Everyone In St. Louis Should Visit This Epic Flea Market At Least Once
The best flea markets are places with something for everyone, are easy to find, have great parking, and friendly people. An epic flea market is one where vendors camp overnight just to get one of the 400 available spots! The Wentzville Flea Market is has of that and more for your flea market adventure.
The flea market is open every Sunday, rain or shine, and is operated by the Community Club of Wentzville. They use the proceeds of the operation to fund charitable causes in the area. It is one of the largest weekly flea markets in the Midwest and is a great place to find treasures! Read below to see how amazing this place is.
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Vendor spots are first come, first serve here. Vendors can (and do) spend the night to get the spot they want.
The flea market opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at 1:00 p.m. There is a main building that also hosts many vendors. Inside the main building, you will find the Blue Pitcher Cafe, which serves great home-style cooking, restrooms, and an ATM.
Some vendors go beyond tables, setting up enough merchandise to fill a store.
The club has been been hosting this flea market since 1973 and know how to take care of both vendors and guests. There are many volunteers on the flea market grounds, should you need assistance or directions.
A day at the Wentzville Flea Market is perfect this time of year, as the temperatures start to fall and before the cold sets in, but even in the cold of our winter months you can find vendors ready to introduce you to your next favorite thing.
The Wentzville Community Club hosts the flea market each Sunday, as well as bingo twice each month. They help many charitable organizations with revenue raised at the community club and even provide scholarships to local high school students! You can find more information and directions on their official website: Wentzville Community Club.
Have you visited the Wentzville Flea Market? Share you neat finds and experiences with us in the comments below.
