You Could Easily Spend All Weekend At This Enormous Rhode Island Flea Market

Living in New England means being surrounded by fantastic antique outlets and flea markets. It turns out the rich history of the area extends to the items on sale as well as the state heritage. While there are plenty to choose from, some are so big they really require tons of time to fully explore. The Big Top Flea Market in Providence might just be the biggest in the state! Come along as we explore everything this awesome place has to offer.

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This massive shopping bonanza is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. You might need both days to comb through all the incredible, and ever-changing, finds at this great flea market.

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... the Big Top boasts both indoor and outdoor vendor spaces, so there's plenty of room for anyone to bring their friends and family along! One of the many great things about flea markets is that items are sourced from all over and because they're not all new, you never know what you're going to get. Often times you could be looking at one-of-a-kind items. Best of all, the prices are very reasonable.

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And if toys or movie memorabilia are your thing, you'll find plenty to scratch that itch too! You'd be amazed how many collectible items are hiding in the booths of these vendors.

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That rivals some of the bigger sporting events and other festival spaces in the state. And let's be honest, hunting for treasure in a flea market is kind of a sport of its own. You have to be persistent and have an eye to make things work.

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You will also find several small, locally-owned businesses and organizations here as well.

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The Big Top Flea Market is located at the Atlantic Mills Complex at 118 Manton Avenue. You can't miss the huge building and big signage welcoming you into one of the most unique shopping experiences of your life.

To learn more about the Big Top Flea Market, you can visit the website and Facebook page. That’s the best way to stay up to date about hours, special events, and new merchandise coming into the market. Keep out a sharp eye, great kinds that are posted will go fast!

Have you ever been to this awesome flea market? If so, which part was your favorite? Did you find any special, one-of-a-kind items? We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below!

For more great places to find antiques in the Ocean State, check out these 10 amazing places.

If you’re still in the mood for more Rhode Island adventures, take a look at this video:

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Flea Markets In Rhode Island

March 07, 2023

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Where are there flea markets in Rhode Island?

This huge market in Providence is probably the first flea market that should be on your list, but there are many others. After checking out the market mentioned in the article above, consider looking into these other flea markets in Rhode Island.

• Plainfield Pike Flea Market
• The Old Mill Vintage Marketplace and Flea, West Warwick
• Douglas Flea Market, Douglas
• Raynham Flea Market, Raynham, MA
• Providence Flea Market, Providence
• Americana Expo Center Flea Market, Providence

 

What’s so great about flea markets?

The awesome thing about a flea market is that you never know what you’re going to find. The vendors source items from all over, some new but most vintage, pre-loved, and thrifted. Because of the diverse merchandise, it’s a real treasure hunt and items often come at discounted prices, too.