Eat, Drink And Shop At One Of Massachusetts Best Flea Markets
In a tiny Worcester Country town about 53 miles west of Boston, you’ll find a treasure. Actually, you find thousands of treasures. Here, you can eat, drink and shop at one of Massachusetts best flea markets.
You’ll find it all in a tiny town, about 53 miles west of Boston. The Rietta Ranch Flea Market is located in the Worcester Country town of Hubbardston. People have been discovering treasures in this town of about 4,500 people since the 1960s. Back then, there were only 10 vendors. Now, it’s considered one of Massachusetts best flea markets and they can accommodate up to 650 vendors.
It’s grown so much over the years, that Rietta Flea Market is known as one of the largest and most popular flea markets in the Northeast. But, it’s so much more than a flea market.
One of Massachusetts Best Flea Markets Is Open For Business: Hours and Directions
Rietta Flea Market is now officially open for business this season. They just opened and will be open most Sundays through November, weather permitting. They also open up early for those who like to get a jump on the goods, starting at 6:30 am!
There are literally acres of free parking, a full bar and delicious food served at the Rietta Long Ranch Bar. Dig into the “Best Fried Dough,” according to customers. Hot dogs, hamburgers and grilled cheese are all favorites on the menu and you’ll find the prices to be very family friendly.
I haven’t been in quite a few years, but I do remember those grilled cheese sandwiches going down way to easy with a cold beer. This place is as famous for their food as they are the deals on all kinds of “finds” sold by vendors. Thanks to Only in Your State for reminding me of this awesome experience.
Make your next Sunday a flea market funday with a visit to Rietta in Hubbardston, one of Massachusetts best flea markets. Parking is FREE and admission is FREE. Their Food Concessions are seriously reasonable, plus there’s a full liquor bar. Browse aisles and aisles of treasures and grab a seat at one of their many picnic tables. You’ll find directions HERE. I’ll see ya there!
Besides Rietta Flea Market, here are a few more of Massachusetts best flea markets:
Top 10 Massachusetts Flea Markets
10 Raynham Flea Market
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I have been to this one. It’s indoors and outdoors with a lot of vendors, not far from 495. Lots of parking and easy to find. According to the Travel Safe website:
Raynham Flea Market is an open-air flea market that runs year-round on Sundays from 8 am to 5 pm.
$1 gets you in all day.
Seniors only pay 0.75c and children 12 years and younger enter for free.
Inside the market, there are five snack bars, a restaurant, clean restrooms, and hundreds of indoor and outdoor vendors selling everything from computers, laptops, body jewelry, flags, decals, collectibles, handbags, candles, luggage, and much more.
9-Todd Farm Flea Market
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According to the Travel Safe website: this one features over 250 vendors from all over New England and some as far as New York.
But, it’s only open SUNDAY!
8- Kev’s Barn Yard Flea Market
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This looks like a fun adventure on a sunny Sunday.
In Granby, Kev’s is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 am to 4:30 pm.
7-Seekonk Speedway Flea Market
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BIG!!!! This one is right up there with the Brimfield Flea Market!
Seekonk Speedway Flea Market is located at Seekonk Speedway in Seekonk.
This one is open April through November, but just Sunday, from 7am to 1pm.
Lot’s of FREE: free to enter, free parking for shoppers.
6-Grafton Flea Market
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Local weekly fan favorite in nearby Grafton. It’s year round.
According to Travel Safe:
Sunday only from 6 am to 4 pm. It’s also open on Easter Sunday, if you want to escape family.
5-Brimfield Antique Flea Markets
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This is the BIG PAPI of flea markets. Each year HOTEL’s in SELL out as thousands migrate to Brimfield to see this spectacle of other peoples stuff. I have been there. It’s a full day event, and if you’re a fan, two. To me, this should be #1 for it’s massive size and volume of items. This one has been on ABC’s Good Morning America.
According to Travel Safe:
Brimfield Antique Flea Markets is considered to be the oldest outdoor flea market in the USA.
It runs three times a year in May, July, and September.
Each year, this flea draws in over 50,000 visitors from all corners of the United States, in search of antiques and valuables.
The sheer size of this flea is absolutely mind-blowing.
It is a bargain hunters’ dream.
You will find many rare and wonderful antiques and collectible items at this flea.
Be prepared to spend your weekend at this market. You DO have to pay for parking.
4-The Sandwich Bazaar Flea Market
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Big one down the Cape. They are great at updating their social media for updates!
3-Cambridge Antique Market
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Nearby Cambridge! 150 vendors on FIVE FLOORS of flea market fun!
2-The Somerville Flea
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The Somerville Flea is open every Sunday from 10 am in Somerville, Massachusetts.
This is one of the smaller scale flea markets in Massachusetts but nonetheless still offers quite an exciting variety of vendors to shop at.
It is exceptionally neat and well organized.
1-Yankee Flea Market
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This big one has 150 vendors on 15 THOUSAND feet of space. They like to compete with Brimfield. When Brimfield is open, Yankee is open 7 days a week!
