Holiday Shopping? Try These Top 10 Winter Flea Markets
Here are our 10 favorite winter flea markets worth a trip to find that perfect gift — for others AND for yourself! Remember to check before going.
Scott Antique Markets
Nov. 11—14, Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta Expo Centers, 3650 Jonesboro Road, Atlanta, GA 30354 (3 miles east of Atlanta Airport on I-285, Exit 55 (Jonesboro Road SE)
Admission: $5 good for all weekend
Hours: 10:45 a.m.—6 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Sunday. Featuring 3,500 exhibit booths filled with antiques and collectibles America’s Favorite Treasure Hunts’ world’s largest indoor antique show.
Athens Schoolhouse Antiques Show
Nov. 13—14
6270 Athens Walnut Hill Pike, Lexington, KY
Admission: $2 good for both days. Free parking
Hours: 10 a.m.—5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Central Kentucky’s largest Saturday and Sunday marketplace. “Get Ready for the Holidays Show” will have containers for presents, dining sets to serve and welcome guests, and vintage holiday decor. The building will be filled with vintage trees and ornaments, sleigh bells and sleds, vintage skis, snow shoes and more. Vintage artists and crafters are also featured. For more info about the show, call 859-255-7309.
Golden Nugget Antique Market
Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, Lambertville, N.J.
1850 River Road, Lambertville, N.J.
Hours: 6 a.m.—4 p.m. outdoor; 8 a.m.—4 p.m. shops. The 50-year-old Golden Nugget Antique Market is often rated one of the top 10 flea markets on the east coast. The indoor/outdoor market is open year-round and specializes in antiques, collectibles, art, and more. For more info, visit www.gnflea.com.
Raleigh Sports Card, Memorabilia & Comic Book Show
Dec. 10—12, Raleigh, N.C.
Kerr Scott Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road
Admission: $5
Hours: 2—7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.—4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Sunday. For more info, contact Michael Christopher at 804-704-4700, email TidewaterCardsAndCollectibles@aol.com or visit TidewaterCardsandCollectibles.com.
Renninger’s Antique and Collector’s Extravaganza
20651 U.S. Hwy. 441, Mount Dora, Florida
Hours: 8 a.m.—4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Renninger’s Flea and Farmer’s Market in Mount Dora has hundreds of dealers featuring clothing, crafts, fresh meats, pets and pet supplies, foliage, collectibles and jewelry. There are also outdoor pavilions with 400 spaces.
Rose Bowl Flea Market
Pasadena, California
1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, California
Second Sunday of every month
Admission: $10 per person walk-up, no credit cards (cash only). Admission price only, no change. Children under 12 are admitted free with an adult. VIP admission, 5—9 a.m.: $20 per person walk-up, no credit cards (cash only). No change.
Shoppers will be asked to show a photo ID with proof of vaccination or a negative covid-19 test to purchase an admission ticket for entry into the flea market. Flea Market is on the second Sunday of every month is considered to be one of the best on the West Coast. It features more than 2,500 vendors with clothes, shoes, jewelry, sunglasses, ceramics, glass, furniture, pictures, crafts, keepsakes, art, fabric, bikes, costumes, music. It’s open rain or shine. There’s no admission after 3 p.m., plenty of free parking, lots of food from cheeseburgers to sushi, and even celebrity sightings.
Long Beach Antique Flea Market
Long Beach Veterans Stadium, 4901 E. Conant St., Long Beach, California
Nov. 21; Dec. 19; Jan. 16, 2022; Feb. 20, 2022; March 20, 2022
Admission: $12 from 5:30—6:30 a.m.; $8 from 6:30 a.m.—2 p.m. Children under 12 free. Free parking. No pets.
More than 800 sellers with antique, collectible and vintage.
Randolph Street Holiday Market Pop-Up
830 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illinois
Dec. 4—5, Dec. 11—12, Dec. 18—19, 2021
Hours: 10 a.m.—7 p.m. both days. One-stop shopping for holiday gifts.
Lincoln Road Outdoor Antiques and Collectibles Market
800, 900 and 1000 Blocks, Lenox Ave. thru Meridian Ave., on Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Florida
Nov. 14 & 28; Dec. 5, 12 & 19; Jan. 2, 9 & 23; Feb. 13, 20 & 27; March 13 & 27
On frequent Sundays during the winter, Lincoln Road turns into an antiques and collectibles market that attracts all kinds of sellers, from yard sale peddlers to savvy dealers. Huge selection of furniture, jewelry and other treasures.
The Collectorama Show
Dec. 9—11, Lakeland, Fla.
701 West Lime St.
Admission: $5 family registration fee.
Hours: 10 a.m.—6 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m.—3 p.m. Saturday. For more info, email CollectoramaShow@aol.com.
Bargains and Treasures: Summer 2021 Flea Markets
Grab your sunscreen, canvas totes and floppy hats. Summer flea markets are back! We have put together a list of the top markets. Remember these Kovels’ tips: Wear good walking shoes, bring an umbrella just-in-case, and pack water and snacks. Cash is always a good idea. It helps with bargaining and you never know when WiFi for credit cards may fail. As always, check websites before making plans to make sure the markets are not cancelled or postponed. Markets are listed by opening dates — the earliest ones are listed first, etc.
If your favorite summer flea market is not on our list, please let us know in the comments so we can share the information with our readers.
Features more than 400 of America’s leading dealers displaying antiques and vintage collectibles, displayed both outdoors in a large field, and some inside nearby barns. Early buyer admission, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., $25 ; general admission, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, $10; general admission, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., $5.
Rose Bowl Flea Market
Pasadena, California (yes, THAT Rose Bowl!)
Second Sunday of every month. Summer dates: June 13, July 11, and August 8, 2021 https://www.rgcshows.com/rose-bowl/
Opens 9 a.m.
Admission is cash only, exact change, no credit cards, because of Covid 19 mandates.
VIP ticket admission from 5 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. is $20; regular admission is $10 per person; children under 12 admitted free with an adult.
This flea market in Pasadena, California, has more than 2,500 vendors and 20,000 buyers every month. The Rose Bowl Flea Market is one of the most famous markets in the world. No credit cards, cash and exact change only (because of Covid 19 mandates).
Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market Extravaganza
4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
June 19 – 20, Aug. 21 – 22 https://springfieldantiqueshow.com/
Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m./Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Extravaganzas – Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Long Beach Antique Market
Veterans Stadium, Long Beach, California
June 20, July 18 longbeachantiquemarket.com
6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., $8
Early admission from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., $12; children under 12, free
The Long Beach Antique Market calls itself “The Flea Market with Style.” More than 800 sellers with antiques, collectibles and everything chic, cheap, unique and vintage, all at bargain prices. Find collectibles, home decor, jewelry, furniture, vintage clothing and more. The sale is spread out over 20 acres at the Veterans Stadium in Long Beach. No pets allowed.
More than 3,300 booths and merchants in two large warehouses by the airport at the Atlanta Expo the second weekend of each month. Antiques ranging from the affordable to the high-end. Some resale boutiques of uniquely sourced new goods.
Lots of walking! 5,000 dealers stretched over 21 fields along one mile of Route 20 in Brimfield, Massachusetts. Believed to be the largest and oldest outdoor antiques shows in the country. Various fields may be themed to antiques and collectible categories, such as pottery, or rustic furniture.
127 Corridor Sale, Michigan to Alabama
Starts 5 miles north of Addison, Michigan, ends at Gadsden, Alabama
Aug. 5-8 http://www.127sale.com/
Stretches from Michigan to Alabama, this giant flea market spans nearly 700 miles along the Highway 127 corridor, beginning in Addison, Michigan, and ending in Gadsden, Alabama.
What Cheer Flea Market
Keokuk County Fairgrounds, 13061 170th St., What Cheer, Iowa
Aug. 6-8 whatcheerfleamarket.com/
Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday admission, $5; Friday admission, $3; Sunday admission, free.
The What Cheer Flea Market is listed as one of the 11 “don’t miss flea markets” in the Midwest. It offers a variety of antiques, collectibles, furniture, midcentury modern, shabby chic, vintage jewelry, clothing, toys, advertising, glassware, postcards, baseball cards, comics, stamps, coins, military memorabilia, tools, primitives and much more.
Rennigers Adamstown
2500 N. Reading Road, Denver, Pennsylvania
Every Sunday www.Rennigers.net
Indoor antiques center, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; outdoor early market opens at 5 a.m.
Rennigers Kutztown
740 Noble St., Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Every Saturday www.Rennigers.net
Indoor antiques center, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; outdoor early market opens at 7 a.m.
Rogers Flea Market, Rogers, Ohio
45625 Old State Rte 154, Rogers, Ohio
Friday flea market year-round
7:30 a.m. year round
Select Saturday Markets, generally the first Saturday of the Month April-October https://rogersohio.com/
Rogers Community Auction and Flea Market is on 250 acres, with more than 1,600 vendor spaces and can host up to 50,000 visitors. It’s the largest open-air market in Ohio as well as the tri-state area. Established in 1955, it is between Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
Mile High Flea Market, Henderson, Colorado
7007 East 88th Ave., Henderson, Colorado
Open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday https://milehighfleamarket.com/en/
7-a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mile High Flea Market is the Rocky Mountain region’s largest year-round, open-air shopping and entertainment destination. The 80-acre market has more than 3,000 outdoor vendors.
Shawano Wisconsin Flea Market, Shawano, Wisconsin
Shawano County Fairgrounds, 990 E Green Bay Street, Shawano, Wisconsin
Sunday now through Oct. 17, except on Labor Day weekend https://zurkopromotions.com/shawano-wisconsin-flea-market/
Special two-day holiday market (Saturday and Sunday): 4th of July Weekend
July 3-4
7 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2. No dogs allowed.
Shawano features more than 150 vendors. Antiques, household, crafts, food and much more.
Fredericksburg Trade Days
355 Sunday Farms Lane, Fredericksburg, Texas.
Every month http://www.fbgtradedays.com/
Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Parking: $5
More than 350 vendors filling seven barns with antiques, collectibles, tools, crafts, shabby chic, primitives, ranch furniture, hunting accessories, candles, unique clothing, jewelry, food and so much more.
Top 15 Flea Markets in 2021
Let the fun begin! Flea markets and antique shows across the country are opening up, especially those held outdoors. Remember to wear good walking shoes, wear a hat against the sun, put on sunscreen, bring an umbrella just-in-case, and pack water and snacks. A good rule of thumb is to bring cash. It’s better for bargaining and you never know when WiFi for credit cards may fail. Better safe than sorry: Check websites before making plans to make sure the markets are not cancelled or postponed.
Lots of walking! 5,000 dealers stretched over 21 fields along one mile of Route 20 in Brimfield, Massachusetts. Believed to be the largest and oldest outdoor antiques shows in the country. Various fields may be themed to antiques and collectible categories, such as pottery, or rustic furniture.
Burton Antiques Market
Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 N Cheshire St, Burton, Ohio
Features more than 400 of America’s leading dealers displaying antiques and vintage collectibles, displayed both outdoors in a large field, and some inside nearby barns.
Long Beach Antique Market
Veterans Stadium, Long Beach, California
April 18; May 16; May 30; June 20; July 18; Aug. 15; and Sept. 19, 2021
Early admission from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., $12; 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., $8; children under 12, free
The Long Beach Antique Market calls itself “The Flea Market with Style.” More than 800 sellers with antiques, collectibles and everything chic, cheap, unique and vintage, all at bargain prices. Find collectibles, home decor, jewelry, furniture, vintage clothing and more. The sale is spread out over 20 acres at the Veterans Stadium in Long Beach. No pets allowed.
Vintage collectibles, jewelry, apparel, home decor, furniture, architectural and industrial salvage, antiques and more. Antique Weekend attracts thousands of dealers. Located on a road between Austin and Houston, the event is known as Round Top Antiques Week. Shows are held in a half-dozen communities near the midpoint between Houston and Austin, Texas. The largest hubs of activity center in-and-around the rural communities of Warrenton, Round Top, Shelby, Carmine, Fayetteville, Oldenburg and Rutersville. The nearby cities are La Grange, Giddings, Columbus, Brenham, and Smithville.
Rose Bowl Flea Market
Pasadena, California
April 11, 2021
9 a.m.
VIP ticket from 5 a.m.-8:30 a.m. is $20. Children under 12 are admitted free with an adult.
This flea market in Pasadena, Calif., has more than 2,500 vendors and 20,000 buyers every month. The Rose Bowl Flea Market is one of the most famous markets in the world. $10 per person walk up, no credit cards, cash only, exact change only. (Because of Covid 19 mandates).
127 Corridor Sale, Michigan to Alabama
Aug. 5-8, 2021
Starts 5 miles north of Addison, Michigan, and ends at Gadsden, Alabama
Stretches from Michigan to Alabama, this giant flea market spans nearly 700 miles along the Highway 127 corridor, beginning in Addison, Michigan and ending in Gadsden, Alabama. The website is not updated with 2021 information, so please check before you plan a trip.
First Monday Trade Days, Canton, Texas
800 Flea Market Road, Canton, Texas
April 1-4, 2021
Free admission and multiple parking options available for $5 to $10
Rogers Community Auction and Flea Market is on 250 total acres, with more than 1,600 vendor spaces and can host up to 50,000 visitors. It’s the largest open-air market in Ohio—and the tri-state area. Established in 1955, Rogers is between Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
Scott Antique Market Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
April 8-11; May 6-9; June 10-13; July 8-11; Aug. 12-15; Sept. 9-12; Oct. 7-10; Nov. 11-14; Dec. 9-12, 2021
More than 3,300 booths and merchants in two large warehouses by the airport at the Atlanta Expo the second weekend of each month. Antiques ranging from the affordable to the high-end. Some resale boutiques of uniquely sourced new goods.
Mile High Flea Market is the Rocky Mountain Region’s largest year-round, open-air shopping and entertainment destination. The 80-acre market has more than 3,000 outdoor vendors.
Shawano Wisconsin Flea Market
Shawano County Fairgrounds, 990 E Green Bay Street, Shawano, Wisconsin
Sundays starting April 11 through Oct. 17, 2021, except on Labor Day Weekend
Special Two-Day Holiday Markets (Saturday and Sunday): Memorial Day Weekend, May 29-30; 4th of July Weekend, July 3-4, 2021
More than 350 vendors filling seven barns with antiques, collectibles, tools, crafts, shabby chic, primitives, ranch furniture, hunting accessories, candles, unique clothing, jewelry, food and so much more.
What Cheer Flea Market
Keokuk County Fairgrounds, 13061 170th St., What Cheer, Iowa
April 30 – May 2; Aug. 6 – 8; Oct. 1 – 3, 2021
Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The three-times-a year What Cheer Flea Market is listed as one of the 11 “don’t miss flea markets” in the Midwest. It offers a variety of antiques, collectibles, furniture, midcentury modern, shabby chic, vintage jewelry, clothing, toys, advertising, glassware, postcards, baseball cards, comics, stamps, coins, military memorabilia, tools, primitives and much more.
Fall Antiques & Collectibles Flea Markets
Although many antiques and collectibles flea markets have been cancelled, there are a few still on calendars. Here is a list (in date order) of a few that might satisfy that antiques and collectibles itch. Check before you go! Circumstances may change overnight. Familiarize yourself with each show’s rules and regulations. Masks and social distancing often are required. Enjoy!
(If you know of any flea markets that should be added to the list, please let us know in the comments below or via email to Editor@Kovels.com and we will include them in a later Kovels Komments.)
Scott’s is billed as “America’s favorite treasure hunt.” One of America’s largest antiques shows, the shows features furniture, rugs, architectural elements, silver, copper, jewelry, pottery, glass, paper, and housewares. Plenty of bargains.
Spread out over 20 acres at the Veterans Stadium, Long Beach, California
November 15
General admission: $8, 6:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Early admission: $12, 5:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.
Children under 12 free
Admission tickets sold at the box office only the day of the event.
The Long Beach Flea Market has more than 800 sellers from across the country, offering everything vintage, collectible and antique. Rain or shine. Free parking. No pets allowed
November 20, 21 and 22
Show opens at 8 a.m. each day
Three-day pass: $15
Friday: $10
Saturday: $6
Sunday: $4
Nearly 800 from all over the country come set up in the show field, in the antique center and under the pavilions. The Extravaganza will run rain or shine. Parking is free.
ANTIQUES advertising sign, two-sided, wood, paint, 24 in. w., $118.Photo: Copake Auction