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Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market traces its roots back to 1939, when it began as a modest livestock auction in northeast Ohio. That origin matters. It gives the place a depth and continuity that newer weekend pop-ups simply cannot replicate. Today, the complex at 1289 Edison St NW in Hartville has grown into one of the state's most substantial market destinations — a large indoor-outdoor operation that opens four days a week, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm.
Step inside the climate-controlled MarketPlace building and the scale becomes clear immediately. More than 110 vendors fill roughly three acres of floor space with an eclectic but cohesive mix of goods. Hand-poured candles sit alongside vintage signage, antique furniture, collectibles, quirky gifts and locally made goods. The indoor section feels settled and curated compared to many flea environments — vendors here tend to know their stock well, and browsing feels unhurried.
The outdoor flea market is a different experience entirely, and deliberately so. Twelve acres of open-air ground hold rows of tents and folding tables loaded with the kind of inventory that rewards patience and a good eye. Old hand tools, vintage toys, comic books, garden ornaments, enamelware and oddments of every description spread out across the field. It is genuinely a digger's section — the type of place where the best find is usually the one you were not looking for. Both the indoor and outdoor areas share the same four-day schedule.
Food at Hartville is not an afterthought. The market takes it seriously enough that arriving hungry is actively a good strategy. Local honey, handmade chocolates, fresh-baked breads, smoked meats and warm roasted nuts represent just a slice of what vendors offer across the site. The food offer goes well beyond a snack counter, and many visitors plan their visit partly around it.
Hartville suits several different types of visitor. Serious collectors come for the outdoor field, families with children browse the indoor hall comfortably, and food-focused day-trippers find plenty to justify the trip. The four-day schedule — skipping Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday — also provides a useful planning edge. Visitors who prefer a quieter experience may find weekdays less crowded than peak Saturdays. Parking is plentiful, and the site is spacious enough that even busy days rarely feel overwhelming.
Hartville is primarily a drive-to destination. The nearest identified public transport is bus line 600 serving the Southeast Zone stop, approximately 4 km from the market. Bus line 6 stops at Sanitarium Rd near Springfield High School and at Canton Rd and Sanitarium Rd, both roughly 6.7 to 6.8 km away. These distances are not practical for walking, so most visitors arrive by car — which the ample on-site parking accommodates easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What days and hours is Hartville MarketPlace open?
A: The market operates four days a week — Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday — from 9 am to 6 pm. It is closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, so plan accordingly.
Q: What is the difference between the indoor MarketPlace and the outdoor flea market?
A: The indoor hall is a climate-controlled, three-acre space with 110-plus established vendors selling antiques, vintage homewares, handmade goods, candles and gifts — a settled, browsable environment. The outdoor flea market covers 12 acres of open-air ground where tents and folding tables hold old tools, vintage toys, comic books, garden ornaments and general oddments. Both sections run on the same four-day schedule, so you can move between them in a single visit.
Q: Is Hartville MarketPlace worth visiting just for the food?
A: Many visitors think so. Vendors across the site offer local honey, handmade chocolates, fresh-baked breads, smoked meats and roasted nuts, among other things. The food offer goes well beyond a snack stand, and arriving hungry is a reasonable strategy.
Q: Is there parking, and is the site manageable for families?
A: Parking is plentiful, and the site is spacious enough that even busy Saturdays rarely feel overwhelming. The indoor hall is particularly family-friendly, with wide aisles and a comfortable environment. Weekday visits tend to be quieter if you prefer a more relaxed pace.
Q: Can I get to Hartville MarketPlace without a car?
A: Public transport options exist but are not practical for most visitors — the nearest bus stops are several kilometres away with no walkable connection to the market. Hartville MarketPlace is best treated as a drive-to destination.
Jane Wilson
5th June 2015 at 16:15We enjoyed Hartville flea market. It was probably one of the cleanest flea market we have been to thanks to their paved parking lots. No dust flying around everywhere. There were a lot of unique finds.
Catherine Turner
22nd July 2015 at 04:56There are lots of indoor vendors with new items, antiques, meat market, cheese, snacks, etc. It is a clean market, but nothing exciting. Outdoors they have a large vegetable market where you can always get good buys and in the parking lot vendors set up an old time flea market with used items. Nice way to spend some time, but not much out of the ordinary.
Brandon Jackson
25th December 2015 at 20:36If you live close by, and have time to kill, there is enough variety to make it minimally interesting. However we only saw a couple “above average” vendors in the whole place… one with nursery products; shrubs, bushes, flowers… and one with some great antiques. But most of the farm products didn’t appear to be local and nearly everything was overpriced. In all fairness, there are some permanent shop (inside) that have good selection, and offer some out of the ordinary products. Worth a re-visit around the holidays for that reason.
Mary Barnes
9th February 2016 at 02:37Love this place!!! Fresh produce for fantastic prices. Can fill two large shopping bags with produce for under $20!! And who doesn’t love flea markets?!
John Ward
30th March 2016 at 22:36This is a highly organized, clean, well maintained retail shopping area. Most of the dealers are either regulars with a leased indoor location or rented outdoor space. Most of the regular season is kind of bland with specialty shops and food sales, but they do have holiday specials that draw casual dealers (in nearly everything). That’s when it becomes a flea market. In summer, there are are some independent produce and garden sales in their weekday markets. Be prepared for diversity of merchandise – it ain’t all tube socks. We go with regularity in summer — and less frequently in winter. Opinions about the restaurant/snack bar operation vary greatly – that doesn’t seem a bargain.
Jason Baker
21st June 2016 at 16:02I eat and shop there during my annual summer visits to Ohio. All of their products are made or grown with good ole fashion Love, care and consideration. Amish people rock in my book. Their traditions and customs may be different than yours, so what, Love and Tolerance of others is the key.