As Labor Day approaches and temperatures start to drop, collectors and antiques lovers have a wide choice of flea markets to explore throughout the country. Kovels.com roundups five of their favorite fall markets that are worth a trip. Some of these markets only come around a few times a year and each is renowned for its scale, variety of items, negotiable prices and popularity among both locals and tourists. Best of all, they are overflowing with treasures waiting to be found.

 

1. Shipshewana Trading Place Auction & Flea Market, Shipshewana, Indiana

Saturday Outdoor Antique Market – Saturday, September 3, 2016

Extended Labor Day Market – Monday, September 5 through Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Fall Extravaganza Market – Tuesday, September 27 through Saturday, October 1, 2016

Something is always happening at Shipshewana. Located in Indiana’s Amish country, this market is a Hoosier tradition and worth the trip. Shipshewana’s Saturday Outdoor Antique Markets (three each year) feature many vendors with quality antiques and vintage collectibles. Located at the Trading Place Pavilion, shoppers will find everything from small pieces of jewelry to large kitchen cupboards. There are also weekly auctions, a flea market every Tuesday and Wednesday from May through October 1, and extended flea market weekends, including Labor Day and the Fall Extravaganza, that have antiques, furniture, art, jewelry, collectibles, glassware, home goods, up-cycled items and more. Dates are listed above. There is also delicious food, entertainment and door prizes. Admission is free; there is a small charge to park.

 

2. Brimfield Antiques and Collectibles Shows

Brimfield Town Hall, 23 Main St., Brimfield, Massachusetts

Tuesday, September 6 through Sunday, September 11, 2016

Make your way to central Massachusetts in the fall to visit the market that attracts over 50,000 people three times a year in May, July, and coming up in September. The six-day Brimfield Flea Market is over 50 years old. There are twenty-one independent show fields and thousands of dealers, and they operate on a staggered opening and closing schedule. This large market has become an exciting tradition that attracts visitors from many states and countries. Many of the shows are free; some charge admission for the first day only. Parking is reasonable and there are lots all around town.

 

3. Renninger’s Antique and Collector’s Extravaganza

Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Thursday, September 22 to Saturday, September 24, 2016

Located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Renninger’s hosts a flea market “extravaganza” three times a year — in April, June and September. September 24 to 26 is the final market of the year. The extravaganza is set up behind Renninger’s Antique & Farmer’s Market, with exhibitors outside, under tents and in two 350-foot long pavilions. Admission for Thursday is $15, good for all three days. It’s $6 for Friday; and $4 for Saturday. The event goes on in all weather conditions, so prepare accordingly.

 

4. Burton Ohio Antiques Market

Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, Ohio

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Now in its 54th year, this twice-a-year market is held rain or shine at Ohio’s oldest county fairgrounds. With dealers under tents on the racetrack and inside under the grandstand, dealers from across the United States and Canada will be displaying silver, fine china, jewelry, porcelain, glassware, textiles, paintings, Americana, furniture, decorative accessories, rugs, primitives, old tools and much, much more. Burton is located just east of Cleveland and is home to one of the largest Amish communities in the world. Early buyer admission (8 a.m. to 10 a.m.) is $25; general admission begins at 10 a.m. and is $8.

 

5. Round Top Texas Antique Week

4036 Texas Hwy. 237, Round Top, Texas 78954

Monday, September 26 through Saturday, October 1, 2016

Everything is bigger in Texas, and its premiere flea market is no exception. Round Top offers three shows a year – the Spring and Fall Antiques Fairs that take place in four venues and a newer Winter Antiques Show in the Big Red Barn. Round Top prides itself on being 100% antique and vintage—no reproductions and no new merchandise. Admission is $10, $20 for VIP Early Shopping. Both are good for all days of the show. Plus – more than 50 other shows are also held along Highway 237 in communities around Round Top and Warrenton, Texas, with thousands of dealers from across the country showcasing arts and crafts and a wide variety of merchandise, as well as antiques and collectibles. These shows open and close on different dates during a three week period, beginning September 17 and ending October 2. Most are free and they attract tens of thousands of buyers.

 

So mark your calendars and start searching for your treasure this fall!