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SwipeAway is compact, at about 5.5 inches by one inch, and stores easily because it doesn’t have a handle. The silicone backing allows for a soft, non-slip grip, while the curved front provides a resting place for fingertips. The product, which comes two per package, retails for $4.99 and wholesales for $35.93 per case of 12 packages. Minimum order is two cases and volume discounts are available. Each case is packed in a disposable countertop POP display. Buyers can custom brand SwipeAway, with a minimum order of 1,000 pieces. ■ For more information: The Blue Swing LLC 595 1/2 S. 3rd St. Columbus, OH 43215-5755 Tel.: 614-636-2929 Email: Brian@swipeaway.com Website: swipeaway.com continued on page 26 www.FleaMarketZone.com

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Successful Sales in Socks K & C Hosiery is a family business operating out of Pennsauken, NJ, which specializes in socks, tee shirts, underwear, hats and other basic apparel. The wholesaler launched in 1997 and business has been strong ever since. By operating with its own private label, K & C Hosiery is able to sell directly to vendors without the need for a middleman, relying instead on its website, which keeps the company’s entire catalogue neat, organized and nationally accessible. The company functions largely through its website, but in January of 2013, it will open a continued on page 30 www.FleaMarketZone.com

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My Hikes Protects Kids’ Cuffs LIKE MANY parents, Dani Schlesinger, product designer and owner of My Hikes LLC, would buy her growing son’s pants a little large to try and make them last an entire season. “You want them to look nice and you want them to last,� she shares, “and it bugs you when they’re dragging on the ground. I searched for a product that would hold the cuff up and there was nothing out there, so I thought, ‘I’ll make one.’� The result is My Hikes pant cuff fasteners, which keeps pants from dragging along the

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SCORE Mentors Small Businesses SCORE, A NONPROFIT association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals, provides multiple resources that support independent retailers all year long. These include volunteer mentors who share their expertise across 62 industries; free, confidential business counseling in person or by email; free business tools, templates and tips online; and inexpensive or free business workshops locally and webinars online. In addition, each year, the association champions the efforts to highlight small business enterprises through Small Business Saturday. Celebrated the weekend following Thanksgiving and a day after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday draws attention to the profound economic impacts small businesses have on their local communities, and seeks to raise awareness of, and increase patronage to, small businesses across the nation. SCORE, with its nationwide network of more than 340 chapters and 12,000 volunteer mentors, worked with small business clients toward a successful Small Business Saturday, November 24th, 2012, to help engage local communities in support of this integral aspect of America’s economy. Shoppers were encouraged to “Shop Small” and look for the “Proud to be a SCORE #SmallBiz” decal. In an effort to publicize Small Business 60

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Saturday events in communities across the country, SCORE distributed a promotional toolkit to all SCORE chapters. All SCORE mentors and their clients were equipped with marketing tools, social media suggestions and

promotional items to help their small business clients prepare for the day and to help create buzz in their communities. “Our network of 12,000 plus volunteer mentors works hard every day to strengthen America’s small businesses,” says SCORE CEO Ken Yancey. ”Each year, we gladly work in tandem with the Small Business Saturday effort which seeks the same result.” Small Business Saturday was created in 2010 by American Express OPEN as an effort to highlight the effect of small businesses and bolster these enterprises to the same level of awareness attained by big box stores during Black Friday

and online stores during Cyber Monday. Small businesses offer important economic and social benefits to their communities. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there were nearly 28 million small businesses in the U.S. last year. Over the past two decades, they created 65 percent of net new jobs. Directly supporting their local communities, for every $100 spent in locally owned, independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures, reports The 3/50 Project, a small business advocacy group. According to the National Federation of Independent Business, 91 percent of small business owners contributed to their community in the last year through volunteering, inkind contributions and/or direct cash donations. Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than nine million aspiring entrepreneurs. Each year, SCORE provides small business mentoring and workshops to more than 375,000 new and growing small businesses. For more information about starting or operating a small business, call 800-634-0245 for the SCORE chapter nearest you, visit SCORE at www.score.org, and connect with SCORE at www.facebook. com/SCOREFans and www. twitter.com/SCOREMentors. ■ Visit FleaMarketZone.com, For Today’s Business News & Updates.

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Is Distributed By These Quality Swap Meets & Flea Markets ALABAMA Atmore Flea Market 1815 Highway 21 North, Atmore, AL 36502 251-446-8424 — Ralph Henson/ Lauri Rolin We are a year-round market, open 5 days a week! Inside and outside booths available on 6 big acres. Market hours are Monday- Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday & Sat. 7am - 5pm, and -Sun. 10am - 4pm. Rental space available all week both indoor and outdoor. Bessemer Super Flea Market 1013 8th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020 205-425-8510 — Open every weekend, year round: Fri., Sat. and Sun. 8am to 5pm. Indoor/outdoor. Over 600 new and used merchandise dealers, snack bar, & food vendors. Outdoor covered spaces and sheds available. Birmingham Flea Market at Bill Harris Arena/Crossplex 2331 Bessemer Road (at Birmingham Crossplex), Birmingham, AL 35208 205-297-8291 — Calvin R. Bowman- manager Open first weekend of each month, year round. Fri. 9am-7pm. Sat. and Sun. 9am-5pm. Antiques, collectibles, new and used merchandise. Collinsville Trade Day 1016 South Valley Avenue (Highway 11 South), Collinsville, AL 35961 888-524-2536 — Charles & Kathy Cook Year-round market, open every Saturday from 4:30am to 2:30pm, also open the last Friday of each month. 30,000 people per weekend with 1,000+ vendors. Come for the food and fun! Cullman Flea Market 415 Lincoln Avenue SW (I-65 & US Hwy 278 West), Cullman, AL 35057 256-739-0910 — Lionel Bates Sat. and Sun. 8am to 4pm. Dedicated building for antiques. Indoor/outdoor, year round. Located: Exit 308 off of I-65 onto US 278 W). Please call for more information and special hours on Thursdays and Fridays. Decatur Moulton Market 25354 Highway 24, Trinity, AL 35673 256-565-7843 — Bonnie Thornton Located right on the main highway on the line between Decatur and Moulton, AL. Indoor space open year round Saturdays and Sundays 8am -5pm. Outdoor space available in summer months. Like us on facebook www. facebook.com/Decatur-Moulton-Flea-Market Flea Market Mobile 401 Schillinger Road North, Mobile, AL 36608 251-633-7533 — Darryl Thompson Largest Flea Market on the Gulf Coast! Outdoor covered and paved spaces available. Market hours Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm. NFMA MEMBER Foley Indoor Flea Market 14809 Highway 59, Foley, AL 36536 251-943-6349 — Roman Kihano Open Thurs.-Mon. 9am to 5pm, year round. Closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving. Please call for New Year’s Day schedule. Full-service restaurant and RV park on premises. Hartselle Indoor Flea Market 800 Highway 31 SW Unit H, Hartselle, AL 35640 256-751-2911 — James Hargrove Indoor, year round market. Over 250 vendor spaces, 50,000 sq. ft., climate- controlled. Shopping buggies available. Sat. and Sun. 9am to 5pm. Fri. vendor set up day. Handicap accessible. Concession stand serving breakfast and lunch, open all day. Cash giveaways and vendor prizes. Lots of fun!!! I-59 Flea Market Mall 11925 AL Highway 117 (I-59 Exit 231), Valley Head, AL 35989 256-635-6899 — Linda Indoor/outdoor market open every Sat. and Sun. 8am to 3pm, rain or shine. FInd us on Facebook!

J&G’s Flea & Antique Mall, Inc. 742 East Main Street, Prattville, AL 36067 334-361-4500 — Gloria Ousley Going on 20 years in business. Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 1pm-5pm. 65,000 sq. ft. heated & cooled shopping area. 300 vendor spaces available. A unique and pleasurable shopping experience. Limestone Flea Market 30030 Highway 72 West, Madison, AL 35756 256-233-5183 — Mary Harbin, manager Open Sat. and Sun. 9am-5pm. Heated indoor market. 100,000 sq. ft. Business office open Fri. Mountain Top Flea Market 11301 US Highway 278 West, Attalla, AL 35954 800-535-2286 — Janie Terrell Open every Sun. all year. Starts at 5am. Sadie’s Flea Market 7990 US Highway 231, Dothan, AL 36301 334-677-5138 — The West Family 21 years old and still growing. Over 400 vendors, Sat. and Sun. 8am to 5pm, year round. Indoor/outdoor with 3 snack bars and a small RV park. Closed Easter Sunday.

ILLINOIS Another Man’s Treasure 6935 11th Street South, New Milford, IL 61109 815-742-6632 — Dale Paschke Terrific market! Open Thursday and Friday, noon- 8pm, Sat. and Sun. 9am to 5pm. Ashland Avenue Swap-O-Rama 4100 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609 708-344-7300 — Pat Burns Open Thurs. 7am-3pm outdoors, Sat. and Sun. 7am-4pm indoors and outdoors, year round. 600 outdoor sellers and 500 indoor sellers. East Aurora Flea Market 175 N. State St., Aurora, IL 60505 630-499-7292 — Victor Cuervo Indoor market open year round. Open Fri. 12pm to 8pm, Sat. 9am to 8pm and Sun. 9am to 6pm. Eckel’s McHenry Flea Market 3705 West Elm Street, McHenry, IL 60050 815-363-3532 — Carl Eckel Indoor and outdoor market open Sat. and Sun. 8am5pm. Visit us online at www.mchenryfleamarket.net

Selma Flea Market Highway 80 By-Pass at River Road, Selma, AL 36703 334-875-0500 — Gary Maluda Open every Sat. 5:30 am until approximately 2 PM. Open year round.

Fairmont Flea Market 5410 Collinsville Road, Fairmont City, IL 62201 618-271-9885 — Bob Crutchley Outdoor market open 7 days per week, 7am to dark.

Summerdale Flea Market 804 Highway 59 South (Intersection of Highways 59 & 32), Summerdale, AL 36580 251-989-6642 — Don Phillips- manager Sat. and Sun., year round. Mall open 6 days. Covered tables with electricity for each space.

Fox Valley Flea Market 1500 East New York Street, Aurora, IL 60505 630-898-3769 — Open year round, Fri. 12pm-8pm, Sat. 8am-8pm and Sun. 8am-6pm. www.Facebook.com/foxvalleyfleamarket; www.foxvalleyfleamarket.com. NFMA MEMBER

The Farmers Market Flea Market 344 Finley Avenue West, Birmingham, AL 35204 205-251-8737 — Maurice Bothwell Beautiful open-air indoor facility. Open 7 days a week, 6am to 7pm, 365 days a year.

Fox Valley Flea Market 840 North State Street, Elgin, IL 60123 847-531-4420 — Open year round, Fri. 11pm-7pm, Sat. 9am7pm and Sun. 9am-6pm. www.Facebook.com/ foxvalleyfleamarket; www.foxvalleyfleamarket.com.

The Shoals Flea Market 65 Sportsplex Drive, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 731-803-2205 / 731-803-2206 — Lawrence and Gina Hughes Indoor/outdoor market held 3rd weekend of each month, except September, which is 4th weekend of the month. Located at the North Alabama State Fairgrounds, come and see us! Hours are Fri. 5pm-9pm, Sat. 8am-6pm and Sun. 9am-4pm. Free handicap, customer and vendor parking. Booth sizes: 10’ x 11’ indoor and 10’ x20’ outdoor. Please call for booth availability and rental rates. Willie’s World Flea Market 3620 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36109 334-272-8841 — Willie Mae Perdue Mon. through Fri. ‘til 6pm, Sat. 9am to 6pm, year round. Indoor, air conditioned, arts, crafts, tv’s, jewelry, furniture. New vendors welcome.

ARKANSAS The Memphis Flea Market 612 J.P. Wright Loop Road, Jacksonville, AR 72076 901-752-8441 / 501-262-5415 — Sandy The Little Rock Big One Flea Market is held the 2nd weekend of every month at the former Wal-Mart building, which is located at the Jacksonville exit of Little Rock Air Force base. The Memphis Flea Market also runs a monthly market in Memphis, TN. Please call for schedule and location.

Melrose Park Swap-O-Rama 4600 West Lake Street, Melrose Park, IL 60160 708-344-7300 — Deana Mentz Open Fri. 8am to 3pm, Sat. and Sun. 7am to 4pm, year round. 275 indoor sellers and 100 outdoor sellers. Roseville Illinois Flea Market Roseville, IL Fair Grounds, Roseville, IL 319-209-1232 — Mike McGinity Please call for current dates or visit our facebook page: www.facebook.com/Roseville-Illinois-Flea-Market. The Buyer’s Flea Market 4545 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60651 773-227-1889 — Greg Morand Sat. and Sun. 8am to 5pm, year round, rain or shine. For more information visit our website www. buyersfleamarket.com. NFMA MEMBER Tin Roof Flea Market 2041 US Route 34, Leland, IL 60531 815-495-3000 — Jayme Montanus - manager Indoor, year round market. Outdoor spaces available May through October. Market hours Saturday 9am 4pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm. Electrical service available to all indoor spaces. Outdoor booths available, both covered and uncovered. Daily, weekly, and monthly rental rates available. Please contact Jayme for more information on reserving a booth. 630-740-7069

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Southside Flea Market 3825 S. East Street, Indianapolis, IN 46227 317-414-5533 / 317-414-5743 — Liz Key Open 7 days a week, 10am-7pm.

Treasure Hunters 711 West 15th Street, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 708-481-2400 — Estella Long Indoor/outdoor market, open year round, Open 5 days a week. Weds, Thurs, & Friday, 9am -5pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am - 4pm. Located on the corner of Lincoln Highway & Western Ave, next door to Walgreens, or find us online at www.treasurehuntersfleamarket.com.

Super Flea Market 2600 South Kentucky Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714 812-421-8274 — Bob Savage Open the first weekend (Fri.-Sun) of every month. Additional markets held Thanksgiving weekend and the weekend prior to Christmas weekend. For booth rentals please call 812-402-3503

Tri-State Swap-O-Rama 4350 West 129th Street, Alsip, IL 60658 708-344-7300 — Albert Barelli Open Wed. 7am to 2pm, Sat. and Sun. 7am to 4pm, year round. Indoors and outdoors. 350 outdoor sellers, 500 indoor sellers.

Trader Buck’s Flea Market 2330 Sagamore Parkway South, Lafayette, IN 47905 765-471-0000 — Glenda Fouts Open year round, 7 days a week, 11am to 7pm. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Over 200 booths. www.indianafleamarkets.com

Wolff’s Flea Market - Allstate Arena 6920 North Mannheim Road, Rosemont , IL 60018 847-524-9590 — David Wolff Open Sun. 6am-3pm, April through October. Outdoor market. 600 plus vendors. Next to O’Hare Airport. Visit us on the web: www.wolffs.com NFMA MEMBER Wolff’s Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market in Palatine 1775 North Rand Road, Palatine, IL 60074 847-524-9590 — Donald Wolff Open Sat. and Sun. 8am-4pm. Indoor and outdoor market. Over 400 vendors. Visit us on the web: www.wolffs.com NFMA MEMBER

INDIANA All the Right Stuff 2606 South Kentucky Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714 812-455-4262 — Bob Savage Indoor market open Sat.-Sun. 9am-5pm, year round. Great American Flea Market 9200 South Traders Village Way, Daleville, IN 47334 765-378-1933 — Tony Leach Indoor/Outdoor market. Fully heated/air conditioned, outdoor covered spaces available. Food court, ice cream parlor, on stage entertainment. Market hours Fri. 12pm to 6pm, Sat. and Sun. 9am to 6pm. Find us on Facebook! Indiana Flea Market (Indianapolis) 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205 502-456-2244 — Stewart Promotions Located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, the Indiana Flea Market is held 6 times a year with over 300 Booths. Free Admission! Hours: Fri 12-6 / Sat 10-6 / Sun 10-4. Our Thanksgiving Spectacular features 2 buildings and over 400 booths. Visit www.stewartpromotions.com or email sp2950@ insightbb.com for dates, vendor rates, and more information. Liberty Bell Flea Market 8949 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219 317-898-3180 — Terry Rexroat Fri. 12pm to 7pm, Sat. 10am to 7pm and Sun. 10am to 5pm, year round. Indoor/outdoor. One of America’s finest flea market locations. Peddler’s Mall Flea Market 6250 W. 38th St. at High School Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254 317-299-8268 — Glenda Fouts Open year round, 7 days a week, 11am to 7pm. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Over 200 booths. www.indianafleamarkets.com Peddler’s Mall Flea Market 7803 East Washington Street Plaza, Indianapolis, IN 46219 317-353-6710 — Glenda Fouts Open year round, Sun.-Thurs. 11am to 7pm and Fri-Sat. 11am to 8pm. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Over 200 booths. www.indianafleamarkets.com Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market 345 S Van Buren Street (State Road 5 South), Shipshewana, IN 46565 260-768-4129 — Kevin Lambright The largest market in the Midwest is open Tues & Wed 8am-5pm, May-Oct Additional market days on Memorial Day, Labor Day and July 4th. Please call to confirm the schedule for those holidays. Antique auction held Wed. 9am. For more information please visit our website www.tradingplaceamerica.com

Trader Buck’s Flea Market 1602 Crawfordsville Square Drive, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 765-362-1110 — Glenda Fouts Open year round, 7 days a week, 11am to 7pm. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Over 200 booths. www.indianafleamarkets.com Vendors’ Village Princeton 1609 West Broadway Street, Princeton, IN 47670 812-635-0414 — Matthew Jeffrey Indoor Market open Mon., Tues, Thurs-Sat. 9am-7pm, Wed. 9am-6pm. Closed on Sun. For more information visit our website www.vendorsvillage.com. West Washington Flea Market 6445 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46241 317-244-0941 — Mr. Baig Fri. noon to 7pm, Sat. 11am to 7pm and Sun. 11am to 6pm, year round. 100 dealers.

IOWA Second Hand Rose 3235 North Highway 75, Sioux City, IA 51105 712-255-7278 / 712-251-8508 — Kathy & Tom Haack Indoor market open 6 days week, 10-5 Tues- Thursday, 10-6 Fri & Sat, 12-5 Sunday. Located just South of Outer Drive Bypass on Hwy 75. Monthly rentals available. Find us online at www.Secondhandrosefleamarket.com

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Flea Land Flea Market, Inc. 192 Bypass at Highway 229, London, KY 40741 606-864-FLEA — Brenda Hail Open year round, Sat. and Sun. 9am to 5pm. Over 500 indoor and outdoor booths, 16 acres, free admission and parking. High customer traffic. Additional hours on special occasions. Located: 2 miles East of I-75 exit 38. Over 80,000 sq. ft. under one roof. Flea Land of Bowling Green 1100 Three Springs Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104 270-843-1978 — Tammy Reed Established in 1994, 75,000 sq ft indoor market open year round Sat. and Sun. 9am to 5pm. 400 indoor spaces and outdoor spaces available. 10,000 sq. ft. antique mall open daily. Great vendors, super bargains, fun, food. Enjoy shopping in a smoke-free environment! Located at I-65, exit 22. Open day after Thanksgiving. www.flealand.com Georgetown Vendors Mall 150 Edwards Avenue, Georgetown, KY 40324 502-868-0858 — Nancy & Marion Criswell Open 7 days per week, Mon.-Fri. 10am to 6pm, Sat. 9am7pm and Sun. 9am-6pm. Free parking and admission. Air conditioned, good lighting, 200 vendors. Jack’s General Store 162 Hawk Drive, Elsmere, KY 41018 859-462-5168 — Jackie Miller Kentucky Flea Market 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209 502-456-2244 — Stewart Promotions Located at the Kentucky Expo Center, the Kentucky Flea Market is held monthly with over 600 booths over 3 days. Our Labor Day and New Year’s Spectaculars feature over 1200 booths over 4 days. Over 40 years in Louisville. Free Admission. Visit www.stewartpromotions.com or email sp2950@insightbb. com for dates, vendor rates, hours and more information. Lake Cumberland Flea Market, Inc. 95 Super Service Drive, Somerset, KY 42501 606-678-0250 / 800-246-4062 — Jimmy Phelps Indoor/outdoor market with restaurant. Open year round, Sat. 9am to 5pm and Sun. 9am to 5pm. Extra days at Christmas. Smoke-free, air-controlled. Luke’s Town & Country Flea Market 2006 U.S. Hwy 62 W., Greenville, KY 42345-4337 270-338-4920 / 270-338-6284 — Owners: Luke and Carla Robinson, Managers: Wayne and Judy Rice Mon. 8am until sundown; Tues. daylight until 1pm. Open year round, weather permitting. Mostly outdoors. 50 dealers on Mon. and 400 dealers on Tues. Open Memorial Day and Labor Day, plus the Sundays before and the Tuesdays after the two holidays. Open all year. We do not close.

Bowling Lanes Flea Market 4547 North Dixie, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 270-737-5755 — Angie Kiper Open Fri. 10am-2pm, Sat. and Sun. 8am-5pm, year round. Indoor/outdoor. Electricity available.

Paintsville Livestock Auction & Flea Market Highway 172, Paintsville, KY 41240 606-297-3991 / 606-686-2218 — Vessie Workman Fri. 3pm to 9pm and Sat. 7am to 3pm. Wholesale market, Thurs. 7am to 11am.

Campbellsville Peddlers Mall 400 Campbellsville Bypass Suite 3, Campbellsville, KY 42718 270-465-0236 — Tonya Hill Open year round, Mon.-Wed, 10am-6pm, Thurs.Sat. 10am-8pm and Sun. 12pm-6pm. 265 indoor booths. Air-conditioned. Find us on Facebook!

Richwood Flea Market 10915 US 25, Richwood, KY 41094 859-371-5800 — Mike Stallings Indoor market. Open Sat. and Sun. 9am to 5pm, inside and outside, year round. Outdoor farmers market open Tues. 6am to 1pm. 20 minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Paved parking, clean restrooms, one large concession stand. Visit us on our website: www.richwoodfleamarket.com.

Derby Park Trader’s Circle Flea Mkt/Expo Five/ Treasure Gallery 2900 7th Street Road, Louisville, KY 40216 502-636-3532 / 502-645-1820 — Art Henoch / Jerry Wilkerson 140,000 sq. ft. indoor market with over 650 booths, 200+ vendors. The flea market, which is open every Sat. & Sun. 9am-5pm, year round, also includes The Treasure Gallery with an additional 140 booths. Heated and air-conditioned throughout. Outdoor market open Sat & Sun. RV campers and overnighters welcome. Restrooms, hot showers & electricity available. Visit us on the web: www.derbyparkfleamarket.com. email: derbyparkfleamarket@yahoo.com. NFMA MEMBER

Shelby County Flea Market 820 Buckcreek Road, Simpsonville, KY 40067 502-722-8883 — Dana Smith Sat. and Sun. 9am to 5pm, year round. Indoor/ outdoor. Located: I-64 Right at exit 28. Shoppers Paradise Flea Mall 6320 South Highway 27, Burnside, KY 42519 606-561-8477, 606-561-8688 — Joe Jackson Open year round Sat. and Sun., indoor, 9am to 5pm and outdoor, 6am to 6pm. Over 400 booths, climate controlled. Nestled on Lake Cumberland. Old and new merchandise.

Eastland Flea Market & Auction 1020 Industry Road Suite 80, Lexington, KY 40505 859-252-0024 — Melissa Coppersmith Open Fri.-Sun. 9am-5pm. Auctions held on Sat. at 4pm. Visit our website at www.eastlandfleamarketonline.com

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Flea Market News Briefs Markets Host Holiday Drives Flea markets across the nation held toy and food drives throughout November to help those in need. Here’s a sampling of some of the events. Treasure Island Flea in San Francisco, CA, held a special shopping event to support the San Francisco Firefighters’ Toy Program to benefit Bay Area children. In Mansfield, CT, the Mansfield Drive-in Theatre & Marketplace operated a canned food drive. In return for donations, patrons received free parking. The Kyle Flea Market in Kyle, TX, held its first annual holiday food drive and situated donation boxes around the market. ■

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Mario S., a Philadelphia vendor who also has a blog where he posts market reviews, spoke with FleaMarketZone.com to share his thoughts on flea market product trends. Mario sells both new and used merchandise. “Designer boots and shoes are very popular. I know vendors who buy used UGG boots or Coach boots and shoes, and they sell like hotcakes. Designer and designerlike clothing, people just eat that up. A lot of flea markets are vintage and antique, and in the last five years that has become big business.” ■

Countless flea markets on the East Coast dealt with severe damage in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, which moved ashore near Atlantic City, NJ, on October 29. Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market in Quakertown, PA, prepared for Sandy to hit, but was still forced to close when the storm knocked out power to the market and 8,000 homes in the area for nearly a week. Quakertown reopened on Sunday, November 4, and is looking forward to scheduled events in the coming weeks to restore the market to regular working order. ■

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The Northside Flea Market in North Fort Myers, FL, reopened this fall after having closed in the mid-2000s. The reopening celebration, with a theme harkening back to the market’s 1958 opening, showcased live music, a classic car show and more than 250 vendors. The market also operates a 50’s style diner and a restored authentic movie screen, which turns it into a drive-in theater on select nights. Northside Flea Market is open year round, and in 2013 plans to add a new screen for drive-in movies, to help draw crowds. ■

The Silver Lake Flea Market, in Providence, RI, reopened December 1, and provides roughly 300 indoor and outdoor spaces. The handicap-accessible market offers free admission and parking for patrons, as well as free electricity and trash removal for vendors. Additionally, ice is free to food vendors with booths in the market’s food court. Indoor booths are 8’ by 10’ and outdoor booths are 10’ by 20’. The rental fee is $35 for a weekend. The market provides 24-hour security from cameras, alarms and an overnight guard. ■

Holiday Market in Chicago The sixth annual Randolph Street Market, in Chicago, IL, is slated for December 15 and 16. Recommended by Chicago Magazine as a top pick for holiday shopping, the market yields a high volume of foot traffic each year. Randolph Street Market offers free parking and free gift wrapping for shoppers, and this year it has added a Toys for Tots toy drive to help children in need this holiday season. The indoor market runs on Saturdays and Sundays one weekend per month, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■

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KENTUCKY The Most Awesome Flea Market In the World 165 Dawson Drive, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 877-4A-SPOTT — Eric Gasser 350 indoor and 350 outdoor booths, 70,000 sq. ft. of bargains. Open Sat. and Sun. 9am to 5pm, year round. Food court, heated and air conditioned. Call us at 877-4 A SPOTT. “The Most Awesome Flea Market in the World”. LLC. Located: Exit 116 off I-65, or find us on Facebook! Trader’s Mall Exit 16 on I-24, Paducah, KY 42003 270-898-3144 — Richard Gray Year round market, open Sat. and Sun. 9am-5pm. Smoke-free, indoor spaces are air conditioned and heated. Outdoor spaces available. Cafe on premises. Admission is free. Located off Exit 16 on I-24. Vendors’ Village Leitchfield 1325 West Elizabethtown Road, Leitchfield, KY 42754 270-287-0177 — Matthew Jeffrey Indoor Market open Mon., Tues, Fri. & Sat. 9am-7pm, Wed. 8am-5pm, Thurs. 9am-5pm and Sun. 12pm-6pm. For more information visit our website www.vendorsvillage.com. Vendors’ Village Valley Station 10437 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40272 502-933-6373 — Matthew Jeffrey Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm and Sun. 12pm-6pm. For more information visit our website www.vendorsvillage.com. Vette City Antique Mall & Flea Market 778 Interstate Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-393-9500 — Mike Hymer Open Mon. thru Fri. 9am-5pm., Sat.-Sun. 9am-6pm. West 80 Flea Market West Highway 80, Russell Springs, KY 42642 270-566-4076 — Lynn Collins Indoor market on Main Street. Market hours Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6 am- close. Daily and weekly rentals available. Contact Robert for more information.

LOUISIANA Bonnie & Clyde Trade Days 20550 Highway 9, Arcadia, LA 71001 318-263-2437 or 1-888-835-6112 — R&JS Properties LLC Open daylight to dusk on the Fri., Sat. and Sun. before the 3rd Monday of each month, year round. Flea Market of Louisiana 15545 Airline Highway, PO Box 1614, Prairieville, LA 70769 225-673-2682 — Keith M. Bryan Year round, Sat. and Sun. 9am to 5pm. Free parking and admission, over 400 vendor spaces, clean, RV parking available. Greenwood Flea Market 9249 Jefferson Paige Road, Greenwood, LA 71033 318-938-7201 — Larry Millican Year round market, open Sat. and Sun. 10am to 5pm. Treasures Flea Market & Gift Shop 4340 Front Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295 318-435-9979 — Linda Brehm Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm. Closed on Sunday.

MICHIGAN County Line Antique Flea Market 20900 DeQuindre Road, Warren, MI 48091 586-757-1700 — Terry Bingham Indoor market, open year round, Fri. 4pm to 9pm and Sat. and Sun. 10am to 6pm. Over 300 dealers. New and used, antique, tools, retro and vintage. A little something for everyone.

Dixieland Antique Flea Market 2045 Dixie Highway, Waterford, MI 48328 248-338-3220 — Joe G. Year round market open Fri 4pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm. 150 spaces inside, 150 space outside with thousands of people every weekend. Antiques, collectibles, new and used merchandise. Anyone can set up for $20 per day, even you, inside or outside. For dealer information, call Joe at 248-872-6775. www.dixielandfleamkt.com Tri-County Flea Market East 14401 Frazho Road, Warren, MI 48089 586-872-2130 — Dawn Noblett Open Friday 3pm-9pm, Sat. 10am-8pm, and Sun. 10am-6pm. Weekend Pickers Flea Market 1700 Howard St, Lincoln Park, MI 48146 734-559-4620 — Rachel Lazere Located in the Wolverine Warehouse, our 25,000 square foot indoor market holds 50+ vendors selling everything from antiques to new items and electronics. Market is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 9am to 6pm. Booths and tables start at just $15 per weekend. Contact Rachel at 734-559-4620 or find us on Facebook for more info!

MINNESOTA Osowski’s Flea Market 1479 127th Street NE, Monticello, MN 55362 763-295-2121 — Judy Osowski Sat. and Sun. 9am to 4pm, April through November. Indoor/outdoor.

Wabasha Discount Market 201 Industrial Court (Industrial Ct. & Highway 61), Wabasha, MN 55981 651-565-4767 — Anita Schuth Outdoor market open Sat. and Sun. 9am to 5pm, year round. Find us on Facebook! 41 Flea Market US 278 & US 45 Intersection, Amory, MS 38821 662-224-0409 — Terry Roberson Market held Sat. and Sun., 3rd weekend of the month. Clean restrooms, free parking. Over 100 vendors. Open rain or shine. Open year round.

MISSISSIPPI Flea Market & RV Park at Menge LLC 8095 Menge Ave (I-10 @ Exit 24), Pass Christian , MS 39571 228-452-0590 — Corner of I-10 and Menge, exit 24. Flea Market open Sat. and Sun. 8am to 5pm year round, rain or shine. RV Park open nightly/monthly. “Antique Trade Days” April and October. Handmade Craft Invasion -- please visit website for dates. www.fleamarketatmenge.com or find us on Facebook! Highway 49 Flea Market 19 Dewitt Carter Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 601-583-4554 — Rod Bosarge Fri. thru Sun. 8am to 5pm, year round. 200 indoor booths available. Located directly across from Paul B. Johnson State Park, Highway 49. Ripley 1st Monday 10590 Highway 15 South, Ripley, MS 38663 662-837-4051/1-800-4-RIPLEY — Wayne Windham 1st Mon. of the month. Sat. and Sun. prior to 1st Mon. on your calendar. Daylight to dark, year round. Established in 1893. www.firstmonday.ripley.ms or www.dixie-net.com & click on 1st Monday banner. Southaven Flea Market 7360 Hwy 51, Southaven, MS 38671 Betty Cardosi Indoor/outdoor market open year round with over 400 spaces. 4th weekend of every month. Saturday 8am - 6pm and Sunday 9am - 5pm.

MISSOURI FleaMart 14300 East US 40 Highway, Independence, MO 64055 816-373-3532 — largest Indoor market in Kansas City. Open Mon-Sat. 10am - 8pm and Sun. 12pm - 5pm. visit us online at www.kcfleamart.com. Frison Flea Market 7025 Saint Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, MO 63133 314-727-0460 — Jack Frison, Sr. Fri. through Sun. 9am to 5pm, year round. Celebrating 30 years of service! Grand Slam Market Place 10041 Lewis & Clark Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63136 314-227-9115 — Chris Hahs Indoor, climate-controlled flea market mall open Wed.-Fri. 11am-7pm, Sat. 9am-7pm and Sun. 11am-6pm, year round. Please call, email info@myfleamarketmall.com or visit website for booth rental information. www.myfleamarketmall.com Joplin Flea Market Virginia Avenue (1200 Block), Joplin, MO 64801 417-623-3743 — Laverne Miller owner, Carl Floyd manager Indoor/outdoor market open Sat. and Sun. 8am to 5pm, year round. Over 40,000 sq. ft. inside/under roof - booths 9’x20’. Outside booths are 10’ x 18’. In business for 36 years! R & R Flea Market 11217 Sandy Fork Road, Eugene, MO 65032 573-498-0130 — Robert Fritchey Open 6 days per week, year round. Closed on Sun. Super Flea 6200 Saint John Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64123 816-241-5049 — Bill Chorice Open Sat. and Sun. 8:30am-4pm, year round.

OHIO 23 Southbound Flea Market 1439 U.S. State Route 23, Piketon, OH 45661 740-289-4151 — Benji Montgomery Open year round. Outside Fri., Sat. and Sun. 9am-5pm. Inside Sat. and Sun. 9am-5pm. Fully heated and air conditioned. NFMA MEMBER Caesar Creek Markets 7763 State Route 73 West, Wilmington, OH 45177 937-382-1660 — Janet Burton, mgr The Savings Empire situated on 68 acres with over 159,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled facility. Voted the finest Indoor/Outdoor Country Market in the state. Open Sat. & Sun. 9am-5pm year round. Located at St. Rt. 73 & I-71, Exit 45 - just 20 minutes north of Kings Island. www.caesarcreek.com NFMA MEMBER Carlisle Township Flea Market 430 Oberlin Elyria Road, Elyria, OH 44035 440-323-FLEA (3532) — Laura Brabander Open Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 9am-5pm and Sun. 10am-4pm. www.carlisleflea.com Carnation City Flea Market 1305 W Main Street, Alliance, OH 44601 330-823-1960 — Open year round, Sun.-Thurs. 9am-5pm, Fri.-Sat. 9am-6pm. Indoor and outdoor spaces available. Dayton Flea Market 3900 McCauley Drive, Vandalia, OH 45377 502-456-2244 — Stewart Promotions Located at the Vandalia Airport Expo Center, the Dayton Flea Market is held 6 times a year with over 400 Booths. Free Parking & Free Admission! Hours: Fri 3-7 / Sat 10-7 / Sun 10-4. Visit www.stewartpromotions.com or email sp2950@ insightbb.com for dates, vendor rates, and more information. Delaware Flea Market 236 Pennsylvania Ave, Delaware, OH 43015 740-363-4928 — Seasonal market open Sun. 5am-2pm AprilOctober. $10 for a 20’x20’ space.

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OHIO Dover Flea Market 120 North Tuscarawas Avenue, Dover, OH 44622 330-364-3959 — Hannelore (Bob) Ricer Sat. 9am to 5pm and Sun. 10am to 5pm, year round. Indoor/ outdoor. Most booth spaces are 16’ x 12,’ please call for details. Directions: I-77 to Dover exit 83, Rte. 211 North 1.1 miles from Exit 83. Our mailing address is PO Box 6069, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 or contact us at lolle42@live.com Four Seasons Flea & Farm Market 3000 McCartney Road (Route 422), Youngstown, OH 44505 330-744-5050 — Carol Parslow Wed. and Sun. 8am to 4pm, year round. Indoor/ outdoor. New vendors welcome. Located: Route 422 and McCartney Rd. www.fourseasonsfleamarket.com Fremont Flea Market 901 Rawson Avenue, Fremont, OH 43420 419-332-5604 — Chris Farson

Open 2nd weekend of every month, except Jan. and Aug., Sat. 9am-4pm and Sun. 9am-3pm. Located at Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 2 miles South of exit 91 Ohio Turnpike. French 500 Flea Market Farmers Market 189 Jackson Pike (@ Gallia County Junior Fairground), Gallipolis, OH 45631 740-446-4120 — Seasonal market open Fri.-Sun. 8am-5pm, April-October (second full weekend of each month), November (first full weekend), plus Christmas Bazaar in December. Inside and outside dealer spaces. Please call or visit www. galliacountyfair.org/fleamarket to confirm schedule. Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market 1289 Edison Street NW, Hartville, OH 44632 330-877-9860 — Marion Coblentz Open year round Mon., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 9am to 5pm. Sarah’s Grill opens at 7am for breakfast. 3-acres indoors and 12-acres outdoors. More than 100 indoor vendors and up to 800 outdoor seasonal vendors. NFMA MEMBER Holmes County Flea Market 4568 State Route 39, Millersburg, OH 44654 330-893-0900 — Open March through December, Thurs. through Sat. 9am to 5pm. Closed on holidays. New building is located just east of Berlin, behind Zinck’s Fabric Outlet. Please call to confirm opening date in March. Huber Heights Flea Market 4434 Powell Road, Huber Heights, OH 45424 937-236-0404 — Richard Davis Open Tues.-Thurs. 10am-6pm and Fri., Sat. and Sun. 9am-5pm, year round. Air-conditioned. J & E Flea Market 1941 Dorr Street, Toledo, OH 43607 419-578-9333 — Jim & Elaine Whitman Open year round, Fri. & Sat. 9am-6pm and Sun. 11am-6pm. In the summer some vendors set up outside. Something for everyone. Auctions held every other weekend. Please call for dates. Muskingum Valley Trade Days 8110 East Reinersville Road NE, McConnelsville, OH 43756 740-558-2740 / 740-558-2402 — Bill Stein Reinersville Traders Days: Memorial Day weekend & 3rd weekend in October. Please call, email (info@ mvtradersday.com) or visit our website (www. mvtradersday.com) for specific dates and locations. Norwich Flea Market 8645 EAST PIKE , Norwich, OH 43767 740-868-9559 — Holly & James Ross Year-round market open Wednesday -- Sunday 9 am-5 pm, Indoor space available all year; outdoor spaces seasonally. Electrical service available. Daily, weekly and monthly rates available. Rinky Dinks Flea Market 404 Fort Harmar Drive/ Rte 7, Marietta, OH 45750 740-350-7923 — William Putnam Indoor/outdoor market open year round: Fri.Sun. 9am-5pm. Find us on Facebook!

Rogers Community Auction & Open Air Market 45625 Old State Route 154, Rogers, OH 44455 330-227-3233 — Ken Baer Open Air Market Every Fri., year round, 7:30am ‘til dark. Over 5 miles of outside vendor spaces and 350 vendors under roof. Free admission. Over 70 acres of free parking. Auctions at 1pm, 5pm and 6pm. Visit us online at: www.rogersohio.com. S. Litchfield Storage & Flea Market 9170 Norwalk Road (Route 18), Litchfield, OH 44253 330-635-8249 — Indoor/outdoor market open year round, Sat. & Sun. 8am-4pm. April -October, the market is open on Tues. 4pm-8pm and features a car cruisin’ show from 5pm-8pm. South Drive-In Theatre Outdoor Flea Market 3050 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43207-3619 614-491-6771 / 614-491-2583 — Bryon Teagardner Open every Wed., Sat., and Sun., from 5am-1pm, weather permitting, March 17 through November 18th for the 2012 season. 350 sellers, 1-2K buyers on a nice weather day. Its a phenomenon come check us out. Also open on Memorial Day & Labor Day Mondays. Located: 1 mile North of I-270. Visit us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/South-DriveIn/257027011038198 or our new website at www.Southdrive-in. com. You may also E-mail us from the website or at info@ southdrive-in.com, look forward to seeing you there. NFMA MEMBER SouthSide Indoor Flea Market 2262 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44319 330-990-3859 — Jennie Morrison Open Fri.-Sun. 9am-5pm. Over 17,000 sq.ft. of great merchandise. Tag It Flea Market 2993 Pearl Road, Medina Township, OH 44256 330-725-7000 — Roger & Kate Lewis Located in gorgeous Medina Township, we are open year round on Fridays 10am - 3pm, Saturdays, 9 am - 4 pm, and Sundays 10am - 3pm. Indoor and outdoor booth space available. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/fleamarketmedina or visit our website WWW.TAGITFLEAMARKET.COM. The County Market Trade Center 1420 North Cole Street, Lima, OH 45801 419-516-4942 — Fully heated/air conditioned indoor market open year round Fri. 12pm-9pm; Sat. 9am-6pm; Sun. 12pm-5pm. 100 indoor booth spaces available. Traders World 601 Union Road, Lebanon, OH 45036 513-424-5708 — Jay Open Sat. and Sun. 9am-5pm. Located east side of I-75 (Exit 29) and Rte 63, between Cincinnati & Dayton, OH. Indoor and outdoor spaces available. 1200 vendors. Festive atmosphere. Treasure Aisles 320 N. Garver Road, Monroe, OH 45050 513-539-4497 — Rebecca McLoud, mgr The Barrrgain Hunter’s Paradise situated on 68 acres with over 100,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled facility and the largest outdoor market in Ohio. Indoor/Outdoor Market open Sat. & Sun. 9am-5pm year round. Located at I-75 & St. Rt. 63, Exit 29 - west toward McDonald’s, right on Garver Rd. www.treasure-aisles.com NFMA MEMBER Treasure Island Marketplace 110 Main Street, Wintersville, OH 43953 740-264-3532 — Ty Beagle Indoor/outdoor market open Sat. and Sun. 9am-5pm. New, used and antique merchandise sold. Indoor market open year round; outdoor market, weather permitting. Call (740) 264-FLEA. www.islandflea.com Westland Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market 4170 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43228 614-272-5678 — Dale Zinn Fri. through Sun. 10am to 7pm, year round. 300 dealer spaces (indoor & outdoor). Extended hours during Christmas. Call for specific times. Visit us on the web: www.westlandfleamarket.com NFMA MEMBER

TENNESSEE Crossville Flea Market, Inc. 3034 Highway 70 North, Crossville, TN 38571 931-456-9674 — Lois Wilbanks Every Sat. and Sun., year round. Plus Memorial & Labor Day Mon. 7am to 3pm. Sheds and open spaces, plenty of shade. $12 for 1 open shed; $10 for 1 open space; $1.00 per extra table. Can stay overnight, Fri. and Sat. nights. $10 per night to hook-up to electric. Visit our website at: www.crossvillefleamarket.com, Member of the National Flea Market Association. NFMA MEMBER Deerfield Flea Market 4140 Waynesboro Highway, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 931-766-5908 — Rick Petrich Open Friday through Sunday 8am to 5pm, year round. Located on 7-acre property with 40 climate-controlled, indoor spaces and 65 under-roof, outdoor spaces. RV Parking available. East Ridge Indoor/Outdoor Flea & Farmers Market 6725 Ringgold Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412 423-894-3960 — Ginger Long Sat. and Sun. 9am to 6pm, year round. Air conditioned, over 300 dealer spaces, 3 restaurants, hotels, picnic and RV areas nearby. Located: I-75 South at Exit 1. Visit our website: www.chattanoogafleamarket.com Flea Traders Paradise 1907 Winfield Dunn Pkwy/Highway 66, Sevierville, TN 37876 865-429-2716 — Jr. Snyder Open year round, Fri., Sat. and Sun. 9am-5pm. 40,000 sq. ft., climate-controlled. Indoor/outdoor. New and used merchandise and antiques. Open Mon. and Thurs. for vendor set up. Located: Exit 407 from I-40. Take Hwy. 66 South toward Sevierville, 4.5 miles from exit 407. Great Smokies Flea Market 220 West Dumplin Valley Road , Kodak, TN 37764 865-932-3532 or 1-866-785-3532 — Charles Atchley Indoor/outdoor market open year round Fri., Sat. and Sun. 9am to 5pm. Over 200,000 sq. ft. under roof, heated and air-conditioned. Free parking. Handicapped-friendly. Located: I-40 exit 407. Mailing address is PO Box 1210, Kodak, TN 37764. www.greatsmokiesfleamarket.com NFMA MEMBER Hendersonville Flea Market (Nashville) 90 Volunteer Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075 502-456-2244 — Stewart Promotions Located at the Hendersonville Expo Center, the Hendersonville Flea Market is held monthly with over 400 Booths. Free Parking & Free Admission in a newly remodeled world class facility. Hours: Fri 2-6 / Sat 9-5 / Sun 10-4. Visit www.stewartpromotions.comor email sp2950@insightbb. com for dates, vendor rates, and more information. I-24 Flea Market - Arts - Crafts 424 West Main Street, Monteagle, TN 37356 931-924-2227 — Gene Nixon Indoor/outdoor market open year round, Sat. and Sun. daylight until dark. 20,000 sq. ft. antique mall. Over 10,000 shoppers each weekend. Located I-24 at Exit 134. In business for over 20 years!!! Jonesborough Flea Market 2726 Highway 11 East, Telford, TN 37690 423-753-4241 — Joe Wilson Open Sat. and Sun. 6am to 5pm, year round. Largest market in Eastern TN. Knoxville Flea Market 5441 Clinton Highway, Knoxville, TN 37912 502-456-2244 — Stewart Promotions Located at the Knoxville Expo Center, the Knoxville Flea Market is held monthly with over 400 Booths. Free Parking & Free Admission! Hours: Fri 3-7 / Sat 10-7 / Sun 10-4. Visit www.stewartpromotions.com or email sp2950@insightbb. com for dates, vendor rates, and more information. Log Cabin Flea Market 1635 Highway 46 South, Dickson, TN 37055 615-446-4438 — Wayne & Reba Harris Outdoor, open 1st Sat. weekend of every month, Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun. 8am until ... Except January, February, July and August. Reservations not required but recommended. We have 72 20x20 spaces available. I-40 exit 172 Right 2.5 miles on Hwy. 46 South, 30 miles west of Nashville.

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TENNESSEE Maryville Flea Market 541 S. Foothills Plaza Drive, Maryville, TN 37801 865-898-3058 — Keith and Maria Wright Where spending makes more sense! Indoor market open Fri. 11am-6pm, Sat. 9am-6pm and Sun. 1pm-6pm, year round. Parkland Flea Market 4994 Murfreesboro Road, Lebanon, TN 37090 615-449-6050 — Harold Anderson Open year-round, Sat. and Sun. 8am to 4pm. Office hours Fri. noon-5pm, Sat. and Sun 7am-5pm. Located across from Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Since 1977. Visit us on the web: www.parklandtn.com Sweetwater Flea Market 121 County Road 308, Sweetwater, TN 37874 423-337-3532 — Angela McNabb Sat. and Sun. 9am to 5pm, year round. Located at I-75 Exit 60. Visit us on the web: www.sweetwaterfleamarket.net The Cookeville Mall Flea Market 400 Dubois Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 931-349-5710 — Charlie Whited Featuring 126,000 sq feet of selling space, we have over 600 booth spaces with heating and air conditioning. Food court will open in summer 2012! Hours are 8am - 6pm Saturday, 8am - 4pm Sunday. The Memphis Flea Market - The Big One 7777 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38120 901-752-8441 / 501-262-5415 — Sandy Held at the Agricenter Sat. and Sun. 8am to 6pm, year round, 3rd weekend of every month and 1st and 3rd weekends in December. The Memphis Flea Market also runs a monthly market in Little Rock, AR, on the second weekend of the month. Please call for schedule and location. The Nashville Flea Market at the TN State Fairgrounds Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Nashville, TN 37203 615-862-5016 — Deborah Dornan Held the 4th Sat. weekend of every month, except for December when the market is held on the 3rd weekend. Open March-November Fri. 8am-5pm, Sat. 7am-6pm and Sun. 7am-4pm; December-February Fri. 12pm-5pm, Sat. 7am-5pm and Sun. 7am-4pm. Traders Village Mall 2745 East Stone Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660 423-288-8204 — Sat. 8:30am-5:30pm and Sun. 9:30am-5:30pm, year round. Air conditioned and heated. Paved parking. Tri-Cities Flea Market 4571 Highway 11E, Bluff City, TN 37618 423-538-FLEA (3532) / 423-791-2779 — Connie Castle Sat and Sun. 8am to 5pm, year round. Free parking. 12 extra large buildings plus outdoor spaces. tricitiesfleamkt@embarqmail.com; www. tri-citiesfleamarket.com. NFMA MEMBER

WEST VIRGINIA Brandywine Flea Market, LLC 410 First Avenue South, Nitro, WV 25143 304-561-7901 — Bill Greene Open Fri.-Sun. 10am-5pm, year round. Located on Route 25 (East). Visit us online at www.brandywinefleamarket.com Capitol Flea Market 2101 Greenbriar Road, Charleston, WV 25311 304-342-1626 — Jaime Fuentes Open Fri.-Sun. 8am-5pm, year round. Inside and outside spaces available.

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WISCONSIN 7 Mile Fair 2720 West 7 Mile Road, Caledonia, WI 53108 262-835-2177 — Scott Niles Open year round Sat. and Sun. 9am to 5pm, indoors in the exhibition building. Outdoor market Sat. and Sun. Apr-Oct 7am to 5pm, Nov-Mar 9am-5pm. “Where weekends mean bargains!” www.7milefair.com NFMA MEMBER Kenosha Flea Market 5535 22nd Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140 262-658-3532 — Don Goll Year round indoor market. Open Fri. 12pm5pm, Sat. and Sun. 9am-5pm.

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at a flea market that runs year round, is offering a coupon or gift certificate plan to your customers. If you have the same booth week after week and your customers are locals or regulars, offering a gift certificate is one way you can turn a profit now, while creating new or repeat customers later. While it doesn’t apply to every flea market or vendor, it’s worth giving a try. For hobbyist vendors, try checking out the one-day bazaars that pop up around the holidays. These annual affairs often get a great deal of publicity and can be worth the effort involved because of the volume of foot traffic. An extra day or two at a nearby popup market can be a quick and easy profit opportunity. Keep an eye on the FleaMarketZone. com news column and your local community calendar to find festive events in your area. Finally, amplify your marketing efforts. This is the time of year when new customers are actively seeking out places to get a great deal on the right gift, so use social media and word of mouth to your advantage. If your market has a Facebook, Twitter or independent website, make sure your booth is a part of it. By putting forth a little extra effort in the name of publicity, you can be sure that shoppers will flock to your business. ■ Visit FleaMarketZone.com, For Today’s Business News & Updates.

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