Summer traveling is the perfect time to visit some of the nation's greatest flea markets and antique fairs. Whether you've got an expert eye for antiques or are simply looking for a funky flea find, here are some of the best events you should mark on your calendar...
East Coast:
Brimfield Antique and Collectibles Show
Brimfield, MA
Dates: Going on NOW, July 14-19
Elephant's Trunk Country Flea Market
New Milford, CT
Dates: August 2, 9, 16. 23, and 30
Mid-Week in Manchester Antiques Show
Manchester, NH
Dates: August 5-6
Brooklyn Flea Market
Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York
Dates: Every Saturday until December, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Madison-Bouckville Outdoor Antiques Show
Bouckville, NY
Dates: August 14-16
Renninger's Twin Markets Antiques Fair
Mount Dora, FL
Dates: August 15-16
Daytona Flea Market
Daytona Beach, FL
Dates/Hours: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm rain or shine.
Midwest:
127 Corrider: The World's Longest Yardsale
654 miles from West Unity, Ohio to Gadsden, Alabama
Dates: August 6-9
Kane County Flea Market
St. Charles, IL
Dates: August 1-2
Check out this guide from AT:Chicago on the best Illinois Flea Markets.
West Coast:
San Jose Flea Market
San Jose, CA
Dates: Wednesday, Friday Saturday, Sunday, from dawn until dusk
Rose Bowl Flea Market
Los Angeles, CA
Dates: Second Sunday of every month, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Next one is Sunday, August 9th.
We know there are tons more out there, so tell us! Leave your best bet in the Comments section!
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you missed the best one in california! the alameda antiques fair - every 1st sunday: http://www.antiquesbybay.com/
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are there any other good flea markets in LA besides Rose Bowl, Santa Monica Airport and PCC?
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Another vote for the insanely exhausting and frequently rewarding Alameda flea, linked to above by sacrednature.
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New Yorkers be warned, it's a long drive to Elephant and many vendors leave super early (like 11AM).
Stormville isn't listed, not sure why. Stormville is...enormous. Many of the Elephant vendors pack up early and then set up shop around noon in Stormville.
Last but not least...Schupps Grove in Pennsylvania is...incredible. It's also in a wooded grove so you don't burn like an egg...and they have real bathrooms (showers too!).
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Here's the Flea Market Source for New England.
view dianalily's profile
Thanks, everyone, for your recommendations! Keep 'em coming!
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Not one flea market in the entire South ..really? I can highly suggest the Raleigh, NC flea market at the State Fairgrouns.
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