Best Outdoor Flea Market in Every New England State
Stroll and shop for books, furniture, household items, jewelry, and all manner of vintage treasures at our editor-approved picks for the best outdoor flea market in every New England state.
Best Outdoor Flea Market in Every New England State
Photo Credit : Aimee Tucker
There’s nothing like hunting for bargains in the great outdoors. Stroll and shop for treasures at our editor-approved picks for the best outdoor flea market in every New England state.
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Best Outdoor Flea Market in Every New England State Photo Credit : Aimee Tucker
Best Outdoor Flea Market in Every New England State
While Maine’s Route 1 is not short on roadside eateries and attractions, it’s worth keeping your eyes peeled for this one. Actually, it’s hard to miss: At the height of summer the biggest flea market in Midcoast Maine boasts roughly 100 vendors, who pile their outdoor tables with collectibles and yard sale miscellany. Need another reason to pull over? Parking and admission are free. Wednesdays and weekends May to October.
Since getting its start in 1975, Waterbury’s weekly flea-for-all has grown to comprise 10 acres of antique and used furniture, household utensils, books, records, glassware, jewelry, and more. Count on low vendor fees to keep the selection both reasonable and eclectic. Weekends from May to October.
By 8 a.m. on a summer Sunday, the action has already heated up at this southern New Hampshire staple, which can draw more than a thousand visitors a day. Founded in 1964 and run continuously ever since, the Hollis Flea Market hosts about 400 vendors spread across 20 acres, ensuring that there’s something for everyone. Beyond the wealth of flea market wares, there are appraisal services and refreshments, including beer and wine for shoppers ready to toast their epics finds. Sundays from mid-April to October.
With about 500 vendors, this is reputedly New England’s largest weekly flea market—and it’s certainly among the best-known, thanks to HGTV’s Flea Market Flip. Scour the displays for collectibles, then stop at the farmers’ market stands and food trucks for provisions. Sundays from April to December.
Held on the grounds of a stately 1667 inn, this picker’s paradise attracts several dozen vendors selling all manner of antiques, crafts, and collectibles. Rounding things out are farm stands, local nonprofit booths, and food trucks, including Del’s Lemonade. Sundays from April to Columbus Day.
For nearly half a century, this seasonal North Shore attraction has been catering to treasure hunters in pursuit of antiques, collectibles, and original work by local artists and artisans. On any Sunday morning from April to November, bring some cash—you’ll save with free parking—and get busy browsing among the 200-plus vendors. The perfect piece to complete a collection, brighten up your decor, or spark a DIY project is just one discovery away.
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