The arrival of spring brings flowers into bloom and longer days bathed in sunshine. For antique and collectible enthusiasts, spring also brings another great thing: flea markets. Some of the best flea markets in the US have short operating periods and attract thousands of visitors per event, with attendees eager to browse amazing collections from dealers across the country.
Spring is a great time to visit a flea market or antique show, as dealers are eager to share the goods they have collected over the winter and clear their stock. Whether you want to redecorate your home, add to your collection or simply browse for something that catches your eye, flea markets and antique shows are the perfect places to shop. We have compiled a list of the top 10 spring flea markets in the US. The selected venues offer high-quality merchandise, and half of the markets only take place a few times a year. As you plan your thrifting trips for spring, be sure to include a few of these.
Texas Antique Weekend – Round Top, Texas
When it comes to flea markets, Texas does things on a grand scale. Take the twice-yearly Texas Antique Weekend, for example. It doesn’t take place on a weekend, but lasts a whole week. Antique Weekend comprises hundreds of show sites. More than 100,000 people shop at the participating venues, which are located in rural areas between Houston and Austin. The main activity centres on Warrenton and Round Top, but also extends to Shelby, Carmine, Fayetteville, Oldenburg and Rutersville. While in Round Top, be sure to stop by the Marburger Farm Antique Show, where you can browse over 350 dealers offering vintage, antique and collectible items.
Antique Weekend features over 60 antique, collector and vintage shows, with more than 2,000 dealers in total. This giant marketplace offers items ranging from inexpensive to high-value. Expect to find antiques (American and European), toys, industrial pieces, glassware, pottery, jewellery, furniture and much more besides.
Texas Antique Weekend
Where: S SH-237, Round Top, Texas
When: Twice times a year in March/April and September/October: 09:00 – 19:00 (forthcoming events)
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Shipshewana Auction Flea Market – Shipshewana, Indiana
If you’re looking for one of the best spring flea markets in the US, head to Shipshewana in Indiana for the Midwest’s largest flea market and auction. Starting life as a livestock auction in 1922, the market now has more than 900 stalls and is considered by many antique enthusiasts to be the best flea market in Indiana. Open twice weekly from spring to autumn, the market sells home décor, antiques, vintage items, handcrafted goods, farm equipment and other merchandise.
The Shipshewana Miscellaneous & Antique Auction is held on Wednesdays during the flea market, with six to ten auctioneers selling off hundreds of antiques, vintage finds and collectibles. Attendees who are feeling peckish can take a break from the auction and flea market to enjoy a home-style Amish meal at the on-site restaurant, which serves lunch and breakfast. To make it easy to get your treasures back home, Shipshewana offers wagon and shopping cart rental.
Shipshewana Miscellaneous & Antique Auction
Where: 345 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, May through September: 08:00 – 16:00 (forthcoming events)
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Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market – Springfield, Ohio
The Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market is consistently ranked as one of the best antique shows in Ohio and one of the top 20 flea markets in the US. It continues to grow in popularity year on year. Springfield, Ohio has been home to this monthly market for over 25 years. Held one weekend a month (except January, February and July) at the Clark County Fairgrounds, the market features hundreds of vendors.
Browse farmhouse antiques, Amish pieces, primitives, furniture, dishes, glassware, samplers, quilts and other collectibles. Three times a year, Springfield holds its Extravaganzas, attracting more than 2,000 vendors.
Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market
Where: 4401 S Charleston Pike, Springfield, OH 45505
When: 3rd Saturday & Sunday of the month except for February, July, and September: Saturdays: 08:00 – 17:00 | Sundays: 09:00 – 16:00 | Extravaganzas in May and September (forthcoming events)
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Rose Bowl Flea Market – Pasadena, California
The Rose Bowl Stadium is one of the most famous venues in the world. As well as hosting sports events, it is also home to one of the best spring flea markets in the US. Held on the second Sunday of each month, the Rose Bowl Flea Market attracts over 20,000 visitors per session.
With nearly 3,000 vendors, this iconic flea market is a favourite among collectors and celebrities alike. There is a wide variety of merchandise, including vintage art, fabrics, memorabilia, bicycles, clothing, jewellery and antiques. Antique and vintage vendors are grouped together. The flea market also offers food and beverages on site to keep you refreshed during your visit. Admission is $9 per person, or $20 for VIP access.
Rose Bowl Flea Market
Where: 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103
Next dates: Second Sunday of every month
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Allegan Antique Market – Allegan, Michigan
The Allegan Antique Market is one of the best antique markets in the Midwest and arguably one of the eight best flea markets in Michigan. Held at the Allegan County Fairgrounds from April to September, the market boasts over 400 dealers. Dating back to 1978, the flea market is a long-standing tradition among antique enthusiasts.
Exhibitors offer china, jewellery, glassware, kitchen items, clothing, furniture, sports equipment and other vintage pieces. If you are looking to furnish your home, head to Allegan to browse the wide range of home décor pieces that vendors often sell, including architectural salvage, industrial items, primitive pieces, mid-century modern designs and much more besides.
Allegan Antique Market
Where: 150 Allegan Co Fair Drive, Allegan, Michigan 49010
When: Last Sunday of the month (April to September): 08:00 -16:00
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Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival Midland – Midland, Michigan
The Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and it regularly tops the list of the eight best flea markets in Michigan. Spread across 80 acres of the Midland County Fairgrounds, Midland has between 800 and 1,000 dealers. The event is held three times a year, in June, July and September.
The June show is one of the best spring flea markets in the US, not only because the weather is wonderful, but also because the goods are plentiful. As well as vintage and antique dealers, there is also a dedicated swap meet and flea market area where you can browse thousands of items. There are also several special interest areas for shabby chic, industrial items, coins, circus memorabilia, sports souvenirs, military items and more.
Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival Midland
Where: 905 Eastman Ave, Midland, MI 48642
When: Twice a year in May/June and September: Saturday 08:00 – 18:00 | Sunday 09:00 – 16:00
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Sparks Kansas Antique and Collectables Flea Market – Sparks, Kansas
Sparks’ small size is irrelevant during the three-day Sparks Kansas Antique and Collectables Flea Market, which attracts thousands of visitors each spring and autumn. And when we say thousands, we really mean it, with over 70,000 people attending! There are a total of 500 stalls, 450 of which are devoted solely to antiques.
Sparks is the perfect location for the market as you’ll pass several other markets along the way, and show organizers coordinate their dates to run simultaneously. The event has been ongoing since 1982 and shows no signs of stopping either. No wonder why Sparks Kansas Antique and Collectable Flea Market is also one of the 10 Best Summer Flea Markets in the US. Vendors attending typically bring vintage toys, furniture, vintage clothing, antique china, silverware, jewelry, and all sorts of other great merchandise.
Sparks Kansas Antique and Collectables Flea Market
Where: North K-7 Highway and 240th Road, Sparks, KS
When: Four days in May and September: 07:00 – 18:00 (forthcoming events)
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Washington County Antique Fair – Greenwich, New York
Another unmissable spring flea market in the US is the Washington County Antique Fair in Greenwich, New York. Twice a year, on the first weekend in May and August, organisers present more than 200 vendors, both indoor and outdoor, in a scenic spot in the Hudson Valley.
With antiques, vintage items, collectibles, primitives and much more up for sale, participating sellers have brought their best merchandise. You can find comics, clothing, furniture, silverware, glassware, art and other items at reasonable prices. Open rain or shine, the antique fair offers free parking and proper bathrooms for guests’ comfort. Serious buyers should purchase the Early Buyer pass to gain access to the grounds on Friday.
Washington County Antique Fair
Where: 392 Old Schuylerville Rd, Greenwich, NY 12834
When: Twice a year on the 1st weekend in May and August: Saturday: 05:00 – 17:00 | Sunday: 09:00 – 16:00
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What Cheer Flea Market – What Cheer, Iowa
The What Cheer Flea Market is one of the premier spring flea markets in the US and the number one flea market in Iowa. It is held three times a year at the Keokuk County Fairgrounds. The flea market’s history dates back to 1976, when it had just a handful of vendors. Now, more than 400 sellers from throughout the Midwest cover every inch of the grounds.
Just one visit and you’ll certainly be cheering too (no pun intended). Tables, tents and stalls are crammed with goods, including comics, toys, furniture, stamps, glassware, retro items, farm machinery and sports collectibles. You will find any other type of antique or vintage item you could imagine. Admission is $5 for early birds on Thursday and $2 on Friday and Saturday. Best of all? Sunday entry is free.
What Cheer Flea Market
Where: 13061 170th St, What Cheer, IA 50268
When: 3 times a year on the 1st Saturday, Sunday, and preceding Friday in May, August, and October: 07:00 – 17:00 (forthcoming events)
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Shawano Wisconsin Flea Market – Shawano, Wisconsin
Zurko Promotions’ longest-running event is the Shawano Wisconsin Flea Market, which has been operating for 47 years. Located near Green Bay, this show featuring over 150 vendors offers a variety of dealers, many of whom have been attending for over 10 years, and plenty of merchandise to satisfy even the most discerning collector.
Items include primitives, coins, stamps, folk art, glassware, country chic items and antiques. The Shawano Wisconsin Flea Market is held outdoors at the Shawano County Fairgrounds each Sunday from March to October. A special two-day holiday event is held on Memorial Day weekend. Its park-like setting, ample shade, abundant food and family-friendly atmosphere make it one of the best spring flea markets in the US.
Shawano Wisconsin Flea Market
Where: 990 E Green Bay Street, Shawano, WI 54166
When: Every Sunday: 07:00 – 16:00 (March 30th – October 20th)
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Bonus: 100 US Flea Markets on a Map!
With our tool Fleamapket, you can view more than 100 of the best flea markets in the USA on a map! Not only did we include all the US flea markets that made it into our ranking of the 10 Spring Flea Markets in the US You Shouldn’t Miss, but we also added some of America’s most acclaimed antique fairs to the mix. Click on the image below to access our map feature for free.
