Saturday, March 19

9 am VIP Early Bird Shopping

10 am - 4 pm

Sunday, March 20

10 am - 3 pm

Main Street Waterloo is hosting the sixth annual Funky Junk-a-Loo on March 19 and 20 at the Waterloo Convention Center in Downtown Waterloo. The space is transformed into a repurposed paradise and sea of antiques as vendors from all over the Midwest come to showcase their merchandise.

General admission tickets can be purchased for $5.00 online or at the door. VIP tickets are available online for $20. VIP tickets are for those interested in first chance shopping for merchandise, allowing entrance at 9 am on Saturday morning instead of 10 am as well as a special goodie bag full of coupons, swag and parking validation. VIP ticket holders will also be entered into 2 drawings for $100 in Funky Bucks each.

New in 2022, Craft Workshops!

 We are offering several workshops that will highlight skills and techniques our vendors use in their wares.

American Flag Shelf Sitter: Saturday, March 19th at 11 AM

Mini Bunny Project: Saturday, March 19th at 1 PM

Floral Wall Hanging: Sunday, March 20th at Noon

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The cost to participate is $20 per workshop. Individuals are encouraged to pre-register for the workshops as spots are limited to 20 participants.

Thank you to Waterloo Stuff Etc. for sponsoring these workshops!

In this workshop you will learn how to repurposed fabric scraps and learn different decoupage techniques to make a decoration just in time for Memorial Day. You will leave this 45 minute workshop with a unique American Flag to hang or sit on your shelf.

In this workshop, you will learn how to re-purposing of old frames, handmade ship-lap and learn how to craft with moss. You will leave this 45-minute workshop with a unique bunny to hang or sit on your shelf just in time for spring.

In this workshop, you will learn how to make your own pallet hanger project board a with unique bow making techniques. You will leave this 45-minute workshop with a one of a kind floral wall hanging to hang in your home or gift to someone.

Parking on the street and under the overpass is FREE on Saturday & Sunday. The parking ramp is $5 each visit. VIP ticket holders will receive validation to park for free.

When arriving, please enter through the W 4th and Commercial St entrance or the Jefferson St Entrance. All other doors will be exit only.

Make sure to follow the Facebook event page to stay updated on all event details!

Funky Junk-a-Loo 2022 is sponsored by American Family Insurance and we can’t thank them enough for their generosity. American Family Insurance is also providing goodie bags for those who have purchased VIP tickets for Saturday’s event.

A big thank you to Stuff Etc Waterloo, Iowa love, Experience Waterloo, Grout Museum District, Main Street Waterloo, Iowa Irish Fest, Macarons by Sani, Republic Parking, and more for providing a VIP donation.