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11 Best Flea Markets Across the Country

Find some unique items and special sales at a flea market near you.

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Updated Oct. 1, 2024
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Finding great deals at a flea market is a smart way to fight inflation. The markets allow you to pay less than retail, and you can get unique treasures that can improve your life.

To score some amazing deals and leave with more cash in your wallet, check out these popular flea markets to see if there’s one near you.

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The Original Round Top Antiques Fair

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Head to Round Top, Texas, in the spring and autumn to see if you can get some awesome antiques during The Original Round Top Antiques Fair.

The fair includes three major venues for shoppers to view different antique stalls and find the perfect pieces for their home, gift giving, or any other needs. The fair has also attracted other venues, leading to an 11-mile stretch of Texas State Highway 237 packed with places to shop.

Rose Bowl Flea Market

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Once a month, the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, trades in football cleats for flea market finds.

The stadium hosts the Rose Bowl Flea Market on the second Sunday of each month, featuring more than 2,500 vendors for shoppers to check out, from new merchandise and arts and crafts to antiques.

Brimfield Antique Market

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Massachusetts is the home to the Brimfield Antique Market, which is open three times a year for customers to check out different vendors.

Brimfield was started in 1959 and now includes thousands of dealers to check out when you visit to find your treasures.

The fields around Brimfield where the show is held are privately owned, so it’s important to check ahead of time to reserve your spot if you’re a vendor.

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Randolph Street Market

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Chicago residents flock to the Randolph Street Market twice a year to check out more than 200 vendors spread out over indoor and outdoor spaces to find something special.

The street market also includes food and entertainment to keep you going while you shop.

You can also head back to Randolph Street in November and December for the holiday market if you’re looking for seasonal items or the perfect holiday gift.

Nashville Flea Market

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The Nashville Flea Market is open on the fourth weekend of every month at The Fairgrounds, except the third weekend in December to celebrate the holidays.

Visitors can check out different vendors from the area and enjoy the fair’s monthly themes like “Midsummer Market” or “The Big Pumpkin” to celebrate in October.

Junk Bonanza

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The Junk Bonanza in Shakopee, Minnesota, is the place to shop if you want to find something that needs a second life.

The market, established in 2006, has unique finds that may need a little love to update. Or it can give you a good rustic look for your interior designs.

SODO Flea Market

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Head to Seattle’s SODO neighborhood for some amazing finds if you enjoy second-hand shopping.

The market is open once a month with more than 60 vendors selling antiques or vintage clothing. You can also enjoy food and drinks when you visit.

Scott Antique Markets

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The Scott Antique Markets has two locations in Atlanta or Columbus, but you may want to try the original in Atlanta first.

The market started 30 years ago and has four generations of the Scott family working to get the best antiques and unique finds to customers once a month.

Brooklyn Flea

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New York residents may want to try Brooklyn Flea under the DUMBO Archway in the neighborhood with the same name.

The flea market is every Saturday and Sunday and includes a full bar so you can grab a drink while you check out different finds from a wide array of vendors.

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Georgetown Flea Market

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Down the East Coast is the Georgetown Flea Market in Washington, D.C.

The flea market is open every Sunday with exceptions for weather. It’s so popular that it even inspired the novel Cadillac Jack by Larry McMurtry, who owned a bookshop in Georgetown.

Mile High Flea Market

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The Mile High Flea Market in Denver, CO, is every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, making it a little less exclusive than some flea markets in the U.S.

But the extra days give shoppers more time to look for special sales. It also gives everyday vendors the ability to show off their wares.

Bottom line

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Flea markets can be a unique option if you’re trying to get ahead financially by reducing your spending.

The markets allow you to still get items with extra character or special vibes without paying excessive amounts.

But it’s still a good idea to go in with an estimated budget so you don’t overspend on too many distinctive finds.

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