It’s official! Skeleton Key Art and Antiques is double-digits old, and they want to party with you! Join us as we celebrate our 10th birthday in conjunction with the next Rock Island Artists’ Market on TODAY – Sunday, September 10th -from noon to 5 pm. In addition to the artists, makers, and antiques you’ve come to expect from SK, you’ll also find live music, sweet treats and birthday presents – for you! Learn more: DOUBLE DIGITS PARTY  Read More

Rock Island Conservation Club Annual Community Flea Market/Yard Sale will be held August 26! Rock Island Conservation Club Annual Community Flea Market/Yard Sale will be held at 2421 Big Island Parkway in Milan, Illinois. • Saturday August 26, 2023 • Time: 8 -3 pm FREE ADMISSION to shop! This is not a Vendor Fair – this is a Flea Market, Yard sale and crafter event! There will be something for EVERYONE! We do have a few spots available inside and under the pavilion as some of our regular vendors could not make our new date. Call me or email me to reserve those spaces. New updated form... Read More

Did you know that February 27th is National Retro Day? Well, there is no way we could let that pass us by without a party… and by party, we mean inviting all of our favorite shoppers in for sales and fun surprises, of course! Join us Saturday and Sunday for big sales, far out door prize drawings, and a special award for whoever comes in with the grooviest getup! Our Saturday hours are 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday we’re open noon to 4 pm. It’s gonna be swell! Learn more here: https://www.skeletonkeyqc.com/  Read More

OMG! Becky Fest, the Quad Cities’ Indie Art and Vintage Fest is back this weekend! Crafted QC’s very tinsel-ey Becky Fest will take place this Friday Dec 6 from 6 – 9 p.m. and Saturday Dec 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Great Hall at the River Center (136 E 3rd Street Davenport). While admission is free, a suggested $2 donation to River Music Experience would be greatly appreciated! Come enjoy 100+ of the Midwest’s best in handmade, vintage, sweet treats, and crafty kids. Live, festive, music will also be provided by the River Music Experience. River Center concessions will have snacks,... Read More

The Flood of 2019 may have attempted to take this unconventional and eclectic business down. Thankfully, a little Mississippi River madness is no match for Downtown Davenport’s ultimate spot for vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, antiques and oddities. Abernathy’s (which has now relocated to 432 W. 3rd Street Davenport) will be celebrating their 6th Anniversary this Saturday Nov 9 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Abernathy’s 666 Year Anniversary Celebration will be an all-day party at the shop with snacks, drinks, tons of deals on Abernathy’s brand merch and much more! To celebrate 6 years... Read More

The August installment of the Rock Island Artists’ Market is being held on Sunday, August 12 from 12-4 pm in the parking lot of Skeleton Key Art and Antiques at 520 18th Street, Rock Island, and will double as the 5th birthday celebration of Skeleton Key. Skeleton Key Art and Antiques was opened August 1, 2013 by Brandy and John VandeWalle of Rock Island, and in 2016, Skeleton Key became the host of the Rock Island Artists’ Market. Skeleton Key sells a variety of local art, antiques, vintage, and locally crafted items spread out over 5,000 square foot. They are open five days a week, Wednesday –... Read More