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Flea Market News Briefs Funky Junk Flea
The once a month Funky Junk Flea Market at the Comanche County Fairgrounds in Lawton, OK, will be open for its third shopping extravaganza on May 12, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CST. For one day a month, between the months of March and July, the Funky Junk Flea Market is fully operational, bringing the public arts and crafts, retail merchant boutiques, indie artisans and designers, as well as repurposed items and unique treasures. Vendors can purchase a booth for as little as $35, and can register online at
www.montagefestivals.com. ■
From the e Atmore’s Bargain Booths
Under the operation of new owners, Atmore Flea Market in Atmore, AL, is beginning to see new life. Recently reopened after a hiatus of two years, Atmore Flea Market is inviting all interested vendors to book a booth now. For the month of May there will be a booth special of buy one 10’ by 10’ space, get one free. Inside and outside booths are available on six acres and are considered a bargain at just $10. Open year round, Atmore Flea Market operates fi ve days a week, Wednesday through Sunday. ■
Flea-For-All Buyers
About 50 plus vendors have their wares on display at the two-story Portland Flea-For-All market, housed in the former Asia West furniture showroom on Kennebec Street. The eclectic fi nds at the market include vintage suitcases, boat-style bowling shoes, harmonicas and hand-knit fi ngerless gloves. Although many of the vendors sell their own crafts, others resell items. The fl ea market is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST on Saturdays and Sundays. Many of the local businesses hope the fl ea market can contribute to the growing popularity of the West Bayside neighborhood. ■
Fundraising Flea
The Topanga Vintage Flea Market will be open the fourth Sunday of every month from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST. Nearly 100 vendors will be selling vintage items, antiques, collectibles and quirky old items. Designed to act as a fundraiser for schools and other nonprofi ts, every month the market will offer fundraising booths to a school or youth group. All of the profi ts from the sales of baked goods and bottled drinks, as well as vintage items collected from their families, go to the nonprofi t. Free parking is available and the Metro stop is nearby. ■
Rose Bowl Flea
Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Flea Market features over 2,500 vendors and 15,000 to 20,000 buyers every month. The self-proclaimed, “World’s Most Unusual Flea Market,” takes place the second Sunday of every month. The Rose Bowl Flea Market is one of the most famous markets in the world, and is celebrating over 40 years of continued success at the world famous Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. There are over one hundred yards of vintage items and free giveaways for the fi rst 10,000 buyers. The suggested arrival time is 9 a.m. PST. The next event will take place May 13. ■
Joppa Town Web Reach
From household products and collectibles to sign makers and sausage makers, Joppa Town Plaza Flea Market is still expanding its reach with a newly launched website. The general public can now visit,
www.joppatownfl eamarket and fi nd information about hours, get directions, and meet some of the featured vendors. Visitors to the website are encourage to learn more about the Flea Market and its associated Amish Farmers Market, as well as interact with the Flea Market through social outlets like Facebook and YouTube. This year round fl ea has over 200 booths. ■
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