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By Daniella DiRienzo
|Updated on March 08, 2023(Originally published March 02, 2023)
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
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If you’re ready to get out of the house for a bit, we’ve got some great news for you – Ripley’s First Monday Trade Day is a spectacular way to spend the day. Held for the first time in the 1800s, it’s one of the state’s oldest flea markets. And with hundreds of vendors and an average annual attendance of 150,000, it’s also touted as the biggest. You never know what you’re going to find at a flea market and this one is especially promising. Read on for all the details because this is one event you don’t want to miss.
With such a storied history, this flea market has a lot to live up to and it does so not just in terms of size but in quality of products as well.
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The market is so big you're going to want to stick close to your friends — you could easily get lost on this giant compound!
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A lot of vendors come back every month, so the more often you go, the more you'll have a sense of what you want to visit. There are also lots of teasers posted on the market's Facebook page that showcase cool items throughout the market.
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The great thing about flea markets is you never quite know what you're going to find. Whether you're looking for something specific or just browsing, it's always an interesting exploration.
That's right, livestock! You can find literally anything you could possibly need or want at this flea market.
You can make a whole day of this exciting event.
Remember, Ripley’s First Monday Trade Day is always held the weekend before the first Monday of the month. It’s open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call (662) 837-4051. You can also visit Ripley’s First Monday Trade Day website or Facebook page.
This isn’t the state’s only must-visit market. Read about The Lucky Rabbit in our feature article.
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Flea Markets In Mississippi
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Where are there flea markets in Mississippi?
Like we’ve mentioned in the article above, Ripley’s First Monday Trade Day is one of the largest and oldest flea markets in Mississippi, but there are many more. Be sure to check out these other flea markets in Mississippi as well.
- Depot Antique Mall, Oxford
- Canton Flea Market Arts & Crafts Show, Canton
- Tupelo Flea Market and Craft Show, Tupelo
- The Hillbilly Mall, Booneville
- Ripley’s First Monday Trade Day and Flea Market, Ripley
- Flea Market & RV Park at Menge, Pass Christian
- Central Mississippi Flea Market, Kosciusko
- Rebecca Rose Flea Market and Boutique, Richland
- Trade Days LLC at Jones Center Flea Market, Pearl
- The Lucky Rabbit, Hattiesburg
- Riverside Furniture, Antique, & Flea Market, New Albany
What’s so great about flea markets?
Flea markets are amazing because you never know exactly what you’re going to find. It’s a real treasure hunt and items sometimes are offered at low and tempting prices.
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