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Located in Cumming, Georgia, the Lakewood 400 Antiques Market is a giant among antique markets. This sprawling 75,000-square-foot, climate-controlled facility on Atlanta Highway is not only an extension of Atlanta's historic Lakewood Antiques Market, it's a phenomenon in its own right. Each month, more than 500 dealers from across the country gather here, transforming this venue into a bustling hub of vintage and antique treasures.
The Lakewood 400 Antiques Market is a haven for lovers of all things vintage. From decorative arts, collectibles, and sports memorabilia to unique nautical items, the market offers an eclectic mix that caters to a wide range of tastes and interests. Several vendors specialize in maritime artifacts, crafting handmade lamps from vintage equipment and offering unique items such as ship wheels - perfect for adding a distinctive touch to lake homes or nautically themed rooms.
Barbara Spivia, co-owner of the market, emphasizes that Lakewood 400 is more than just an antique market. It's a dynamic space where dealers who travel the show circuit regularly bring in fresh and different items each month. This ensures that shoppers will always find something new and exciting. The unpredictability of what might be found is a major draw for visitors, who return frequently, confident in the market's consistent quality and variety.
The market's appeal extends far beyond Georgia, drawing shoppers from across the Southeast, including Alabama and Florida. Many visitors travel long distances, staying in nearby hotels and often arriving with trucks to transport their finds. This illustrates the impact of the market and the high regard in which it is held by antique enthusiasts and collectors.
Retail shop owners are also frequent visitors, looking for unique items to resell in their stores. The market's reputation for quality and variety even caught the attention of Georgia Public Television, leading to a segment on the show "Market Warriors," further cementing its status as a premier antique hunting destination.
Visiting Lakewood 400 Antiques Market is more than just shopping; it's an experience to be enjoyed with family and friends. The market invites visitors to spend an entire day exploring the vast array of booths. The on-site food court adds to the experience, offering a variety of options ranging from classic burgers, chicken or tuna salads, and corn dogs to delicious funnel cakes and mouthwatering barbecue. Enthusiasts often rave about the exceptional breakfast, which is the perfect start to a day of treasure hunting.
Diana Powell
16th November 2015 at 00:35Lakewood was an interesting treat. It comes to town once a month and your $3 ticket is good for the entire weekend, which is great incase you need to come back. The space is huge and has various unique dealers that vary month to month. On this particular trip, I was looking for mid century modern pieces which I didn’t really find. Overall, I was impressed with the space, the flow, the vendors, the parking and most importantly, the prices!
Rory Price
6th April 2016 at 09:07Many opportunities to purchase great vintage items for collectors as well as decorators. You never know what you will find here: antique furniture, crockery, silverware, old records, vintage Coco-Cola items, art, jewelry, you name it! Treasure hunting at its best! The only negative is that one day is not enough. So many vendors so little time! Bring your walking shoes.
Kaley Mckenzie
1st September 2017 at 11:01Lots of antiques as well as furniture and handcrafted items. Therefore, give yourself a few hours to walk through and see everything as there are hundreds of booths! Lakewood 400 is only open the 3rd weekend of every month. Good day trip for people who live out of town or out of state. Bring cash, some vendors accept credit cards.
Wesley Davies
18th June 2018 at 12:58So many incredible things to see… and buy! Just about anything you can imagine. Prices are great, vendors are friendly. There is so much variety in vendors and their treasures it is impossible to list. If you love to search for hours, looking for that one special item, this is the place for you; if you want to make a quick trip for some unique collectables, this is the place for you too. Lakewood 400 is an incredible treasure trove of unique collectables, reasonable prices.
Tania Strong
6th September 2018 at 10:56Cool place to shop for vintage items! We were searching for a specific items and venders were suggesting specific booths to visit to see if they had it. Lots of booths and items. I appreciated not seeing booths filled with socks, household cleaning supplies, etc. like I’ve seen at most other flea markets. If you’re a dealer looking for items to resell, this probably isn’t the place for you. Clean, well lit and good flow through the venue.
Greg
16th February 2021 at 03:56Awesome place to shop. Had a great time. I will be going back.