Behold the list / map / guide to flea markets across the U.S., plus a few international editions. This list is by no means complete, so if you see something that is missing feel free to suggest in the comments. Happy flea market hunting.
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Laney Flea Market in Oakland, is one of my all time faves.
PS, Thanks for the list!!
Phila Flea Market…various locations around the city. http://philafleamarkets.org/
Oh– and Welfleet, MA at the drive-in theatre. http://www.wellfleetcinemas.com/flea_market.htm
The Georgetown Flea
35th St @ T St NW
Washington DC
second best flea in LA, after rose bowl in the PCC i think
http://www.pasadena.edu/fleamarket/
Speaking of fleas….when is the pop-up/man flea coming to LA?
We’re trying to set a date, probably in the spring. NYC Pop-Up Flea II is set for November 6-8. —ACL
Eastern Market is located inside the District at Pennsylvania ave. & 7th St. SE. Definitely go on a weekend, eat at the market lunch, buy some fresh seafood for later and pick up some vintage goods.
the big chicken barn, ellsworth, maine. http://www.bigchickenbarn.com/ . you could spend a day in there. also, this one is pretty timeless as well:
Montsweag Flea Market
Route 1
Woolwich, ME
(207) 443-2809
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, seasonal
The Alameda Flea Market in Alameda, CA the first Sunday of every month. Everything must be 30+ years old and older.
Nipomo swap meet in the central coast of California:
http://www.nipomoswapmeet.com
The Tesuque Pueblo Flea Market near Santa Fe is always worth a visit.
http://www.tesuquepueblofleamarket.com/
don’t forget the 4 big ones in paris:
http://www.discoverfrance.net/France/Paris/Shopping/Paris_fleamkts2.shtml
Woodbury Antiques and Flea Market
Woodbury, CT
beautiful town and a beautiful ride up north from the city…especially during the fall season when the leaves change. highly recommended.
http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=woodbury,+ct+flea+market&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&view=text&latlng=8481388337063750683
St. Lawrence Market in Toronto is great for local food but if you’re looking for anything else try Kensington Market.
come to the New Mexican flea market in Albuquerque if you like this sort of thing
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26590896@N06/3905871156/
more where that came from, :)
http://www.garagesalestracker.com has a comprehensive flea market directory of almost all the fleas around the country.
Buckhorn flea market in NC… god knows what you can find there… other than a lot of necks and hispanics
FYI The Eastern Market is not in Arlington,Va it is on Capitol Hill in DC
Mother Red Cap’s is no more in Dublin, Ireland :(
However Aisling has been doing a great job of reviving the Flea Market vibe there with her monthly events in the old co-op market hall.
Find out more at:
http://dublinflea.blogspot.com/
Marc,
This is only flea markets in the united states not Dublin, Ireland.
Flea Market — before you start talking smack, take the foot out of your mouth and then zoom out. —ACL
Thanks for all of the suggestions, the map has been updated.
-MW
Michael,
What was the criteria in picking the fleas on your map? Any way to somehow rate them, or at least the ones that you have attended?
The Golden Nugget in Lambertville, NJ: http://www.gnmarket.com/
Hey, check out this new travel site about street markets
http://www.avoavo.com
Hell yes. See you out there, hunters!
man… i’m kind of hesitant to share my gems!
my first job was at the englishtown auction in NJ. used to walk there every saturday and sunday morning to sell hotdogs for $6/hr. oh, to be 13 again.
Hello:
My name is Don and I am the General Manager of the Tesuque Pueblo Flea Market. First off I did want to say thank you for mentioning the market on your webpage.
With you permission, I did want to provide updated information:
Open from March thru December
Free parking and free admission
Hours: Fri, Sat and Sun 8A.M. to 4 P.M.
Contact #’s (505) 670-2599 or (505) 231-8536
Fax # (505) 982-2331
Web Address: http://www.pueblooftesuquefleamarket.com
Once again thank you,
Don
505-231-8536
Email: tpfm000002@yahoo.com
Check out the “NEW” Flea Market that will be opening in Central San Rafael in Marin County, California Spring of 2010.
Sign up on the website to be notified http://www.MarinMarketPlace.com
Or feel free to call 415.898.0245