- Q: What makes Alabama a great place for antiquing and flea market visits?
- A: The sunny, balmy heat in the state of Alabama means there are many nice days throughout the year to go antiquing or browse the shelves, booths, and tables of local flea markets on a day trip.
- Q: How often are flea markets held in Alabama?
- A: There is an abundance of great flea markets in Alabama; some of them are open on the weekends, some all week long, and some only sporadically throughout the year.
- Q: What types of flea markets can you find in Alabama?
- A: Some of Alabama’s flea markets are held outdoors, and some are tucked away into old department stores or warehouse-like buildings, but all of them offer a great place to find a bargain on items like furniture, used clothes, collectible trinkets, or fresh, local produce.
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1. Collinsville Trade Day
Browse antiques and handmade goods, enjoy an exciting weekend shopping spree.
At Collinsville Trade Day, locals and visitors alike flock to the market, where they can find great deals on everything from fresh produce to discount toiletries. Vintage magazines, stacks of colorful t-shirts, saddles, bridles, and other tack for horseback riding, and even livestock are sold at Collinsville Trade Day. There are bathrooms on site, and delicious concessions so customers can make a whole day out of their visit. Parking is available for customers and visitors for a small daily fee.
1102 S Valley Ave, Collinsville, AL 35961, Phone: 256-524-2127
2. Eastbrook Flea Market
Explore unique treasures, discover affordable vintage finds and collectibles.
One of the most frustrating aspects of flea markets for shoppers is the fact that most of them are only open one or two days a week, on weekends. But Eastbrook Flea Market in Montgomery is open every day of the week (hours vary). This leaves so much time for customers to browse through the diverse and wide selection of products sold at Eastbrook Flea Market. Eastbrook’s 60,000-square-foot venue has over 300 vendors, who sell a great variety of antique books, home goods, furniture, and other knick-knacks as well as some amazing vintage clothing.
425 Coliseum Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36109, Phone: 334-277-4027
3. Mobile Flea Market
Shop for bargains, explore diverse vendors offering unusual items.
At the Mobile Flea Market, guests and customers will have free admission and parking to the market, which boasts over 800 vendors, six concession stands for food and snacks, on site bathroom facilities, ATMs on site, and security. Vendors at this flea market sell everything from vintage clothes from the 1970s and delicate antique sets of china to fresh, local roasted corn on the cob. Customers can search for hidden treasures as they hunt for antiques, select a unique cellphone case, or pick out a handcrafted piece of wooden furniture for their home.
401 Schillinger Rd N, Mobile, AL 36608, Phone: 251-633-7533
4. Foley Indoor Flea Market
Discover hidden gems, enjoy a quick shopping trip in air-conditioned comfort.
Foley Indoor Flea Market holds some of the most unique treasures out there, like candle holders made from seashells or truly unique antique knick-knacks. Foley Indoor Flea Market has about 175 vendors who sell clothes, antiques, food, toys, and other products in a large indoor space.
14809 Alabama 59, Foley, AL 36535, Phone: 251-943-6349
5. Galaxy Flea Market
Browse a variety of goods, enjoy affordable shopping with family.
Galaxy Flea Market's massive indoor space is a great spot for finding new and used treasures, like books, crystal bowls, antique candlesticks, vintage toys, holiday decorations, home improvement products and tools, and clothing for babies, kids, and adults. Galaxy Flea Market arranges all their products on tables, so the whole experience feels like one giant garage sale, and the flea market also has a snack bar that is open during the market’s business hours.
9010 E 2nd St, Leighton, AL 35646, Phone: 256-446-5614
6. Gillespie's Flea Market
Explore local vendors, find cheap, unique items and handcrafted treasures.
Visitors to Gillespie's Flea Market in Trinity, Alabama, will find themselves returning again and again, because the inventory of unique, one-of-a-kind antiques and used items is constantly changing, so there’s always something new to see. Customers will find loads of antique furniture, tools, and other home goods in this shop, all charmingly arranged to make guests feel comfortable and at home in the large space.
20610 AL-24, Trinity, AL 35673, Phone: 256-560-8081
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