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Posted in Minnesota Attractions August 13, 2017 by Betsy Rathburn

You Could Easily Spend All Weekend At This Enormous Minnesota Flea Market

If you love filling your life with vintage and antique treasures, take note. There’s a huge flea market on the horizon in Minnesota, and it only happens three times a year. This Labor Day, hundreds of bargain hunters will gather to browse the more than 300 booths that make up this huge flea market. It’s a three-day event that cannot be missed if you have a special place in your heart for old stuff. Take a look:

The Traders Market is located at 10675 260th Street East in Elko. It's about 30 miles south of the Twin Cities on I-35.

The market takes place three times a year, over Memorial Day, a weekend in July, and Labor Day. The final market of 2017 will take place on September 2-4.

This flea market draws crowds! Try to get there early if you can. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m. on Sunday and Monday. For $20, you can gain early bird access.

Whenever you go, make sure you bring a big bag. A wagon may also be helpful. There is so much to see - and buy - that you'll want to come prepared to haul your new treasures away easily.

Among the best treasures to be found here are the scores of vintage and antique furniture. If you have a home to furnish, the Traders Market is the ideal place to get that perfect unique showpiece.

If you're not in the market for a big item, there are lots of smaller treasures up for grabs. You're sure to find the perfect baubles and doodads to display.

If your home is already filled to the brim with vintage decor, you still may have luck in Elko. Many vendors offer up vintage jewelry and other accessories.

You may even find the missing piece from your collection. There are many different types of collectibles on display.

And if you've got an eye for design, you may find just the right materials to make your own creations. Many vendors sell salvage items that could easily be repurposed.

Admission to the Elko Traders Market is $6. But the cost is well worth it!

Have you ever been to the Elko Traders Market? Will you be going this year? Tell us about your finds in the comments below!

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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.