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Some people have a passion for crowns or

teacups. Others want to feather their nest

with unique pieces of furniture or find a

quirky lamp. We were curious to learn

what the hot ticket items are for 2012, and

talked with three experts in the field to

find the answers.

Judy Watkins, owner of Remnants of

the Past Vintage Show, says, “In these dif-

ficult economic times, everybody has

turned their focus back to their home.

Whatever they find, it’s for their sanctuary,

something that’s meaningful to them. A

lot of times before, it was, ‘oh it’s pretty,

let’s buy it.’ It’s [collecting] a little bit more

intimate now.” Judy’s top picks include

religious artifacts, antique books, portraits

and wireware.

At The Farm Chicks Antiques Show in

Spokane, Washington, owner Serena

Thompson noticed “industrial-looking

objects and a lot more metals. Galvanized

objects are really popular.” For her top

picks, Serena also listed portraits, natural

wood furniture and kitchenware.

Wood furniture is enjoying resurgence,

both natural and painted items. And big

is back. Rick Marburger of Marburger

Farm Antique Show says, “In 2008 and

2009 we didn’t see many big pieces being

brought in by dealers or bought by shop-

pers. Now, we are seeing much more in

the way of big pieces. And we see decora-

tors buying these things speculatively,

where we hadn’t seen that in the couple of

years previous.” All three experts say that

lighting continues to be popular—vin-

tage crystal chandeliers, old table lamps,

sconces and industrial lighting.

Here are our top 12 collectibles for

2012. Happy hunting!

SEE SHOPPING GUIDE, PAGE 126.

Collecting is a personal pursuit.

WHAT: Galvanized metalGalvanized metals items, including tubs, buckets and milkpails, can be used to store items—like the sheets and pillows inthe tub shown here—or can be used as planters, and more.

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WHAT: Smalls, such as teacups, creamers, silverware and LimogesTeacups can hold small items, like jewelry, or place asmall plant in one and set it by a window. Use creamersas vases for garden roses, and display silverware upright in silver cups or trophy cups.

WHAT: Outdoor furniture,especially vintage wickerMix and match styles to create your own sanctuary. Here metalchairs and white wicker sport floral fabrics, adding a femininetouch. Don’t be afraid to use these types of pieces inside. Thegreen metal chairs would look great as indoor barstools, whilewicker is right for most any room.

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WHAT: Aubussonand Kilm rugsAdd warmth and color to a room by using anaubusson rug on the floor. Kilm rugs, likethose on the white chair, are very versatile;you can stitch them into pillows, hang themon a wall, or lay one across the back of acouch to brighten up a room.

WHAT: WirewareWireware items can be used throughoutyour home, and include baskets, shelves,candleholders and more. Use a tiered basketin your home office to hold stationary andstamps or vintage ribbon.

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WHAT: LightingStill popular are crystal chandeliers, up-and-comingare sconces and chandeliers made from industrial parts.Special lighting can transform any space—bathrooms,kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms and even babynurseries benefit from their beauty.

WHAT: KitchenwareFrom old sifters and baking tools to bowls andstorage tins, kitchenware is so…useful. If somethingis too beat up to use as it was originally intended,create something fun with it, like this clock.

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WHAT: PrimitivesPrimitives objects, from dolls to furniture, aresimple and utilitarian, no fancy curves or embell-ishments will be found on these items. A primi-tive cabinet and shelf look great when filled withperiod items. Or, step out of the box and pairthem with silver and crystal; the juxtapositionwould create a striking vignette.

WHAT: Antique booksWith their innate character, books add style to any set-ting. Use them to create layers in vignettes, put a coupleunder a lamp to lift it up or stack them together on a shelf.

WHAT: PortraitsFor big impact, fill an entire wall with oldpainted portraits. A beautiful portrait is aconversation starter—even if you don’tknow the name or history of the persondepicted in the painting. Display oneabove a buffet or lean a couple of differentsize portraits on a shelf or mantel.

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WHAT: Wood furniture,natural and paintedMix it up—dress up your big pieces with industrial acces-sories. Or, add some retro knobs to a wooden dresser. Ifyour pieces are painted, stay within the same or coordi-nating color families.

WHAT: Religiousartifacts

From rosary beads and crosses to jewel-enc-rusted crowns, these history filled objects are stun-ning all on their own. Drape rosary beads from anold frame or set them in a pretty dish. Place a crownon top of a book, in an old urn, or set it under acloche for a stunning showpiece.

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MIX IT UP—that’s the word on the street

from designers in the know. Instead of devis-

ing interiors based on a single theme or era,

such as farmhouse or primitives or Victorian

antiques, design-savvy homeowners are

blending furniture and accessories to create

spaces that reflect their personal style.

Rick Marburger has a front row seat to devel-

oping trends in flea market décor, and perhaps

some of the factors driving them, at his Mar-

burger Farm Antiques Show. “A younger set is

coming into the show. As some of the deal-

ers get older and can’t withstand the rigors

of our show—outside, hot, lots of physical

excursion—we see a younger group com-

ing in, both dealers and buyers,” Rick says.

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Design Trends

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The juxtaposition ofmodern mixed with asignature vintage piece.—Judy Watkins, Remnants of the Past

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Mixing industrial

pieces, like the tabletop andcabinets seen here, along with vin-

tage items, like table base and chairs,is a big design trend this year. Blend-

ing finishes, tattered with shiny, orsoft textures with rough sur-

faces is also popular.

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“With this I’m seeing newer merchandise

that’s more cutting edge. It’s still antique

driven, but I’m seeing booths with that and

maybe with something industrial or some-

thing that is very cool and hip.”

These changes are not only bringing

new merchandise to flea market venues,

they are also influencing interior design

trends. Where many homeowners may

have bought décor items in one particular

style, now it’s about mixing eras and

styles. Serena Thompson, of The Farm

Chicks Antiques Show, is noticing inter-

esting developments on the design front.

“I am seeing more industrial-looking

decorating. This includes a lot more

metals—big chunky metal pieces that

are being used in the home.” These can

include an oversized metal table being used

in place of glass-topped or wood table in the

dining room. Or old mechanic’s drawers

used as storage cabinets and metal lockers

used in place of wooden armoires. “There

is a place here in Spokane [Washing-

ton], called Deja Nue” Serena says.

“Erica Parish and Lana Neuman create

amazing pieces by repurposing or reusing

these industrial elements in new ways. They

are even being sought out by Calvin Klein

and other top designers for their ideas and

expertise.” Rick Marburger sees homeown-

ers “using outdoor furniture in the home,

like metal garden chairs and glass-topped

metal tables in the dining room.”

Mid-century modern and art deco pieces

are also finding their way on to the design

front. At her Remnants of the Past Vintage

Show Judy Watkins found that “a lot of

the primitives looked great mixed with the

more modern things. I noticed a lot of

mid-century modern, but they are repur-

posed items.” Framing old linens or vin-

tage ephemera in more modern frames is

one idea. Or try placing an amazing art

deco lamp on a vintage table with

chipped paint. “The juxtaposition of

modern mixed with a signature vintage

piece is a popular look,” Judy says.

Creating the home of your dreams is

about finding the mix that works for you.

SEE SHOPPING GUIDE, PAGE 126.

I am seeing moreindustrial-lookingdecorating. This includesa lot more metals—bigchunky metal pieces that arebeing used in the home.—Serena Thompson, The Farm Chicks

Design Trends

Reconfiguringindustrial or other metal

pieces into unusual light fixtures is veryhip and an easy way to update your

rooms. Repurposed studio lighting foruse in the home, like the one on thetripod seen here, adds a big design

punch without taking up alot of space.

Galvanizedbuckets and

other metal piecesare all rage; blend them with painted

furniture for a modern design approach.Repurpose items to get the most use out

of them. For instance, fill old suitcaseswith extra pillows or linens, thenstack the cases next to a sofa or

chair for a side table witha twist.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF FARM CHICKS/CHRISTINA G. PHOTOGRAPHY

Whether you shop curated antique and vintage shows, or old-fashionedjunk markets where you have to dig, flea market shopping is all about the treasure hunt. You probably won’tfind a chest full of gold, but you might spot a stash of vintage silver. In fact, you may find everything you need to fur-nish and decorate your home. Savvy flea market shoppers can head home with full loads of paintings, porcelain, glass-ware, pottery, chandeliers and antique furniture.

From small towns to major cities, flea markets dot this nation’s landscape. Every state has at least one, and somehave too many to list. Become a regular shopper at the flea markets closest to you, or plan your vacations around someof the biggest flea market events. Here we list our top flea market pick for each state, along with others we love.

“Unlike stocks,antiques

never go tozero.” —Bob Zurko,

Zurko Promotions


California • Alameda Point Antiques Faire

First Sunday of each monthRunway 7/25 in Alamedaalamedapointantiquesfaire.com

More California Flea Markets• Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Street Faire (Santa Cruz)

www.downtownsantacruz.com• Long Beach Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market (Long Beach)

longbeachantiquemarket.com • Pasadena City College Flea Market (Pasadena)

pasadena.edu/fleamarket• Pleasanton Antiques & Collectibles Faire (Pleasanton)

pleasantonantiquefair.com• Rose Bowl Flea Market (Pasadena) rgcshows.com • Roses & Rust Vintage Home & Garden Market (Anderson)

rosesandrustvintagemarket.blogspot.com• Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market (Santa

Monica) santamonicaairportantiquemarket.com• The Vintage Marketplace (Fallbrook) christierepasy.com• Three Speckled Hens Antiques & Old Stuff (Paso Robles)

threespeckledhens.com/shows.html• Treasure Island Flea Market (San Francisco) treasureislandflea.com• Urban Barn Flea Market (Escondido) urbanbarn155.blogspot.com


Alabama• Collinsville Trade Day

Every Saturday 1016 South Valley Avenue in Collinsvillecollinsvilletradeday.net

More Alabama Flea Markets• Birmingham Fairgrounds Flea Market (Birmingham) information-

birmingham.com/fairgrounds.aspx• Flea Market Mobile (Mobile) fleamarketmobile.com• Mountain Top Flea Market (Attalla) mountaintopfleamarket.com • Sadie’s Flea Market (Dothan) (334) 677-5138• Santuck Flea Market (Wetumpka) santuckfleamarket.com• The Shoals Flea Market (Muscle Shoals) theshoalsfleamarket.com

Alaska • Anchorage Market & Festival

Mid-May through mid-September, every Saturday and SundayThird Avenue between C and E Streets in Anchorageanchoragemarkets.com

More Alaska Flea Markets• Kasilof Flea & Farmers Market (Kasilof ) [email protected] or

(907) 260-3152• Northway Mall Wednesday Market (Anchorage) anchoragemar-

kets.com/Other Events/Wed Market.html• The Grazing Moose Summer Market (Seward) thegrazingmoose.com

Arizona • Mesa Market Place Swap Meet

Every Saturday and Sunday 10550 E Baseline Road in Mesamesamarket.com

More Arizona Flea Markets• Arizona Antique Market (Scottsdale)

azantiqueshow.com/phoenix_pr.html• Cave Creek Thieves Market (Cave Creek) cavecreekthievesmarket.com • Peddler’s Pass Flea Market (Prescott) (928) 775-4117 • Phoenix Park ‘n Swap (Phoenix) americanparknswap.com• Sweet Salvage (Phoenix) sweetsalvage.net• The Shoppers Barn Swap Meet (Casa Grande) (520) 836-1934

Arkansas • Antique Alley Arkansas

Annually in JanuaryExpo Center and Fairgrounds in Conway antiquealleyarkansas.com

More Arkansas Flea Markets• Carrie’s Flea Market (Little Rock) (501) 562-8088• Fabulous Find (Little Rock) (501) 614-8181• Ma & Pa’s Flea Market (Walnut Ridge) (870) 886-7737• The Big One: Memphis Flea Market (Little Rock) memphisfleamar-

ket.com

Remnants of the Past Vintage Show

At the Remnants of the Past Vintage Show, you’ll findsilver champagne buckets full of antique flatware, rusticburlap pillows adorned with felt flowers and old portraitsof other people's ancestors. Look up and you're likely tospot handcrafted chandeliers that manage to look bothwhimsical and industrial. And that's just a start.

Former antique shop owner, Judy Watkins, started theshow in 2007, and it’s already a favorite with shoppers andshelter magazines alike. Romantic Homes magazine gave ittop billing in its 2011 list of the top 10 romantic flea mar-kets. Shabby Chic author Rachael Ashwell named Remnantsof the Past as one of her five favorite flea markets.

Remnants of the Past is a family affair. You'll see Judy’shusband and children on duty at the show. Feel free tobring your menfolk too. If they get tired of shopping, theycan relax in the designated Man Cave until it's time to loadthe car.

The Remnants of the Past Vintage Show takes place atthe Alex Madonna Expo Center in San Luis Obispo, Califor-nia, typically in June and October. The next show is sched-uled for June 2 and 3, 2012.

remnantsofthepast.com

Accommodations and Attractions

ALAMEDALocated on Alameda Island and Bay Farm Island, the city ofAlameda faces the San Francisco Bay. After flea marketing,take time to walk along the city’s beautiful beaches and strollthrough neighborhoods filled with Victorian-era homes.

At the end of the day, slip across the bay to stay at the MonteCristo Bed & Breakfast. The antique-filled, European-style inn hasa colorful history. The building, built in 1875, was originally abordello and saloon. (415) 931-1875 or bedandbreakfastsf.com

If you stay at the Inn San Francisco, relax on the rooftop deckand enjoy a view that includes Cathedral Hill, Union Square andthe Bay Bridge. Inside, the 1872 Italianate mansion featuresluxurious rooms full of period antiques. (415) 641-0188 orinnsf.com

After a brief rest, slip back into your comfortable shoes andhead out for a walking tour of San Francisco's Pacific Heights andCow Hollow architecture. As you view more than 200 Victorianstructures, your guide offers a history lesson on the various stylesof the era. (415) 252-9485 or victorianhomewalk.com

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Colorado • The Colorado Springs Flea Market

Every Saturday and Sunday 5225 E. Platte Avenue in Colorado Springscsfleamarket.com

More Colorado Flea Markets• A Paris Street Market (Littleton and Boulder) aparisstreetmarket.com• Beaver Creek Antique Festival (Avon)

web.me.com/cbrooks13/MC_Presents/Calendar.html• Horseshoe Craft and Flea Market (Denver) horseshoemarket.com• Mile High Marketplace (Henderson) milehighmarketplace.com• The Boulder Market (Boulder) bouldermarket.com/Calendar.html

Connecticut • Elephant's Trunk Country Flea Market

Sunday, April through November290 Danbury Road in New Milfordetflea.com

More Connecticut Flea Markets• Antiques Festival on the Green (Glastonbury)

hsgct.org/antiquefestival.htm• Harwinton Antiques & Design Weekend (Harwinton)

farmingtonantiquesweekend.com• Mansfield Drive-In Theatre & Marketplace (Mansfield)

mansfielddrivein.com• Notre Dame Tag Sale/Flea Market (Durham)

churchofnotredame.org/tagsale.htm• Stamford's Big Flea (Stamford) northstamfordchurch.org/bigflea.html• Woodbury Antiques and Flea Market (Woodbury)

thenewwoodburyfleamarket.com

Delaware• New Castle Farmers Market

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 110 N. Dupont Highway in New Castlenewcastlefarmersmarket.com/flea-market

More Delaware Flea Markets• Grandma's Attic & Flea Market (Delmar) (302) 846-2660• Route 13 Outlet Market (Laurel) rt13market.com

District of Columbia • Georgetown Flea Market

Every SundayHardy Middle School in Georgetowngeorgetownfleamarket.com

More District of Columbia Flea Markets• Eastern Market (Washington, D.C.) easternmarket.net• The Funky and Fabulous Flea Market (Washington, D.C.)

thefunkyfleamarket.com

Florida • Daytona Flea & Farmers Market

Every Friday through Sunday2987 Bellevue Avenue in Daytona Beachdaytonafleamarket.com

More Florida Flea Markets• B&A Flea Market (Stuart) bafleamarket.com• Big Top Flea Market (Tampa) bigtopfleamarket.com• Red Barn Flea Market (Bradenton) redbarnfleamarket.com• Renninger’s Twin Markets (Mount Dora)

renningers.com/dora/dorahome.htm• Silvermoon Drive-In Theatre & Flea Market (Lakeland) silvermoon-

drivein.com/flea.html• Super Flea and Farmers Market (Melbourne) superfleamarket.com• The Dome Flea and Farmers Market (Venice) thedomefleamarket.com• The Fancy Flea (Lakeland) fancyfleamarket.typepad.com• The Lincoln Road Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market (Miami

Beach) antiquecollectiblemarket.com• West Palm Beach Antiques Festival (West Palm Beach) wpbaf.com

Georgia • Scott Antique Markets

Second Friday through Sunday of every month Atlanta Expo Center scottantiquemarket.com

More Georgia Flea Markets• J & J Flea Market (Athens) jandjfleamarket.com• Lakewood 400 Antiques Market (Cummings) lakewoodantiques.com• Peachtree Peddlers Flea Market (McDonough)

peachtreepeddlers.com• Pendergrass Flea Market (Pendergrass) pendflea.com• Smiley’s Flea Market (Macon) smileysfleamarkets.com• Sweeties Flea Market (Hampton) sweetiesfleamarket.com

Hawaii • Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace

Each Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday99-500 Salt Lake Boulevard in Aieaalohastadiumswapmeet.net

More Hawaii Flea Markets• Kam Swap Meet (Aiea) kamswapmeet.com• Maui Swap Meet (Kahului) mauiexposition.com

Treasure Island FleaTreasure Island Flea—one of San Francisco's newestflea markets—features more than just traditional fleamarket fare. You’ll still find lots of antique and vintageitems, but organizers started the market in 2011 as ashowcase for indie designers in the Bay Area.

Many of the designers fashion their wares from recy-cled and repurposed materials. The husband-and-wifeteam of The Castle Walls (thecastlewalls.com) are goodexamples. James makes steampunk jewelry from oldclocks and watches, and Mary makes her pieces fromvintage board-game tiles. Cisco of Restore & Rework(restoreandrework.com) upcycles just about every-thing into new furniture and home accessories.

Treasure Island Flea takes place on the last Saturdayand Sunday of the month, on historic Treasure Island.Though typically an open-air market, the flea marketis moving indoors for the rainy season. Through theend of March, look for Treasure Island Flea inside OneAvenue of the Palms, which is the last building stand-ing from the 1939 San Francisco World Fair.

treasureislandflea.com


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The Randolph Street Market

Chicago’s Randolph Street Market is partantique show, part artisan market, partfashion house and all party.

You won't find booths full of tube socksand toiletries, not unless the tube socks arehand-knitted from hand-spun yarn and thetoiletries are brewed in the vendor's homelaboratory. The market turns down four appli-cants for every vendor they approve. Then,they arrange the vendors “the way one seats adinner party.” Market organizers look for per-sonality, display style and chemistry betweenthe vendors.

Though unusual, the Randolph Street Mar-ket system seems to work. Shoppers blanketthe monthly market, and many of the ven-dors have been discovered by Hollywood setdecorators, stylists, store merchandisers andart buyers.

The Randolph Street Market opens for busi-ness on one weekend each month. Specialmarket sections include the Chicago AntiqueMarket, the Indie Designer Market and Mod-ern Vintage Chicago. What's coming next?Who knows, but you can bet you'll have ablast.

randolphstreetmarket.com

More Illinois Flea Markets• 3 French Hens French Country Market (Morris)

3frenchhensmarket.blogspot.com• 3rd Sunday Market (Bloomington) thirdsundaymarket.com• All-Night Flea Market (Wheaton) zurkopromotions.com• Belvidere Antique Market (Belvidere)

zurkopromotions.com/Belvidere.htm• Grayslake Antique Market (Grayslake)

zurkopromotions.com/Grayslake.htm• Kane County Flea Market (St. Charles) kanecountyfleamarket.com• Kendall County Flea Market (Yorkville) kanecountyfleamarket.com• Lake in the Hills Street Market (Lake in the Hills) lakeinthehillsflea-

market.com• Sandwich Antiques Market (Sandwich) antiquemarkets.com • Wheaton Antique Market (Wheaton)

zurkopromotions.com/Wheaton.htm

Indiana • Shipshewana Flea Market

Every Tuesday and Wednesday, May through November345 S. Van Buren Street in Shipshewanatradingplaceamerica.com

More Indiana Flea Markets• Canal Days Festival (Metamora) metamoraindiana.com/canaldays.htm• Collectors Carnival Shows (Evansville) collectorscarnivalshows.com• Friendship Flea Market (Friendship) friendshipfleamarket.com• Speedway Flea Market (Fort Wayne) speedwayfleamarket.com• Tri-State Antique Market (Lawrenceburg)

queencityshows.com/tristate/tristate.html• White’s Farm Flea Market (Brookville)

whiteprofessionalservices.com/whites-farm-buyers/

Iowa • Walnut Antique Show

Each Father’s Day WeekendI-80 to Walnut, Exit 46walnutantiqueshow.com

More Iowa Flea Markets• Antique Acres (Cedar Falls) antiqueacres.org• Collector’s Paradise Flea Market (What Cheer)

whatcheerfleamarket.com• Dubuque Flea Market (Dubuque) (815) 747-7745• Iowa State Fairgrounds Flea Market (Des Moines) iowastatefair.org• Vick’s Corner Antique Show and Flea Markets (Spirit Lake)

vickscorner.com/antique.htm• Yesteryear Market (Hopkinton)

delcoiowahistory.org/Yester_Market_and_Events.html

Idaho • Junk Salvation Vintage Market

August 4, 2012Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur d'Alenefunkyjunksisters.com

More Idaho Flea Markets• Magic Valley Flea Market (Filer) magicvalleyfleamarket.com• The Wild Hare Flea Market (Pocatello) (208) 232-1111 or (208) 251-

4984• Oosterhout Dutch Village Flea Market (Rigby)

oosterhoutdutch.tripod.com/id22.htm• Ketchum Art & Antique Show (Ketchum)

web.me.com/cbrooks13/MC_Presents/Calendar.html

Illinois • Randolph Street Market/Chicago Antique Market

One weekend per monthRandolph and Washington Streets in Chicago randolphstreetmarket.com


Spend the night within walking distance of Chicago'sMagnificent Mile at the Gold Coast Guest House Bed &Breakfast. The 1873 townhouse has four guest suites and alush, two-level garden. (312) 337-0362 or bbchicago.com

For a quiet rest after your Chicago flea market trip, stay atthe Old Victorian Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast in Wauconda.The 150-year-old, well-appointed farmhouse overlooks MainStreet. Book high tea for the afternoon, or plan to visit duringone of the murder mystery dinners. (847) 526-9271 or old-victorianfarmhouse.com

Take an architectural boat tour on the Chicago River toview more than 40 of the city's most famous landmarks. Asyou cruise in comfort, learn about the Chicago's history fromyour tour guide. (888) 881-3284 or chicagotours.us

Spend some time exploring The Field Museum, Chicago'slargest cabinet of curiosity. The renowned natural historymuseum contains in excess of 20 million specimens and arti-facts, including collections from the Chicago World's Fair of1893. (312) 922-9410 or fieldmuseum.org

Chicago’sRandolph StreetMarket is part

antique show, partartisan market, partfashion house—and

all party.

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Zurko PromotionsWhen you attend one of Zurko Promotions’ late- or all-night flea markets, you mayspot your next-door neighbor shopping in his pajamas. If you go in late October, youmight even end up haggling with Count Dracula.

Shoppers have favored the All-Night Flea Market for years. It takes place on the third Saturday of every August. Based on last year's success, the Haunted Halloween Flea Marketis on its way to becoming legend too. Both flea markets are located at the DuPage CountyFairgrounds in Wheaton, Illinois.

Zurko typically organizes around 40 weekend events each year, including antique showsand flea markets across Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. The monthly Antique Market atthe Grayslake County Fairgrounds in Libertyville, Illinois features nearly 100,000 squarefeet of antiques indoors, and that's not counting the outdoor booths.

After 44 years in business, Bob Zurko believes in his events and his merchandise. He'llproudly tell you, “Unlike stocks, antiques never go to zero.”

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Louisiana • The French Market

Open dailyUrsulines and N. Peters in New Orleansfrenchmarket.org

More Louisiana Flea Markets• Bonnie and Clyde Trade Days (Arcadia) bonnieandclydetradedays.com• Collector’s Fest & Flea Market (Gretna) crescentcityglass.org• Flea Market of Louisiana (Prairieville) fleamarketoflouisiana.com• I12 Flea Market (Hammond) i12fleamarket.com• Kappy’s Korner Flea Market & Collectibles (Opelousas)

kappyskorner.biz• Lafayette Jockey Lot Flea Market (Lafayette) lafayettejockeylot.com• Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days and Craft Fair (Ponchatoula)

ponchatoulachamber.com• Uptown Antiques & Downtown Flea Market (Houma) (985) 879-4644


Spend the night just a few blocks from the French Market atthe Royal Street Courtyard Bed & Breakfast. Built in the1850s, the Greek revival house features 14-foot ceilings and afront door made of cypress from a Louisiana swamp. (504) 943-6818 or royalstcourtyard.com

When you spend the night at Lanaux Mansion, you can haveyour morning coffee in the lush courtyard or on one of the cast-iron balconies. Then, spend a few moments in the lush court-yard of the 11,000-square-foot Lanaux Mansion. The FrenchQuarter bed and breakfast was built by attorney Charles AndrewJohnson. His furniture, books and mementos remain on display.(504) 330-2826 or lanauxmansion.com

If you're in the mood for shopping after the flea market, take aleisurely stroll down Royal Street. The street is lined with 13 blocksof world-class antique shops, art galleries and specialty bou-tiques. neworleansonline.com/neworleans/fq/royalstreet.html

No trip to the French Quarter is complete until you've taken atour by carriage, especially a moonlit ride. Lean back, enjoy thearchitecture and listen to your driver share the history of the BigEasy. (504) 943-8820 or neworleanscarriages.com

Maine • Maine Antiques Festival

August 10 through 12Fairgrounds in Unionmaineantiquefest.com

More Maine Flea Markets• Bar Harbor Antiques Show & Sale (Bar Harbor) pauldavisshows.com• Bath Antiques Shows (Bath) bathantiquesshows.com• Coastal Maine Antiques Show (Damariscotta) maineantiques.org• Montsweag Flea Market (Woolwich) montsweagfleamarket.com• Pride’s Corner Flea market (Westbrook) pridescornerfleamarket.com• The Hobby Horse Antiques & Flea Market (Searsport)

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Maryland • Montgomery Farm Women’s Cooperative Market

Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 7155 Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesdafarmwomensmarket.com

More Maryland Flea Markets• Foundry Monthly Barn Sales (Frederick) foundrybyfreeman.com• Wheaton International Market (Wheaton) johnsonshows.com• U.S. 1 Flea Market (Elkridge) us1fleamarket.net• Baltimore Summer Antiques Show (Baltimore)

baltimoresummerantiques.com• Patapsco Flea Market (Baltimore) patapscofleamarket.com• 8th Avenue Flea Market (Glen Burnie) 8thavemarket.com

Kansas • Kansas State Fair Flea Market

One Sunday each month, except SeptemberKansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinsonmidamericafleamarkets.com/hutchinson.nxg

More Kansas Flea Markets• Antique Flea Market (Marion)

getruralkansas.org/Marion/165Events/922.shtml• Boulevard Drive-In Swap & Shop (Kansas City) boulevarddrivein.com• Kansas Pavilions Flea Market (Wichita)

midamericafleamarkets.com/wichita.nxg• Past Time Antiques, Collectibles & Flea Market (Frontenac)

pasttimeantiques.net• Winfield Flea Market (Winfield) (316) 747-2515

Kentucky • Burlington Antique Show

Third Sunday of the month, April to OctoberBoone County Fairgrounds in Burlington burlingtonantiqueshow.com

More Kentucky Flea Markets• Derby Park Flea Market (Louisville) derbyparkfleamarket.com• Kentucky Flea Market (Louisville)

stewartpromotions.com/louisville.asp• Luke’s Town and Country Flea Market (Greenville) lukesfleamkt.com• Richwood Flea Market (Richwood) richwoodfleamarket.com• Shelby County Flea Market (Simpsonville) shelbycountyfleamarket.com

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Massachusetts • Brimfield Antique Show and Flea Market

May, July and SeptemberRoute 20 in Brimfieldbrimfield.com

More Massachusetts Flea Markets• Charlton Flea Market & Antiques (Charlton) charltonflea.com• Do-Right Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market (Dudley)

dudleydorightfleamarket.com• Grafton Flea Market (Grafton) graftonflea.com• The Taunton Flea Market (Taunton) tauntonfleamarket.com• Todd Farm Antiques & Flea Market (Rowley) toddfarm.com• Wellfleet Flea Market (Cape Cod) wellfleetcinemas.com/flea-market

Michigan • Centreville Antique Market

Second Sunday of the monthSt. Joseph County – Grange Fairgrounds in Centrevillezurkopromotions.com/Centreville.htm

More Michigan Flea Markets• Ann Arbor Antiques Market (Ann Arbor) annarborantiquesmarket.com• Antique & Collectible Extravaganza (Berrien Springs)

zurkopromotions.com/berrien_springs.htm• Antique Extravaganza (Holland)

zurkopromotions.com/hollandmichigan.htm• Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market (Flat Rock)

flatrockhistory.org/market.htm• Mega Mall Flea Market; Lansing; themegamall.net• Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival (Midland)

miantiquefestival.com• The Southfield Pavilion Antiques Exposition (Southfield)

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Minnesota • Downtown Oronoco Gold Rush Days

Third weekend each AugustCity of Oronocogoldrushmn.com

More Minnesota Flea Markets• A Gathering of Friends Antique Market (Burnsville)

agatheringoffriends.net• Wadena Flea and Craft Market (Wadena) wadenafleamarket.com• Bullhead Days Flea Market (Waterville) watervillemn.com• Shady Hollow Flea Market (Detroit Lakes) shadyhollowmarket.com

Mississippi • First Monday Trade Days

Saturday and Sunday before the first Monday of the monthMississippi Highway 15 in Ripleyfirstmonday.ripley.ms

More Mississippi Flea Markets• Old Court House Flea Market (Vicksburg) oldcourthouse.org• The Flea Market/The Salvage Market (Flowood) fleamarketms.com• Tupelo Gigantic Flea Market & Craft Show (Tupelo)

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Missouri • Colony #1 Flea Market

Each Friday through SundayCity of Colony in Northeast Missourifleamarketincolony.com

More Missouri Flea Markets• Camel Back Antique & Flea Market (Springfield) (417) 886-9776• Find It Here Estate Market (Springfield) (417) 231-2978 or (417) 766-6162• Grand Slam Market Place (St. Louis) myfleamarketmall.com • Greater Springfield Garage Sale & Marketplace (Springfield)

familyevents.com/event/217• Joplin Flea Market (Joplin) (417) 623-3743

Montana • Huff’s Antique Shows

February 25 and 26, November 10 and 11MetroPark Trade Center in Billingsmontanashows.com

More Montana Flea Markets• Great Falls Original Farmer’s Market (Great Falls)

mainstreetgreatfalls.com/farmersmarket.html• Hooper Park Flea Market (Lincoln) (406) 362-4550 or (406) 362-4834 • March in Montana (Great Falls) marchinmontana.com

Nebraska • Columbus Antique Market

Second full weekend each March Agricultural Park in Columbuscasantiquemarketing.com/Columbus.html

More Nebraska Flea Markets• Adams Country Antique Market (Hastings)

casantiquemarketing.com/Adamsco.html• Brownsville’s Spring Flea Market/Fall Flea Market (Brownsville)

brownville-ne.com• Buffalo County Antique Market (Kearney)

casantiquemarketing.com/BuffaloCo.html• Grand Island Antique Market (Grand Island)

casantiquemarketing.com/GrandIsland.html• Memorial Weekend “Spring Fling” Antique Market (Lexington)

casantiquemarketing.com/memorialweekend.html• Omaha Indoor Flea Market (Omaha) theomahafleamarket.com

Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market

When you attend the Springfield AntiqueShow & Flea Market, you’ll bump elbows withsome of the nation's most successful antiquedealers, not all of them selling. Many are shop-ping to fill their own booths and retail shops.The pieces are fine enough to please their mostdiscriminating customers, and the selling pricesare low enough to allow for markup. Show pro-ducer Jon Jenkins calls it “the most buyableshow in the country.”

Jenkins Management also produces theHarwinton/Farmington Antiques & DesignWeekend in Harwinton, Connecticut and theTailgate-Music Valley Show in Hendersonville,Tennessee, which is part of the greaterNashville area. Harwinton weekends takeplace in June and September. The Nashvilleevent occurs in February.

Recent additions to the Tailgate-Music Val-ley Show include the Vintage Marketplace,which features original and upcycled art,home furnishings and fashion. After a tremen-dous response—which included a completelynew generation of antique-show shoppers—Jenkins plans to open the Vintage Market-place at the Springfield shows as of May.

The Springfield Antique Show & Flea Markettakes place at Ohio's Clark County Fairgroundson the third weekend of each month, exceptfor June, July and December. Jenkins advisesfirst-time attendees to come in May or Sep-tember, which are three-day Extravaganzaweekends with approximately 2000 vendors.

springfieldantiqueshow.com; farmingtonantiquesweekend.com;tailgatemusicvalley.blogspot.com

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Nevada • Serendipity Antique Show

June 2 through 4Reno Livestock Event Centerserendipityshows.com

More Nevada Flea Markets• Broadacres Open-Air Marketplace (North Las Vegas)

broadacresmec.com• Fantastic Indoor Swap Meet (Las Vegas) fantasticindoorswapmeet.com

New Hampshire • Mid-Week Antiques Show

August 8 and 9Douglas N. Everett Arena in Concordbarnstar.com/mnchstr.htm

More New Hampshire Flea Markets• Amhearst Outdoor Antique Market (Amhearst) (781) 721-0060 or

(603) 673-2093• Cornish Fair Flea and Farmers Market (Cornish) cornishnhfair.com• Hollis Flea Market (Hollis) hollisflea.com• New Hampshire Antiques Show (Manchester) nhada.org/show.cfm• Pickers Market Antiques Show (Concord) barnstar.com/bedford.htm

New Jersey • Collingwood Auction and Flea Market

Friday, Saturday and Sunday Routes 33 and 34 in Farmingdalecollingwoodfleamarket.com

More New Jersey Flea Markets• Berlin Farmer’s Market (Berlin) berlinmarket.com• Columbus Farmers Market (Columbus) columbusfarmersmarket.com• Dover Flea Market & Street Fair (Dover) doverfleamarket.com• Englishtown Auction (Englishtown) englishtownauction.com• Five Acres Flea Market (Belvidere) (908) 475-2572

New Mexico • Santa Fe Flea

Saturday and Sunday, Friday during special eventsRailyard in El Museosantafetraditionalflea.com

More New Mexico Flea Markets• Expo New Mexico Flea Market (Albuquerque)

exponm.com/find-events/flea-market• Idalia Road Marketplace (Rio Rancho) idaliaroadmarketplace.com• Pueblo of Tesuque Flea Market (Sante Fe)

pueblooftesuquefleamarket.com• The Great Southwestern Antiques Show (Albuquerque)

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New York • Stormville Airport Flea Market

One weekend each month, April through NovemberTaconic State Parkway to Stormville in the Hudson Valleystormvilleairportfleamarket.com

More New York Flea Markets• Brooklyn Flea (Brooklyn) brooklynflea.com• Found in Ithica (Ithica) foundinithaca.com• GreenFlea Market (New York City) greenfleamarkets.com• Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market (New York City) hellskitchenfleamarket.com• Rinaldi Flea Market (Poughkeepsie) rinaldifleamarkets.com• Salt City Antiques Shows (Syracuse) bouckvilleantiqueshows.com• Stormville Airport Flea Market (Stormville)

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North Carolina • Raleigh Flea Market

Every Saturday and Sunday, except during the fair each OctoberNorth Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleighraleighfleamarket.net

More North Carolina Flea Markets• Antiques Street Fair (Cameron) antiquesofcameron.com• Ashville Antiques Fair (Ashville) ashevilleantiquesfair.com• Fox Creek Farm Ole Market Day (Lexington)

foxcreek-farm.org/Upcoming_Events.html• Super Flea Market (Greensboro) superflea.com

North Dakota • Magic City Flea Market

Saturday and Sunday North Dakota State Fair Center in Minotndstatefair.com/center/annualEvents/fleaMarket.asp

More North Dakota Flea Markets• ND Flea Market (Mandan) ndfleamarket.com• Annual Threshing Show Auction (Crosby) dcthreshingbee.com

Ohio • Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market

Third weekend of each month, except June, July and DecemberExtravaganza weekends in May and September, Vintage Marketplacecoming in MayClark County Fairgrounds in Springfieldspringfieldantiqueshow.com

More Ohio Flea Markets• Scott Antique Markets (Columbus) scottantiquemarket.com• Buffalo Hollow Market Concert (Petersburg)

buffalohollow.net/Market.php• Shady Rest Flea Market (Beach City) shadyrestmarket.com• Ohio Country Antique Show (Wilmington)

queencityshows.com/ocas/ocas.html• Dayton Flea Market (Vandalia) stewartpromotions.com/dayton.asp• Fredericktown Flea Market (Fredericktown)

fredericktownfleamarket.com• Treasure Aisles (Monroe) turtlecreeks.com• Tiffin Flea Market (Tiffin) tiffinfleamarket.com

Oklahoma • Funky Junk Flea Market

Monthly marketsComanche County Fairgrounds Annex Building in Lawtonmontagefestivals.com

More Oklahoma Flea Markets• Buchanan Markets (Oklahoma City) buchananmarkets.com/OKC.html• Golden Goose Flea Market (Midwest City) goldengoosefleamarket.net• Saturday Flea Market (Tulsa) saturdayfleamarket.com

Oregon • Plucky Maidens Junk Fest

Three shows per yearLocations in and near Portland varypluckymaidens.blogspot.com

More Oregon Flea Markets• Junk Salvation Vintage Market (Hillsboro) funkyjunksisters.com• Polk Flea Market (Rickreall) polkfleamarket.com• Salem Collectors & Flea Market (Salem) salemcollectorsmarket.com• The Original Medford Giant Flea Market (Medford) fleaforall.net


Skip the modern hotels while you’re antiquing in Portland.Instead, relax at the Lion and the Rose Victorian Bed & Break-fast. The Queen Anne mansion was built in 1906, and combinesperiod furnishings with modern comfort. (503) 287-9245 or lionrose.com

For accommodations close to the Portland’s famous Roseand Japanese Gardens, spend your nights at the Heron HausBed & Breakfast. Built in 1904, the English Tudor mansion wasdesigned by Portland architect Joseph Jacobberger. (503) 274-1846 or heronhaus.com

After a long morning of flea market shopping, indulge in achauffeur-driven tour of Portland's finest architecture. The tourfeatures the Yamhill and Skidmore Historic Districts, and struc-tures such as the Jacob Kamm houses and The Old Church. (503)969-4370 or mychauffeur.ws/portland_history_tour.htm

Visit the 16,000-square-foot Pittock Mansion for a closer lookat one of Portland’s historic treasures. Built between 1909 and1914 for Weekly Oregonian owner Henry Pittock, the mansionfeatures 44 period rooms full of antiques. (503) 823-3623 or pit-tockmansion.org

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Rhode Island • General Stanton Inn Flea Market

Saturday and Sunday, April through October4115 Old Post Road in Charlestown generalstantoninn.com/flea.html

More Rhode Island Flea Markets• Big Top Flea Market (Providence) (401) 274-0060• Route 177 Flea Market (Tiverton) (401) 625-5954

South Carolina • Charleston International Antiques Show

March 23 though 25Memminger Auditorium in Charlestonhistoriccharleston.org/news_events/cias.html

More South Carolina Flea Markets• Autumn in Easley (Easley) (864) 430-9833• Hwy 11 Flea Market (Seneca) hwy11fm.citymax.com• Mt. Croghan Flea Market (Mt. Croghan) mtcroghanfleamarket.com• Myrtle Beach Flea Market (Myrtle Beach)

myrtlebeachfleamarket.net • White Horse Flea Market (Greenville) whitehorsefleamarket.com

South Dakota • Benson’s Flea Market

First Saturday and Sunday of the month, September through MayW.H. Lyon Fairground in Sioux Fallsblackincevents.com/Bensons_Flea_Market.html

More South Dakota Flea Markets• Cliff Avenue Flea Market (Sioux Falls) (605) 338-8975 • Creekside Flea Market (Rapid City) creekside-antiques.com• Four Seasons Flea Market (Madison) (605) 256-6696

Tennessee • Nashville Flea Market

Fourth Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each month, except DecemberFairgrounds Expo Center in Nashvillenashvilleexpocenter.org/expo/fleamarket

More Tennessee Flea Markets• East Ridge Flea Market (Chattanooga)

chattanoogafleamarket.com• Hendersonville Flea Market (Hendersonville)

stewartpromotions.com/hendersonville.asp• Jonesborough Flea Market (Jonesborough)

jonesboroughfleamarket.com• Knoxville Flea Market (Knoxville)

stewartpromotions.com/knoxville.asp• Sweetwater Flea Market (Sweetwater) sweetwaterfleamarket.net• Show Tailgate-Music Valley Antiques and Vintage Marketplace

(Hendersonville) tailgatemusicvalley.blogspot.com • The Big One: Memphis Flea Market (Memphis)

memphisfleamarket.com • Turkey Creek Public Market (Knoxville)

turkeycreekpublicmarket.com

Texas • Marburger Farm Antique Show

April 3 through 7, October 2 through 6Throughout city of Round Toproundtop-marburger.com

More Texas Flea Markets• Antique Alley Texas (Cleburne) Grandview and Maypearl;

antiquealleytexas.com• Austin Country Flea Market (Austin) austincountry.citymax.com• Buchanan Markets (Lewisville) buchananmarkets.com/Dallas.html• First Monday Trade Days (Canton) firstmondaycanton.com • Fredericksburg Trade Days at Sunday Farms (Fredericksburg)

fbgtradedays.com• Longview Trade Days (Longview) longviewtradedays.com• Second Monday Trade Days (Bowie) tcbowie.com• Third Monday Trade Days (McKinney) tmtd.com• Traders Village (Houston) Dallas and San Antonio; tradersvillage.com

Utah • Salt Lake’s Indoor Swap Meet

Saturday and Sunday3500 South 1500 West in Salt Lake Citysaltlakesindoorswapmeet.com

More Utah Flea Markets• Redwood Swap Meet (West Valley City) (801) 973-6060

Vermont • Montpelier Antiques Market

Second and fourth Sunday of the month, November through March Elks Club in Montpeliermontpelierantiquesmarket.com

More Vermont Flea Markets• Dorset Antiques Festival (Dorset) forbesandturner.com• Waterbury Flea Market (Waterbury) (802) 882-1919• Wilmington Antique & Flea Market (Wilmington) (802) 464-3345 • WOKO Flea Market (Essex Junction) cvexpo.org/fleamarket.aspx

Virginia • The Virginia Bazaar

Every Friday and SaturdayI-95 to Ladysmith, Virginia; Exit 110vabazaar.com

More Virginia Flea MarketsArlington Civitan Flea Market (Arlington) arlington-fleamarket.comDC Big Flea Market (Chantilly) damorepromotions.comHundley Flea Market (Hillsdale) hundleyfleamarket.comPulaski County Flea Market (Dublin) dublinlions.orgShenandoah Antiques Expo (Fishersville) heritagepromotions.netThe Factory Antique Mall (Verona) factoryantiquemall.comVirginia Beach Antiques Shows (Virginia Beach) emgshows.com

Pennsylvania • Pennsy Flea Market

Each Saturday and Sunday1600 S. Warfield Street in Philadelphia, South Philadelphia West Neighborhoodpennsyfleamarket.com

More Pennsylvania Flea Markets• Fairmount Flea Market (Philadelphia) philafleamarkets.org• Rice's Sale & Country Market (New Hope) ricesmarket.com• Shupp’s Grove Antique Market (Adamstown) shuppsgrove.com• Washington Antiques Fair (Washington) washingtonantiquesfair.com• York Antiques Show & Sale (York) theoriginalyorkantiquesshow.com


While in Philadelphia, stay at The Gables Bed & Breakfast.Though filled with antique furniture, carpets and wallpaper, it’sthe gleaming woodwork you’ll remember. Built in 1889 by architect Willis Hale, The Gables is surrounded by the Edwardiantownhouses and Victorian homes of the University City neigh-borhood. (315) 662-1918 or gablesbb.com

Wake up just a few blocks from Rittenhouse Square when youspend the night at La Reserve Center City Bed & Breakfast. La Re-serve’s two 1850s townhouses each have four stories. There’s noelevator, but you’re welcome to play the vintage Steinway BabyGrand. (215) 735-1137 or lareservebandb.powweb.com

If you're not worn out from flea marketing, take one ofPhiladelphia’s architectural walking tours. The tours last up totwo hours, and you can view Washington Square, the Avenue ofthe Arts or Philadelphia’s Beaux Arts structures. (215) 546-1146 orpreservationalliance.com

Explore the museum and historic structures of Elfreth’s Alley,the oldest residential street in America. Despite the unfortunatedemolition that occurred before Elfreth’s Alley became a NationalHistoric Landmark District, thirty-two historic houses remain.(215) 574-0560 or elfrethsalley.org

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More West Virginia Flea Markets• Capitol Flea Market (Charleston) capitolfleamarket.com• Giant Spring Flea Market & Antique Show (Fairlea);

statefairofwv.com/flea-market• Harpers Ferry Flea Market (Harper’s Ferry) harpersferryfleamkt.com

Wisconsin • Shawano Flea Market

Each Sunday from April 1 through October 7Shawano County Fairgroundszurkopromotions.com/Shawano.htm

More Wisconsin Flea Markets• Annual Antique & Collectible Market (Eagle River)

zurkopromotions.com/Eagleriver.htm• Antigo Flea Market (Antigo) zurkopromotions.com/Shawano.htm• Elkhorn Antique Flea Market (Elkhorn) nlpromotionsllc.com• Monday Flea Market (Hayward)

haywardsportscenter.com/flea_market.html• Price County Market (Prentice) pricecountymarket.com• Saint Gabriel's Flea Market (Hubertus) stgabesflea.org• West Bend Antiques Show (West Bend) nlpromotionsllc.com

Wyoming • Teton Village Art & Antique Show

July 13 through 15Teton Village in Jackson Holeweb.me.com/cbrooks13/MC_Presents/Calendar.html

More Wyoming Flea Markets• Bart’s Flea Market (Laramie) bartsfleamarket.com• St. John's Episcopal Church Art & Antique Show (Jackson Hole)

web.me.com/cbrooks13/MC_Presents/Calendar.html• Teton Village Art & Antique Show (Jackson Hole)

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Washington • Island Retreat Antique & Vintage Market

April 28 and November 3PORT Events Center in Anacortes, Washington, Pier 1retreatvintagemarket.com

More Washington Flea Markets• Barn House Summer Vintage Country Marketplace (Battle Ground)

barnhousebh.com• Century Ballroom Indoor Flea Market (Seattle)

centuryballroom.com/html/flea.html• Fremont Sunday Street Market (Seattle)

fremontmarket.com/FremontWelcome.html• Georgetown Saturday MarketPlace (Seattle)

fremontmarket.com/GeorgetownWelcome.html• Junk Salvation Vintage Market (Puyallup) funkyjunksisters.com• Ruffles & Rust Vintage Market to Inspire (Monroe)

comejunkwithus.com• The Farm Chicks Antiques Show (Spokane) thefarmchicks.com/show • Two Women Art & Antiques (Spangle and Spokane)

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West Virginia • State Fair Event Center Indoor Flea Market

Tuesday and SaturdayWest Virginia State Fairgrounds in Fairleastatefairofwv.com/flea-market

The Farm Chicks Antiques Show

Just over a decade ago, a neighbor invited Ser-ena Thompson of The Farm Chicks AntiquesShow to go through an old homestead on hisproperty. The home contained all of its originalcontents, as well as a few creative modifications.Serena describes rooms built from old doors and aporch constructed out of bed springs.

Before long, Serena started scouring other neigh-bors’ farms. She and a friend traded new merchan-dise for the neighbors’ so-called junk, and eventu-ally had far more than they could use. They decidedto hold a barn sale in 2002, and the Farm ChicksAntiques Show was born.

Today, the oft-lauded Farm Chicks Antiques Showhas more than 200 sellers, and shoppers flock tothe Washington state event from all over the world.

The Farm Chicks Antiques Show takes place onthe first Saturday and Sunday of each June at theSpokane County Fairgrounds. Serena describes it as“primarily an antiques show with a tiny bit of hand-crafted items mixed in for fun and added style.”

thefarmchicks.com

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