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Since its debut in 2011, the Treasure Island Flea Market, rebranded as TreasureFest in 2016, has been one of the San Francisco Bay Area's premier flea market events. More than just a flea market, TreasureFest offers a festival atmosphere complete with live music, food trucks, and children's games. As the Bay Area's largest monthly gathering, it promises a fun-filled weekend for families, complemented by picturesque views of San Francisco.
Treasure Island's 400+ vendors are now organized into five unique shopping sectors: vintage and antiques, artisan foods, indie arts, bazaar, and the TreasureFeast food district. This segmentation enhances the visitor experience and fosters a community atmosphere among the vendors.
While vintage and antiques may no longer be the centerpiece of TreasureFest, that doesn't diminish its charm. Many TreasureFest vendors emphasize affordable, handcrafted items. Some longtime attendees recall the days when a stricter vetting process ensured a preponderance of antiques. Today, with vendors selling everything from dog sweaters to margaritas, TreasureFest leans more toward a craft show than a traditional antique bazaar.
However, there is still a good selection for vintage and antique lovers, with items such as vintage comic books, antique vases, collectibles, and furniture. These items are typically reasonably priced by SF Bay Area standards.
An outstanding feature of the Treasure Island Flea Market is its unparalleled panoramic views of the Berkeley and San Francisco skylines. Those who've been there will attest to the mesmerizing views. It's an ideal spot for a delightful day out and to capture stunning images of San Francisco. A bonus is seeing the remnants of the 1930 World's Fair.
The Treasure Island Flea Market is also home to Northern California's largest monthly food event. The diverse selection includes 30 top-notch, culturally diverse food trucks and booths, as well as outdoor bars. These culinary delights can be found in the Artisanal District and TreasureFeast Food Park, offering everything from Asian cuisine to classic burgers.
Seasonal events may include live music and are often themed, celebrating occasions such as Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras or Oktoberfest. While TreasureFest draws crowds with its eclectic offerings, it can get quite busy, even with a modest $7 admission fee. More than 15,000 visitors are drawn to its attractions each month.
In short, TreasureFest is a delightful destination for a family day filled with shopping, dining and entertainment. If you're looking specifically for vintage and antiques, check out the Alameda Point Antiques Faire on the other side of San Francisco Bay.
Adrienne Mann
7th July 2015 at 00:18I really loved my trip to the flea market. The views of the city were amazing on their own, but the atmosphere of the flea market was so cool. We found a few treasures in the isles and isles of sellers. I loved the food trucks lined up. That was definitely the highlight for me. The rotisserie chicken and BBQ truck was on point!
Elijah Mendoza
16th July 2015 at 01:27This is a great way to get outside and spend the morning. I was expecting more of a flea market consisting of used items but when we arrived it seemed to be more “vendors.” Not a problem at all. There was still really cool stuff everywhere and all the food trucks you could hope for when you are ready to grab a bite. Plus the views from Treasure Island are just awesome!
Kari Cortez
8th September 2015 at 04:29Fun and funky. Not the biggest or most substantial flea in the area, but a worthy outing nonetheless. Get something to eat at the food trucks and keep an eye out for the farmers’ market.
Evan Reed
16th January 2016 at 20:43Come early. Easy parking. Great views great food trucks.
Belinda Maxwell
4th February 2016 at 12:08The Treasure Island Flea Market is a great little trip to take on the last weekend of the month. There is always entertainment for the kids, drinks for the adults, great food for everyone, and some great items to purchase. Well, not all the items are great, but there is always a gem or two to be found. And if you like dogs, there are usually plenty walking around. The downside is that it is typically packed with people on weekends with nice weather, and parking can sometimes be sparse.
Pamela Harvey
5th April 2016 at 22:30I am completely in love with this event! It isn’t your typical flea market where you have to dig through a bunch of junk to find something special. Since vendors have to apply to participate in this event each stand is really special and unique. I found myself wanting to buy something at each stand I went to. I love that there is a variety of things you can find there. From refurbished furniture, antiques, vintage clothing, unique pieces of artwork and handmade handicrafts and jewelry- there is truly something here for everyone.
Mike Sawyer
30th March 2018 at 10:57With the qualifications for a vendor stand loosened up, Treasure Island Flea Market/TreasureFest has begun to resemble Renegade Craft Fair’s array of handmade doodads. Do not expect to find anymore the same selection of antiques as in Alameda Point Antiques Faire or Rose Bowl.
Tay
24th June 2022 at 16:00This venue has closed and they’ve moved to the Northbay for intermittent pop-ups, last I heard. Pricey for sellers. Hopefully the new venue/s don’t have the crazy winds that TI had. Fun finds for shoppers for sure.