50 Flea Markets Across America That Bargain Hunters Won't Want to Miss

A flea market, sometimes referred to as a swap meet, is the perfect place to acquire awesome stuff on the cheap. Vendors sign up to man booths or tables, indoors or out, and display a dizzying array of antiques, collectibles, outdoor gear, books, children's items, and everything in between -- including junk. Admission is typically free or minimal, although some venues charge serious treasure hunters a premium for early-bird dibs on the goods. Here are 50 of the best flea markets across the country.

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Brimfield, Massachusetts
The last Brimfield show drew more than 20,000 dealers and 230,000 visitors, proof that this is one popular flea market. Visit the Brimfield show this year May 10-15, July 12-17, and Sept. 6-11.

Highland, Kansas
With 500 vendors and plenty of food, the Sparks Flea Market is a go-to destination for antique and collectible hunters in the spring and fall. In 2022, visit April 28 to May 1 and Sept. 1-4.

Trenton, New Jersey
Taking place three times a year, the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market showcases a DIY lifestyle in a unique, family-friendly environment filled with vintage clothing and toys, artwork and curios, and gourmet food trucks.

New Milford, Connecticut
Every Sunday from April to December, treasure hunters flock to Elephant's Trunk for antiques, collectibles, crafts, and bargains galore. Hardcore buyers can purchase early-bird tickets for a whopping $20. Anyone just browsing can wait till 7 a.m. and get in for $3.

Pasadena, California
Hosting more than 2,500 sellers and attracting more than 20,000 buyers each month, the Rose Bowl Flea Market has been delighting crowds for 45 years running. This flea market is open on the second Sunday of every month.

Wheaton, Illinois
The All-Night Flea Market, a suburb west of Chicago, is designed for night owls. Held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds during the third weekend of August, it runs from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. Bring a flashlight!

Shipshewana, Indiana
Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from May through the end of September, the Shipshewana Flea Market got its start in 1922 and has since grown to become the largest in the Midwest.

Louisville, Kentucky
One weekend a month from late March through September, the Louisville Flea Off Market is a popular outdoor destination, offering one-of-a-kind merchandise to shoppers who take the time to peruse the wares.

Grand Prairie (Dallas/Fort Worth), Houston, and San Antonio, Texas
There are three Traders Village locations -- Grand Prairie (Dallas/Fort Worth), Houston, and San Antonio. Each massive flea market is open Saturdays and Sundays and offers a variety of family rides and activities, food vendors, and, of course, a slew of merchandise sellers.

Springfield, Ohio
Many collectors and dealers consider the monthly (except during January, February, and July) Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market a must-visit. Amateur treasure hunters are also welcome to search for that unique something.

Daytona Beach, Florida
Open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the Daytona Flea Market features more than 1,000 booths, a monthly arts and crafts show, and a monthly classic car "cruise-in" on a 30-acre complex.

Brooklyn, New York
Open every weekend throughout the year, Brooklyn Flea runs an outdoor market from April through November. On Saturdays the venue is in Fort Greene; on Sundays it transfers to Dumbo.

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Open Monday through Saturday, the Ann Arbor Treasure Mart operates year-round from inside a large historical building that holds plenty of prize finds.

Washington, D.C.
This year-round, outdoor flea market is, of course, dependent on good weather for a good turnout. First opened in 1972, the Georgetown Flea Market has become a local institution.

What Cheer, Iowa
Looking for old tools or baseball cards? Stop by What Cheer Flea Market, which spans three days, three times a year -- in May, August, and late September -- at the Keokuk County Fairgrounds.

Oronoco, Minnesota
People have been enjoying the Oronoco Gold Rush Antique & Market Show for decades. Nearly 300 vendors set up shop every year on the third weekend of August, a beacon for bargain hunters looking for that special something.

Tempe, Arizona
An outdoor market that's open from October through early April, Thieves Market brings together 60 to 100 vendors selling everything old (minimum 25 years), from furniture to architectural salvage to toys and handmade items.

Henderson, Colorado
More than 3,000 vendors spread out their new and used wares every weekend at Mile High Flea Market. The 80-acre site also features a farmers market, kids' rides, and food vendors.

Garden City, Idaho
Held five weekends a year (in January, February, April, October, and November), the Treasure Valley Flea Market at Expo Idaho offers bargains galore, including electronics.

Seattle, Washington
Imports, vintage treasures, antiques, art, collectibles, unique eats, and more attract crowds at the Fremont Sunday Market, open Sundays year-round.

Honolulu, Hawaii
An outdoor market located at the state's largest sports venue, the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet in Oahu is loaded with bargains on all kinds of merchandise, from ethnic food to antiques. Shop all year on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Mobile, Alabama
Hard by the Gulf Coast, Mobile Flea Market, the region's premier market of its kind, boasts more than 800 sellers and is open every weekend (aside from Christmas), weather notwithstanding.

Anchorage, Alaska
Billed as Alaska's largest open-air market, the downtown Anchorage Market and Festival has been going strong for 25 years. With a focus on local, the market welcomes visitors every weekend from May until Labor Day.

Woodstock, New York
From May until November, vendors gather on a 2-acre field in Woodstock for Mower's Saturday/Sunday Flea Market, where they hawk arts, collectibles, vintage must-haves, plants, and more.

Eugene, Oregon
Located at the Lane County Fairgrounds, the Picc-A-Dilly Flea Market showcases collectibles, crafts, and stuff you'd find at yard sales. It's open two Sundays a month but only once in June and takes a break in July and August.

Cumming, Georgia
Treasure hunters seeking bargains can roam the indoor and outdoor grounds to find quirky memorabilia, antiques, collectibles, vintage goods, and more at the Lakewood 400 Antiques Market, open on the third weekend of every month (except December).

Raleigh, North Carolina
Located at the historic state fairgrounds, the Raleigh Flea Market gathers more than 600 vendors every weekend year-round and promotes a family-friendly atmosphere.

Caledonia, Wisconsin
An indoor and outdoor market with everything from fresh produce to kids' games to auto accessories and discounted brand-name cosmetics, the 7 Mile Fair sets up on 40 acres every Saturday and Sunday.

Fairbury, Nebraska
The July 4 Flea Market takes place on or around July 4 every year in Fairbury City Park. About 300 vendors pull in 10,000 shoppers and browsers over the course of the two-day event, punctuated by fireworks at dusk.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The first full weekend of every month brings Benson's Flea Market to life. Up to 140 vendors sell an assortment of antiques, new merchandise, and used goods in a 30,000-square-foot space at the fairgrounds.

Minot, North Dakota
The Minot Flea Market is open for business one weekend in February, March, April, May, September, October, and November. Vendors offer a huge selection of typical flea market goods, including antiques, old coins and comic books, handicrafts, and baked goods.

Waterbury, Vermont
Billed as the largest and longest-running outdoor flea market in Vermont (it passed the 40-year mark in 2015), the Waterbury Flea Market is open every weekend from May to October.

Sulphur, Oklahoma
Tracing its origins to the 1940s, when folks gathered to trade canines, the Dog Trade flea market is held every Sunday from sunrise until around noon. In addition to typical flea market fare, shoppers will find livestock -- and, yes, even dogs -- for sale.

Pahrump, Nevada
Open every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., the All American Swap Meet offers new and used goods, antiques, crafts, collectibles, produce, and baked goods.

Johnston, Rhode Island
Billing itself as the state's largest flea market, the 10-acre Plainfield Pike Flea Market can accommodate more than 500 vendors. It's open every Sunday from mid-April to November (with the weather's cooperation, that is).

New Castle, Delaware
In addition to filling their carts at an extensive farmers market, visitors to the New Castle Farmers Market can browse indoors and out in search of home goods, clothing, furniture, and off-the-wall offerings at bargain prices year-round, Friday through Sunday.

Beebe, Arkansas
A pretty awesome old barn is home to the Main Street Flea Market, which displays a cornucopia of random stuff, including metal lunchboxes, fishing gear, and used books. The market is open on Saturdays only and fills 20,000 square feet.

Monett, Missouri
Held annually over a late summer weekend (August 28-29 in 2022), the Repurposed Faire Festival is devoted to repurposing cool vintage stuff. Highlights include live music and a car show, with an award for best muscle car.

Telford, Tennessee
Open Sundays, regardless of the weather, the Jonesborough Flea Market includes about 200 vendors who sell all manner of merchandise, from folk art to collectibles to vintage clothing and even car accessories.

Portland, Maine
Several dozen vendors offer up antique furniture, housewares, vintage frocks, old records, artisan goods, and oddball items every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Portland Flea-for-All. Down East magazine's "best of Maine" editors' choice in 2014, the market was also crowned "best of Portland" by The Portland Phoenix in 2015.

Canton, Mississippi
With more than 1,000 artisans showing, the Canton Flea Market is one of the largest arts and crafts fairs in the South. It's held twice a year, on the second Thursday in May and October, in front of the county courthouse.

Salt Lake City, Utah
On the second and third Sunday of the month, May through October, visitors can browse booths at the Urban Flea Market. Hunt around for old records, vintage clothing, furniture, tools, and a variety of oddities.

St. Regis, Montana
Open Memorial Day weekend from daylight to dusk, the St. Regis Flea Market is said to be Montana's largest. The event includes both flea market and food vendors. Come for breakfast and start the day well-fortified.

Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
As much a flea market as a farmers market, the Hometown is open every Wednesday year-round. It's situated on 15 acres and features indoor and outdoor booths stocked with goodies, from cheese and organic produce to crafts and household goods.

Belton, South Carolina
Anderson Jockey Lot, open every weekend, is a massive flea and farmers market stretched out over 65 acres. It boasts up to 60,000 daily visitors. Wares range from videos, books, and art to auto parts, household items, and fresh produce -- even small farm animals.

Charlottesville, Virginia
A cornucopia of high-quality handmade and vintage items are sold at fleaVILLE, a market that pops up monthly at venues around Charlottesville.

Prairieville, Louisiana
The Flea Market of Louisiana is an open-air bazaar with more than 400 vendor booths. Stop by any Saturday or Sunday. 

Columbus, New Jersey
The Columbus Farmers Market got its start in 1919 as a cattle and horse auction. Today it comprises an indoor retail market and outdoor flea market, a fresh produce market, an Amish market, and a garden center. Opening days and hours vary.

Fletcher, North Carolina
Smiley's brings thousands of visitors with a vast selection of vendors offering up food, antiques, appliances, and even haircuts. The market is open Saturday and Sunday.

St. Charles, Illinois
Launched more than 45 years ago, Kane County Flea Market runs Saturday and Sunday shows the first weekend of the month from April through December. It's been named one of the world's best flea markets by Jetsetter, and shoppers will find both real antiques and real "junque."