A false rumor about an Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid spread by Fresno city councilmember Miguel Arias left a popular flea market in California deserted over the weekend. The Cherry Avenue Auction, a bustling hub for vendors and shoppers, saw a sharp decline in attendance after Arias warned of an impending ICE raid during a …Continue reading →

Five years ago, the Pacific Beach Farmers Market in San Diego, CA, like many businesses, faced the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus swiftly brought businesses of all sizes to a standstill throughout San Diego County. Retail shops, malls, theaters, and restaurants were forced to close their doors, leaving once-bustling areas deserted. As the …Continue reading →

The Rochester Public Market is set to host a unique event, the Flea Market MashUp, in collaboration with the Great New York State Flea. This exciting partnership brings together the creativity of Chad Anderson, the mastermind behind Great NYS Flea, and the expertise of Evan Lowenstein, a media consultant for the Rochester Public Market. These …Continue reading →

The Plainfield Pike Flea Market in Johnston, RI, is not just a place for bargains and treasures but also a hub for environmental consciousness. The market hosts quarterly shredding events organized by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC), offering the community a sustainable solution for their shredded paper disposal. Shredded paper poses a challenge …Continue reading →

Imagine picking up a mishmash of items at your local flea market – a chainsaw, a hand truck, a toolbox, a circular saw blade, and a Razor Powerwing push scooter. Could you transform this eclectic mix into a functioning go-kart in just a weekend? That was the challenge taken on by the enthusiasts at Cars …Continue reading →