One of my favorite things about the weather getting warmer is some of my favorite weekend activities return. Are you ready to go thrifting and antiquing?

Hudson Valley Flea Market Season is Just Weeks Away

Elephant's Trunk Flea Market
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Before you know it yard sales will be popping up everywhere. The opportunity to go treasure hunting is right around the corner. It is also time to check in to see when your favorite flea market may be planning to open for the 2025 season.

In mid-last week, one of my favorite places to treasure hunt and thrift announced that it hopes to be up and running in about three weeks. Elephant's Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, Connecticut, just over the board of New York, is planning to open the first Sunday in April.

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Some Changes for This Season at the Elephant's Trunk Flea Market

They also announced that they plan to make some changes this year based on feedback from people who shop at the Trunk. One of the 2025 changes will be that they have pushed back the General Admission time to 7 AM. Doing this has eliminated the $10 7 AM to 8 AM hour for attendees.

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You can still get in on the early buyer $20 time frame which begins at 5:30 AM. The 2025 General Admission price is now $4 per person. For vendors, you will be required to be in your spot by 6:50 AM. The Trunk also stated that they will have more details about the 2025 season as the opening gets closer.

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Things You Find For Sale at Elephants Trunk Flea Market

These are the types of things that are for sale at the Elephant's Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, Connecticut New England's largest weekly flea market. You never know what you will find there on a Sunday but it is guaranteed that you will find something you have to buy. Treasures from the past and present.

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Thrift shops can be gold mines for treasure for you, your home, or your office. Clothes, housewares, and gift items can all be found at great prices. Thrift shops also help recycle items. Donating an item instead of throwing it out can go a long way to helping the planet and your pocketbook.

Gallery Credit: Paty Quyn