Outdoor markets are an attraction that locals and visitors who travel to Sussex County enjoy from the spring through the fall. As the weather warms up in Sussex County, outdoor markets make a comeback, with farmer markets and flea markets somewhere within the county nearly every weekend until November. Some locations where the outdoor markets are located do have stores that are open year-round.
Many years ago – and for many years – the Springdale Farmers Market was an indoor farmers market in the county on Stickles Pond Road in Andover Township, later transitioning to a flea market, before fading away altogether. While one local flea market has remained a mainstay for over 50 years, the farmers markets within different towns throughout the county began popping up in some places approximately a decade ago. A few of these shopping opportunities are hosted by municipalities, others by non-profit groups, and others by private entities. Below are some of the regular ones you’ll find in the spring through the fall; and some of the items you’ll find there:
Barb’s Treasures
10 Route 94, Lafayette. Tel: (973)579-2080
This home décor and vintage store features booths throughout with unique treasures, and hosts flea markets and vendor events outside of the store, with various dealers who have booths within the store. Visit the Barb’s Treasures Facebook Page for updates.
Culver Lake Flea Market
437 Route 206, Branchville. Tel: (201) 403-2536
The outdoor flea market is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., May through October, opening at 10 a.m. in April and November. There are extended hours on the holiday weekends (Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day and Black Friday). Visit the Flea Market for various collectibles, antiques, handcrafted goods, jewelry and more. The Barn on the property is open rain or shine during the Flea Market hours. See full hours and more information on the Culver Lake Flea Market Facebook Page.
Borough of Hopatcong Market and Craft Fair
Hopatchung Road (by Walgreens in the Park and Ride Lot), Hopatcong
This is a diverse group of vendors and crafters that are in Hopatcong on Sundays from the end of May to the beginning of November, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy food vendors as well as those with unique offerings for sale. All table fees for vendors benefit the Hopatcong Community and Wellness Center, with vendor applications through the Borough of Hopatcong. Visit the Facebook Page for complete details and updates.
Sparta Farmers Market
89 Sparta Avenue, Sparta.
The Sparta Farmers Market has been in existence since 2011 and is now held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Sparta Health & Wellness Center West Parking Lot, from May through November. Choose from fresh local produce, farm raised meats, freshly prepared foods and more from more than 25 vendors. Visit their website and Facebook page for updates.
Scranberry Coop Flea Market
42 Main Street, Andover. Tel: (973) 786-6414
This more than 10,000 square foot vintage store with over 170 dealers, hosts flea markets the first Sunday of each month, April through November, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of the location, with vendors from within the store. In the event of rain, the rain date is the following Sunday. See the website with links to social media accounts, which also provide updates about the flea market.
Sussex County Farmers Market
Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta. Tel: (973) 948-5500
Visit the Sussex County Farmers Market, sponsored by the Sussex County Board of Agriculture, the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June through October. The market features Jersey grown and produced vegetables, fruit, dairy items, meats, eggs, wine, fiber and more. Visit the market’s website here for more details.
The Shoppes at Lafayette Farm Market
75 Route 15, Lafayette.
Come to The Shoppes at Lafayette for local produce, farm fresh products, food trucks and more. The Farm Market takes place rain or shine each Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May through October. Visit the website here for more information.
Vernon Makers Market
451 Route 94, Vernon. Tel: (973) 764-4055
The Township of Vernon and Heaven Hill Farm & Garden Center have teamed up to create the Vernon Makers Market. It takes place once monthly in June, July, August and September. The event features locally grown and sourced produce, honey, handmade goods, farm fresh items and more. Find out more information and updates on the Facebook Page here.
Members of Life In Sussex staff have contributed to this post.
