The flea markets in Virginia range from one of the largest antique malls in the United States to a 100-mile yard sale that unspools through fifteen counties in a single day. The state’s Civil War history, its colonial architecture, and its geography all show up in the stock — the Shenandoah Valley, the Blue Ridge Mountains, the tidal rivers of the Chesapeake. Federal glass, Civil War collectibles, Virginia primitives, mid-century furniture, and locally made crafts appear at markets worth visiting for their settings alone.
This guide covers 10 of the best flea markets in Virginia, from permanent antique malls open daily to major annual events that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors. Each entry includes practical details and an honest assessment of what to expect.
1. Hillsville Flea Market — Hillsville
Hillsville has a population of around 2,500 people. Twice a year — Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend — it receives up to 500,000 visitors for what is one of the largest outdoor flea markets on the East Coast. The Labor Day edition is the bigger of the two, sprawling across Carroll County with hundreds of vendors selling antiques, vintage goods, collectibles, handmade items, and general merchandise across open fields and roadsides.
The scale is genuinely remarkable. Go with comfortable shoes, cash, and more time than you think you need. In fact, the variety is enough to keep serious collectors and casual browsers equally occupied across a full weekend.
📍 Where: Carroll County Fairgrounds, Hillsville, VA 24343
📅 When: Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend annually
🌐 Web: facebook.com/HillsvilleFleaMarket
2. Shenandoah Valley Flea Market — New Market
Open year-round since 2004, the Shenandoah Valley Flea Market sits in New Market against a backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains — look for the red roof on Route 11. More than 70 vendors stock primitives, furniture, pottery, art, and glass. The market has a well-documented claim to fame: in 2012, a shopper paid $7 for a painting that turned out to be Paysage Bords de Seine by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The painting had been stolen from a Baltimore museum in 1951 and was valued between $75,000 and $100,000. That story draws visitors — and the market delivers on it. New Market itself is a Civil War history town, and the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park makes for a natural complement to the market visit.
📍 Where: 3549 Old Valley Pike, New Market, VA 22844
📅 When: Daily
🕐 Hours: 09:00–17:00
🌐 Web: Facebook page
📖 Full review: Shenandoah Valley Flea Market on Fleamapket
3. Virginia 100 Mile Yard Sale — Route 360/460
One day each July, a 100-mile sale winds through 15 towns along Routes 360 and 460, starting at Moseley and stretching through multiple counties. Thousands of sellers set up along the route — antique dealers, vintage vendors, and private individuals clearing out decades of accumulation. Federal glass, Civil War collectibles, farm equipment, furniture, and the genuinely unexpected all surface regularly.
There is no fixed end time, but the event lasts one day only. Pack a cooler, plan your route in advance, and build in time for the BBQ joints and history stops along the way. Check the website each year for the exact date in July.
📍 Where: Starts at 12850 Patrick Henry Hwy, Amelia Court House, VA 23002
📅 When: Annually, one Saturday in July
🕐 Hours: 07:00–22:00
🌐 Web: va100mileyardsale.com
📖 Full review: Virginia 100 Mile Yard Sale on Fleamapket
4. The Factory Antique Mall — Verona
Housed in a former Genesco clothing factory along Route 11 in Augusta County, The Factory Antique Mall is one of the largest antique malls in the United States at 135,000 square feet and growing. Over 250 vendors stock vintage Americana, primitives, glassware, artwork, and collectibles. The space takes three to four hours to cover properly, and new items arrive weekly. Notably, the mall has supplied period furnishings for AMC’s drama Turn and the film Lincoln — a useful indicator of the quality on offer. An on-site café, Tasty Bites, means you do not need to leave to refuel.
📍 Where: 50 Lodge Ln, Ste 106, Verona, VA 24482
📅 When: Daily
🕐 Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:00–17:00 | Friday–Saturday 10:00–18:00 | Sunday 12:00–18:00
🌐 Web: factoryantiquemall.com
📖 Full review: The Factory Antique Mall on Fleamapket
5. Stagecoach Markets & Antique Village — Gloucester
Open weekends only, the Stagecoach Market in Gloucester County is one of the more distinctive flea market experiences in Virginia. The complex combines a flea market and antique shop inside a village built with an Old West motif — storefronts modelled on Western architecture, open and covered merchant spaces throughout. Some vendors specialise in particular categories (gemstones, war collectibles), which makes it worth asking around if you are hunting something specific. Vendors are receptive to negotiation.
📍 Where: 6053 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Gloucester, VA 23061
📅 When: Saturday and Sunday
🕐 Hours: 08:00–16:00
🌐 Web: Facebook page
6. The Strasburg Emporium — Strasburg
Over 50,000 square feet and more than 60 dealers in the Shenandoah Valley town of Strasburg — one of the largest antique selections in the region. Coins, antiques, artwork, furniture, glass, linens, and home decor all feature. Several dealers have been at the Emporium for over a decade, which shows in the depth and consistency of what’s on offer. Moreover, the Strasburg area has a concentration of antique shops that makes it worth spending a full day in town rather than just passing through.
📍 Where: 160 N Massanutten St, Strasburg, VA 22657
📅 When: Daily
🕐 Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:00–17:00 | Friday–Saturday 10:00–18:00 | Sunday 10:00–17:00
🌐 Web: thestrasburgemporium.com
7. Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market — Alexandria
Named “Best Flea Market” in Virginia by Domino Magazine, the Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market runs on the second Saturday of each month in the Del Ray neighbourhood of Alexandria, just outside Washington D.C. Over 40 vendors spread across two parking lots with vintage clothing, tableware, records, furniture, art, and handmade goods from 9am to 2pm. Street food vendors and live music run alongside the stalls.
In 2025, the market added a second location at the corner of Mt. Vernon and Custis avenues on the same monthly dates — effectively doubling the browsing space. The setting in the walkable Del Ray neighbourhood means the market integrates naturally into a morning in Alexandria rather than requiring a dedicated trip.
📍 Where: Parking lots at the corner of Mount Vernon and East Bellefonte Avenues, Alexandria, VA
📅 When: Second Saturday of the month
🕐 Hours: 09:00–14:00
🌐 Web: delrayvintageflea.com
8. Smithfield Vintage Market — Windsor & Smithfield
Winner of a Best of Reader’s Choice Award from Coastal Virginia Magazine, the Smithfield Vintage Market combines a large annual show at the Windsor fairgrounds (over 100 dealers, first weekend of May, $5 admission) with monthly shows in Smithfield from May through November (around 15 sellers, second Saturday of the month, free entry). The stock is strictly pre-1980: glassware, kitchen items, primitives, farm collectibles, and vintage pieces with genuine provenance.
📍 Where: 21311 Courthouse Hwy, Windsor, VA 23487 (annual show) | 19 Main St, Smithfield, VA 23430 (monthly)
📅 When: Annual show: first weekend of May | Monthly: second Saturday, May–November
🕐 Hours: 09:00–13:00
🌐 Web: smithfieldvintagemarket.com
📖 Full review: Smithfield Vintage Market on Fleamapket
9. The Big Flea — Chantilly
The Mid-Atlantic’s largest indoor flea market, held at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly with around 600 independent dealers per event. Jewelry, artwork, Americana, furniture, rare antique furniture, toys, and memorabilia fill the expo halls across multiple events throughout the year. Additionally, The Big Flea runs a sister show in Hampton, Virginia. Check the website for the current event calendar — dates are announced seasonally.
📍 Where: Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA 20151
📅 When: Multiple times a year — check website for dates
💰 Admission: $10 (both days)
🌐 Web: thebigfleamarket.com
10. Shenandoah Antiques Expo — Fishersville
Organised by Heritage Promotions, the Shenandoah Antiques Expo has been running for over 60 years. Held twice a year — spring and fall — in Fishersville, it brings together over 300 indoor dealers plus more than 100 outdoor spaces. The quality draws collectors, shop owners, and enthusiasts from across the region. Admission is $10 on Friday and $5 on Saturday. For serious antique buyers in Virginia, this is consequently one of the most productive events on the annual calendar.
📍 Where: 277 Expo Rd, Fishersville, VA 22939
📅 When: Twice a year (spring and fall) — check Facebook for exact dates
💰 Admission: $10 Friday | $5 Saturday
🌐 Web: facebook.com/ShenandoahExpo
📖 Full review: Shenandoah Antiques Expo on Fleamapket
Book Your Stay in Virginia
Virginia’s flea markets spread across the state — the Shenandoah Valley alone has four on this list within an hour of each other. A base in the Staunton or Harrisonburg area puts you within reach of the Factory Antique Mall, the Strasburg Emporium, the Shenandoah Valley Flea Market, and the Shenandoah Antiques Expo in a single extended weekend.
FAQ: Flea Markets in Virginia
What is the best flea market in Virginia?
For scale and spectacle, the Hillsville Flea Market (Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends) draws up to 500,000 visitors and is one of the largest outdoor flea markets on the East Coast. For permanent antique malls, The Factory Antique Mall in Verona — 135,000 square feet — is one of the largest in the United States. For curated antiques at a regular monthly market, the Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market in Alexandria is the most decorated, named Best Flea Market in Virginia by Domino Magazine.
Which Virginia flea markets are open year-round?
The Shenandoah Valley Flea Market in New Market and The Factory Antique Mall in Verona are both open daily year-round. The Strasburg Emporium is also open daily. The Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market runs monthly from spring through autumn. By contrast, most of the annual and semi-annual events — Hillsville, the Shenandoah Antiques Expo, the Virginia 100 Mile Yard Sale, and the Smithfield Vintage Market — are seasonal.
Are there good flea markets in the Shenandoah Valley?
Several. The Shenandoah Valley Flea Market in New Market is open daily year-round. In Strasburg, the Strasburg Emporium covers 50,000 square feet of antiques. Further south in Augusta County, the Factory Antique Mall in Verona is one of the largest antique malls in the country. The Shenandoah Antiques Expo in Fishersville, moreover, runs twice a year with over 400 vendors. The valley also hosts the Virginia 100 Mile Yard Sale annually along Routes 360 and 460.
Are there flea markets near Washington D.C. in Virginia?
Yes. The Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market in Alexandria runs monthly and is easily reached from D.C. The Big Flea at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly is the Mid-Atlantic’s largest indoor flea market and runs several times a year. The Fairfax Funky Flea in Old Town Fairfax also runs monthly from April through November with over 70 vetted vendors.
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