Brimfield Antique Flea Market kicks off 2025 season
It's the oldest and largest outdoor antique show in America. The Brimfield Antique Flea Market dates back to 1959, and each year more than 6,000 vendors set up along Route 20, sharing their collections with over 50,000 visitors.
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The show brings people from all over the world right here to Hampden County. From jewelry to furniture, there's something for every collector. Some come with a mission, while others take in the impressive spread, waiting for something to catch their eye. For most, it's tradition, often one that spans decades.
David's been coming to Brimfield for more than 20 years, pulling his finds in the same wagon he pulled his children through the show years ago, 'They're all grown up, now we just come to enjoy ourselves.'
Richie and Marissa told 22News they come from Long Island every year and stay the whole week, 'There's a lot to look at. There are a lot of interesting displays, and people put a lot of effort into it.'
Vendors prepare all year round, the Johnson brothers saying they hustle for it. 'Nine out of 10 times it doesn't work out, there's a lot of junk, but one out of ten times you'll find something like this and you can do pretty good. We hit a lot of yard sales, estate sales, anywhere really.'
Another who has had a booth in Brimfield for 15 years, saying it's the reminiscing that brings people back year after year, 'You see something that reminds you of your parents, your grandparents, aunts, uncles, when you grew up. I brings back good memories,' said Bob Courinoyer of Southbridge.
The first of the Antique Flea Market's three runs goes through Sunday, and if you miss it this time, you can head out to Brimfield again in July or September.
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