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By Anna Strock
|Updated on February 24, 2023(Originally published February 19, 2023)
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If you love bargains – and who doesn’t – then there are few places better than a flea market to find just what you’re looking for. From wacky collectibles and hard-to-find vintage items to one-of-a-kind antiques and unique furniture, flea markets are a treasure trove for the bargain hunter, collector, and casual shopper alike. Here are the 12 best flea markets in Virginia that range from outdoor eclectic to upscale indoor “galleries.”
Shen-Valley Flea Market, 2163 Fairfax Pike, White Post, VA 22663, USA
One of the area's largest and most popular markets, the Shenandoah Valley Flea Market at Double Toll Gate has been in operation for 40 years. With as many was 300 vendors on any given day, shoppers can find antiques, collectibles, housewares, clothes, tools, baked goods, jewelry, and much more. Several food trucks are available on-site. The market is open indoors and outdoors every Saturday and Sunday year-round from 7am - 4pm.
More Information: Shen Valley Flea Market at Double Toll Gate website
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26 Fairground Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630, USA
For nearly 3 decades, the Warren County Fairgrounds has hosted a weekly flea market. Featuring over 80 vendors, shoppers will find everything from handcrafted items to vintage goods and antiques. Open every Saturday and Sunday, year-round, from 9am - 5pm.
More Information: Warren County Fairgrounds Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market Facebook page
6053 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Gloucester, VA 23061, USA
Located on George Washington Memorial Highway, this multi-purpose market truly has something for everyone. Offering multiple indoor antique and curiosity shops, the market also features an outdoor flea market and farmers market. While Saturdays and Sundays are the big draw for this space, some shops are open 6 days a week.
More Information: Stagecoach Markets & Antiques Village Facebook page
8287 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968, USA
For a more upscale take on the traditional flea market, the Ruckersville Gallery features an eclectic array of vendors with everything from arts and antiques to vintage collectibles and clothing. Estate sale items are often featured in the front room and inventory changes often, making it a place you will want to come back to time and again. Open Monday - Saturday from 10am - 6pm and Sunday from 12:30pm - 6pm.
More Information: Ruckersville Gallery Facebook page
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12850 Patrick Henry Hwy, Amelia Court House, VA 23002, USA
Just off of Patrick Henry Highway in Amelia, bargain lovers can hit the jackpot at the Chula Junction Flea Market. Chula Junction offers a selection of furniture, antiques, hard to find collectibles, coins, gold and silver jewelry, housewares, art, candles, and so much more. Open year-round every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 8am.
More Information: Chula Junction Flea Market Facebook page
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1609 Washington Plaza N, Reston, VA 20190, USA
While not a traditional flea market, The Reston Market showcases exotic imports from all over the world. Featuring a Farmer's Market, shoppers can get the freshest local produce while browsing an eclectic display of handcrafted jewelry, fabrics, art, homewares, and collectibles. The market operated the first Saturday of every month from May until December.
More Information: The Reston Market Facebook page
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3549 Old Valley Pike, New Market, VA 22844, USA
Featuring over 70 dealers, this indoor/outdoor market is a popular place for thrifty shoppers and antique collectors alike. Vendors offer a wide variety of new and used housewares, furniture, accessories, antiques, and collectibles. The market is open daily from 9am-5pm on Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-5pm on Monday through Friday.
More Information: Shenandoah Valley Flea Market Facebook page
Arlington, VA, USA
As one of Northern Virginia’s largest and oldest public flea markets, the Arlington Civitan Open Air Market is a treasure. With more than 150 vendors, both local and out-of-state, shoppers will find clothing, home goods, jewelry, antiques, furniture, music, collectibles, and much more. Located at the I-66 garage in North Arlington at 15th and North Quincy Streets, the market is open on the first Saturday of the month, April through November, from 7am - 1:00pm. *All proceeds from booth rentals goes towards enabling the charitable works of the Arlington Civitan Club.
More Information: Arlington Civitan Open-Air Flea Market website
935 W Atlantic St, South Hill, VA 23970, USA
This lovely, small town market features new and used items, ranging from antique and vintage to modern and practical. As Southside Virginia's first year round indoor flea market & mini mall, the market is a great place to find bargains on hard to find collectibles, as well as new scratch and dent appliances, furniture, and much more. Open Wednesday through Sunday, year-round.
More Information: Lake Country Indoor Flea Market Facebook page
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403 James Madison Hwy, Gordonsville, VA 22942, USA
Dozens of vendors provide an ever changing and ever interesting collection of antiques, collectibles, dishes, pottery, furniture, jewelry, clothing, and much more at the Gordonsville Antiques and Flea Market. This beautifully kept indoor space is open Mondays 9am - 4:30pm, Thursday - Saturday 9am - 4:30pm and Sundays 11:00am - 4:30pm.
More Information: Gordonsville Antiques & Flea Market Facebook page
12085 Charles M Lankford Jr Memorial Hwy, Temperanceville, VA 23442, USA
This large indoor/outdoor flea market operates every Saturday and Sunday year-round. Vendors offer bargains on a wide variety of products, including clothing, furniture, home goods, foods, and more.
More Information: Shore Flea Market website
164 Landfill Rd, Edinburg, VA 22824, USA
The Flea Market features 90 indoor booths filled with one-of-a-kind treasures, antiques, collectibles, accessories, home goods, furniture, and more. Open year-round every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am - 5pm.
More Information: The Flea Market in Edinburg Facebook page
As they say, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. So whether you’re a serious market-goer or just hoping to get lucky, flea markets are always a fun and creative way to spend the day – you never know what kind of gems you’ll find! Tell us about your favorite flea markets, rummage events, or funky vintage and antique shops in Virginia by nominating them here.
If you enjoy bargain hunting, here are the best thrift shops in Virginia.
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Where are the best places for bargain shopping in Virginia?
Some of the best thrift stores in Virginia include:
- Thrift Store USA, Norfolk
- Current Boutique, Alexandria and Arlington
- Rumors Boutique, Richmond
- Sequels, Fredericksburg
- The Twig, Alexandria
- DAV Thrift Stores
- The Treasure Hound, Chantilly
If you love hunting for a good deal, you can't go wrong with a visit to one of the many secondhand stores in Virginia. We've even put together an entire Virginia Bargain Hunters Road Trip. The route will take you to some of the state's best thrift stores, so you can shop until you drop. Stops include places like Second Chance Thrift in Virginia Beach. They sell everything from furniture to used books, and the best part of it all is that all the proceeds go towards the Virginia Beach SPCA to help animals in need. Another place you'll go to along the route Thrift Store USA in Norfolk, Virginia. This place is absolutely gigantic - so huge, you may not be able to find your way out! There is a whopping 24,000 square feet of space, packed wall-to-wall with secondhand clothes, used furniture, and tons of other odds and ends. It's been named one of the very best thrift stores in the country, so even if you don't have plans to take on the entire road trip, make a point to at least check this one out. You'll shop till you drop!
What are the most unique stores in Virginia?
When you're looking for a more unique shopping experience in Virginia, you'll have plenty of options. Experience Virginia's love for peanuts at The Peanut Shop in Williamsburg, Virginia. Indeed, there is an entire store dedicated solely to peanuts. They have just about every flavor of seasoned peanut imaginable, as well as other nuts, peanut products, and fun peanut-themed gifts. You can have a nostalgic trip to the past at one of Virginia's general and country stores that are still around. The Floyd Country Store in Floyd, Virginia certainly has the most charm, plus they host Friday Night Jamborees. They sell plenty of fun stuff, too. And, if you're not quite done thrifting yet, here's a "unique" one: the Unique Thrift Store in Falls Church, Virginia. On the outside, the huge letters simply spell out "UNIQUE." On the inside, you'll find plenty of deals and maybe your next big score.
Where can I go antiquing in Virginia?
If you love rummaging through old stuff and uncovering some gems, the many antique stores in Virginia will suit you just fine. If you find yourself in Middleburg, Virginia, stop by the lovely Middleburg Antique Emporium. This isn't a place that has dusty old things you can find in any old garage, they are considered a premier antique dealer with beautiful pieces and rare, hard-to-find items. They have quite a few different things, as well, and new things are coming in all the time. The Oyster House Antiques in Charlottesville, Virginia is another place with rare and unique antiques that makes it stand out from the rest. They specialize in antique Chinese furniture and artifacts, with expert Chinese restorations to keep the pieces genuine and intact. You'll find beautiful, ornate pieces - some quite old - offered at fair prices. It's certainly a one-of-a-kind antiquing experience you probably won't find anywhere else in Virginia.
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