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Flea Markets and Swap Meets

Flea Markets are Plentiful in Phoenix

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Flea Markets and Swap Meets

Phoenix Flea Markets

© Judy Hedding
Updated May 13, 2012

What are you looking for today? Are you interested in books? crafts? dolls? clothing? food? gifts? toys? Are you interested in buying used merchandise or new? Maybe you just enjoy browsing. Swap markets, also referred to as flea markets, can satisfy your urge to shop for bargains. Even better, you can make it a family outing, since many flea markets also have food concession stands and even entertainment.

Here are some swap meets and flea markets in the Phoenix area. This information was current as of the date of this feature shown above, but of course, all the information, including times and prices, are subject to change without notice. If you find an error here, please contact me and let me know so that I can correct it!

Unless otherwise stated, these swap meets and flea markets are open all year long.

- Phoenix -

Phoenix Park 'n Swap

Address: 3801 E. Washington Street, Phoenix

Phone: 602-273-1250 or - 1-800-772-0852

Hours: Wednesdays, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays, 6 a.m. to noon, Saturdays & Sundays, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost of Admission: $2, children 11 and under are free. Free parking. Admission is free on Fridays.

Features:

  • Stroller/carts and wheelchair rentals available
  • Garage sale merchandise permitted.
  • Thousands of shoppers every weekend
  • Entertainment
  • Rides
  • The facility can be rented for concerts, festivals or trade shows.
  • Auto Row is where people sell their cars every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • Food court, food stands and food trailers throughout the park.

Website: www.americanparknswap.com

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SwapSmart

Address: 5115 North 27 Avenue, Phoenix

Phone: 602-246-9600

Hours: Fridays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost of Admission/Parking: $1 for adults. Active military with ID receive free admission. Seniors free on Fridays.

Features:

  • Indoor, air conditioned
  • Restaurants and food concession stands

Website: theswapsmart.com

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- Scottsdale -

Arizona Antique Market

Address: 13802 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste 142, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Phone:602-717-7337

Hours: About six weekends per year. Friday noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost of Admission/Parking: Free admission, free parking.

Features:

  • Collectors' Market
  • Indoors, cooled
  • Food and live entertainment
  • Appraisal clinics most months
  • Special events, such as wine tastings, silent auctions, door prizes

Website: www.arizonaantiqueshow.com

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Electronicfest

Address: 9062 East Indian Bend Road, in the parking lot between the 5 & Diner and Discount Tire.

Phone: 602-475-8179

Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., third Sunday of every month

Cost of Admission/Parking: Free admission. Free parking. $20 and up for booth space.

Features:

  • Proceeds benefit local Boy Scout Troop 446
  • Offers a variety of software, hardware, computer accessories, and tools for sales.

Website: www.electronicfest.com

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- Cave Creek -

Thieves Market

Address: Tamarisk Grove, 6074 E. Cave Creek Road (behind Level 9)

Phone: 602-882-1442

Hours: First Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost of Admission/Parking: Free

Features:

  • Outside
  • Antique, retro and funky one-of-a-kind finds
  • Emphasis on the hand crafted, one of a kind, rare, custom and bizarre

Website: www.CaveCreekThievesMarket.com

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You can help keep these listings up to date. If you know of changes to any of the information here, have information to add, or if you know of additional swap meets or flea markets that have not been listed, please let me know.

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