11 Must-Visit Flea Markets In Ohio Where You’ll Find One-Of-A-Kind Stuff
What’s better than a weekend well spent? A weekend well spent with some freaking awesome flea market finds. Ohio is packed full of some pretty serious flea markets. From antique furnishings to house pets, you can find just about anything at an Ohio flea market if you look hard enough. It’s easy to say that you’ll find everything but the kitchen sink at an Ohio flea market. (Although, honestly, you might find that too.) The following are just a few of the best flea markets in Ohio—where you’ll find that the bargain hunting game is forever changed. (You can thank us later.)
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1. Rogers Community Auction and Open Air Market (Rogers)
Deemed "the largest market in the Tri-State area," this epic flea market is open every Friday all year round. With more than 1,600 vendor spaces and five miles of aisles, it's easy to see why this flea market was voted "Best Flea Market in Ohio" in Ohio Magazine's January 2015 issue.
With over 64 acres of treasures, this flea market is every bargain hunter's dream come true. At $2 a car load, you can scour this flea market year round every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3. Lucasville Trade Days (Scioto County Fairgrounds)
Although this flea market only takes place a few weekends out of the year, it is the King of Ohio Flea Markets. (Well, unofficially, anyway.) Camping is available on site and admission is $4 per person. To stay up to date on when the market will take place, click here. Mark your calendars. This is the big one.
Every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., this popular flea market destination offers 11 acres of shopping-- that's a total of 16 buildings, 850 inside vendors and 400 outside vendors. This flea market has served as every treasure hunting bargain enthusiast's dream since 1984.
5. Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market (Clark County Fairgrounds)
Featuring a 12-acre outdoor market that's a treasure hunter's oasis, this flea market holds several special events throughout the year. Regular hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"The Largest Flea Market in Northern Ohio" features 200 inside vendors and up to 400 outside vendors. This flea market is also open all year round every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Also open all year round is the Hocking Hills Market in Rockbridge, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from sunrise until 5 p.m., where you can hunt for unique indoor and outdoor treasures.
With space for up to 400 vendors, this flea market definitely takes some time to explore. This market is open all year on Wednesdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
10. South Drive-In Theatre and Flea Market (Columbus)
More than 200 vendors are featured at the largest outdoor yard sale and garage sale in Columbus since the 1970s. This flea market is open every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. from mid-March to mid-November.
On select dates at Washington Park, Cincinnati's urban flea market takes place with more than 300 vendors. To stay up to date on when the market will take place, click here.
What’s your favorite flea market to scour? Have you been to any of these best flea markets in Ohio before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like. Share your thoughts, recommendations and experiences with us!
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Best Flea Markets in Ohio
November 15, 2019
April Dray
What is the largest flea market in Ohio?
The largest flea market in Ohio and the tri-state area is Rogers Community Auction and Open Air Market in Rogers. People often travel from out of state to attend and camp or stay overnight in the area. There are more than 1,500 vendors and more than 5 miles of treasures to explore. You’ll find a little bit of everything at this massive market. As an added bonus, it’s open year-round every Friday.
What is the best indoor flea market in Ohio?
There are several thrift stores in Ohio that make great mini, year-round flea markets. Some flea markets even feature indoor and outdoor markets, with the indoor portions open year-round. Some of the best indoor flea markets in Ohio include Trader’s World Market in Lebanon, Treasure Aisles Flea Market in Monroe and Hartville Marketplace and Flea Market in Hartville. To view a list of some of the best thrift stores in Ohio, check out our previous article: 10 Incredible Thrift Stores In Ohio Where You’ll Find All Kinds Of Treasures.
What is the best year-round flea market in Ohio?
When it comes to bargain shopping in Ohio, it’s difficult to determine what the best year-round flea market in Ohio is. One of our favorite year-round markets and shopping centers is the Hocking Hills Market in Rockbridge. It features several different shops, vendors, trading posts and even restaurants. If you’re looking for seasonal decor or special gifts, this massive market is your one-stop-shop. There’s even Amish-made furniture for sale. To read more about this one-of-a-kind market, check out our previous article: Hocking Hills Flea Market Is A Charming And Out Of The Way Ohio Destination.
April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
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