So where do I begin? Anyone who reads flea market type magazines has heard of the Pasadena Rose Bowl Flea Market. I myself have been fascinated by stories about it for a long time. So when my youngest daughter Bethany moved to Pasadena I was thrilled to have the the chance to check it out for myself.
It is billed as The Greatest Flea Market on Earth! I don’t know if that’s true or not but I’m here to tell ya’ that it is ginormous! We started off shopping the circle around the perimeter of the arena first before we realized that there was another huge section over the bridge and behind the arena. Row upon row of junk, glorious junk!
There were handcrafted items, vintage clothing, antiques, Steam Punk, rustic, industrial . . . but enough talking already, come along and see our day at The Greatest Flea Market on Earth!
Decorated Hats
Vintage Jewelry
Classy Furs
Crystal and Silver
Fun Old Cameras
Clocks Galore!
And my favorite part . . . the furniture!
Look at this table full of old hardware!.
Next came the beautiful light fixtures.
Weathered Wood and Rust
Industrial Chic
An antique horse on wheels!
A lovely old carriage
A cart full of goodies!
A birdcage I guess, but can you see it as a lamp?
Filigree
Mama and pups
Gorgeous old paintings
Mountains of French grain sacks
Of course we couldn’t possibly see it all. There comes a point in the day where you just can’t take any more in. But it was wonderful and fun, there was something for everyone, the prices ranged from a bit too high to great bargains, especially as it came closer to closing time and the vendors were offering discounts. I was restrained in my buying (a fortunate thing I guess) by the fact that I had only one bag to bring home on the plane and it was already full with the flowers I bought at the L.A. Flower Market. We escaped the market with only one small purchase for my daughter’s apartment (which is darling by the way and well done on a student’s budget, but that is for a future post).
So was it The Greatest Flea Market on Earth? I’ve never been to one better, and in the end it was a great day of sunshine, people watching, eating, shopping and spending time with my girl. I would definitely do it all again!
Blessings to you,
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
March 27, 2014 at 2:34 pmWow, it looks like a fantastic place to spend a day {or two}, Patti! I could definitely see myself coming home with one of those hats and some silver trays. I have heard about this flea market for years. Never been myself, but I’m sure if I ever get to the Pasadena area I would make it a must see stop.
michele says
March 28, 2014 at 6:12 amOH MY!!
It sure does look like it is the greatest flea market…
I would love to have something like that driving distance to me, would be so wonderful.
Visiting from Common Ground today.
Michele
Tammy says
March 29, 2014 at 7:34 amI have only been once…and that was with hubby…need to leave him home and go again!
Andy says
March 30, 2014 at 3:28 amWhat an amazing flea market. I wish I could spend a day there, I’m sure I would find some great vintage pieces of furniture to restore. Maybe I will get there someday.
Linda says
March 30, 2014 at 6:45 pmOmigosh, I would have loved this. Too bad this flea market wasn’t at the same time as the BCS game!
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
March 31, 2014 at 5:31 amPatti, This looks like flea market heaven and you used great restraint in only purchasing one thing.
Take care!
xx,
Sherry
Kay Simpson says
March 31, 2014 at 7:47 amI was just there in November 2013 and I can only say WOW. I was dumbstruck. I even bought one of the hats in your pix. Must go back someday.
Judy Pimperl says
April 1, 2014 at 1:03 pmI had the opportunity to visit the Rose Bowl Flea Market about fifteen years ago, after hearing about it forever and wanting to go. It’s so huge, it’s almost overwhelming, but- like you- I thought it was the best in the country. I will probably never get the opportunity to go again, so thank you for sharing the pics…brings back memories.
Judypimperl.blogspot.com
Donna Wilkes says
April 1, 2014 at 4:50 pmI would have to drive a huge truck to go to this flea market. I saw many things that were delightful.. Thanks for sharing your day with us.
Diana Petrillo says
April 1, 2014 at 5:44 pmWhat fun! I would love to go some day. Great photos of great treasures. Stopping by via Wow Us Wed., Diana
Adirondack Girl @ Heart
Julie says
April 2, 2014 at 5:06 pmI’m visiting from Home And Garden Thursday. This post is getting me itching to go on a junking adventure this week. There won’t be nearly as much as that flea market. I don’t think my brain could take it all in either without short circuiting first. Lovely pictures of everything.
Ann Krucek says
April 2, 2014 at 6:48 pmWow!! Fabulous Flea Market. I might just have to put this on my bucket list!!! We have a big flea market by us but it is not high quality items and I very rarely go because every time I do I come home disappointed. But this flea market looks like a flea market I would thoroughly enjoy!!
Andrew says
April 3, 2014 at 3:09 amLooks like a fantastic flea market. What I would not give to go there if only for the furniture on offer. As a furniture restorer I would be in vintage heaven.
The Tablescaper says
April 3, 2014 at 6:27 pmSo wonderful to have you at Seasonal Sundays. Looking forward to having you join this weekend as well!
– Alma, The Tablescaper
Susan eclecticshorebird says
April 4, 2014 at 6:57 pmAll I can say is… WOW!!!
Deborah says
April 5, 2014 at 10:07 amOh how I would love to go to one of these! It looks like such a fun day. I would have a terrible time not buying anything though! Thank you for sharing at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. ~Deborah
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
April 5, 2014 at 5:44 pmOh what a great adventure! I’ve been to The Rose Bowl, but only for football. I bet the flea market is way more fun!
Dawn @ We Call It Junkin says
April 6, 2014 at 1:02 pmWow, Patti, that place is amazing! My faves are the green glider and the green chippy table. Gorgeous! Glad you took the time to snap all those pics for us. Thank you for sharing this at my History & Home link party – Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com