullest Arms. (photo courtesy of Kansas Magazine.)


In the week following the KANSAS BARN SALE, our team of highly specialized experts will review the photos and pick our favorites in each category.

They'll be announced on our Facebook page and each one will win a $25 gift certificate from our sponsor, The Rusted Chain jewelry!
(men, if you win, there will be a lady in your life that would love the jewelry. Or they have a few guy items as well!)

That's it! Show up. Hope the camera finds you but if it doesn't, you find the camera!
Are you ready?! We are!!