While
you normally find me talking about antique shopping and traveling in Europe,
today I'm feeling nostalgic and find myself thinking red, white and blue
thoughts. In this month's special
Antiques Diva Chat Chew and Chocolate Lifestyle Expert tip, I want to highlight
America's Best Flea Markets from sea to shining
sea!
From Florida to California, these markets are considered the Top 5 Flea places
to Stop, Shop & Roll out the Dough! Whether you're looking for true antique
treasures, vintage chic, funky home dcor or just plain junk, these flea
markets are guaranteed to have something for everyone's taste & wallet!
Bring cold hard cash and arrive with an empty stomach so you can nosh on fair
food to get the true taste of America.
America's Top Five Flea Markets:
Daytona Flea and
Farmer's Market
A year-round emporium open Friday, Saturday & Sundays in gorgeous Florida!
The
Rose Bowl Flea Market
Located in Pasadena, California, this flea market is held the 2nd Sunday of
every month from 9am till 3pm. Upcoming dates include: June 14, July 12, August
9, September 13, Oct 11 and Nov 8, 2009
Kane County Flea
Market
Located in St. Charles, Illinois, this flea market meets every Sunday and goes
on rain or shine!
The
Austin Country Flea Market
Open every Saturday & Sunday year round, this flea market gives proof
positive to the statement "everything's big in Texas".
The Brimfield Antiques
Fair
Held in a quaint New England town in Massachusetts, this is the largest outdoor
antiques fair in the USA!
2009 Dates: May 12 -17, July 14 -19 & Sept 8 - 13
If these "Big 5" have whetted your appetite for Flea Marketing USA, then I must
tell you that these 5 are just the tip of the iceberg! For more information on
Stateside Antique Shopping, check these great books written on antique shopping
and flea marketing in America:
US
Flea Market Directory
- A Guide to the Best Flea Markets in All 50 States
St. Martin's Griffin; 3 edition (June 12, 2000)
ISBN-10: 0312264054
Antiquing
Weekends - 52 Excursions Across America
Universe (April 25, 2006)
ISBN-10: 0789313723
Official
Directory to United States Flea Markets
House of Collectibles; 8th edition (May 14, 2002)
ISBN-10: 0609809229
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