5 Must-Visit Flea Markets In Iowa Where You’ll Find Awesome Stuff
Ah, there’s nothing like an Iowa springtime, right? The birds are chirping and the bees are buzzing. The flowers are in bloom and the scent of fresh grass abounds. Another mark of spring in Iowa is the flea markets popping up around every corner. Whether you’re looking for some good antiques or funky junk you never knew you needed, here are some of the best flea markets in Iowa that will have everything you need:
The What Cheer Flea Market is located at the Keokuk County Fairgrounds in What Cheer. Typically the market is held on a four-day weekend, three times a year in May, August, and October. As with any of the Iowa flea markets, it's best to get there early! This indoor/outdoor market features 400 dealers from several states and is one of the premier antique and collectibles markets in the Midwest, gathering a huge crowd every year. The market offers a little bit of everything, including antiques and collectibles, tools, primitives, postcards, glassware, stamps, coins, jewelry, furniture, baseball cards, and more. You're sure to find a hidden treasure here!
The Wapello Flea Market is held on the third weekend of each month from April to October on the weekends. The market features over 50 vendors with antiques and collectibles, books, clothing, computers/electronics, crafts, fresh produce, fresh baked goods, furniture, garden accessories, jewelry, sporting goods, stamps/coins, tools, toys, new and used merchandise, and more.
The Barn is open for special events and twice a year it hosts a flea and fair featuring vintage finds, handcrafted items, jewelry, junk, and so much more! With 50 vendors offering everything under the sun, food, and live music, this is not your typical flea market. Check out the Facebook page linked above for the most up-to-date info about this year's festivities.
The Geneva Market is located at Maynes Grove 45 min south of Mason City along Hwy 65. As one of the best Iowa flea markets, it offers a unique experience, complete with customer golf cart rides and sack lunches. With over 100 vendors selling everything from antiques to handcrafted items, jewelry, soap, candles, and so much more, you are bound to find several treasures to take home. There is also a fundraiser for the town's betterment committee, with all funds going back into the community.
Shaggy's Indoor Flea Market is a year-round delight. The indoor/outdoor market features anywhere from 100 to 160 dealers selling all manner of antiques and collectibles, crafts, clothing, and more. This flea market has been around since the 1960s and was formally a twice per year event. You are sure to find some amazing items from antiques to collectibles.
What better way to spend a sunny spring afternoon than visiting some of the best flea markets in Iowa, right? We can’t get enough of them! Which Iowa flea markets are your all-time favorites? Let us know!
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Michaela is a born and raised Iowan. She writes for a newspaper by day, and writes content for websites by night. In her spare time, she enjoys reading a good book, or just binge watching Netflix.
