NJ Flea Markets Guide
John & Company
By John Stringfellow:
My NJ Flea Markets Guide is written from my own experience. For many years I traveled the highways of Western New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania trying to make a living selling paintings, drawings and prints. I was never very successful but I did meet some wonderful characters and I learned a lot about flea markets. Eventually I learned to give people what they wanted and I made better money. When I gave up on fine art and prints and concentrated on selling as many dollar items as I could load up in my van, I doubled my income. I was then able to eat, buy gas and pay my rent. Life as a junk man was pretty good. Sometimes I still miss those days and it’s still hard to pass by a pile of treasures on the curb.
My guide will feature some markets that I know quite well and others that I’ve only heard about. When I have personal experience with a market, I’ll let you know my recommendations.
Columbus Flea Market, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday:
Columbus is a very strange market. You can find just about anything you could want here from art to car parts to tomatoes. The outdoor market can be brutal in the summer because that black pavement just soaks in the sun and heat all day long and throws it right back at you.
I recommend Thursdays [I was always too busy in Lambertville on the weekends]. I recommend eating before or after you get there at one of the local diners in Bordentown. I recommend going with an open mind, you never know what you might find.
Columbus Flea Market, Farmers Market, Antiques and Collectibles Market
2919 Route 206 South
Columbus, NJ 08022
Telephone: 609-267-0400
Website: ColumbusFarmersMarket.com
Englishtown Auction Flea Market, Saturday and Sunday, All Year:
Englishtown has to be one of the biggest NJ flea markets with over 300 vendors indoors and 40 acres of market space outside. This is not just an antique market like some of the others in our guide. At Englishtown you’ll find fresh locally grown produce, clothes, shoes, electronics, vacuum cleaners, jewelry, collectibles, toys, furs and more. The market has been in business since 1929. As far as I can tell, they do not hold auctions here anymore. The market is located northwest of Freehold in Monmouth County. From Trenton or Philadelphia, take the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) to Exit 8 toward toward Hightstown Freehold.
Englishtown Auction Flea Market
90 Wilson Avenue
Englishtown, NJ 07726
Telephone: 732-446-9644
Website: EnglishtownAuction.com/
Rancocas Flea Market, 2nd Sunday of every month, March-December:
I don’t know Rancocas that well, but I had lots of friends that never miss it.
Rancocas Flea Market, Rancocas Woods, or William Spencer Flea Market
118 Creek Road [about one mile from @ Exit 43 on New Jersey Turnpike, I-295]
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Telephone: 609-235-1830
Website: None Found, Try the community site for Burlington has some information here.
Pillow Ticking Doll, Red Candles & Antique Mug: New Jersey Flea Market Photo by John Stringfellow & BestofNJ.com
Lambertville Flea Market, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday:
This is my favorite flea market of all time. It holds some wonderful memories for me. I learned allot of things here and made very good friends. Lambertville has an amazing array of dealers and customers. There are also more artists that set up here than in any other flea market that I’ve ever known. It is a wonderfully funky place.
I recommend Wednesdays to find some really good deals. On the weekends, I recommend getting there before dawn in the late spring and summer to find some incredible treasures. I recommend a good sunhat. I recommend that you know your stuff if you are buying or selling art here. I love this market!
Lambertville Flea Market, Lambertville Antiques Market, Gold Nugget, Golden Nuggett, Golden Nugget Antique Fleamarket
State Highway 29
Lambertville, NJ 08530
Telephone: 609-397-0811
Website: GNMarket.com
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Lambertville Flea Market Photo #3: Vintage Ceramic Planters with Funky Modern Plant Stand, Photo by John Stringfellow & BestofNJ.com
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Dover NJ Flea Markets and Street Fairs, Sunday:
Every Sunday the historic town of Dover located in the heart of Morris County comes alive with the Dover Flea Market and Street Fair. The event runs from 9:00 in the morning to 5:00 in the afternoon every Sunday from April thru December. To get to Dover you take Interstate 80 to exit 35-A. There’s plenty of free parking and there’s no admission.
Dover Flea Market and Street Fair
18 West Blackwell Street
Dover, New Jersey, 07801
Telephone: 973-989-7870
Website: http://www.doverfleamarket.com
Neshanic Flea Market, Sunday:
Every Sunday the small community of Neshanic holds a flea market. It is located just south of Route 202 in rural Hunterdon County. They do not have a website.
New Egypt NJ Flea Markets, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday [Sunday is the main day]:
The New Egypt Flea Market was started in 1959. It has more than 40 buildings full of new and antique merchandise. Many of these shops were World War II barracks that were brought here from Fort Dix. New Egypt prides itself on being a country market. The market features everything from electronics to clothes. You’ll find tools, bicycles, lawn mowers, jewelry, antiques, books, collectibles, dolls, local art, hardware and more.
The market is open every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday year round. The parking is free and admission is too. There’s an antique auction onsite also.
933 Route 537 (Monmouth Road)
New Egypt, New Jersey in Ocean County, South Jersey
Telephone: (609) 758-2082
Website: http://www.newegyptfleamarket.com/
New Meadowlands Flea Market, Saturday:
The New Meadowlands Flea Market is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in the heart of Bergen County. The market was founded in 1991 and new management has taken over this year. Bob Brumale, the manager of the state fair is the new manager. The market is open every Saturday, special event days and holidays. The market features fresh produce, carnival food, free entertainment and games. Admission and parking are free.
The Meadowlands Flea is easy to get to. It is situated at Route 3 and the New Jersey Turnpike.There’s also bus and train service from New York City and Jersey.
New Meadowlands Market
102 Route 120
East Rutherford, NJ, 07073
Telephone: 973-450-1073 or 1082
Website: http://www.newmeadowlandsmarket.com
Some other occasional flea markets are:
May 2, 2009: Main Memorial Park Flea Market in Clifton NJ
May 2, 2009: Flea Market @ Church of Grace and Peace – Toms River, NJ
May 3, 2009: Yanticaw Park Flea Market, Yanticaw Park – Nutley, NJ
May 9, 2009: Teaneck Armory Flea Market, Teaneck Road & Liberty Road – Teaneck, NJ
Cedar Lake:
April 30, 2011: Cedar Lake will have a huge community-wide flea market at the Clubhouse on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 8 to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Vendors Wanted!! $35 inside clubhouse w/table; $30 outside without. Interested, please e-mail ccfleamarket@aol.com for an application.
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Lambertville Flea Market 7: A Treasure Trove of Medals, Pins, Fireman
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Lambertville Flea Market 8: Local Folk Art Masks (made with rusty scraps of metal, machine parts, political pins, buttons, knobs and just about anything colorful and wonderful that he can find)
I am looking to furnish a coffee cafe in South Jersey and was hoping for advice as to which market you might suggest that might afford me the best bargains and best selection of tables chairs, couches….etc.
Thanks,
Michele
New Egypt
Thanks Anon, I just added New Egypt to the list!
John
Michele,
What area of South Jersey are you from?
BNJ
looking for a flea market to sell some new, used and slightly used household items,
kids clothes, coats and toys, adult clothes and jackets. Wedding dress and fancy dresses as well as sports memorabilia and collectibles.
Maddie, if your from the south jersey area, one of the better places to sell is columbus flea market… they are open thurs. sat. and sun. thurs. and sun. are the better days to go with saturday being really dead especially durring the winter months…. I highly recommend columbus! other not-so-bad places in the same area are new egypt flea market… its kind of a hit or miss.. i think they are mon.wed.sat.sun… cowtown down in south jersey but make sure you get a good spot and be there early! and last but not least, lambertville(the golden nugget flea market) the poeple there are nice and customers up there have money and arent afraid to spend it… even in these bad times.. as long as you have decent stuff to sell…. the mostly like antiques but will buy other good stuff…
P.
Thanks for answering Maddie’s question for me. It sounds like you have great flea market knowledge.
John
greeting , I am Sami Hanna I am artist and I have lot of works art , I would like to be part of your grate company
my web site http://www.sami-art.com
I need your help to but my works in your gallery
thanks
Sami
I’m looking to start selling gifts in a balloon along with balloon delivery as well as custome doll houses. Can you tell me the best flea market to go to? I live in rockland county new york but the flea markets are all booked up. I’m willing to travel but not to far.
A’ahh,
You might want to try the market in Dover. That one is closer to you than the others. Also, have you looked into the 25th Street Flea in New York City?
John
Looking for good Wednesday market for selling vintage, antiques and second hand items? Where do you recommend?
Ryan,
I think you should try Lambertville. It might not be that good until spring however.
John
I WOULD LIKE TO SELL ROSE ARRANGEMENTS. FRESH ROSES,
WHAT IS THE BEST MARKET TO DO IT
I NEED TO BE ABLE TO MAKE A LIVING AND PAY MY BILLS
PLEASE ADVISE
Maria,
I think what is most important for your situation is to look at which market is convenient for you to get to and which one has the type of customer that you need to sell to. Once you know that, you might need to visit that market(s) to see if anyone is already selling that product there.
John
i have alot of fine art, antiques,and collectables and am thinking of going to lambertville but dont know if spring,summer or even now is the best time to go there.
David,
You might want to go over there this Saturday, [without the merch] just to check it out before you make a big commitment. It has been so warm this winter, the market is probably good now.
John
thanks for the idea, what about the 25th st. flea in ny. is that a good one? i do have some east village canvases to sell from that “scene”.
Do you mean paintings?
um sorry yes paintings from gallerys in the east village area
yes
ah, yes sorry paintings, thats what i mean.
Dave,
You can do very well with paintings at Lambertville.
John
having a hard time finding out the value of my items i live in northern nj could you recommend a place i could go to get my items appraised
Maria,
Have you looked them up on the internet and/or on Ebay?
John
Do You Know of anyone looking to buy Bakerite and pressed glass items?
Tom,
Have you tried Ebay? Have you tried some of the shops at the Lambertville Flea Market?
John
John can you please give me more info about the flew markets around Clifton, belleville area, not the meadolands since I find that one way too expensive for me. I won’t mind the $35 dollar one.please email me more info I’d possible. Thanks!!! I sell new items !!
Viv,
Nice to meet you. Unfortunately, I don’t know of any near Clifton. How far are you from Dover or Lambertville?
John
Hello,
My name is Sibilla, Im a jewelry designer and i was wondering where can i sell handmade artistic jewelry.
I live in NJ an I would really appreciate if anyone can give me an ideas where i can sell my jewelry on the weekends or maybe art jewelry galleries if theres some?
Thank you!
Sibilla,
I think you should try Lambertville. While you are in the area, you might try some of the galleries and boutiques in New Hope and Peddler’s Village. You might also try Peter’s Valley Craft Center in Sussex County.
John
Hello, I am in Bergen County and looking for the best place to locate some furniture for refinishing. Mainly an ornate dresser and a couple of other great pieces for our home. Are any of the flea markets in the area better for finding old furniture? I am familiar with the Dover area as well…is it worth heading up there for furniture?
Thanks so much!!!
Rena,
I am sorry to say that I don’t know of any markets near you that would have much furniture. I do know that if you came to the Lambertville flea market on a Saturday or Sunday, you could probably find some pieces. You might also want to browse some of the EBay furniture listings in your area. I know that some of the people that used to bid against me at my little country auction in Pennsylvania sold their items on EBay and that they had customers that would contact them and come to their warehouses.
You might also just take a ride one Monday morning to Perkiomenville Auction in Green Lane Pennsylvania. It is a long ride for you, but one that you will never forget. If you can go on a summer Monday holiday, you’re bound to find lots of stuff you like…..[if you get there early enough] There are tons of warehouses around that area full of antiques and old furniture too. More Perki Info here.
John
Thanks so much John for all the great info!!!
Thanks for all the useful info !
You’re welcome Villa!
I sell brand new womens handbags (leather and mid market bags priced from 10-30 dollars) as well as some other unique things that I have not seen sold at the columbus market, but there are quite a few tables selling pretty much the same bags as each other. Not sure if I should give it a shot since my bags are better quality for the price and more unique.
Fan,
Give it a try. What do you have to loose?
John
Where do you live Maddie?
Thank you John so so much ! I really appreciate your help. Thanks again!
You’re Welcome Sibilla!