Bugeater Flea Market News and Information

 

Please check back regularly for updates…

 

 

6-29-10

 

81 vendors joined us for 2010 Springfield Days and the 1^st Annual Springfield Days Demo Derby was a huge success!

 

Check out our YouTube video of the flea market and other events held at the fairgrounds!

 

Springfield Days 2011 will be June 11-12-13!

 

6-5-10

 

SPRINGFIELD DAYS is this weekend!

 

73 vendors and counting...

 

Polka, Fireworks, Rib Fest, State BBQ Competition, Demolition Derby, Cake Walk, Antiques Roadshow, Kids Zone, Parade with Dressed up Geese, Duck Drop Race down Main Street, Farm Toy show, and bargains galore.

 

Enjoy the 2010 Springfield Days celebration and see Omaha World Herald, Collector’s Journal and other stories about the small town fun we are having.  And visit Springfield Days on Facebook!

 

Please plan to visit us next year, June 10-11-12, 2011.

 

5-7-10

 

We are up to 60 vendors already!

 

Other outstanding news:

 

Springfield Days is preparing for its 1^st Annual Demolition Derby Saturday night, sponsored by Sarpy County Fair, 7:30pm start time.  Come early to shop then stick around for the CRASH BOOM BANG!  Ticket office opens at noon.  Car check-in from 4-7pm.  CASH PRIZES for top 10 starting at $1,200 for 1^st place!  Questions, contact Chad Nolte 402-689-3075.  Download rules from this site.

 

Friday night it’s the Mark Vyhildal Polka Combo at the Fairgrounds and the Mark Irvin Band at Soaring Wings Winery.  Take your pick!

 

And another first!  First annual Poker Run “What Ya Brung” and Show & Shine.  Find the Springfield Days 2010 flyers for this and other small town fun events at SpringfieldNebraska.com.  Or follow us more closely on Facebook searching for Springfield Days Nebraska, NOT Springfield Days Virginia.

 

VENDORS:  Inside spaces are full, but call 402.9935.7917 for availability.

 

4-13-10

 

Tax refunds are coming, for those of you lucky enough to get one this year.  Hope you can plan on saving it until June.  Lots of new vendors and lots of repeat vendors are coming.

 

Update:  Only one space left in the Open Class building and three spaces left in the School Exhibit building.

 

Barrel Train rides for the kids in the Kids Zone too.

 

3-17-10

 

Happy St. Patty’s!

 

Great news again!  The Sarpy County Fair Board is sponsoring a DEMOLITION DERBY in the Rodeo Arena Saturday night – approximately 6pm start time.  We hope this attracts more people and will be considered a 1^st annual event!

 

NOTE:  The Springfield Days planning committee is planning not only a Barn Dance and Beer Garden in the Pavilion Building on Saturday night, but also other activities such as an Antiques Roadshow, cake walk and other events.  This means the Pavilion building will NOT be available for vendor spaces this year.

 

Booking update:  The Open Class building is nearly full already and there are still spaces available in the School Exhibit building.  We are working on the possibility of opening the Commercial Building for vendors, but this is still in the works.

 

Please apply now!

 

2-7-10

 

Line up of vendors joining us this year has just begun.  Check back regularly to see an updated list of vendors who have given permission to have their company posted online.  Remember, not all vendors joining us are listed here!  It’s all about surprises!

 

Each year we get approximately 80 vendors selling anything under the sun.  Our goal is 90 vendors this year!  125,782 visits to this website since it began in 2005, and an average of 2,000 hits per month…keep it going!

 

1-28-2010

 

Happy New Year!  We had an outstanding turnout of vendors and entertainment for Springfield Days 2009.  See our video on YouTube.

 

Plans are underway for an even better Springfield Days 2010, June 11-12-13.  Please help spread the word by sharing our video, our website, or by downloading and printing copies of our Media Kit flyers!

 

VENDORS:  Apply for your space now!

 

6-10-09

 

Honestly.  Where else can you buy a custom motorcycle, and antique tractor, beer signs, candles, handmade bow crafts, and antique glassware and furniture from 70 different vendors from 5 states?  Oh, and also learn about the Orphan Trail from a recognized author and let your children have fun in a bounce house. 

 

Oh, and also ride an elephant!

 

Bugeater Flea Market and Springfield Days this weekend!

 

5-26-09

 

The agenda for Springfield Days is final and can be found at the Springfield Nebraska website under community events!  Saddle up! is this year’s theme.

 

Highlights include Casey, the Mascot for the Omaha Royals as the Grand Marshall of the Grande Parade at 10:30am Saturday.  Springfield is welcoming the Royals to Sarpy County!  Bounce house for kids, state BBQ contest, and Charlotte Endorf from the Nebraska Humanities Council will be dressed in authentic mid 1800s attire while presenting on the Orphan Trail at noon Saturday.

 

Vendors:  There are 2 spaces left in the School Exhibit Building and 3 available in the Open Class building and lot of room in the Pavilion if you want to bring everything in the barn to sell!  Please call or e-mail for current availability.

 

4-4-09

 

Loyal Vendors.  Newsprint ads for new vendors are coming out this Sunday.  Please call or e-mail to reserve your space!  Springfield Days is planning a fun agenda with many activities at the fairgrounds.  To see a draft agenda for Springfield Days, visit www.springfieldnebraska.com or click here for the direct link.

 

Pass the word!  A media kit is now available for download and printing.  An 8x10 poster and 3 flyers sheet promotional materials can be printed and disseminated at vendor shows or wherever you like.

 

2-1-09

 

URGENT:  Early flea market registration for Springfield Residents is February 20.

Springfield residents and those living in area code 68059 are being offered early registration priority to be flea market vendors at the 2009 Springfield Days celebration.    All vendors from home-based businesses such as Watkins, Usborne Books, Pampered Chef, and Premier Designs Jewelry are welcome, but duplicate vendors from identical distributing companies are not permitted.  A record setting 92 vendors joined Springfield Days in 2008 and organizers are wanting to ensure home-based business owners from Springfield are given top priority while shoppers are exposed to the widest variety of vendors.

 

1-2-09

 

Happy New Year!  We are starting to gear up for the best yet Bugeater Flea Market and Craft Fair during Springfield Days.  Springfield Days will be Friday evening and all day Saturday, June 12 and 13.  Marketplace hours are Friday, 5pm-10pm and Saturday, 8am-4pm.  Of course vendors will remain open if there are lots of shoppers!  We will not be open on Sunday, June 14.

 

Vendors, tell your customers.  Shoppers, please tell other shoppers!  The more shoppers this year, the more vendors next year, and we will continue to grow.  The new 2009 online vendor application will be posted on this website, but feel free to complete the 2008 version for now.  Just remember the above dates and hours of operation.

 

6-13-08

 

90 Vendors joined us for a great weekend sale and fun small town activities in Springfield.  Thank you vendors, shoppers and everyone who made Springfield Days a success – despite the weather.

 

Springfield Days and Bugeater Flea Market will return in 2009.  Springfield Days will be scheduled for June 12-13 and Bugeater Flea Market will run Friday night from 5-10pm and Saturday from 8am-4pm.  Please visit the vendors link for information on our 2008 vendors.  More information will be updated on this website approximately February 2009.

 

6-4-08

 

A record 86 vendors signed up and ready to sell you great bargains and things you will not likely find in stores this weekend.  Don’t miss the new and improved Duck Drop which will be streaming down main street this year and be sure your children are ready to dance to the String Beans Saturday at 1pm at the Methodist Church parking lot.  Rain performance will be in the Community Building.

 

Thank you Sarpy County Fair Board – City of Springfield – Springfield Business Association and especially everyone on the Springfield Days Committee with the excellent leadership of Shanna Simonsen and all the activity leaders.  Have a great weekend!

 

5-9-08

 

VENDOR UPDATE:  The Open Class and School Exhibit buildings are full.  There are still inside spaces in the Pavilion available as well as a number of outdoor spots.

 

SHOPPER UPDATE:  Free live children’s music by THE STRING BEANS, performance at 1pm Saturday at the Methodist Church in Springfield.  Governor Dave Heineman is scheduled to join us too.  Please check out the latest scheduled activities, events and program flyers at www.springfieldnebraska.com

 

4-13-08

 

VENDOR UPDATE:  There are 2 spaces left in the Open Class building and 4 spaces left in the Open Class building.  Please complete your application soon to ensure you get your preference! 

 

SHOPPER UPDATE:  Check out the new vendors by clicking on the ‘vendors’ button!

 

3-15-08

 

Bugeater Flea Market and Craft Fair has returned for Springfield Days in 2008.  The flea market craft fair will be open Friday June 6 from 5-10pm, and Saturday and Sunday June 7 and 8 from 8am to 4pm.  Special Vendor Rates of $35 inside and $25 outside for ALL THREE DAYS!

 

Springfield Days events tentative schedule:

 

Friday June 6

- Bugeater Flea Market 5-10pm (sneak preview)

- BBQ contest starts at 7pm

- Springfield Idol singing competition

- Fireworks display at 10pm at the Fairgrounds

 

Saturday June 7

- Bugeater Flea Market 8am-4pm

- 5K fun run/walk, pancake breakfast, soccer, sand volleyball and shuffleboard tournaments, kiddy and grande parades, cheerleader car wash, bubble gum/ice cream/hula hoop contest, public water fight and, of course, the annual Duck Drop Quack Off!

- Special Appearance by THE STRING BEANS, the rising stars of unique and original children’s music.  If your child has never danced before, they will on Saturday at 1:00pm.  Don’t miss it!

 

Sunday, June 8

- Bugeater Flea Market 8am-4pm (one more chance to find some great deals)

 

7-8-07

 

Due to family obligations and work schedule changes we have cancelled our remaining 2007 shows scheduled for August 18-19 and October 6-7.  We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage you to continue shopping flea markets in Southeast Nebraska.  This is an exciting industry with great potential in this area and we are sad to put our shows on hold at this time.

 

Any future updates will be announced on this website.  Thank you vendors and shoppers.  We will miss you and the friendships we have formed in such a short time.

 

6-14-07

 

Thank you again vendors and shoppers for making Springfield Days our best show yet!  What a great small town event with local talent and homespun activities and great bargains!

 

We are already planning for our next show – August 18-19.  Back to our regular schedule fo SAT/SUN 8am to 4pm.

 

Please apply early and check out the vendors who are coming!

 

4-25-07

 

Thank you vendors and shoppers for another great weekend!  Next show is Friday June 1 (noon –10pm) and Saturday June 2 (8am-4pm) in conjunction with SPRINGFIELD DAYS!  Many, many activities and fun for the whole family!  Click on the ‘vendors’ button for a preview.

 

The School Exhibit Building and Open Class building are full for June 1-2.  4H building is not available for vendors – but there is plenty of room in the Pavilion.  Special one-show-only rates of $20 outdoors and $30 indoors for the June show!  Let’s make it a good one!

 

VENDORS:  Please confirm your space registration if you do not see yourself listed and gave us permission to post your free online vendor ad on this website.

 

 

4-13-07

 

The Pavilion building is getting an addition!  25 feet added to the building will increase space for those vendors who have A LOT to sell.  Late arriving vendors – stop by the Sarpy County Fairgrounds beginning at noon Friday to pick out your spot to sell!

 

Listen to Star 104.5 FM this Sunday Morning between 8 and 9am for a recorded interview with Jill from Bugeater Flea Market with Gloria Goodwin – morning DJ from the Glenboy and Glo morning show.  Jill will share the history and inspiration for Bugeater Flea Market.  It was a lively interview!

 

4-1-07

 

The 4H building is full for our April 21-22 show.  Four spaces left in the Open Class building.  The newly remodeled School Exhibit building will be complete with limited heat and A/C just in time for the April show!  It is not too late to apply!

 

Springfield Days UPDATE:  Bugeater Flea Market will be hosting vendors for Springfield Days this year!  Flea Market/Craft Fair vendors will be open to the public Friday June 1 (noon –10pm) and Saturday June 2 (8am –4pm).  FREE ADMISSION and Reduced vendor rates are available for this show which is shaping up very nicely.  BBQ Contest – Fireworks – Springfield Idol Singing Competition – Kiddy Parade – Grande Parade and much more!  Check out all that is happening and download more information at Springfield Days!

 

3-1-07

 

Flea Market afficianados!  There are 2 spaces available in the 4H building and 4 spaces available in the Open Class building for our April 21-22 show.  A new vendor list has been uploaded in the vendor section of our website.  Concessions spaces are available too! 

 

This website just reached 40,000 hits! 

 

2-10-07

 

URGENT NOTICE:  Our June show date for Springfield Days will likely be changing to the first weekend in June (Friday/Sat, June 1 & 2).  We apologize for this late change.  Please check back, call or e-mail for the latest news.

 

 

2-5-07

 

It is cold outside but vendor applications are starting to heat up!  Please apply early for the best selection of indoor and outdoor spaces.  Every space gets the same foot traffic but please let us know what you prefer on your application.

 

NOTE:  Please include your e-mail address when submitting questions online at this website and we will reply very soon!

 

1-1-07

 

Happy New Year from Bugeater Flea Market!

 

The 2007 application has been posted online and we cannot wait until Spring.  Stay tuned for information about building improvements including more lighting in the Open Class building and climate control installed in the Commercial and School Exhibit buildings.  Our 4 shows scheduled this year are April 21-22 – June 8,9,10 (Springfield Days) – August 18-19 and October 6-7.  Apply now!

 

Shoppers who joined us at our October, 2006 show:  We will be announcing the winners of the $10 Bugeater Buck$ drawing as our Spring show draws nearer.  Some lucky shoppers will also be awarded VIP passes for free admission to all 2007 shows.  Stay tuned.

 

11-12-06

 

2007 Schedule is now posted!  We are operating every other month from April through October.  Applications are now available by clicking on the ‘Booking Online’ button.  Please note there will be special hours of operation for our June show in conjunction with Springfield Days on Friday, Saturday, Sunday June 8,9,10. 

 

We can’t wait until Spring!

 

10-8-06

 

A generous THANK YOU to the 77 vendors who joined us this weekend and to ALL THE SHOPPERS who found some great bargains!  The drawing for five $10 Bugeater Bucks will happen in a few weeks and we will notify you of the winners. 

 

The Huskers are 5-1 and Bugeater Flea Market is 6-0.  After only one year - 6 shows – well over 200 different vendors – approximately 6000 shoppers – and 28786 hits on our website we believe this is not only Nebraska’s Premiere Indoor/Outdoor Marketplace but is also the fastest growing!  The welcoming community of Springfield thanks you and Sarpy County thanks you!

 

Please take the time to visit some of the vendors who joined us in October and give them some repeat business to support them over the Winter before our Spring Show, April 21-22.

 

Here is a preview of some ideas we are working on for next year…

 

-       More indoor spaces

-       More climate controlled buildings (thank you Sarpy County Fair)

-       VIP passes for dedicated and faithful shoppers

-       Drawings for door prizes and more Bugeater Bucks

 

With sincere thanks for helping us realize our vision,

 

Steve & Jill

 

 

9-28-06

 

Plenty of time to enjoy a new line up of vendors at Bugeater Flea Market before you watch the Huskers vs. Iowa State on October 7 – 7:00pm on Fox Sports Net.

 

One space has opened up in the Open Class building due to a cancellation.  Apply now to be sure you get listed in our directory that will be printed early next week and handed out to shoppers at the gate.  Last minute vendors are welcome to stop by Friday afternoon and pick out a space from those available.  Free online ads for vendors who join us October 7-8 will be left up all winter for some extra promotion of their business.  This website just topped 3000 hits for the month of September!  Thank you!

 

9-16-06

 

Three spaces are available to rent in the Open Class building as of today.  We have expanded our network lineup of TV spots to include Lifetime movie channel and A&E, running the week preceding each market weekend this year.  The October 7-8 show is shaping up to be a good one!

 

 

9-12-06

 

Thank you AGAIN vendors and shoppers for coming down and having a good time last weekend!  No horses for sale but a lot of horse trading happened!  We’re gearing up for our last show this year, October 7-8.  The 4-H building is rented to capacity, but there are spaces left in the Open Class and Pavilion.  Remodeling of the School Exhibit building should start soon!  Apply now!

 

8-25-06

 

Open Class building has been rented to capacity for the September 9-10 show.  The Commercial Building is being renovated so plan to visit our Commercial Building vendors in the School Exhibit Building next door!  Apply now for the October 7-8 show.  Vendor ads will remain posted throughout the Winter.  Listen to the Huskers vs. Nicholls State game throughout the Fairgrounds on September 9 while you enjoy shopping for bargains.

 

8-8-06

 

The 4H building has been rented to capacity for the September 9-10 and October 7-8 shows.  There are plenty of other indoor spaces available so apply soon!

 

7-27-06

 

New vendors continue to apply and join us.  It is easy to become a vendor and just as fun since you can shop early for bargains!  Advance booth reservation continues until the week before each show (September 2 and October 1, 2006).  After that, come down and pick out a space to set up on Friday afternoons of each market weekend.  Plenty of good indoor and outdoor spaces are available.

 

7-5-06

 

Happy Independence Day and Thank you!  This website is already receiving 2000 hits per month. 

 

The 4H building is almost fully rented for the September 9-10 and October 7-8 shows.  NOTE TO VENDORS:  Statements and invitations were mailed last week.  If you did not receive a statement in the mail, please contact us ASAP to reserve your space. 

 

We have tentatively reserved the fairgrounds for our 2007 dates.  We are planning to operate every other month from April through October next year.  April 21-22 :  June 9-10 (pending negotiation with Springfield Days Committee) : August 18-19 : October 6-7.

 

 

5-8-06

 

Approximately 80 vendors and 700 shoppers enjoyed good deals and great weather this weekend.  Click on VENDORS to see who is already signed up to join us at our next show – September 9-10.  Do not forget to enjoy Springfield Days June 9-10.  Many Bugeater vendors will be making the show.  And WELCOME all cyclists from Bike Ride Across Nebraska!

 

 

5-4-06

 

Flea Market is this weekend, May 6-7.  See how far your dollar can go at Bugeater Flea Market, the Springfield Community Garage Sale and the Spring Art Festival at Weiss Studios and Gardens.  Why go anywhere else?  Have a great weekend!

 

 

4-30-06

 

Two spaces in the climate controlled 4H building just opened up for the May 6-7 show this weekend, due to a cancellation.  Call Steve or Jill at 402.935.7917 if you are interested.  Reminder for merchandise vendors:  The City of Springfield does not require a license or permit to sell at our market.  Sales tax must be collected, but you can use our Nebraska Tax ID# and we can submit the tax you collect.  Click Here to see our TV commercial.  It will be run again this week!

 

4-21-06

 

The 4H building is rented to capacity for the May 6-7 show and is nearly full for the September show.  Open Class building has one space available for the May show and will probably be rented very soon.  There are still indoor booth spaces available in the Commercial Building and Pavilion, and many prime outdoor spaces left.  Apply now to reserve your space.  It is easy to become a vendor!

 

4-10-06

 

Thank you vendors and shoppers for another great market weekend!  Approximately 1,200 shoppers from as far away as Colorado and Minnesota and about 80 vendors from 5 states joined us this weekend.  Check out the vendor section to see who is joining us for our next market weekend, May 6-7.  Each market is a new experience!  Two spaces for the price of one offer for booths in the Pavilion is now extended until the rest of the year.  Reserve your space now or call Steve or Jill at 402.935.7917 to find out what is available.

 

 

3-27-06

 

Open Class and Commercial Buildings are now full for the April 8-9 market weekend.  Two spaces for the price of one available in the Pavilion building for the April show.  Bugeater Flea Market TV Commercial now available for viewing.  Click here! Check back after the April market weekend to see who is joining us May 6-7.

 

 

3-17-06

 

Happy St Patrick’s Day!  The 4H building is full for the April 8-9 market weekend.  There are more indoor spaces to rent in the Open Class, Commercial and Pavilion Buidlings so we have extended our deadline for applications.  Plenty of outdoor spaces too, so think about emptying your garage or basement and join us!  Our TV commercial is finished and we will post a link for previewing soon!

 

 

2-14-06

 

Happy Valentine’s Day!  Revised maps of the fairgrounds are now available for viewing by clicking the VIEW MAP button.  Online vendor ads for our April 8-9 show have been posted.  See what’s new by clicking the VENDORS button.  The 4H building is nearly rented to capacity.

 

1-26-06

 

Bugeater Flea Market just signed a contract with Cox Media for TV commercials on HGTV and TLC the week leading up to each market weekend.  We will try to post our commercial as a movie file on our website, if possible.  Feel free to send in suggestions!

 

1-26-06

 

Part I:  Revised maps, application and rules and regs have been posted!  Indoor booths are filling up quickly.  Apply early to reserve a space for our April show.

 

 

11-20-05

 

COMING SOON!  Revised maps for 2006, development of a KidZone activities area for children, and the addition of an another indoor facility with 12 more vendor booths.

 

10-20-05

 

Our second weekend is here!  Many new vendors for this weekend’s show, so there’s lots more to see.  Just in time for early Holiday Shopping.  Check back soon to find out our market weekends scheduled for 2006. 

 

9-30-05

 

The Open Class and 4H buildings are now rented to capacity for the October 22-23 show.  There are still spaces available in the Pavilion.

 

9/28/05

 

The 4H building is now rented to capacity for the October 22-23 show.  There are still indoor spaces in the Open Class building and Pavilion.  Four new vendors added today.  Applications will be accepted until the day before the show so reserve your spot now.

 

 

9/18/05

 

Wow!  Thanks to all the vendors and shoppers for a successful opening weekend!  We are already looking forward to our next show October 22-23.  Visit our vendor section for a sneak preview of new vendors who will be joining us…

 

 

9-14-05

 

Eight new vendors added in the last week for the Grand Opening.  Have a safe and happy weekend.  The 4H building is nearing capacity for the October 22-23 market weekend.  Check back next week to see new vendors for our second Flea Market weekend.

 

8-28-05

 

New fencing around the perimeter of the Pavilion building means it can now be locked overnight to secure vendor’s belongings.  Revised East and West maps will be uploaded soon based on recent improvements to the fairgrounds.

 

8-18-05

 

The Open Class building is now rented to capacity for the September 17-18 market weekend.  Outdoor and Pavilion spaces are still available.  The Pavilion is an excellent facility with good lighting and air flow.  There are still openings in all buildings for our October 22-23 show.

 

8-13-05

 

Indoor (Pavilion) and outdoor vendor still needed.  The August 15 deadline for applications has been extended until further notice.

 

8-8-05

 

GARAGE SALE VENDORS.  If you don’t own a business, but would like to clear out your garage or basement, why not apply to become a vendor?  It is a very simple process and we will help guide you through it.  Contact us if you have any questions.

 

7-28-05

 

The 4H building has already been rented to capacity.  For vendors interested in an indoor space, there are still spaces available in the Open Class and Pavilion buildings.

 

7-26-05

 

Weiss Art Studios in Springfield is hosting a 2nd Annual Invitational Art Show featuring Midwest artists.  This event will be held the same weekend as our Grand Opening September 17-18, 2005 and is expected to draw a large crowd to both events.  Check http://www.carlweissart.com for more information.

 

7-24-05

 

The Sarpy County Fair Board recently completed construction on a new 100’ X 150’ Pavilion Building.  We will be able to use this space for an additional 53 indoor vendors.  It is an open-air building with electrical hookups on the perimeter, concrete floors and excellent lighting.  Check out the updated map for configuration of spaces.