Discover A Treasure Trove Of Knick-Knacks At All American Swap In Nevada
By Celina Colby|Published March 09, 2022
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Celina Colby
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Celina Colby is a Boston-based writer and native New Englander who has been covering travel, arts, food, and culture nationally for ten years. When she's not on deadline you can often find her reading, sewing, and searching for the perfect empanada.
For those who love digging through flea markets for the perfect knick-knack, All American Swap in Pahrump, Nevada is a dream come true. Held at the VFW Hall every Saturday, the market has become a local institution.
The swap is located in Pahrump, Nevada, a town about 62 miles West of Las Vegas. Known for its wineries, Pahrump is also home to one of the most vibrant swap markets in the state.
The market setup is fairly casual. They're open every Saturday year-round from first light until it gets too hot. Vendors pay $10 for a spot and can't reserve space in advance. Whoever shows up is who's vending that day.
You'll find items of all kinds at this packed market. From vintage and antique finds to collectibles and jewelry, someone here is bound to have something you'll love.
While you're pursuing the stalls you can also snack on food from local makers, like Dale Jean's fresh bread. In addition to the scent of banana bread wafting from this stall, you might find homemade honey and other delicacies.
As is standard practice, visitors can pay for the treasures they find in this trove. But with the right items to trade, bartering and swapping can also get you what you're looking for.
The beauty of markets like this one isn't just the items you find, it's about the people you meet along the way. Some of the vendors at All American Swap Meet have been attending the market for decades and have the stories to prove it. At this town event, you’ll walk away not just with a unique trinket, but also with lifelong memories.