Elkhorn Flea or BUST! Sunday August 14th

This Sunday My husband and I will be heading to Wisconsin to set up for the first time at the Elkhorn flea market.
        it is really one of the best Flea markets in the midwest.  True to their Vintage standards.  Every item must be older than 1970's.

Here is  a sampling of what you might see at the flea market and what I will be bringing!

Counting down the days!

In the parking lot just outside the front gates taken while dropping off my first load!

Where has this year gone already! Seems I blink and another month rolls by. Sadly the weather still seems as cold and damp as February...but there is hope of warmer weather on the horizon!

I am counting the days. Slashing them on my calendar...until I am able to go to my favorite Flea market EVER!

On a Mid May Sunday morning. I will pack my car with all of the Flea market necessities:

Hat, Sunscreen, jacket, umbrella, bag, cart ( including a cute little handmade insert from Ki at junkrevolution) some water and plenty of cold, hard CASH! And Head north about 2 hours, to the Elkhorn Wisconsin Flea market.

Held at the fair grounds, this market is a NOT TO MISS if you are a lover of vintage of all kinds. If you are a seller, this is the place to set up!

Creativity abounds! I have found such wonderful treasures and LOVE to stop to chat with friends along the way. Some great sellers you will find there have shops on etsy too! ( finally ) Joan at anythinggoeshere.etsy.com is just one example!

She could NOT be nicer and her booth is to drool over! This woman oozes creativity!

I love Denise from Denise's Home Adornments and Vintage Finds in Geneva and Judy who has her own etsy shop now too! Janice ( as written in Judy's blog) has a great vintage style and you can find her working her off hours at Serenade in Wheaton, Il

I love to hit the ground running ( as Dad would say) and walk briskly down the isles.

I have my system down! I tend not to poke into the booths unless something really catches my eye and then I don't linger long! If the price is right, it's mine. Usually the sellers will allow you to hold your items there for most of the day. I will map the locations where I have purchased things, and will drive in at day's end to pick them up!

It is fun to shop with a friend but be sure the two of you are not gunning for the same things!

There is a woman who brings in lovely Zinnias and fills the little milk bottles to the brim with them. She sells them for only a few dollars and that is a stop on my list for sure!

Should you find yourself at that market... plan to spend the entire day until closing!

You will be so glad you did!

I hope to run into you there! I know you will love it!

Be sure to leave a comment if you have a favorite market in your area!

Have fun shopping for treasures this season!

xo,

martha