7 Must-Visit Flea Markets In Maine Where You’ll Find Awesome Stuff (2024)

If you grew up in a family that combed through Uncle Henry's, then you know a good Maine bargain when you spot one. You may also love spending weekends strolling flea markets and garage sales looking for discarded beauties in need of a new home. If you feel as though we're speaking specifically about you, you'll love this collection of the best flea markets in Maine!

Take a weekend and hit them all, or spread them out over the course of time. But, be warned - this is nowhere near a complete list. Some of the absolute best flea market finds are the side-of-the-road spots that have no names! So, remember to take your time and pull over often when driving through Maine for antique finds. Who knows? The treasures you find may become your new family heirlooms. Fans of shopping in Maine beware: these markets are addictive!

1. The Portland Flea-For-All, Portland

This space is the most beautifully curated collection of antique and vintage items we've ever come across. In addition to vintage clothes revamped into modern-day togs, you'll find tons of reclaimed wood, reupholstered furniture, and fun little toys. You could easily stroll through here for over an hour just looking at the merchandise without making a single purchase, though we doubt you'll leave empty-handed. It is open on Fridays and Saturdays! Visit the official website for the most up-to-date info on hours, sales, and more!

2. Cabot Mill Antiques/Waterfront Flea Market, Brunswick

If you've spent time in southern Maine, you've probably seen this huge building in Brunswick. In operation since 2010, Cabot Mill Antiques is housed within Fort Andross, a wonderfully-restored textile mill on the Androscoggin River. There are over 160 vendors selling high-quality vintage merchandise at good prices! You can typically bargain for about 10% off, but many times you'll get more if you offer to pay cash. It's open seven days a week. Cool! Visit the official website for more info!

3. Hobby Horse Flea Market, Searsport

If it's moose antlers you want, it's moose antlers you'll get! Hobby Horse is a good mix of old relics and some newer reproductions, but it's worth a stop if you're on Route 1. There's a fair bit of Maine-related stuff, but as with any flea market, some good hunting could turn up something completely unexpected! Hobby Horse is closed on Tuesdays but is open Wednesday through Monday.

4. Southern Maine Indoor Flea Market, Scarborough

This is southern Maine's largest indoor flea market, which means it just might be your one-stop shop for everything you didn't know you needed. From beer steins of all sizes to snow globes and sweaters, if it exists, there's an example of it waiting for you in Scarborough. Come see why it's often named among the best flea markets in Maine! It's open seven days a week.

5. Montsweag Flea Market, Woolwich

This local and totally amazing flea market in Maine has been in business since 1977 and shows no signs of slowing! Every time you visit you'll find vendors lining up their tables, selling everything from personal effects found in their aunt's basem*nts to crafts they've meticulously created for you by hand. It's a lovely bunch of folks who oftentimes brave questionable weather to make sure you can stroll around their wares. Looking for the best of the best flea markets in Maine? Look no further.

6. Big Chicken Barn Books & Antiques, Ellsworth

Is it a bookstore? A record shop? A furniture store? Or, just a big ol' flea market? It's really up to you. Named of the best flea markets in New England by Yankee Magazine, Big Chicken Barn is exactly what it sounds like - a big barn full of fascinating antiques on the first floor. The second floor is packed with books, comics, and records. Big Chicken is open seven days a week! Explore the official website for more information.

7. Elmer’s Barn of Junk and Dead Things, Whitefield

Elmer Wilson has owned Elmer's Barn for almost 40 years. The place has a lot of heart, as well as a lot of everything else. One can never be sure what they'll find at Elmer's, but chances are it will be something you didn't know you needed. It's open seven days per week. Make sure to check out the official Facebook page, too!

For a glimpse into the story of Elmer's Barn, check out this video:

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