For those of us who love a good treasure hunt, the increasing number of flea markets and vintage & antique malls makes us do a happy dance. To the uninitiated, it may seem that once you’ve seen one flea market, you’ve seen them all, but that is definitely not the case. Here’s a run-down of the top eight flea markets and vintage & antique malls in Northwest Arkansas. Feel free to add your favorite to this list in the comments section!
Daisies & Olives
129-135 East Buchanan Street, Prairie Grove, Arkansas 72753
Open daily except Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Prairie Grove has become a mecca for those of us who love old, repurposed, or unique items for our homes. Even if you just want to window shop, there is a lot to look at. D&O has recently expanded and fills a city block with home décor, handmade items, vintage items small and large, and rustic garden décor. If you are a collector or a designer and are looking for something with a little history, you can probably find it here. Take a break for lunch at Gaby’s – their salsa and chips will haunt your dreams!
Summit Hill Cottage Shoppe
124 East Buchanan, Prairie Grove, Arkansas 72753
Closed Mondays – Find them on Facebook
As a relatively new shop in Prairie Grove, Summit Hill has an impressive following, thanks in large part to the owner’s commitment to focusing on everything “cottage”. She is a decorator in her own right, and keeps the shop fresh, changing around the display and booths often so that every time you visit, you see something new and inspiring. Painted furniture, handmade décor and touches of rusty metal make this shop a must-see. They are right across the street from Daisies & Olives, and there are a few other shops along the street to make it worth a day-trip.
Cellar Door Antiques
132 W Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764
Open daily.
Although she calls it an antique store, there are so many small, unique items at Cellar Door, it’s worth including on a list of top flea markets and vintage malls. You can find a wide selection of antiques and vintage here, from lovely large pieces of furniture, to vintage road maps and vinyl record albums. They are located in Springdale, a town that is seeing a renaissance downtown led by a grass-roots movement spurring businesses to locate there as a way to show their commitment to their hometown’s economy. There is a fantastic walk-up taqueria down the street where you can drink a cane sugar Coca-Cola as you watch cars pass, or you can dine in at La Fonda just next door.
Christopher & Co.
101 W Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764
Open daily – Find them on Facebook
They’ve only been open a few months, but the owners of this shop have years of experience as vendors at other vintage malls and flea markets. You won’t find as many fine antiques here as you might at some of the other places on the list, but if you are looking for items with a back-story, this is the place. Industrial, chippy, rustic, retro and vintage all get along here, and the owners also refurbish furniture with a great eye for a vintage, distressed painted look. Don’t hesitate to help yourself to a piece of chocolate from the enormous antique jar on the counter either – they won’t mind.
Cottage at the Barn
121 E. Poplar, Rogers, Arkansas 72756
Open 7 days a week – Find them on Facebook
The building this business is in has been many things over the decades, from general store to several kinds of flea market. The current owners pride themselves on frequently updated vignettes that help shoppers picture the items for sale in their vendor booths in their own homes. You’ll find new home décor, vintage and antiques, and handmade items here. They also offer design services and custom silk floral design. It’s right off the main drag of Rogers, which is a great place to spend an afternoon. Try The Rail Pizza Co. when your shopping works up an appetite. Bring the kids and visit the Daisy Airgun Museum just down the street.
Somewhere in Time Antique Mall
719 W Walnut St, Rogers, Arkansas 72756
Open 7 days a week – Find them on Facebook
There is so much awesome here that it spills out onto the sidewalks outside. If you’re looking for rusty, chippy, and fresh-from-the-barn items, this is a great source. If you’d rather not do any refurbishing, they also have booths full of fine antiques and vintage items. Just down the street is Lucy’s Diner – a 24-hour restaurant that serves a mean omelet anytime you ask.
410 Vintage
410 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Open daily – Find them on Facebook
410 is THE PLACE to go if you’re looking for Mid-Century Modern style. Lamps, chairs, sectionals, patio furniture – just about anything from that era that you need, they either have or can source for you. In addition to their MCM selection, they also house a number of vendors who sell everything from vintage clothing to painted furniture and lampshades recovered with modern fabric. Their music selection on the p.a. system is always fun, and you never know what you’ll find here. It’s close to the University of Arkansas campus and historic downtown square. Stop by Little Bread Company on Block Street to recharge your battery with a freshly-baked pastry or one of their amazing sandwiches.
Fayetteville’s Funky Yard Sale
693 W. North St. Ste. 1, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Open daily – Find them on Facebook
The building the Yard Sale is in was once a storage facility for the train line that came through town. They have transformed the interior to house dozens of booths that truly exemplify the “flea market” title. You can find some vintage items here, but true to their name, there is a lot of “funky” within its walls as well. It’s hard to describe, but definitely worth a look.
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