08/31/2026
516 days.
That’s how long it has been since we opened our doors—and when we look back at everything that has happened since, it’s honestly hard to put into words.
In those 516 days, Wautoma Antique Mall has:
• gone to 7 days a week
• Expanded our floor plan and welcomed 20 new and AMAZING vendors, bringing even more unique spaces, collections, and treasures under one roof
• Opened our second building to the public
• Hosted 12 events, including Open Houses, Cookie Walk, The Vintage Shop Hop, Moonlight Markets, Customer Appreciation Day, and so much more
But as proud as we are of those milestones, they aren’t what mean the most to us.
What means the most is you.
We’ve had the absolute pleasure of meeting regulars who have become familiar faces, first-time guests who stumbled across us by chance, travelers from near and far, collectors with decades of stories, and people who simply enjoy finding something that reminds them of home.
We’ve heard stories about the things people collect, the things they grew up with, the things they lost, and the things they never thought they’d see again.
And perhaps our favorite part has been watching people from different generations discover that the past doesn’t have to stay in the past.
We wanted to create a place where anyone can walk through the doors and feel welcome. A place where someone can talk about the things they love without being judged for them. A place where the younger generation can discover the charm of things they never grew up with. A place where someone can find a treasure, learn its story, and maybe share a story of their own.
And our community has shown us just how powerful that can be.
On any given Saturday, you can walk into Wautoma Antique Mall and see people from all different walks of life standing in the same aisle—talking, laughing, telling stories, comparing collections, showing each other something cool they found, or simply enjoying being together.
That is what makes this place special.
Not the buildings.
Not really the booths. (Even though they are amazing❤️)
Not even the antiques.
It’s the people.
The Guests, Vendors, Employees, & Supporters!
We are incredibly grateful that you have allowed us to be a small part of your community, and we’re even more excited about what’s still ahead.
So, from all of us at Wautoma Antique Mall:
Thank you for 516 incredible days.
Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you for supporting our vendors.
Thank you for sharing our little corner of the past with us.
Here’s to everything we’ve accomplished together—and to everything still to come. 🍁❤️
