Growing up in Maine often means a house full of things of various origins. From things your grandparents once owned to the stuff found at the side of the road that looked like it should be re-claimed, I’ve never been in a Mainers home that didn’t also include some pretty great stuff from years past. But, if this wasn’t your exact experience – don’t despair! There are plenty of places you can find some wonderful used things to fill up your home. We don’t know whether most of this stuff is necessary, but shopping at these flea markets will certainly provide hours of entertainment, at the very least!
- Undercover Flea Market, Oxford
Undercover Flea Market / Facebook Undercover is a great place to stop in the summer on your way to the Western Lakes area. The owners are very nice and vendors are known to negotiate. Visit them at: RR 26, Oxford / (207) 539-4149
- Southern Maine Indoor Flea Market, Scarborough
Southern Maine Indoor Flea Market / Facebook This flea market is the largest in Southern Maine, making it the perfect place to go for all of your things-I-didn’t-know-I-needed needs! From cowboy boots, to vintage globes, to beer steins of all sizes to snow globes and sweaters, if it exists there’s an example of it waiting for you in Scarborough. Visit them at 578 Route 1 in Scarborough / 207-229-4263.
- Elmer’s Barn of Junk and Dead Things, Coopers Mills
marco m. / Yelp Elmer Wilson has owned Elmer’s Barn for almost 40 years. The place has a lot of heart, as well as a lot of everything else. One can never be sure what they’ll find at Elmer’s, but chances are it will be something you didn’t know you needed. Visit the barn on Main Street, on the north side of Hwy 17 / (207) 549-7671.
- Cabot Mill Antiques, Brunswick
Mary S. / Yelp If you’ve spent time in Southern Maine, you’ve probably seen this huge building in Brunswick. In operation since 2010, Cabot Mill Antiques is housed within Fort Andross, a wonderfully restored textile mill on the Androscoggin River. There are over 160 vendors selling high-quality vintage merchandise at good prices. You can typically bargain for about 10% off, but many times you’ll get more if you offer to pay cash. The flea market is open only on weekends, but you can browse through tons of antiques all week long. Visit them at 14 Maine Street in Brunswick / 207-725-2855.
- Riverside Flea Market, Lisbon
Riverside Flea Market / Facebook This is a great place to go if you have items you’d like to sell. Tables are extremely affordable and the owners are said to be lovely and accommodating. Visit them at: 184 Lisbon Street, Lisbon / (207) 353-2420
- Montsweag Flea Market, Woolwich
Montsweag Flea Market / Facebook This another lovely outdoor setup! With friendly vendors who come back year after year, it’s a fun place to visit for the day. And, this is another great place to set up shop if you’ve got some things you’d like to unload. Visit them at: 6 Hunnewell Lane, Woolwich / (207) 443-2809
- The Willows Flea Market, Mechanic Falls
The Willows Flea Market / Facebook With three floors of absolute treasures, you’ll need to dedicate at least an entire day to exploring the place.
There are so many individual booths, with such a wide variety of items for sale that you’ll likely leave with something. The Willows has been in existence for quite some time, but the new owners have truly made it wonderful. Ray and Lucie Bisson purchased the huge grey building last year and have since renovated the entire place. They’ve updated the building and invited tons of new vendors to be a part of the fun. Throughout the flea market, you’re encouraged to browse and enjoy the space! Visit them at: 345 South Main Street in Mechanic Falls / 207) 345-7047.
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Undercover Flea Market / Facebook
Undercover is a great place to stop in the summer on your way to the Western Lakes area. The owners are very nice and vendors are known to negotiate. Visit them at: RR 26, Oxford / (207) 539-4149
Southern Maine Indoor Flea Market / Facebook
This flea market is the largest in Southern Maine, making it the perfect place to go for all of your things-I-didn’t-know-I-needed needs! From cowboy boots, to vintage globes, to beer steins of all sizes to snow globes and sweaters, if it exists there’s an example of it waiting for you in Scarborough. Visit them at 578 Route 1 in Scarborough / 207-229-4263.
marco m. / Yelp
Elmer Wilson has owned Elmer’s Barn for almost 40 years. The place has a lot of heart, as well as a lot of everything else. One can never be sure what they’ll find at Elmer’s, but chances are it will be something you didn’t know you needed. Visit the barn on Main Street, on the north side of Hwy 17 / (207) 549-7671.
Mary S. / Yelp
If you’ve spent time in Southern Maine, you’ve probably seen this huge building in Brunswick. In operation since 2010, Cabot Mill Antiques is housed within Fort Andross, a wonderfully restored textile mill on the Androscoggin River. There are over 160 vendors selling high-quality vintage merchandise at good prices. You can typically bargain for about 10% off, but many times you’ll get more if you offer to pay cash. The flea market is open only on weekends, but you can browse through tons of antiques all week long. Visit them at 14 Maine Street in Brunswick / 207-725-2855.
Riverside Flea Market / Facebook
This is a great place to go if you have items you’d like to sell. Tables are extremely affordable and the owners are said to be lovely and accommodating. Visit them at: 184 Lisbon Street, Lisbon / (207) 353-2420
Montsweag Flea Market / Facebook
This another lovely outdoor setup! With friendly vendors who come back year after year, it’s a fun place to visit for the day. And, this is another great place to set up shop if you’ve got some things you’d like to unload. Visit them at: 6 Hunnewell Lane, Woolwich / (207) 443-2809
The Willows Flea Market / Facebook
With three floors of absolute treasures, you’ll need to dedicate at least an entire day to exploring the place.
There are so many individual booths, with such a wide variety of items for sale that you’ll likely leave with something. The Willows has been in existence for quite some time, but the new owners have truly made it wonderful. Ray and Lucie Bisson purchased the huge grey building last year and have since renovated the entire place. They’ve updated the building and invited tons of new vendors to be a part of the fun. Throughout the flea market, you’re encouraged to browse and enjoy the space! Visit them at: 345 South Main Street in Mechanic Falls / 207) 345-7047.
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