Is there anything better than a flea market? Where else can a ten-year-old with a dollar and a sixty-year-old with a thousand dollars walk in and walk out a few hours later feeling excited and proud with a bag full of goodies. I’ve been to hundreds of flea markets from Pigeon Forge to Poland, and loved them all, but after traveling the world one of my absolute favorite flea markets is the one closest to my hometown: Tippecanoe County Flea Market.
Housed in the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, this flea market is a sprawling, busy, Sunday morning ritual for me and my family.
While some flea markets feel more like a junk sale.
Would you ever wear used lingerie?
Other markets feel like ridiculously overpriced antique stores.
But the Tippecanoe County Flea Market is a wonderful mismatch of the old and the new.
And the best part? It’s affordable. I love that I can walk into this market with ten dollars and leave with a total haul in my bag.
My personal favorite purchase of late was this $3 chalkware dog.
So if you’re anywhere near Lafayette, Indiana on the first Sunday of the month, stop on by for a sunny walk through the fairgrounds, and be sure to bring a few bags and maybe even a pickup for all the great finds you’re sure to come across.
When?
The first Sunday of every month
Where?
1010 Teal Road, Lafayette, IN 47905
Want to know more?
A calendar of upcoming fair events can be found here:
https://extension.purdue.edu/Tippecanoe/Lists/Fairgrounds%20Calendar/calendar.aspx
Shy Backpack 
It IS the best flea market around. It was a shame, the best Sunday this year, weather wise, and drove over only to find fields of Bob Rorhman cars for sale. I will try again next month, weather permitting.
You’re not alone. I went down as well, assuming the flea market was on only to be disappointed. Next month I’ll remember to check the Purdue extension calendar first, but I was still bummed last Sunday.
How much are the spaces for flea market ?
Sorry, I’m not associated with the flea market, so I don’t know, but you can look at these FAQ’s on the Purdue Extension page. There is a name and number that you could try calling. https://extension.purdue.edu/Tippecanoe/Pages/CFFAQ.aspx
Otherwise you might find your answer here… https://www.facebook.com/Flea-Markets-and-Fundraisers-Tippecanoe-County-Indiana-and-Surrounding-528698733917825/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf
Your not listed on the fair grounds calendar and there ate no times listed for hour you are open.
Hey, sorry, this is an old post. I just like the flea market. I’m not affiliated with the fairgrounds, so I am not sure when it’s open, or if, it’s open this month. Sorry, I can’t be of any help.
It the flea market gping to be one in 2017?
Probably, but I’m not officially with the flea market. I really don’t know.