Saturday, May 25, 2013

KY Flea’s New Year’s Spectacular

This weekend’s big event hosts more than 1,200 vendors, 500 antique specialists and two professional wrestlers.

Sixth Annual Holiday Market

Randolph Street’s Holiday Market, in Chicago, IL, is slated for November 17 and 18, and typically attracts a high volume of shoppers.

Mistletoe Market Bourgeons in 2012

The annual Mistletoe Market launched in 2005 with a mere 12 vendors, but this year its numbers will pass 200.

Positive Holiday Sales Predicts Retail Recovery

Dec. 19 – The National Retail Federation has revised its holiday forecast, predicting a sales growth of 3.8%, up to a record $469.1 billion.

New winter holiday market planned for Niagara Falls

July 8 – Developer and Western New York prodigal son Mark Rivers is pushing the project. Read more.

Barnyard Flea Markets donates $10,000 to S.C. food bank

Dec. 29 – Half of the money was raised at the market’s “Santa’s Land” event. Read more

Calif. swap meet helps Santa give kids a Merry Christmas

December 23, 2010 by Michael Alterio  
Filed under Flea Market & Swap Meet News

Dec. 23 – Holiday toy giveaway means that thousands of kids get an early Christmas present. Read more.

Market wins fight for use of “Christmas” in its name

Dec. 2 – After a short absence, the “Christmas” is back in Philly’s Christmas Village. Read more.