Alameda Point Antiques Faire

I like this antique faire very much. We can enjoy looking for our favorite here without any obstacles. But if we would like to find our target stuff, we have to go there before 7 am and pay 15 dollars for registration. Even that payment I will be there again soon to find good stuff.

I absolutely love this place!!! Started coming here and buying wonderful treasures… but just recently started getting my own booth and selling my own treasures as well!!! And I absolutely love it !! They have wonderful food trucks, bathrooms (Porta potties but clean) everywhere. Over 800 – 900 booths of wonderful treasures to dig from. Your sure to find something you just have to take home!

I’m giving this a middle of the road rating for the following reasons:
Five stars for food selection! The fresh fruit and bottled water was a huge hit with me as were the sausages. I was able to eat and stay on my diet. Yay!
Five stars for the staff! Whenever we had a question, the staff wearing vests were helpful, courteous, friendly, and responded to an emergency professionally and efficiently.
One star for having to pay $ 15 to get in early to avoid the sun. $ 15?!? Really???
Three stars for pricing: You can buy your antiques and treasures for less elsewhere. However, the bartering wasn’t bad, but I hate bartering. And why don’t people price their items?
I would say that overall, it was an enjoyable experience, but only for every once in awhile.
Bring sunblock, an umbrella, something to carry your items in or you can rent a shopping cart all day for $ 5. Your choice.

This place is amazing! You never know what you are going to find in this football field x4 Antiques Faire. It’s always entertaining to go regardless if you are on the hunt for something or not. This is something that everyone needs to experience… there are some funky things out there!
Cool vibes/​thoughts:
+ First Sunday of the month.
+ Bring a backpack, you never know what you will find.
+ Bring water. You’ll be there all day and not even make it through half of it.
+ FREE parking and shuttle. You might have to walk a bit to the event get in.
— Entry fee, see website (
) for deets.
— Can NOT enter after 3p, so get there early.
— Porta Potties only, get ready to plug your nose and hover.
— NO PETS ALLOWED.

I just attended this months first Sunday.
I was super excited in hope of finding tons of vintage fashion.
I did ended up leaving with a few things but nothing to rave or get excited about. Pick up 4 pieces of vintage sweater type tops for $ 5 each, a vintage dress for $ 12, a vintage ring for $ 20 and a vintage headband and hat for $ 25. I didn’t come here to drop a lot of money unless it was something I was hunting for on my must have list. My bf found a cool vintage tux coat for $ 18.
My bf and I enjoyed the pizza and lemonade booth which was a nice break from walking.
We got there at 8am paid $ 10 each and left around 1pm.
I’ll prob come back sometime this year to see if there is any new turn around. Most of the booth owners weren’t really easy to work with on prices which is sad.
If you love antiques… vintage items… I def recommend coming atleast once to check it out. Wear comfy shoes and bring something to push with wheels to carry your finds.
Tons of vintage furniture pieces too!

Incredibly glorious outdoor vintage market, the only painful thing about this visit was the fact that I don’t live anywhere near here and had to be careful about what my excitement levels led me to purchase. It was a bit drizzly on the day we came, which ultimately I think was a good thing, because there were no lines or crowds at all — apparently getting in and out of here by car on a nice day can require saintly patience.
There are literally hundreds and hundreds of vendors set up here and pretty much everyone is selling well curated vintage, beautiful fabrics, piles of carpets, acres of teak, complete collections of crystal barware… I mean it just goes on and on. Burnt out and overloaded from all the awesome? Take a break at one of the countless foodtrucks parked inside along the edges. Most vendors seemed to use Square to accept credit cards, but there is an ATM on the way in. Definitely worth checking out if you are a lover of nice/​weird old things. Come as early as you can to skip the crowds!

Well, I’m sure that the antiques are fantastic, however I’ll never know since they’re not supportive of mass transit. Waited at the Fruitvale station for 30 minutes after the shuttle was supposed to be there and nothing. A call to their office said, «he’s running late». That’s not late, that’s skipping an entire shuttle pick up time and leaving patrons high and dry.
Thanks for wasting my morning. There’s nothing I love better than waiting on a BART platform.

It’s huge, you can spend as many hours as you prefer. Get there early for antiques. Our bargain hard over whatever’s left at the end of the day. But note there’s a reason the tickets cost more in the early morn, that’s where the serious shoppers stock their stores, find their eBay inventory or just plain get their bargain-​hunting rocks off. This ain’t your ordinary flea market. There’s way too much to tell to think any single review can do the Alameda Antique Faire justice, so here’s my top five reasons I love, love, love it.
#1 Allyn Scura Eyewear — vintage glasses to die for. Amazing selection. They fill prescriptions even. I can’t count the compliments I’ve received on my sunglasses.
#2 Zolo coffee roasters for their incredible four dollar latte or $ 3.75 New Orleans style coffee.
#3 Liba falafel truck Berkeley’s finest is always at the Alameda show. $ 8.29 for a falafel so fine. Dress it up with the super-​well-​stocked condiments. Just look for the bright green truck.
#4 The whole darn thing is the place to go to decorate your room/​apartment/​house/​yard — real-​deal antiques, tchotckes, vintage posters, anddecent prices on African art and textiles.
#5 People watching a plenty — a true cross section of East Bayers and a reverse bridge and tunnel crowd from Ess-​Eff!
If you get there late, don’t park in the back, half a mile away — go to the right and follow the signs for vendors & helpers. Then park up front where the early goers are departing with their prizes. Or heck, park in the back and call it exercise. Either way, they have carts you can borrow for larger items, and a loading zone you can pull your car into. Thanks to Square, lot’s of vendors take credit cards. But it’s not a bad idea to have a wad of cash handy for the big find.

If you want antiques, this is the place to go. Nothing else comes close. I have gone five times and I have never gone home empty handed. Of course I was looking for some things but I wasn’t looking for an old Victrola but I bought one anyway for $ 200.00 and it works great.
If you go in the fall, it is a very nice place for a walk. If you go summer, you will get warm as there is no shaded areas so come prepared. We usually pack a lunch because getting in and out can be a hassle depending on the time.
There are dozens of porta-​potties and they all have wash stations. Parking is free but there is an admission price that is on a graduated scale. The first couple of hours is like 10 or 15 dollars and then it goes to five. There also are hand stamps fo re-​admittance.
If you buy something large there are loading zones and carts to wheel it out with. All day shopping carts are like $ 5. The vendors are all pretty good and usually they will come down a little bit and maybe work out quantity deals.
It also is repurposed furniture heaven. Lots of high quality items in that area. If you like older generation items then you are a fool if you don’t check this place out at least once. Nice backdrop of San Francisco in the distance as well.

Best flea market I have ever been too. Give yourself at least a few hours to make your way around the whole place because it’s HUGE! Great finds of all kinds, and awesome handmade wood furniture that won’t break the bank.

This is my mecca. I’ve been four consecutive months now, so I feel like a seasoned pro — rightly or wrongly!
A few tips before I get into my thoughts and review:
(1) Wear comfortable shoes — if you walk the entire Antiques Faire as I have the past two months, you’ll cover about five miles of ground
(2) Bring cash — almost no one accepts Square and cell service is awful anyway, plus you can only take $ 200 out at the ATMs there
(3) Wear a hat and/​or sunscreen — I’ve gotten a couple of horrible burns here, it’s just SO SUNNY
(4) Go with friends/​family and decide what everyone REALLY wants in advance — there is just so much stuff here, you’ll need help seeking out what you’re looking for
(5) For a more casual shopper, getting there by 10 should be fine, as they start shutting down around 2pm (I have done the entire Antiques Faire in 4 hours)
(6) When you find something you like, either just buy it or take a picture of both the item and the row it’s in (with the letter marker) so you can easily go back later (I’ve lost SO MANY items because I just can’t remember where they were…)
(7) Rent a cart, but keep your receipt so that you can get your $ 5 back when you turn it in
OK — so my experience. My first visit was definitely overwhelming, and we made it through only half of the Antiques Faire. After your first visit, you’ll definitely have a better grasp of the layout and what booths you can bypass and which you should focus on. Now, I have no problem making it through the entire Antiques Faire. I will say though, the best booths are definitely between rows B and U. I am never that impressed by anyone on row A, right past the entrance, and then beyond row U things start getting a little seedier. Although, if you’re looking for something super specific, I’d still check past row U as those vendors tend to charge a lot lower prices.
The prices here are definitely higher here than similar flea markets/​antique fairs elsewhere, but most people will haggle at least a little. Prices also definitely start getting more flexible closer to 2pm…
I’ve gotten great stuff every time I’ve been, and I’ve pretty much always found what I wanted. This month it was vintage tennis racquets, pool balls, beer trays, and then I found some other awesome miscellany. Last month it was trophies, pool balls (more), an ornate metal birdcage, and a cake dish. There is truly a little bit (or, a lot!) of everything here.
After you wrap up, you’ll be SUPER close to all the great tasting rooms (St. George, Hanger 1, etc.) and one of the West Coast’s best tiki bars… and trust me, you’ll want a drink!
P. S. There’s actually a lot of good food — and coffee — here. Chairman dumplings and the Greek food booth are my favorites. My dad loves the Italian sausage on the left-​hand-​side of the flea. My boyfriend loves the roasted corn, right near the sausage.

I cannot believe that I haven’t been to this fair before– what a cool, cool place! Once a month and an adventure to get here (come early and parking and getting through the line takes a while, but the spoils here are great. Everything here is some sort of treasure or trash to someone– and it is definitely the sort of place that you want to take your time and search out every booth. From clothing to furniture to chandeliers, the amount of stuff to look at (and buy) is pretty amazing. For the most part pricing was reasonable. There are food trucks and vendors located throughout the fair so you can ensure that you stay fed and hydrated while you shop.

I’ve heard about this for years and for whatever reason just hasn’t gotten to visit it until this past weekend but let me say it was awesome!
I will say being SUNSCREEN or a hat add there is no shade and while I expected a cool breeze and much cooler temperatures in Alameda it was surprising hot and still regretting the lack of sunscreen!
The booths just keep going and going with something for everyone’s tastes. I went with a friend that has differnt tastes than me and we both found a ton, since it was our first visit and neither of us were really prepared or planning on making any purchases we should have been more prepared.
Saw veterans of the show with rental vans and small u hauls but a lot of the vendors will deliver as well. They do have an area for pull up and load the car parking which I thought was fantastic. We saw tons of rolling carts also great idea and we didn’t even bring bags or a backpack do bring something!
Lots of food trucks and vendors to choose from but not a lot of seating and no shade at the tables but wish we could have tried more variety of food.
Also being some checks just in case done vendors have square capabilities but reception is spotty and not always reliable. Bring a camera especially if you need to text someone a picture of what you’re considering or to refer back too.
Definitely planning on going back!

The first time I came here, I was on a mission for a specific item and was disappointed that we came too late (at 2pm) for most of the vendors, who were packing up as we arrived. We still walked around a bit, but more as a recon for future trips.
Last Sunday was my second trip. We arrived at 11am, parked ridiculously far away (in the GG section), but were able to grab a shuttle heading toward the front.
Overall, this can be an overwhelming venture. It’s best to have a strategy in mind for getting through as much as possible before you start (mine was to S through each row and stop at the perimeter food trucks whenever I needed a break).
There _​is_​a directory available on the tables as you go in, but if you’re not a hardcore antique-​faire-​person seeking a specific vendor, this won’t help you browse.
I do wish the fair better-​organized the browsing experience. I don’t know how vendors purchase their spots, but it doesn’t seem cohesive. If I had to guess, it’s currently based on foot traffic– more expensive at the front and perimeters. In both visits, I’ve never reached beyond the halfway point before getting exhausted and going home.
But for the casual shopper who could literally shop til you drop (but likely won’t), this is a cool event. And for the hardcore antique-​ers on a surgical strike for the realllly nice stuff, come early: we saw a lot of nice (mostly large) pieces with «sold» signs on them.

Visited for the first time last weekend, had a great time! I was so paranoid that I was going to make my friend wake up early on a weekend for nothing, afraid that I wouldn’t find anything. Getting there went smoothly, we got there around 9:45 and there was a line for parking that took about 5 – 10 minutes. Once we parked, the free shuttle was waiting right nearby. I was afraid that the shuttle would have a long line, but we just walked on. The parking was definitely walkable, but because I was anticipating a big walk once we got in the fair, I decided to save my feet the extra unnecessary walk. TIP: There are numbers/​letters on safety cones to help you keep track of where you parked. Take note, or look for a good landmark to help you remember. Do not forget this or you’ll be tired at the end of the day and wandering around aimlessly with arms full of your treasures, desperately pressing the alarm button on your car keys. The lot is huge but managable.
Bring cash. ATMs are there, but they seemed to only be outside of the fair with a $ 3 charge. I don’t know if you have to pay again if you walk out, but we were given a ticket that we deposited at the gate and there was no hand stamp offered or anything so… As people mentioned, the entrance fee goes down the later you get there on the mentality that the good stuff goes earlier in the day.
Walking in, I immediately found a marching band hat and my friend found a working super 8 camera at one of the first stands we stopped at. I was in marching band in high school and had lost my hat, so this was definitely a sign I was in the right place. The camera was nice because to get one online, it usually says «should work» or some other vague thing, but this was actually marked as «works.» I handed over my money and wore the hat, and got compliments on it all day!
The fair is huge, like people say. We weaved through the first half, then made a beeline for the back and wandered back towards the front. The back is a little more like a flea market, more eclectic and the tables have a mix of things. The front is more like an antique store, where each booth often has a theme or more unified look to them. There are antique bottles from the 1800’s, beautiful jewelry, crazy hats, unique chachki’s, old cameras and typewriters… suitcases… basically something for everyone. I had to keep myself from looking at the furniture because I wanted it all!
Bring sunscreen, bring something to put your findings in, bring a parasol or umbrella because there isn’t much shade. There are a lot of fun food trucks, but barely anywhere to sit. If you don’t mind sitting on the ground or walking and eating, then they’re a fun option. I just wish they had stacks of gallon buckets to sit on or use as tables, like Off the Grid used to do (I think). I avoid port-​a-​potties at all costs, and that’s the only option there, so we left around 1pm to eat elsewhere and I was super happy I didn’t have to use the facilities there, though it is very nice of them to provide them at all. We boarded the shuttle back and watched people walking back with their findings, some girls were even carrying chairs and end tables with this awesome look of determination and pride on their faces. I wanted to cheer them on.
Overall, I was super happy with everything I found. And proud. If you love the thrill of the hunt, then this is for you. My only complaint is that everything was a couple dollars more than I wanted to pay. For example, the marching band hat was $ 30 when $ 25 seemed more fair. I got a parasol that the vendor priced at $ 20 saying that it opened all the way, but when we couldn’t get it open, she didn’t even offer a few dollars off on principal. I should have asked for $ 5 off but I didn’t and I regret it. I’m not good at haggling. On the other side, I got some vintage hats in excellent condition for $ 10 each, two for $ 15, which was definitely the deal of the day.

The Antiques Faire may be just about the coolest flea market I have ever been to. Located in Alameda, with a gorgeous SF skyline and huge cargo ships in the backdrop, this antiques market takes place once a month, on the first Sunday of the month. My friends had gone previously and raved about how fun it was to look around, so I finally made the trek up. There is a huge parking lot that’s free to park in — but I would say that it was kind of confusing getting into the parking lot because the signage indicated that there were two entrances. Once you park, depending on how late in the morning you’ve arrived, it might be a long walk to the Faire entrance. There are free shuttles that will take you to the front, but we just walked. There is an admission fee. After 9AM, it’s only $ 5 (BRING CASH!). Before 9AM, it costs more — I think the idea is that the earlier you get there, the better the selection will be and you’ll have dibs on it. From 6AM to 730AM, it costs $ 15, and 730AM to 9AM, it’s $ 10.
The Faire is gigantic and overwhelming. There are hundreds of vendors, selling all kinds of things. Apparently, everything being sold has to be old/​vintage/​retro. There was furniture (desks, tables, chairs, cabinets, dressers, vanities, benches, couches), clothes, jewelry, hats, rugs, toys, lamps, chandeliers, dishware, books, posters, glasses, watches, birdcages, and more. There were also items that were made from old things, like bracelets made out of old typewriter keys (so cool!) and giant metal heart decorations (I really wanted one of these, but what would I do with it??). It was really fun browsing around. I didn’t buy anything, so I didn’t do any haggling, but I got a lot of inspiration.
There were a lot of people who looked like veteran shoppers — they had all kinds of carts and wagons that they brought with them, for their newly acquired treasures. There were ATMs in various places at the Faire — I noticed that some of the vendors did take credit card or use Square, but cash is probably king here, so make sure to bring some before you arrive. There are also food vendors at the Faire, along the sides. There were a few food trucks, like Chairman Bao and Tutto Bene (gelato), and a couple of tents where you could get coffee or burgers or a knish! There was also a tent selling kettle korn and another one corn on the cob. Flea market staples! And in carts down the middle of the Faire, they were selling soft pretzels and churros, and another vendor selling artisanal popsicles. Definitely a fun way to spend the morning!

If you are into antiques and appreciate old or refinished furniture, clothes, tchotchkes, etc, this is definitely the place to go. You can find tons of cool things like real wood tables, lanterns, shelves, stools, old toys, original pieces of art, etc.
It’s $ 5 after 9am and cash only — so I recommend coming then and having cash and a cart/​backpack if you plan to buy anything. Also remember to wear comfortable shoes since you will be walking a lot!

This event is awesome! It’s soo big, so many vendors. Looking through every single stand would probably take you the entire day, if that is even possible!
I’ve been here a bunch of times. You begin to recognize the same vendors after time, but there’s always new stuff around. I’ve never been here earlier than the $ 5 entry fee, but I’m not an antique hunter so that’s fine with me haha. There’s an amazing selection of items from furniture, clothes, children’s toys, vintage prints, plants, etc! I never come here looking for anything specific, so I usually don’t get anything. It’s still fun to look around at all the antique goods though.
And when you get hungry after searching through the masses of items, you can grab a bite at one of the many many food trucks and stands on the sides! There’s variety for everyone and all diets included.
If you’re into flea markets, then this is definitely the one to visit in the Bay Area! You won’t regret it!

What used to be a flea market has apparently been upgraded to antiques fair — how northern california of them. Then again, given you can get crepes from a food truck… probably a fair rebranding.
Wear your walking shoes — the site is enormous and if you arrive any time after about 7:30 am, you’ll have a haul from where you park your car. BRING A BAG — you are likely to leave with more than you think.
Past treasured finds:
— Old PLUG-​IN general electric clock (think school cafeteria 30 years ago): $ 40
— Bronze Hippo Statue (now on my mantel): $ 70 (google says its worth $ 700-​$ 800)
— Random abstract print in my front hall: $ 25
— Bowling pin: $ 10 (hey it spoke to me)
— «Vintage» park bench chair: $ 50
There is A LOT of overpriced stuff and there is A LOT of crap. Put on your patient hat, go just for people watching or stay home.

The very first time I came here was 14 years ago and didn’t appreciate it as much as I do now.
I was merely coming for a 1920’s jeweler a co worker had told me about. Boy did I find a gem, I’ve obviously since come back and purchased several items through «things and things» but was disappointed when I didn’t see them there this past Sunday, however I did find a nice pair of frames for glasses, nice unique pottery and plants.
Also not to mention, the hot links that are so delicious at 8am lol.
I say 8am because you have to get there early for parking and to avoid the rush although most vendors are not completely set up yet.
Keep in mind:
GET THERE EARLY at least by 7am for parking.
Bring cash
if you are there at 6 bring a flash light.
if you have a wagon or travelling cart bring that
HAVE FUN!

Great place to get a four hour walk in. I like people watching looking mid century, the antiques and the view of San Fran. Get there early and pay more or go a little later and pay less. Sometimes there is and auction going on as well as the antique show. Remember to take cash for the food truck and admission. Start in the back for the beginners who might take less just to sell something.

The Granddaddy of Antique Faires in California (Possibly of North America!)
SITREP
Antiquing or Vintage. Take your pick. BOTH are here in ABUNDANCE. And if THAT weren’t enough by itself for this monthly affair, there is also an extremely well-​appointed auction going on throughout the day at the Michaan’s Auctions Main Gallery annex.
Sooooooooooooo much to dooooo and seeeee! (And never enough time for me & my co-​horts before we get weighed down by merchandise, run out of money, get sunburned, or more likely, all of the above.
THE SETUP
This is such a large expanse on the Alameda Point and for the 3 hours we were there, there was no way for us to cover everything (unless you power walk up & down every aisle, but not really looking at the wares that are being displayed. We comfortably got through about HALF of the vending in 3 hours, and even then we did not do a detailed perusal of all vendors we passed.
There is a published directory you can grab, so if you have a favorite vendor, you can check to see what «spot» they are located in.
PRICING & FEE STRUCTURE
Depending on when you arrive to participate in the day’s events at the Alameda Point Antiques Faire, the price of admission is also a sliding scale:
* $ 15 — 6:00AM — Antiques Faire Opens (no way in hell I’m showing up that early, so no worries about hearing the *sucking sound* of money leaving my wallet at that price.
* $ 10 — 7:30AM — Antiques Faire In Full Swing (Ha! Still in Bed. Nope. No worries for my wallet here either! Ha!)
* $ 5 — 9:00AM — Antiques Faire General Admission (That’s more like it! By the time I get my ass outta bed and over to the Antique Faire by 11:00AM, this is what my admission fee is) ;)
But obviously, if you are SERIOUS about your antiquing — and I am NOT, by the way (full disclosure — I am just a hobbyist who likes to have fun and scan for random items for personal enjoyment — I am NOT a major reseller or retailer) — then you definitely want to get their fairly early in order to access many of the items and lots before they kept «swept up». From what I HEAR from others (because, again, I am never here before 11AM) a lot of good major crap gets bought even before the crowds arrive.
LAUREN BACALL REMEBRANCE
Today was also a very special day of remembrance for the beautiful & late actress Lauren Bacall. Many of the vendors selling prints, pictures to vintage knock-​offs of Lauren’s elegant outfits were out in full force celebrating her life. That was a lot of fun to see!
RAINOUT POLICY
Since as mentioned this a monthly event, what is really cool if you are a vendor is the rainout policy of Alameda Point Antiques Faire: if the first Sunday of the month is rained out, everything is presumed to be back to the 2^nd Sunday. A very fair policy I think to all of the vendors.
MY «STEALS»
On this day, I made some AWESOME FINDS:
* I can’t tell you how excited I was to find a vendor who had a transparent tube of 400 Wheat Pennies (1909 to 1956 though it seems the vast majority of mine are WWII and before — pre-​1945) that he literally sold me for only $ 4 — the actual face value of the pennies. I have been able to fill up dozens of slots in my Coin collection with old pennies I thought I’d never find. I estimate just from what I’ve seen & appraised so far, I got more than $ 400 in value from just 10 of these rare pennies. RANDOM RANDOM RANDOM FANTASTIC STUFF! When work permits me to have more time to continue more online research, I will have to analyze some more of these pennies.
* I bought from another vendor 5 Classic Vinyl LPs for only $ 10, and she threw in a 6^th for free. I admit, the Miami Vice Soundtrack was my cheesiest selection (but very sentimental because of the artists compilation), but I was pretty elated to find a CATS and JESUS CHRIST Superstar albums. I also «tripped into» two Russian records — the Soviet Marching Chorus, and Imperial Russian Singers (pre-​Soviet Revolution) from the 1800s. These last two along with my Lena Horn album I’ll enjoy exploring for the first time on my vinyl player. (Lena is AMAZING on my player right now, and it’s almost embarrassingly odd I’m only discovering this beautiful singer now).
THE LOWDOWN
A fantastic place to find eclectic, eccentric and erratically fun deals!

Do you need a giant watering can or a giant bellow? There’s a good possibility you might find one here!
I have been coming to this faire for 10 years and it always amazes me. There is always something I haven’t seen, and I have seen a lot in my travels. Many vendors have regular booths (usually up front) every month and specialize in collectible and antique items like French country, Mid-​century Modern, leather, jewelry, toys, prints and many more. If you’re not here to buy, just seeing some of these items up close is entertaining. People watching is even more fun. Some folks get really dressed up to shop here. There’s usually a gothy chick shopping with her ancient pram in place of a shopping cart.
Bring sunscreen! There is no shade here. Even the cloud cover can’t protect you here. The wind picks up after noon and will blow your skirt up! Wear comfortable shoes because this place is huge and there is no where to sit and take a break except up front in the «resting trailer.»
One thing you don’t have to bring is food. There are plenty of food trucks lining the inside of the faire. They are all good depending on your tastes.
Bring cash. However there are ATMs that charge a fee that are scattered around. Haggling is accepted too!
Parking, ugh, parking. The sooner you arrive the better the parking. Don’t forget where you’ve parked, the lot is bigger than the faire itself.
Last but not least, the view is gorgeous. If it’s not fogged in you can see the San Francisco skyline from the faire, and who gets tired of that?

Y’all they have a shuttle. A shuttle to shop. YES. PLEASE.
Once a month, can I request more please?, this awesome flea market happens. It is open from 7am-​3pm and I’d recommend getting there early because the parking lot is HUGE, huge enough to justify shuttle service… and if you get there early enough you won’t need said shuttle.
There are thousands of vendors. No, really. Don’t go looking for anything because there is just too much too see and you’ll find a lot that you didn’t know you needed.
There are also a number of excellent food trucks and vendors for when you need a shopping break.
There is staff to keep everything organized, an information tent and a ticket booth when you first arrive. The tickets are on a sliding scale, becoming cheaper as the day wears on.

I LOVE ANTIQUING!!! This is the most awesome place I’ve ever been. It’s like a bunch of antique shops in one place!!!
Sadly I came late, 12 – 1 I think. Which meant cheap entrance fee. I also didn’t know parking is free. So we parked OUTSIDE the place. Long walk!!! Thank god the shuttle picked us up… but we had to walk back with all the stuff we bought.
This place is definitely larger than I thought. I didn’t think it was going to be that big. I couldn’t even see the end. We will definitely come back for when we get a home to furnish.
A lot of these people don’t want to lug all their stuff back (they drive from all over the country) so wait till 2 to snag some deals. I saw a bunch of garbage cans filled with stuff they couldn’t sell. We actually picked up 2 vases.
I was looking for a dress form and a lot were going for 60 – 1000 $. I left with a very nice one for 30 $. I was lucky to get it at the very end.
I can’t wait to return. Such a fun day for families!!!

The Alameda Point Antique Faire (APAF) is held on the 1^st Sunday of every month and claims to be the largest antiques show in Northern California. With over 800 Dealer booths and 10,000 people visiting each month, the only place this could be held is on an old runway! My cousin invited us up to go check it out and –while this isn’t necessarily my bag– I’m always game for an adventure. Plus, people watching is always a hoot!
Parking– This part is a complete nightmare; it took us almost 30-​minutes of sitting in stop-​and-​go traffic just to get into the parking lot – mostly due to people’s inability to merge! My cousin swears it’s never been this bad before; she suspects it’s because the previous times she’s come have been on cold days, and maybe there’s less people then. Whatever the reason, it was a practice in patience. They also have a free shuttle to take you up to the faire, but that’s for the old, lazy and disabled as far as I’m concerned. 1.5*
Price– Entrance prices vary depending on what time you show up: 6 a.m.-7:30 a.m. $ 15; 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. $ 10; & 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $ 5.
Amenities– There are plenty of clean port-​o-​potties located on the east and west side of the venue; ATMs scattered throughout in case you forgot to bring cash; and a good assortment of food trucks located inside. 4*
Vendors– Like anything, these people can be nice or sorta strange. One person was kinda rude with the Mrs., as she felt like we were low-​balling her (Which she was! Duh!), but ended up selling it at my wife’s asking price. I wasn’t looking for anything in particular, but the few things that did catch my eye I didn’t get because we couldn’t agree on a price; I drive a hard bargain. On the plus side, my 3-​year-​old scored some good (and free!) deals; I guess it does pay to be cute. 3.5*
Stuff– The APAF website claims that «All items are 20 years old or older.» Now, obviously, there’s no way they can control that and I’m sure I saw plenty of stuff that was fairly new. While we’re on the subject of «Antiques,» did you know that the U.S. Customs definition of an antique is anything that’s 100-​years-​old? So, when most people claim that things are «antique,» they’re usually not fully aware of what’s an antique. Unless you’re talking about cars, then the cut-​off is 25-​years. That moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived, and that Gremlin «parked» in your backyard is officially an antique! Now get to craigslist ASAP! All joking aside, there’s a ton of stuff here and if you’re into it (bottle caps?! really?!), then I’m sure it’s here. 4*
Pricing– Again, like the vendors, it just all depends. Some stuff seemed pretty reasonably priced and some stuff made my jaw drop. I guess it just all depends what you’re into and what it’s worth to you. 3*
Ambiance– This might easily be one of the coolest locations ever for an outdoor exhibition. You’re surrounded by amazing views of Downtown SF, The Port of Oakland, SF Bay, and the Bay Bridge. Plus, if you throw in all the really cool, weird and fun stuff that an antiques show provides, you’ve got a photog’s wet dream! Please check out some of my pics attached to this review to see what I mean. 5*
I’ll end this review by stating that I’m not a jun… err…antique collector, but I do enjoy looking at cool old stuff, and am a bit of a history nerd. While I can’t see myself coming here every month, I wouldn’t mind checking it out 2−3x a year, just for shits-​and-​giggles; next time, though, I’ll be sure to bring my DSLR to really capture some even more terrific images. However, if antiques and collectibles are your thing, then this is definitely the spot for you!