Posted in New Mexico April 30, 2018 by

Everyone In New Mexico Should Visit This Epic Flea Market At Least Once

Interested in some spectacular Southwestern-themed art? Cowboy boots, perhaps? Or how about some gorgeous turquoise jewelry? Whatever your interest, New Mexico’s largest open air market is bound to have it. Located in Albuquerque at the Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds is a large flea market that operates year-round, weather permitting. Here’s why you should visit here and more about what you’ll find:

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The New Mexico state fair is a successful annual event that runs for 10 days at the state's fairgrounds in Albuquerque each September. But the flea market at the site is open year-round.
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The permanent flea market has been operating successfully for over 40 years, and regulars return often for the diversity of items for sale and affordable prices.
The large outdoor flea market helps bulster attendance of visitors attending special events and celebrations throughout the year.
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Flea market shoppers can park at Gate 3 and pay $5 per car, with all occupants receiving free admission into the flea market.
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They can also park free at the lot at Central and California streets and pay $1 per person for admission.
The flea market is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Items for sale here include the whimsical, wearables, art, tools, jewelry, and food items. Locally-grown items are often sold here as well.
Western items are hot sellers.
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If you are on the hunt for affordable cowboy boots, this is the place to come.
Jewelry lovers will love the selections.
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Jewelry is one of the most common items sold here, and artisans often sell beautiful beadwork, turquoise, and silver items.
Inexpensive ski equipment is also found for sale here.
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The Expo hosts a large Ski Swap every year as well in the springtime. It's a popular time to swap out unwanted equipment and ski clothing for preferred items.

Find the Expo New Mexico and outdoor flea market at 300 San Pedro Dr. N.E. in Albuquerque, NM. Rentable wheelchairs, wagons, and walkers are available for use on the Flea Market grounds for a small fee. The market is pet-friendly, but dogs must be kept on leashed.

Have you traveled to Albuquerque, and if so, did you check out the flea market while there? Were there any great finds you left with and would you recommend the trip there to others? While exploring the state’s largest flea market, you might also find these fun facts about the City of Albuquerque highly interesting!