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Launched in April 2008, Brooklyn Flea has quickly become one of New York City's top attractions and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Operating flea markets every weekend of the year, Brooklyn Flea offers an unparalleled shopping experience with hundreds of top vendors selling a wide range of items, from furniture and vintage clothing to collectibles and antiques. The market also offers a tightly curated selection of jewellery, art and crafts by local artisans and designers, complemented by a delicious variety of fresh food options. The New York Times has hailed the Flea as "one of New York's great urban experiences" and it is consistently ranked among the best markets in the US.
Originally held in Fort Greene for nearly a decade, the Brooklyn Flea moved to the East River State Park in Williamsburg in April 2017. However, due to neighbourhood concerns about overcrowding, the market moved again. As of August 2017, the Saturday edition of Brooklyn Flea has found a new home in SOHO, while the Sunday market continues to operate in DUMBO, maintaining its original charm and appeal.
The market's popularity is due in part to its strategic partnership with Smorgasburg, a massive food market that launched in May 2011. Operating on Saturdays in Williamsburg and Sundays on Breeze Hill in Prospect Park, Smorgasburg features 100 local and regional vendors showcasing Brooklyn's vibrant artisanal food scene. This collaboration transforms the Brooklyn Flea into a foodie's paradise, where visitors can indulge in a variety of culinary delights while exploring the market's diverse offerings.
The Brooklyn Flea's adaptability and resilience is evident in its seasonal adjustments. From November to March, the market moves indoors to Skylight One Hanson, a former bank building, ensuring that the flea market atmosphere remains vibrant and accessible during the colder months. This indoor setting provides a cosy and unique shopping environment where visitors can continue to find treasures and enjoy the bustling market atmosphere.
Brooklyn Flea's success lies in its ability to blend the old with the new, providing a platform for both vintage enthusiasts and modern artisans. The market's eclectic mix of goods and its dynamic, ever-changing environment keep visitors coming back for more. Whether you're looking for a rare antique, a vintage piece of fashion, or simply some of Brooklyn's best street food, Brooklyn Flea promises a memorable and enriching experience.
Raymond Baker
24th November 2015 at 04:10Great flea market with a fairly wide range of things. The food choice here was surprising too with a lot of vendors.
Ronald Gray
26th November 2015 at 23:10We visited the Fort Greene Brooklyn Flea on a gorgeous sunny afternoon and had a great time. There are tons of vendors and unique foods to try! We mostly just browsed because the market is full of vintage goods, furniture, and artist pieces that were out of our budget, but it was cool to see and is in a really nice part of Brooklyn. You get to see a lot of local flare and it is easy to access by the subway from Manhattan. Definitely a great way to spend a day in Brooklyn.
Jane Brown
28th November 2015 at 05:03Fabulous merchandise various kinds of antiques. Specializes in refurbishing and repairing antiques , and ART, from A-to-Z. Also specializes in the sells and repair of vintage watches, clocks, and jewelry and antique furniture. Reasonable prices, Wonderful Southern gentleman who is very friendly and very informative relating to antiques.
Andrea Stewart
17th March 2016 at 20:39You can find everything from antique door knobs to furniture here. I thought the antique/ vintage prices were okay, but the food trucks are RIDICULOUSLY expensive. I’d shop here, then go sit down somewhere else to eat.
Todd Price
7th May 2016 at 14:59Pretty fun for a couple of hours on a Saturday morning. “Flea market” sounds like it’s cheap, but no one who lives in Brooklyn expects the wares to be even somewhat cheap (it’s not. at all). The Smorgasburg stands are awesome. Excellent food there and nice variety for a small market.