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Issue 1, 2018

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Wednesdays and Thursdays in July and August, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

wellfleetcinemas.com/flea-market

Area alternatives:

The Sandwich Bazaar Flea Market and the

Brewster by the Bay Flea Market on Cape Cod

SMILEY’S FLEA MARKET

Described as one giant yard sale, this flea market in Fletcher, North

Carolina (just a 40-minute drive from the resort town of Lake Lure), is

like a small village, and gathered around the hodgepodge of trinkets is

a welcoming community of vendors. When Friday comes, locals and

out-of-towners hit the booths for some haggling. While produce is a

guarantee, you never know what merchandise you’ll find, but you’ll

likely stumble across baseball cards, ornaments, used board games,

wall art, and electronics. The early bird gets the worm here, so arrive

in the morning if you want your pick of the litter. And if you’re feeling

nostalgic, don’t hesitate to take a spin on the on-site carousel.

Details:

Open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday year-round,

6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

smileysfleamarkets.com/north-carolina

Area alternatives:

Uncle Bill’s Flea Market in Whittier, and the

Jamestown Flea Market in Morganton

GREAT SMOKIES FLEA MARKET

In Kodak, Tennessee, less than a one-hour drive fromGatlinburg, more

than 1,000 rotating vendors display their treasure troves across this

200,000-square-foot property. From tools and sporting equipment to

delicious baked goods and collectors’ items, each booth is worth

a browse. That is, if you can manage to see it all in one day; this mar-

ket is one of the largest and most visited in the state. Expect to find

homemade candies and jams, cowboy boots and engraved leather

goods, and a plethora of handy kitchen gadgets. Free entertainment

and Wi-Fi is available, and the Liquidation Outlet offers discounts on

already low–priced items.

Details:

Open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday year-round,

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

greatsmokiesfleamarket.com

Area alternatives:

Flea Traders Paradise in Sevierville, and Bargain

Hunters in Knoxville

ALEMANY FLEA MARKET

California’s San Francisco area is home to several secondhand mar-

kets, but a common favorite is this gem in the city’s Bernal Heights

neighborhood. With the exception of handmade arts and crafts, new

products are prohibited here, leaving visitors with an exquisite array

of vintage and antique items to rummage through. You’ll spy house-

wares, vinyl records, statuary, toys, clothing, tools — and the list goes

on. For the best deals, plan to arrive in the afternoon or be willing to

hang around. End-of-day bargains are worth the wait here, especially

on larger items.

Details:

Open every Sunday year-round, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Area alternatives:

Berkeley Flea Market and The San Jose

Flea Market

TANQUE VERDE SWAP MEET

Enjoy fresh air and family fun at this swap meet in Tucson, Arizona.

Along with new and used merchandise galore, the Tanque Verde Swap

Meet offers carnival rides, an obstacle course, bounce houses, and

a children’s theater. Performances liven the scene every Friday and

Saturday night, and there are a variety of food stands to curb every

craving — try the tacos at Mercado Grill, have a beer on tap, and treat

the little ones to ice cream (available in 24 flavors).

Details:

Open year-round every Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday,

7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

tucsonswap.com

Area alternative:

Tohono O’odham Swap Meet in Tucson

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