15 Best Flea Markets in Connecticut

By Veronica Delacruz on May 31, 2018

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Connecticut, the US state with a mix of coastal cities and rural areas is fortunately home to many flea markets. This is one place where you would love to go for shopping. Flea markets consists of all kinds of merchandises but they are basically mini antique malls where people (usually tourists) gather to take away with them these rare artistic works. So, if you are ever in a confusion of choosing a gift for you loved ones, you can always come down to a flea market. And this state which is nearest to New York City of all the New England states boasts about the number of flea markets and the vast range of products available to the visitors.

List of Flea Markets in Connecticut

1. Woodbury Antiques & Flea Market

Open on all seasons, this market has been the favorite for the tourists in the recent past. It offers all kinds of merchandise. Being located in the antique capital, antiques become the main attraction here. The market offers free entry and free parking services. Unfortunately, pets are not entertained. Woodbury Antiques and Flea market is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 7.30am to 2pm.

2. Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market

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This is a weekly market where antique collectors have flocked over the years to make the most of it. The Elephant’s Trunk Flea market would not let you see the same products for sale the next week. This is the largest flea in the New England area. A market with many specialties would not come for free, to be the first to enter (Super early buyers) you should be at the gate by 4.45am with $40 entry fee, for the early buyers- be at the gate by 5.45am with $20 entry fee and for the regular buyers, you can make it by 7.00am to 2.00pm with $2 entry fee. After 3.00pm there is no entry fee, but you wouldn’t want to do that.

3. Wright’s Barn Antiques and Flea Market

Started by John and Millie Wright in 1980, this market occupies 10,000 sq. ft. over two floors. Whatever you have in mine, books, jewelry, furniture, glassware, etc. you get them here. The market has spots for around 40 dealers and remain open from 10am to 4.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year.

4. Boulevard Flea Market

All kinds of merchandise from clothing to fruits and vegetables, jewelry to novelties, electronics to furniture, etc. are available here. You could also treat yourselves from the food stalls with hotdogs and burgers. The vendors can purchase space for sale for $60 on Sundays and $40 on Saturdays. The market is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 7am to 4pm.

5. College Mart Flea Market

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Another market that offers indoor and outdoor shopping facility. You can find 150+ dealers setting up their items on the tables. You would find anything from the given domains- clothing, sports stuffs, tools, antiques, accessories, food, toys and a lot more. Another specialty of this market is the Friday night auctions. The market is open to all every Sunday from 9am to 4pm.

6. Mansfield Drive-in Theatre & Marketplace

The largest flea market in Eastern Connecticut, Mansfield Drive-in Theatre comes with both indoor and outdoor shopping facilities. The bargain hunters can also make an entry here to swap or showcase their items. With 15,000 sq. ft. indoor shopping area, this is quite a shopping adventure. The market is open to all on Sundays from 8am to 3pm.

7. Bethlehem Indoor Flea Market

A huge indoor flea market, well organized with no entry fee and free parking services. The list of items is modified every week, delivery is available on all items. All the stuffs here, mirrors, furniture, lighting, artwork, etc. all are categorized and arranged in shelves and you won’t need any help in finding them. The timings are 12-5pm on Friday and from 9am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

8. Redwood Country Flea Market

One of the oldest flea market in New England, this market also boasts about the best and the wide range of items it offers to the visitors. The Redwood Country Flea market is just the apt choice for people looking out for merchandise that include tools, antiques, jewelry, etc. The market open at the weekends from Friday to Sunday throughout the year from 6am to 3pm.

9. Maplewood Indoor Flea Market

This huge indoor market in New Milford offers a collection of books, jewelry, records, decorative and many more. The market is open to the visitors throughout the year on Saturdays and Sundays. Make sure you are here any time between 9am to 4pm in the weekends.

10. Ideal’s Flea Market

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Ideal’s Flea market is known for the wide range of furniture at the most reliable prices it provides to the visitors. You get all kind of furniture, be it chairs, dining tables, cots, sofas, etc. this is one place where you would only have to choose, not search. You also get other merchandise as well. This flea market in Plantsville also offers lots of discounts to the visitors.

11. Plainville CT Flea Market

Plainville offers around 10,000 sq. ft. space to more than 20 dealers to showcase their merchandise. The items could vary from antiques to collectibles, stuffs related to music, sports items, tools, furniture and a lot more. This flea market is an old-fashioned one with fantastic prices. They remain open on all Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year from 9am to 4pm. The market won’t function on Easter Sunday.

12. Fairfield Warde High School Flea Market

The Fairfield Warde High School flea market is one sponsored by the PTA for raising funds. You get to see multiple dealers with a variety of items including antiques, CDs, toys, furniture, jewelry, accessories, electronics and lot more. You can also quench your thirst and fill your stomachs, thanks to the food trucks. The market is generally open some Sundays from 8am to 3pm.

13. Cobalt Route Flea Market

This is one flea market that is open for all the seven days in a week throughout the year. The shopkeepers move inside at times of winter. The market has lots to offer from clothing to furniture, from books to toys and a lot more. You can come over here and grab the items anytime between 10am to 5pm.

14. Putnam Flea Market

The Putnam flea market is one of the urban-style markets located in a small-town setting. The market gives provision of free parking space and free admissions. You could find something different here every month. The market hours are 10am to 4pm on Sundays. They function on the third Sundays of the month from May to September and second Sunday of October.

15. North haven Flea and Farmers Market

This is an outdoor flea market in the New Haven Fairgrounds. You can grab some stuffs at great prices and also have some Chablis wine as well. The market timings are from 8am to 3pm, but it would be preferable to go sometime around 10-11am to avoid crowds. The admission fee is $1. The market is open on all Saturdays and Sundays from May to October.

Now you know the best flea markets in Connecticut. Just pack your bags and make it to one or more from the given list and grab the items they have to offer.