From strolling around stalls and looking for antiques and collectibles to haggling with vendors over that “special” item, Indiana has a variety of family-friendly flea markets with something for everyone. Here is a list of flea markets around the state that sell everything from clothing to collectibles.
Collector's Carnival Shows
The Collector's Carnival Shows hosts two-day shows, four times a year, where a plethora of items are sold, ranging from antiques, vintage collectibles, repurposed items, and coins to pottery, primitives, furniture, home decor, and more. The shows are held on Saturdays on the Vanderburgh Co. Fairgrounds in four buildings and several outdoor spaces, which are ideally designed for multi-level marketing and direct sales of all kinds of merchandise. From old bric-a-brac to hidden treasures and one of a kind finds, the Collector’s Carnival Shows attract a wealth of visitors from around the state to explore the stalls.
Evansville, IN, Phone: 812-471-9419
Emporium 31
One of five flea markets, the Emporiums are well-established community markets with beautifully decorated booths that sell a variety of antiques, vintage collectibles, arts and crafts, and other hidden treasures. Other Emporium markets include Beech Grove, Emporium 40, Emporium 1101, and Muncie Emporium, all of which have numerous stalls and vendor set-ups, along with food and beverage concessions.
Emporium 31, 11 Declaration Drive, Greenwood, IN 46143, Phone: 317-865-1865
Friendship Flea Market
The Friendship Flea Market is a nine-day event held in June every year in the town of Friendship, Indiana. Hailed as being one of Indiana's unique flea markets and antique shows, this annual event has been welcoming visitors and vendors since 1968 and showcases a variety of products ranging from antiques, furniture, and home decor, to jewelry, clothing, tools, toys, and handicrafts and gifts. The market has over 500 vendor stalls and also houses food and beverage food concessions as well as live country music on the weekends, free parking, and camping sites for tents. Ripley County offers a wealth of outdoor activities to enjoy, including hiking, mountain biking, swimming, horseback riding, and boating in Versailles State Park, along with live music festivals and other events.
6491 IN-62, Versailles, IN 47042, Phone: 812-667-5645
Irvington Flea Market
Located in Low Bob’s Tobacco E Washington, Irvington Flea Market has been a staple of the historic northeast side of Indianapolis for the past 24 years. Set within one of the city’s most diverse and historic regions, the market is a real flea market with numerous vendors selling second-hand, vintage, and antique collectibles, handcrafted and homemade items, gifts, objects, and other treasures. The Irvington Flea Market also features several food and beverage concession stands that sell delicious homemade fare for breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day.
Irvington Flea Market, 6301 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46219, Phone: 317-375-1885
Me & My Sisters Flea Market
Me & My Sisters Flea Market is a family-friendly flea market in Shelbyville that features over 7,000 square feet of space that houses more than 75 vendors selling a variety of antiques, vintage collectibles, repurposed furniture, handmade clothing, home decor and lighting, and arts and crafts. The Me & My Sisters Flea Market also has a separate building with second-hand furniture as well as a wide range of Bass Farms Indiana Goat Milk Soap Skin Care Products. Me & My Sisters Flea Market is located less than half a mile from Southwest of I-74 on E State Road 44.
Me & My Sisters Flea Market, 1612 IN-44, Shelbyville, IN 46176, Phone: 317-825-0175
Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market
Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market is set on 40 acres of land in Shipshewana, Indiana, and is home to more than 900 open-air booths selling a variety of goods, ranging from antiques, home decor, vintage collectibles, and furniture to clothing, fresh produce, arts and crafts, and work tools. Hailed as being the Midwest's largest flea market, Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market also hosts auctions for antiques, furniture, horses, and livestock in the Miscellaneous & Antique Building every Wednesday. The Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market is open May through September.
345 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565, Phone: 260-768-4129
Trader Buck’s Flea Markets
Boasting six flea markets around the state, Trader Buck’s Flea Markets is a family-owned and operated business that provides easy and convenient shopping for new and second-hand goods, 7 days a week. Trader Buck’s Flea Markets offers space for vendors to rent in huge warehouse spaces in Danville, Crawfordsville, Lafayette, Frankfort, Indianapolis, and Terre Haute as well as the opportunity to sell their wares, which can range from antiques, home decor, and vintage collectibles to furniture, clothing, fresh produce, arts and crafts, and work tools. The different markets are open at various times during the week, throughout the year.
190 Old Farm Road, Danville, IN 46122, (Old Farm Shopping Center, behind PNC bank)
Uncle John's Flea Market
Situated in Indiana’s Lake County, Uncle John's Flea Market is a traditional-style flea market with numerous vendors selling a variety of goods and wares, including fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products and homemade goodies, antiques, vintage collectibles, and clothing. Spread across several large barns on Wicker Avenue in Cedar Lake, Uncle John’s Flea Market is open every Saturday and Sunday, year round, the market sells fresh local produce from surrounding farms and artisan producers as well as a wealth of other products, including unique items and rare collector pieces, which are sold in the “Top of the Hill” barn.
15205 Wicker Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303, Phone: 219-696-7911
Vendor City Antiques, Flea Market & Consignment
Located in Kokomo Plaza on Reed Road, Vendor City Antiques, Flea Market & Consignment offers over 58,000 square feet that house over 200 booths with vendors selling a wide variety of goods and items, from antiques, vintage collectibles, clothing, and household items to new and second-hand items, furniture, home décor, and more. There is ample free and secure parking at the flea market for visitors.
537 S Reed Rd, Kokomo, IN 46901, Phone: 765-450-7374
White's Farm Flea Market
White's Farm Flea Market is located on Holland Road in Brookville and offers an array of bargains and treasures for both buyers and sellers. White’s Farm Flea Market is situated next to Little Cedar Baptist Church, the oldest church in Indiana. The market features both indoor and outdoor booths that sell an array of items including antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts, handmade clothing, merchandise, and fresh produce. There are several food and beverage concessions as well as ample free parking, and live music can be enjoyed on the Lonesome Longhorn Stage on Twilight Tuesdays.
6028 Holland Rd, Brookville, IN 47012, Phone: 765-647-1922
Chesterfield Flea Market
There’s something unexplainably exciting about heading to open-air flea markets. Whether it’s the hustle and bustle of thrifty shoppers or the spirited haggling of buyers with sellers, it’s a great experience. When in Indiana and on the hunt for bargain finds, the Chesterfield Flea Market is definitely one of the best places to visit. As one of the most rapidly expanding and largest flea markets in the country, Chesterfield Flea Market is a paradise for eclectic finds, secondhand goods, vintage clothing, one-of-a-kind crafts, and unique jewelry alike! As many flea market enthusiasts love to say, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, so come on down to find your own treasure at Chesterfield.
448 Main Street, Anderson, Indiana 46017, Phone: 765-643-0144