The largest outdoor flea market in Philadelphia sets up shop on Saturday, Sept. 11 around the historic Eastern State Penitentiary. Show The Fairmount Vintage Flea Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature more than 100 vendors selling everything from antiques, collectibles and vintage clothing to fine jewelry, artwork and vinyls. RELATED: Mural unveiling in Norris Square this weekend celebrates community art | Kurry Shack to host grand opening for three new Philly locations with free food | Fright Fest returning to Six Flags Great Adventure in New JerseyAdmission to the flea market is free, and parking will be available at a lot located at 2201 Fairmount Ave. The Eastern State Penitentiary is located at 2027 Fairmount Ave. If it rains on Saturday, the market will take place on Sunday, Sept. 12. Visitors can call the 24-hour information line at (215) 625-FLEA that weekend for information on rain-caused cancelations. All proceeds from the market will go to benefit the Bache-Martin School, located in Fairmount.
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PhiladelphiaNonprofit in Philadelphia Please Note: This event has expired. Presented by Phila Flea Markets at Surrounding Eastern State Penitentiary- Fairmount, Philadelphia PA Join us for a Flea Market at Surrounding Eastern State Penitentiary- Fairmount (2201 Fairmount Ave, Phila). Join us for a Flea Market at Surrounding Eastern State Penitentiary- Fairmount (2201 Fairmount Avenue, Phila) on Saturday, September 7th from 8 am to 5 pm. Rain Date:
Sunday, September 8th. Vendors From The Tri-State Area Featuring An Array Of Vintage Merchandise Such As Antique Furniture, Collectibles, Vintage Jewelry & Clothing, Artwork, Glassware, Pottery, Primitives, and Much More! See our website or call for more details: 215 – 625 – FLEA (3532) Join us for a Flea Market at Surrounding Eastern State Penitentiary- Fairmount (2201 Fairmount Avenue, Phila) on Saturday, September 7th from 8 am to 5 pm. Rain Date: Sunday, September 8th. Vendors From The Tri-State Area Featuring An Array Of Vintage Merchandise Such As Antique Furniture, Collectibles, Vintage Jewelry & Clothing, Artwork, Glassware, Pottery, Primitives, and Much More! See our website or call for more details: 215 – 625 – FLEA (3532) View less ADMISSION INFOLOCATIONSurrounding Eastern State Penitentiary- Fairmount 2201 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Full map and directions CONNECT WITH Phila Flea MarketsWho owns Eastern State Penitentiary?It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965. The prison was closed in 1971. Many prisoners and guards were transferred to Graterford Prison, about 31 miles (50 km) northwest of Eastern State. The City of Philadelphia purchased the property with the intention of redeveloping it.
What is the longest flea market in the US?Technically the world's largest yard sale, the flea market known as the 127 Corridor is certainly the LONGEST outdoor market. Beginning on a highway in Jamestown, TN, this flea stretches hundreds of miles through North Covington, Kentucky, and continues all the way to Gadsden, Alabama.
Why is it called a flea market?In his article LaFarge says, "There is a general agreement that the term "Flea Market" is a literal translation of the French marche aux puces, an outdoor bazaar in Paris, France, named after those pesky little parasites of the order Siphonaptera (or "wingless bloodsucker") that infested the upholstery of old furniture ...
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