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Rhode Island's Flea Market Royalty Returns For 53rd Season

Charlestown's Gen. Stanton Inn Flea Market Opens April 29

QUEEN OF RHODE ISLAND'S FLEA MARKETS

Now celebrating its' 53rd season, The General Stanton Inn Flea Market reigns supreme, as Rhode Island's oldest, continually-running Flea Market.


This antiques and collectibles market is held outdoors during weekends-- from late April through Columbus Day--on the tree-lined, 7-plus acres of Charlestown's historic General Stanton Inn.

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The General Stanton Inn Flea Market will open its' 2018 Season on Sunday, April 29, 8 a.m.-3 p.m..
It will be open on Sundays only, until Memorial Day Weekend.

Over the Memorial Day Holiday, The General Stanton Inn Flea Market starts its' expanded, "Summer Hours"--opening every Saturday, Sunday and Holiday Monday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m..

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Vendors of antiques, collectibles, craft and art items, new merchandise and Farmers' Market goods, are encouraged to call and reserve a space for the whole Season--or just one weekend--with General Stanton Inn and Flea Market owner, Janice Falcone: 401-364-1818.


10' x 20' spaces are available at just $25.-$35. per day, depending on location. Vendors may purchase a space in a tarped area or are welcome to bring their own "pop-up" tents. Vendors are responsible for providing their own tables and chairs.


Food and soft-beverage vendors are encouraged to sell this season, at the constantly diversifying General Stanton Inn Flea Market.


The General Stanton Inn Flea Market is continuing its' long tradition of providing free spaces to non-profit groups, for the purpose of information sharing and/or selling goods to raise funds for a group's mission.


Visitor admission is free. There is a $2. parking fee charged on Sundays only.


Come find out for yourself--starting Sunday, April 29-- why flea marketing in Charlestown is such a royal good time!

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