The Hunting Games

I don't know about you but my favorite hunt does not involve any type of weaponry. 

 In fact, you could  say I am a trophy hunter but I've killed nothing but time. 

However,  I tend to think of it as some of the best time one could ever spend 

especially when that time is spent at a flea market.  There is obvious

truth to "one man's junk is another man's treasure".   

Did you know that the phrase "flea market" got its name centuries ago in Paris,
when peddlers sold peasants flea-infested clothes and cast-offs from the wealthy at
 bargain prices?  Today, flea markets have greatly improved so while your flea market
find may need a coat of paint it won't necessarily be riddled with fleas.  Flea markets
can be an exhausting yet thrilling way to find that unique, one-of-a-kind treasure.  And,
if you couple a visit to a flea market with a trip out of town, you end up packing
 up a great find and some fun memories when you return home.

Here is a list of some of the best flea markets:

Alameda, California
Alameda Point Antiques Fair
This the largest antiques show in Northern California.
More than 800 vendors at this Fair, just across the street
from the Bay Bridge in San Francisco.
Held on the 1st Sunday of every month.
2508 Santa Clara
www.alamedapointantiquesfair.com

Austin, Texas
Austin Country Flea Market
Eclectic selection of Mexican pottery and used western gear
 with over 300 vendors plus a music venue with live music.
Held 5 miles east of I-35 in Austin.
Open every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00a.m. until 6:00p.m.
9500 Hwy 290E
www.austincountry.citymax.com

Lambertville, New Jersey
Golden Nugget Antique Flea Market
Since 1967 with over 200 vendors.
Open every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
from 6:00a.m. until 4:00p.m.
Right on the Delaware River.
1850 River Road
www.gnmarket.com

Los Angeles, California
Melrose Trading Post
Great vintage clothing, boots, antiques and collectibles.
Open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00a.m. until 5:00p.m.
Fairfax High School parking lot
7850 Melrose
www.melrosetradingpost.org

Pasadena, California
Rose Bowl Flea Market
Legendary flea market with mid-century decor, oriental
rugs, vintage clothing and costume jewelry.
5 miles of booths and 2,500 vendors and has been
a favorite for over 40 years.
Held the second Sunday of each month.
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
www.rgcshows.com

Ventura, California
Ventura Flea Market
Over 500 vendors selling antiques, used and new merchandise.
Held 5-6 times annually at the
Ventura County Fair Grounds.
www.rgcshows.com

San Bernadino, California
San Bernadino Outdoor Market
Fo over 40 years with over 800 vendors.
Held most Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00a.m. until 2:00p.m
National Orange Show Events Center
www.rgnshows.com

Mount Dora, Florida
Renningers Antiques Center and Farmers & Flea Market
117 acres just 30 minutes north of Orlando.
Open Saturdays and Sundays 9:00a.m. until 5:00p.m.
20651 Hwy. 441
www.renningers.com

 Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn Flea
Antique dealers, homemade goods and local
food vendors.
Saturdays:  Fort Greene Fle
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
Open 10:00a.m. until 5:00p.m.
Sundays:  Williamsburg Flea and Smorgasburg
 East River Waterfront between 6 & 7 Streets
Open 10:00a.m. until 5:00p.m.
www.brooklynflea.com

New York, New York
Hell's Kitchen Flea Market
Antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing and mid-century furniture.
W 39th St. between Ninth and 10th Avenue
Open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00a.m. until 5:00p.m.
www.hellskitchenfleamarket.com

New York, New York
The Antiques Garage
Over 100 vendors on two floors selling eclectic antiques, art
and vintage items.
Open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00a.m. until 5:00p.m.
112 West 25th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues

 New York, New York
West 25th Street Market
Approximately 125 vendors selling antiques and collectibles.
West 25th Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue
Open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00a.m. until 5:00p.m.

Oronoco, Minnesota
Downtown Oronoco Gold Rush
This small town fills up streets, parking lots and lawns
with 400 plus vendors.
50 miles outside of the Twin Cities.
Open 7:00a.m. until 6:00p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Open from 7:00a.m. until 2:00p.m. on Sunday.
www.goldrushmn.com

Round Top and Carmine, Texas
Marburger Farm Antique Show
Features American and European pieces along
side Asian collectibles and fine art.
Held twice a year in October and April.
www.roundtop-marburger.com

Brimfield, Massachusettes
Brimfield Antique Show
More than 5,000 vendors descend upon this small
town on 23 fields in a carnival-like spirit.
Held for 6 days every May, July and September.
www.brimfieldshow.com

London, England
Portobello Road Market
Gets the top billing for antiques and vintage clothing in London.
1,500 plus vendors stretching more than a mile.
Held there every Saturday morning from 8:00a.m. until 6:00p.m.
www.portobelloroad.co.uk

Paris, France
Marche' aux Puces de St-Ouen
Commonly known as Les Puces or "The Fleas"
Paris' oldest and largest with 52 acres and more than 2,000
vendors.
Opens at 7:00a.m. until 7:00p.m.on Sautrdays, Sundays and Mondays.
Many vendors shut their doors the first two weeks of August.


Marche' de la Porte de Vanves
On the southern edge of Paris where you more likely find better deals
than Les Puces.
Open Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 7:00a.m. until 7:00p.m.

March' aux Puces de Montreuil
On the east side of Paris
Not as much on the high-end of antiques.
Open Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 7:00a.m. until 7:00p.m.




THE HUNT IS ON!
TRAVEL M GIRL