The New Meadowlands Market

A fun place to explore especially if the weather is good. Vendors are hit and miss as they are with any flea market. However, there are enough regular ones to allow you to find some good deals. There are also plenty of people there cleaning out the basements or garages for whatever cash they can get. That’s really hit and miss! But, if you look hard enough, you can find some things.
Food vendors are good. Lots of choices and options and some even provide tables and seats.
When I go to flea markets, I am on the lookout for NFL team merchandise and collectibles. Those of you who do the same should beware of one vendor in particular…
This is a stand run by an older man and his mentally challenged son. It’s a pretty large set up located in the center of the flea market so it’s pretty easy to spot.
He has a lot of NFL merchandise from different teams. From a distance, his merchandise looks good but a closer inspection shows that it’s cheap and probably pirated. The fist clue is that he has things you have never seen before. That got me interested but that faded when I saw the quality.
The owner noticed I was checking the quality and didn’t like it. He tried to get rid of me by claiming he didn’t have anything in my size. The clothes have NFL tags on them but, again, I suspect those are fakes. The quality just isn’t there and his stuff features designs I have never seen and I buy a lot of NFL merchandise.
I mention this guy as he is very rude and has no customer service skills to speak of. He ignores customers and even started yelling at us as were looking at hoodies and unfolded some to check sizes. i left and told him I was taking my business elsewhere. He told me that he had to refold everything and was quite upset with that. If that bothers him that much, he should find something else to sell or go into a different business.
To the vendor in question: if you are reading this, and don’t like it, too bad! Payback is a bitch!
Other than this guy, enjoy your day here.

Cool outdoor flea market. Nice to have one in the area.
It’s quite large and has a lot of different vendors. Of course there are tons of mass produced cheap crap. Thats the first few isles. After that though you get into the cool old stuff and guys who were collectors for most of their lives. Some nice finds if you look hard enough.
The food is great. All the crap we have no business eating but enjoy sooooooo much!!!
It goes year round but I find that during the winter it really isn’t open. Go figure.
Have fun

My favorite go to place on a Saturday morning. You can’t beat the prices compared to all the box stores. They have fruits to nuts and everything in between. They are open year round unless it snows, rains, freezing cold temperatures. You get the point! They also have the back of the flea market with 2^nd hand stuff for great deals. Go check it

It happens every Saturday.
I originally thought this was only open during the summer but when speaking to a vendor I discovered it is a year round event especially around this time of year for Christmas shopping.
You may find more vendors in the summer months. From food to seasonal clothing you can always get a bargain. It goes by the season. Spring & Summer months you’ll find shorts, t-​shirts & sandals. This time of year sweaters, coats, & boots.
It amazes me how they do a quick set up & tear down during the football season.
My favorite has to be the sports memorabilia stand. From autograph photos to team plaques & jerseys from all the major sports teams.
It can get a little crowded sometimes but, you can always find a good bargain. Come a little early if you can so to avoid the crowds. Most vendors have quality goods but also be prepared to see typical flea market items.
Happy Shopping, bring $$$, though some vendors accept credit cards.

Been coming here since I was a wee lass… It has been the same for as long as I can remember. A combination of clothing consumer goods, dollar store finds, fresh fruits /​veggies and anything else you could think off… My favorite has always been the food that they sell. My only complaint is that they need something different there… It’s always the same products and several vendors are selling the same items… It becomes a bit redundant. I do however like the fact that they have a used section at this market… They have sold some very interesting and might I add, cheap, items there… Its like bigggggg garage sale and a market combined. Its open every Saturday I think even into December if i’m not mistaken… Either way I will always go check it out in case they do decide its time for a change …

I love going to the flea market here. You always can find something. Some venders have some great prices. And you can’t beat the prices of sunglasses here! Some vendors accept credit cards too. It is open year round on Saturdays. Its a great day out!

The Meadowlands Flea Market is an interesting mix of vintage keepsakes, «fell off the back of the truck» household essentials, and overpriced jewelry. It is important to go into this situation not expecting much, because you never know which kind of vendor you’ll run into. The market is huge, so if you’re going in with something specific in mind, you might luck out.
I have a rhino collection obsession, so I went to the flea market looking for interesting rhino collectibles. I ran into four very different kinds of vendors for the four rhinos I found that day.
First vendor was what I lovingly refer to as a «junk vendor.» He had a lot of different kinds of items, all old and unloved. My friend found the rhino among a couple little animals in a jewelry case. He asked for $ 1 for the small piece of plastic. I declined, because I have lots of rhinos like that already. He dropped it down to 50 cents. Sure, I’ll take it for 50 cents. Give it a home and love it deserves. The junk vendors are good at negotiating on prices.
Second vendor was a «collectible seller.» The rhino I found was a 1970s aftershave bottle, it was amazing. They were asking for $ 7, and when I offered $ 5, I got a refusal. $ 7 was their firm price. I must have looked too eager. It is my new favorite rhino I own, on the coveted top shelf in my living room right now. They had a lot of different vintagey things that they thought were worth a lot, and thusly their merch wasn’t moving very fast.
Third rhino was found at a «specialty vendor» booth. He was from Africa, and had all sorts of African figurines and totems made out of metal or wood. He was very friendly and explained everything, but since he was specialty, he was expensive. The rhino I had my eye on was $ 30, and I passed on it. There were tiny rhinos, but I passed on those as well. He wasn’t a price budger, either. I did decide to go back on our way out and offer $ 20, to see what he said. It was a nice rhino.
Fourth vendor was the overpriced jewelry place. The woman manning that booth used to sell her wares in a boutique store in the Garden State Plaza, and thought she could get those prices at the flea market. I tried to haggle her down on a jade rhino from the $ 37 she was offering to $ 20. It was a green rhino, my two favorite things. He needed a home with me. She kept talking about her woes on the store in the GSP closing, trying to get me to buy the rhino. I should have walked away, I know that. I didn’t, though, and wound up spending $ 25 on the rhino that is probably worth $ 10. Oh well, impulse purchase.
I also bought a box of trash bags from a «fell off the back of the truck» vendor. Those prices are usually firm, but you get a good deal on brand names!
All in all, it’s a little dirty, a little seedy, and a little conniving. The perfect Jersey locale!
They’re also open every Saturday, year round. I thought it was only a spring/​summer gig, I was wrong. Even though it was cold out, there were a bunch of people!

I went there and bought 3 things a ps2 which can’t run a game for its life and two collectibles when i got how and looked at them they were broken and I had to throw them away the venders over charge for garbage and things you can get on amazon which are not broken for a lot less never going back there or any other fle market again

Enjoyable day out at the flea market. Same old same old … The bread stand is always worth dropping a buck or ten /​twenty. The key making stand seems like they got a whole bunch more designs since last time (about 2 months ago). Stay away from the stand that sells the bamboo plants. We bought 2 plants that only lasted about 3 – 4 months. Has to be their suppliers since we have a similar bamboo plant that has been with us for almost 10 years. Just can’t remember where we picked it up.

The Meadowlands Flea Market has always been a mainstay for my family. My dad loves it here and visits every saturday, always looking at the vintage items (aka junk). I love browsing the new item aisles. I get a lot of new toiletries, cleaning items, and some food here. Every now and then I will find good phone cases (Authentic Specks and Otter Boxes), colognes (make sure they’re real, most fragrance vendors here have the real sample but give you a «new box» which is actually a fake), and sometimes new clothing from Polo Ralph Lauren. It’s really a hit or miss depending on the week because some favorite vendors are not able to make it every week. I’ve been coming here so long, some longtime vendors have seen me grow up with my family. A new vendor that is notable is a guy who gets overstock from Ulta and sells at great prices. I used to hate the flea market as a kid, but I grew to appreciate it over time. There’s also lots of great food of different varieties too! Best time to come here is without a doubt May-​September.

Went to the flea market for the first time this weekend. Have to say it was better than I thought. Great weather to walk around and find some vintage collectibles as well as new items. Food vendors were better than I thought with healthy choices. The Italian stands were great with their breads and cheeses. I will definitely go back.

If you’re looking for a new spot to score some bargains I discovered this flea market in New Jersey and it’s da bomb! Definitely worth taking a day trip. First off it’s huge!!! It’s held in a stadium parking lot so vendor space and parking is unlimited. The first several (long) rows are filled with second hand treasures of all kinds. Due to the proximity to NY and given that the area is a melting pot to many different cultures you’ll find lots of goodies from the old country; whatever «old country» that might be. The last several rows contain new items all of kinds, from farm fresh produce, the brand new hygiene items, linens, clothing, purses, electronics, etc. Then there’s the food!!! Pizza, Mexican, Jewish, Chinese; everything you could ever want and more. I sampled some of the BEST Mexican I’ve had in my life here!!! I can’t say enough good things about this place. My only regret was not bringing a different vehicle. I found the most awesome French chairs but were unable to take them with If you’re a furniture buff we’ve seen complete furniture sets; from vintage velvet living room sets to French Provençal bedroom sets to mid-​century dining. Add this one to the bucket list!!!

Cool place to meander or hang out with your family on a nice Saturday. Great ethnic foods along with your fair-​style treats like funnel cake, etc.
There is a lot of junk here; not really strong in the furniture or antique department. Though the few antiques that were there were beautiful.
To be honest, a lot of it looked like it fell off the back of a truck if you know what I mean.
However, it’s a pretty neat resource for knick knacks you might need around the home at a better price than you’d find at the store.
It was fun and I’d go again. Felt like I was at a street fair and would be fun to do in the summer.
Got some records for $ 1 each and a cool vintage radio from the Seattle worlds fair.
Lots of parking!

I’ve been a bit addicted to antique shopping recently. Heard about the fresh meadowland flea market so we went. It was a beautiful Saturday and we enjoyed our stroll.
The pluses: It is huge! And parking is ample. It’s our first time here so we comb through all the aisles. There are some food stand — the best is the taco stand. Very authentic — lengua and brisket would be my favorites. Their horchata is good to tame down the spicy salsa. They have some seating area as well. Not for everyone but we enjoyed our tacos ($ 2.50 each). Allow at least a couple of hours to fully enjoy your experience.
The minuses: I think the antique section is a bit weak. Mostly just old things. Not exactly antique.
Nevertheless glad I checked it out. We will come back when we are in the area again.

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Fantastic flea market! Check out the dog treat vendor in Isle #1 your dog will love you for it! Great food too! Sabret hotdogs with hot sauce and ketchup are hard to beat!
I hit this flea market up about once a month. Mostly to get treats for my dog, walk around and see if there is any good deals, Get razor blades, and pick up a nice cheap pair of sunglasses here and there to add to my collection.
The sunglass vendors all over really cant be beat, good knock off sunglasses for 5 bucks, Polarize for $ 6 — 9. I got a pair of sunglasses (non branded) that look and felt exactly like my $ 200 pair of Hilfiger sunglasses (slightly lighter plastic then the real ones, but not the cheap kind either, felt well built). It really is true there are only a few sunglass makers in the world that make alot of the same stuff and just add on different logos. Its hard to tell the difference between most the cheap stuff and the real deal, although over the years there are a lot less direct knock offs and more just generic branded one that look that same, but you can find alot of really great sunglasses here (i have a mild addiction to new sunglasses so its perfect)
ITs a good mix of real legit vendors in the front half and the fly by night guys or just people trying to do a yard sale type thing in the back half.
Highlights for me are
Dog treat vendor
Sunglass guys
Food guys (of course)
The spice guy
The army supply guy is a great dude and has great knives.
Various knife guys.
The clean supply guys (Not the best on the clean supply costs, but good deals on razors)

Good values can be hard to find in the New York area. This is one of them. This flea market is huge and has something for almost everyone. Most of the vendors are excellent. Check the schedule because sometimes they close early due to other events at The Meadowlands.

I grew up in flea markets — my dad used to be a vendor at the Englishtown one. I remember waking up at the crack of dawn every weekend to help set up and sell. I was very pleased with the Meadowlands Flea Market, and it brought back some fond, comforting memories. It had what I expected — a plethora of items, new and old. I prefer the «junk», and I love it when a vendor just dumps his/​her stuff out on a table or floor mat. It has this «I don’t care» feel to it, which I love cause there’s less pressure (as oppose to the neat tables with items that have no price tags). It’s amazing what people will sell (and buy)! But that’s part of the fun, right?
There are about 6 – 8 long rows, with vendors on each side. The food vendors are clustered all in one row, which is convenient. There are quite a few vendors who sell shish kabobs and fresh lemonade. You can also find hot dogs, sweet potato fries, funnel cake, and fried Oreos. There is a vendor that provided a pleasant surprise — cheese arepas with pepperoni — YUM! I was disappointed in not finding a pork roll & egg sandwich. My first taste of one was at a flea market, so I tend to expect it at all of them!
If you need to use the restroom, there are port-​a-​potties. Not ideal, but if nature calls, what are ya gonna do?
As I mentioned in my tip, it is confusing getting here. I was expecting a lot of signs, but only encountered one (and that was after driving around confused for a little bit). The GPS wasn’t as helpful either. Next time I’m going to print out the directions!

As far as flea markets go, this one is great! Well organized, lots of booths, mostly at reasonable prices. Lots of different types of vendors, food carts, etc. Copious parking for free. They could add some trash cans around and an ATM somewhere (if there was one, we didn’t see it), but otherwise it’s really great.

Every Saturday from 8am-​2 or 3pm in the parking lot of the Meadowlands Stadium (now metlife stadium) you can find the best thing ever to do on a Saturday morning… the biggest Flea market in the area. You get great local food, fresh bread and in the spring summer and fall great local produce. You will find ANYTHING and EVERYTHING here. yes they have knock offs, if your lucky you will be here on a day they have police raids, hey shit happens. I’ve gotten real NFl jersey’s here. We bought our Bed here too. The last few rows are more yard sale items but WOW we’ve gotten some great things in these rows. Camping equipment, hiking boots, awesome vintage items.
Lots of clothes, make up, house wares, jewelry. We come here at least once a month if not more.

I like coming here and looking through the section with the used items. Usually about 2 – 3 long rows of used items, some from collectors and others from cleanout businesses. I enjoy coming here and browsing. It’s not as good as the Englishtown or Columbus flea market, but not too bad and convenient for North Jersey residents.