Albany Area Flea Markets, Garage Sales, Antique Shows
Weekly or Monthly Flea Markets
Malta Flea Market
Monthy: Sunday (518) 256-4409
Summer: Malta Drive-In, 2785 Route 9, Malta, NY
Winter: Wilton Mall, 3065 NY-50, Saratoga Springs, NY
NOTES: Love this flea, whether indoors or out. Lots of vendors and some great deals to be made.
The Vintage Round-Up
946 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207
Monthly: Saturday
Seasonal: May-October
NOTES: Believe it or not, I haven’t been yet 🙁
Mower’s Flea Market (45 minutes south of Albany)
Intersection of Maple Lane & Deanies Alley, Woodstock, NY
Weekly: Saturday & Sunday
Seasonal: May-November, depending on the weather
845-679-6744
Free admission, Free parking in Mt. View Parking Lot
NOTES: We went down on a Saturday in June of 2018 and were not terribly impressed. There were maybe 20 vendors, most of which were more “antique” than “flea market.” The good news is that it’s very centrally located and Woodstock is an extremely touristy town. It filled with small shops, good food, and loads of people. Parking is tricky.
Annual Flea Markets
Washington County Antique Fair & Flea Market (1 hour north of Albany)
392 Old Schuylerville Road, Greenwich, NY 12834
May & August 518-331-5004
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NOTES: 220 vendors. Have attended several times over the years. It is more of an antique show than a flea, but still very fun. Had to scrounge, but have found some good deals. Lots of really beautiful displays (reminded me of Country Living Fair). I highly recommend it!!
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church [Guptils] Annual Flea Market (Albany Area)
Route 9, Latham, NY
May & September 518-867-4102
Free admission, Free parking
NOTES: Good location, good parking, good sales. Russian/Polish/American food available.
Niskayuna Reformed Flea Market (Albany Area)
3041 Troy-Schenectady Road (Route 7), Niskayuna, NY 12309
September 9-4pm (518) 785-5575
80 vendors
$3 admission
NOTES: I attend almost every year and find good deals–a mix of antiques and flea market. Food and bathrooms available. Always a farm stand set up, too.
Strawberry Acres Flea Market
3625 NY-67, Buskirk, NY 12028
September, Saturday & Sunday
$3 for parking, food available, 130 vendors
NOTES: Love this flea market! It’s out in the country and has a wonderful mix of vendors. I always fill my vehicle! My sweet husband loves the sausage sandwiches.
Farther Afield Flea Markets
Stormville Airport Flea Market (1.5 hours south of Albany)
428 Route 2016, Stormville, NY 12582 8 am – 4 pm
April, May, July, September, October, November
Free admission, Free parking
Facebook (845) 221-6561
600+ vendors
NOTES: Have never been, but looks great. Started in the 1970’s.
Beacon Flea Market (1.5 hours south of Albany)
Weekly: Sundays (fair-weather)
Seasonal: April to November, 8 -3
NOTES: No food in order to support of local food businesses. Haven’t been yet.
Rinaldi Flea Market (1.5 hours south of Albany)
900 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie
Weekly: Sundays
Seasonal: April to October
NOTES: In business for over 40 years. Haven’t been yet.
Hastings Flea (2.5 hours south of Albany)
Southside Avenue MTA Commuter Lot
Monthly: 2nd Sundays, 10-4
Seasonal: April – November
NOTES: Food & coffee vendors. Haven’t been yet.
Large Annual Garage Sales
Christian Brothers Academy Annual Garage Sale
12 Airline Drive, Colonie, NY 12205
February 8-3 pm
NOTES: I attended 2017 for the first time, showing up at about 1 pm and the sale was pretty picked over. I would recommend attending as early as possible. Several large rooms and hallways in the the school were set up for the sale.
Woodlawn Neighborhood Garage Sale
Schenectady Neighborhood (eastern end)
May (always the 3rd weekend in May )
NOTES: I attend almost every year; it’s one of my favorites. Regular people selling some great stuff. It take place over a huge number of blocks on both sides of State Street. Sometimes driving on the narrow streets gets a little crazy, but it’s not too bad. Sometimes you can park and walk to 5 or 6 sales.
Waterford Village Wide Sell-Out
September
NOTES: I’ve heard great things about this sale but have never attended. Waterford is a picturesque town located at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers.
Farther Afield Large Annual Garage Sales
Worlds Largest Annual Garage Sale (1.5 hours north of Albany)
Warrensburg, NY, Northway Exit 23
September or October
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Free admission, Off-site parking with free shuttle service
NOTES: I’ve been attending this sale for more 40 years. Over 200 vendors plus garage sales by townspeople. Truly town-wide. Many food vendors. Porta-potties available throughout town. Shuttle from parking area near Exit 23 into town runs regularly and is free.
Stormville Airport Garage Sales (1.5 hours south of Albany)
428 Route 2016, Stormville, NY 12582
June & September 9-3pm
Facebook (845) 221-6561
NOTES: I’ve never attended, but would love to someday. Free admission, Free parking, 400+ vendors.
50 Mile Garage Sale (4 hours west of Albany)
Route 90, Homer to Montezuma
July (always last full weekend in July)
Broshure
NOTES: I attended this year and while I had fun and bought a bunch of stuff, I’m not sure I’ll return. It was somewhat conjested and very hot and humid (as it often is in NY in July). It’s been running since 1988.
Antique Shows
Niskayuna Reformed Antique Show
Route 7, 3041 Troy-Schenectady Road, Niskayuna, NY
January 10-5 518-785-5575
NOTES: 44th annual show. Church food available.
Schoharie Antique Show
Schoharie Central School
March 11-4 Entry $8
NOTES: Havent’ been yet.
St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox “The Albany Show”
440 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY 12208
November 11-6 pm Entry: $6
NOTES: 40 dealers. Greek food & pastry available.
Farther Afield Antique Shows
Brimfield Antiques and Collectibles Show (2.5 hours east of Albany)
Brimfield, MA
May, July, & September
RELATED ARTICLES:
1. Brimfield Blog Post
2. Antique Trader magazine “Brimfield Bound (article by me!)
3. Saratoga Magazine article about my Brimfield trip
Country Living Fair (1.5 hours south of Albany)
Dutchess County Fairgrounds Rhinebeck, NY
June 10-5 pm Entry: $13-40
RELATED ARTICLES:
1. Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck, NY
2. What I Bought at the Country Living Fair
I have attended this show twice and it’s loads of fun. Lots of eye candy, some special events (e.g., the Beekman Boys), and good food vendors. Most is under cover. Very expensive, however.
Madison Boulkville Show Weekend (2 hours west of Albany)
Route 20, Madison & Bouckville, NY
June & August
NOTES: 14 show fields. Over 2000 dealers. Parking at several show fields. Lots of food vendors. Haven’t been yet.
