Rietta Flea Market

I have to update my review of this place because things here have definitely changed (and unfortunately not for the better) over the last few years. I 110% agree with William B’s review– all the decent video game deals to be had are often, if not always swept up by any of the place’s several game dealers, who then take them back to their own tables and mark them up to eBay-​esque prices. Eff that noise.
Additionally, the price has gone up to $ 30 to set up a table and sell. I’m sure this now keeps out a lot of small-​time sellers just looking to unload their trinkets.
On the brighter side, there’s no admission cost (though not like the $ 1 – 2 other fleas charge breaks the bank). The people-​watching is always entertaining, and you can still find some surprising kitschy/​cool stuff from other sellers.
If you’re looking for reasonably-​priced games though, get there early and move quickly, or don’t waste your time.

The rietta flea is probably one of the bigger flea markets but i am disappointed that dogs are not allowed. I mean you can bring your dog to home depot or lowes but you cant bring your dog to an out door flea market?

Since I wrote my first review on this place it’s actually gone downhill, (at least from my perspective as a retro game enthusiast).
This Flea Market is now trolled and picked clean by a handful of vendors and hipsters who then mark up anything gaming they get their grubby hands on. There’s one mexican guy there who’ll treat you like a human being, while the other 20 – 30 somethings who have tables will be trying to make Brewsters Millions off of anything associated with the hobby. If you see a big guy with glasses, just avoid his table, his prices are going to be straight off Ebay and there’s no bargaining. News Flash, Bluto: if I wanted to pay online/​Ebay prices I’d shop on Ebay.
I even overheard one of his cronies bragging to another how they have swindled kids who have come to their tables with trades and deals. Stay classy, guys.
Anyways, this place for me went from 2 – 3 times a month visits during summer to being completely cut out of my Flea Market circuit. Just Pass Go on this place if you’re looking for video games.

Free admission. Huge! To see everything, you must come early in the morning, as many vendors start packing up by lunchtime. Come any later, and they’ll all be gone!
On average, generally less desirable items than at the Grafton Flear Market but there are always exceptions.

Most seasons I will attend Rietta almost every single week during the spring, summer, and fall. The venue is fantastic and on most warm Sundays this is the PLACE TO BE. While you can’t guarantee what you will find, you can guarantee you will find a lot of treasure. They have a full serve bar as well as a small kitchen which serves hotdogs, burgers, pizza, and fried dough. Rietta should be opening next week and it will be a great season. The best improvements that could be made would to renovate some of the interior space to draw more people in as well as live music. This would bring in SO much revenue.

Rietta is awesome. It’s not just a junk-​swap, it’s THE junk swap. I’ve created a pretty amazing collection of vintage and antique cameras from coming here a couple times a year. I’ve also spent a couple Sundays lining up at 4am to get a good table and sell my own junk. Both experiences are a good time!
Come in June-​August around 8−9am and you’ll find the best stuff. Stay until noon and then watch for the people who are packing up to get really good deals. There are lots of vendors, but TONS of legit people selling their neat stuff.

Not a bad way to spend a Sunday. Good people watching. No parking or entry fee so that is good. The largest flea market around, tons of vendors and a huge selection to suit many tastes.

I can only sum up this experience by saying that Rietta Rocks! This is seriously the LARGEST flea market I’ve ever been to in my life and have nothing to compare it to! It’s an absolute blast to arrive before sunset, avoid the huge line of cars, run the fields and find bargains! I’ve been here many times and always leave with a carload of antique furniture, primitives, art glass, pottery and everything else you can imagine! Be prepared to spend most of the day wandering the dozens of aisles, bring lots of cash and scoop up the bargains!