You Could Easily Spend All Weekend At This Enormous Mississippi Flea Market
By Daniella DiRienzo|Updated on March 28, 2024(Originally published March 05, 2023)
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
Of all the amazing flea markets in Mississippi, First Monday Trade Days and Flea Market has got to be one of the best. Held once a month in the small town of Ripley, the enormous sale encompasses 50-plus acres and features over 1,000 vendors! The grounds even include dining facilities and campsites, which means you could literally spend an entire weekend at this enormous Mississippi flea market. Talk about a bargain hunter’s dream come true!
First Monday Trade Days and Flea Market is located at 10590 MS-15 in Ripley. The epic sale takes place during the first weekend of each month.
Keep an eye out for its Back 2 Back Weekends where the market is open the first and last weekend of the month! You'll definitely want to mark this in your calendar because there's absolutely nothing else like it.
Held for the first time in July of 1893, the sale has continued to grow with each passing year. It’s now estimated that over 100,000 people visit annually.
And there's a reason this flea market in Mississippi is so popular. You can find some really incredible merchandise here.
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The enormous market features over 50 acres of merchandise from 1,100 vendors. But that’s not all you’ll find. The grounds also include dining facilities, electrical hookups, showers, a laundry room, table rental, TV cable hookup, golf cart rentals, early morning church services, and "good old Southern Hospitality."
Seriously, the possibilities are endless for both food and finds at the Ripley, Mississippi flea market.
Featuring an assortment of merchandise that includes everything from antiques and crafts to produce and other tasty goods, this epic market truly offers something for everyone.
Have you ever been to the Ripley flea market? Tell us all about your best deal with a comment. Visit First Monday Trade Days and Flea Market at 10590 MS-15 in Ripley. For more information, including upcoming sale dates, visit the Ripley’s First Monday Trade Day Facebook page. Find a great deal on a place to stay in Ripley at Booking.com.
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Flea Markets In Mississippi
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Where are there flea markets in Mississippi?
The flea market mentioned above is one of the largest and oldest flea markets in Mississippi so you don’t want to miss it, but there are many more. Be sure to check out these other flea markets in Mississippi as well.
Depot Antique Mall, Oxford
Canton Flea Market Arts & Crafts Show, Canton
Tupelo Flea Market and Craft Show, Tupelo
The Hillbilly Mall, Booneville
Ripley’s First Monday Trade Day and Flea Market, Ripley
Flea Market & RV Park at Menge, Pass Christian
Central Mississippi Flea Market, Kosciusko
Rebecca Rose Flea Market and Boutique, Richland
Trade Days LLC at Jones Center Flea Market, Pearl
The Lucky Rabbit, Hattiesburg
Riverside Furniture, Antique, & Flea Market, New Albany
What’s so great about flea markets?
Flea markets are so cool because you never know exactly what you’re going to find. It’s a real treasure hunt and items sometimes are offered at much lower prices than retail.
