Sadly for the size and location of Austin and all its surrounding suburbs there aren't many flea market options. Theres plenty of farmers markets and such, but really no good options for flea markets. This old 290 market is the best they have within the actual Austin area. You'll find normal vendors, but not many drive-in sellers bringing stuff from home to sell. You can get food here also. It's self-sufficient and no frills if you would like to walk around on a weekend. read more

$2 to park, plenty of parking. No entrance fee. Modelo's or Bud if you prefer. Music, dancing, people watching, oh, and lots of things you really don't need. For entertainment you can talk the seller down on their price. Don't set your expectations so high, you're going to a "flea market!" And you are literally getting what you paid for. If you want to go for a walk with a beer in hand and experience all of the above stop by. You might even find something of value (to you). I bought a Ted Williams metal sign for $10 bucks, they're on eBay for $50. Some of the reviews make this place sound like you need to stay away, give it a shot and don't set the bar too high for saying...that wasn't as bad as the reviews. I forgot to mention the food. We got a couple of tacos, really good and fresh. Enjoy! read more

Austin Country Flea Market - Music and dancing - Flea Markets Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The vendor service was excellent, the selection was low, the value of some things was good, but most were overpriced.

I work here and every one is nice and food is good especially the corn and the dance floor is great we have live music every Sunday and it's so cool you can find deals and good clothes idk why it's rating is so low I've been here since I was a kid and it's nice I work here I Really recommend to come the service it's great they everything is clean vendors are nice read more

It's a joke. Dumpy, very few vendors, not worth any drive to get here. If there was a -1 star option that would be this.

My husband had told me for years he had wanted to check this place out. We finally made it over here on a Sunday afternoon. Parking is $2. Overall there wasn't anything I really would buy here. They had a lot of electronics, clothing, etc. The concessions looked and smelled good but we had eaten prior. They did some live music in the back and alcohol for purchase. I did see a lot of families here read more

Is not really what you should expect from a flea market..., market is overfilled with Amazon pallet resellers & way too many sellers selling new Chinese products. Not a great place to hunt like a true flea market. Also the music is obnoxiously loud. 1/5 stars read more

I am in a wheelchair with a broke leg. This is absolutely not handicap friendly. I was disappointed.

came to this place for the first time today (Sunday around 12:00pm) since it was only about a 15 minute drive from my place in north austin. Overall, it was something fun that got us out of the house for a few hours, but completely different then what I was expecting! Pros: * cheap parking. You pay $2 when you pull in and can park anywhere. Huge lot so finding a spot shouldn't be an issue. * lots of food and drink options. Margaritas $2.50, funnel cakes $5.00, turkey legs $10, sausage, tacos, elote, etc. * great atmosphere - live music when we came around 12:00 PM Cons: * not much to do/ lots of stand options- most had the same selections of items (cowboy boots/hats, gardening supplies & tools, bread/fruit) Overall giving this place a 3/5 due to the lack of stand selection, but still a fun place to spend a few hours outside and not break the bank. read more

I would not recommend as a vendor there is no map. The management is rude is just as confused as everyone else. Would not recommend to vendors read more

Pretty much the same stuff everywhere. However, it is small and easily traversed in a limited amount of time.

Has a bit of everything u need plus delicious food a mini dance floor just in case you ready to boogie.

What a waste of time. The place needs o be leveled. I feel bad for the vendors trying to make extra income. It may have been something years ago but now just a run down dilapidated business. read more

Always a great time at the Austin country flea market!! Gets pretty crowded on Sundays but still love the live music, good food & local vendors. You never know what you're gonna find here! read more

Let's just start out with some basic logistics: it's $2 to park and the pavement is uneven. It's outdoors but mostly shaded with tents, so it'll be hot but you won't constantly be in the sun. The key here is to manage your expectations - know what you're getting into! Don't expect locally crafted artisan goods, antiques, or farmer's market-type stuff. This is the place for cheap items of all kinds, at times resembling a giant garage sale. It's decently far out in East Austin; you're going to get a more diverse crowd where a good number of people aren't exactly in the highest socioeconomic bracket. That's the audience here, and it's not a bad thing by any means; it's just the culture. People here are just trying to make a living, and many of the consumers are in the same boat trying to get by. What you will find is inexpensive and presumably authentic Latino food (and even some carnival food like funnel cake) and cheap goods, from clothes and cookware to toys and pet parrots. And yes, lots of cowboy boots. Don't expect the highest quality items or to be able to make returns. This is the place to get a deal and pay cash, maybe even haggle a little. It's a way of life for a lot of communities. read more

I am not entirely sure what people expect when they make their way out to ANY flea market, but seriously folks - what DO YOU EXPECT? Bring cash ($1 to get in per car) and be ready to sweat (if you are coming in the summer and after 11am). PROS: - cheap, cheap food. Get the $1 ice cream cone, try the $2 margaritas (strawberry) or a $2 Tecate with lime, fork over $2 for a raspa (sno-cone, you crackers), eat some really good elotes in a cup (corn in a cup) and smother it with mayo, chili powder, and a dash of lime. - you can barter with anyone selling anything! Seriously. This last time i was there I saw a box full of assorted bras for 50 cents! I purchased 2! - need deodorant? laundry wash? avon stuff? razors? shampoo? Go find the lady who is selling all of this and more for some really good deals. Screw HEB! - covered and shaded areas to walk around (bring a fan. it gets hot!) - you never know who will be set up each weekend so everything is fair game - the produce being sold here is LEGIT and SO BIG! I don't understand why anyone would ever pass up a $5 BIG ass watermelon! Screw you again, HEB! CONS: - parking lot is a nightmare if and when it rains! it's flood city ya'll! Also, if it doesn't rain you will have a wear and tear on your shocks. - it's cash only. BRING YOUR CASH! - bring someone that knows a little Spanish if you want to buy produce because most likely the produce is from the border and so are the farmers - weapons...you can buy weapons here no questions asked. I got me 2 machetes from here and both are fantastic in the garden. - know what you are purchasing before you hand over your money. read more

I hate flea markets but had to check if any stolen goods were being sold here. The experience turned out to be fun. Cons: - There was a lot of trash generated from shoppers eating/drinking from the food booths. However, there were no recycling bins found next to the trash cans. All the aluminum Modelo cans won't be recycled. - Some vendors won't allow you to take photos of their goods (which seemed kind of overprotective and dodgy to me) - The dirt and asphalt ground was very uneven. Bringing a stroller here is ok but I wouldn't bring your abuelo or abuelita who needs a cane to walk. When you're "outdoors," there are even some muddy/slippery patches of ground to hop over. - Located a little far out of town on the north side of Hwy 290 between Austin and the neighboring city of Manor. Pros: - Cheap prices. I found used nalgene bottles in good condition for only $1! New 32-oz Nalgene bottles cost $10 at REI so I saved quite a bit. - The whole market was very clean. You'll see lots of staff sweeping the floors. - There was a huge area with a stage where a good band was playing. I wish I had more time to hang out there. - It's a good cultural experience. We need more outdoor markets in the US. - You'll be able to find a huge variety of goods and services here. Need a generator? Need that random tool for your tractor? Need your car windows tinted? Need a mattress? Need I say more? Parking was $2. You should probably bring cash. I wasn't prepared and luckily managed to scrounge up $2 in my car. The parking lot is as informal and poorly-paved as the market. Driving a pickup truck would help. read more

Austin Country Flea Market - Flea Markets Near Me - Austin, Texas

THE GOODS: Kind of a mix between a flea market and a swap meet. A good assortment of both new and used just about everything: shoes, handbags, tons of bras???, power and hand tools, cowboy boots, refrigerators,horse gear, baseball caps, Catholic religious pieces (e.g., prints, rosaries), etc. Don't expect to find art any craft things or small business jerky, jam, or salsa for sale like you would at a "trade day." Also, I did not see one single antique even though this location is listed as "antique" business type on Yelp. Some items are overpriced; however, there are plenty of bargains and several great produce stands with nice prices. I bought a small clutch, some bling for my boots, a cap, some chile pepitos and left with a feeling of shopping contentment. FOOD & DRINK: This market is very Latino oriented. There are many food stalls offering yummies like $2 barbacoa de cabeza tacos (cow head meat; omg, so good!), elote (roasted corn on the cob; I was sad they didn't offer it in cup a cup), toasted pepitas, $2.50 Tecate or Modelo con limon (they have Bud too), $2 margaritas and so on. AND, I had the BEST turkey leg I've ever had in my life. Moist and hot with crispy skin, great flavor, and a station with all the condiments you could think of: lime juice spray, hot sauce, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, etc. I've been to a lot of Latin events and spent a good bit of time in Mexico and have never seen the approach to eating a turkey leg like I did here. People were dousing their legs with several or all of the items on the table at one time. So, I opted for the lime juice with some cayenne pepper and hot sauce. I learned a new culinary way to elevate my already fantastic turkey leg. When in Rome...gracias!!! Food and drink quite the bargain! With the $1 parking fee (cash only) and no entry cost, I would come here just to have a great foodie day and listen to the free live Tejano music to boot. Had a great time! NOTE: BRING CASH $$$ Or, ATM on-site. read more

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Ahhhh flea markets. Smelly, crowded, live Tejano bands blaring music in a dirty "food court", unhealthy-yet-tasty food, fast-talking people trying to rip you off... its amazing. You can buy so much crap for so little its actually impressive. Screw thrift stores, garage sales, and Craigslist. A flea market is THE place to get that random something that you want for cheap. Its probably stolen, but untraceable (hopefully)! This flea market is HUGE. Stop at the entrance and get some roasted corn doused in butter, cheese, pepper, and salt to accompany you on the long journey. Its $1 to park your car. Sharpen you haggling skills before you go. A good technique is to show interest in an item, ask for the price, then say you'll be back. A while later, casually walk by. They'll be shouting out lower prices and "I remember you!" Of course, its cash only. Most places don't accept bills over $20. read more

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I came on a day where I didn't see any live animal sales that showed unhappy animals, thank goodness, which is why I can give this a solid 3 and a half stars to 4 stars. This place is HUGE HUGE HUGE. It takes a long time to go through and lots of stalls have similar stuff and cheap tools and crappy clothes. But there are also handmade boots and cool belts. There are some lovely vegetables. There are lots of cool Kung Fu videos, too and if you need a sharp weapon of some sort, you will find it here, of every size, to put in your pocket or swing around your head. Yikes! There are some GREAT Mexican cooking supplies you just can't get anywhere else, including handmade pottery (Cazuelas, ollas, etc.), comals (big griddles), big copper pots to make carnitas and to put large hunks of dead animal. They seriously have some of the biggest pots I have ever seen - made to cook stuff outside over an open fire. Very cool. They have molcajetes (Mortars and Pestles) of every size and I got a really cute one in the shape of a pig that works great. They also have metates - a bigger lava rock to grind stuff on. They have all kinds of tortilla presses, too. I agree with the other reviewer that advised not to go to the bathroom here, though. Scary. Bummed I came on a day when there was no music. We also came too early for the carnival food. We had a fun morning, though, and I love my piggie mocajete!! There is nothing better for grinding up spices and garlic. I make a crab pasta where you grind garlic and sea salt and chili and some lemon juice, add it to olive oil and toss it with fresh pasta and crab meat and some arugula or watercress. Great New Year's eve meal! (But you HAVE to have a mocajete to make it right, I think.) read more

I went because it was written up as the #8 of the "World's top 10 best flea markets".... ummm... No.. Not even close. Smaller than most High School flea markets and just a total waste of time. Sit home and burn some toast, it will be time better spent than going to this place. read more

mfs who wanna complain about this flea market can go f them selfs. I'm 25 yrs old and this flea market has been around since I was little. if you don't Ike the damn place just don't go back stop being baby's and talking mad mess about a place you personally don't like. we don't care what you like and don't like. boo hoo grow up it's almost 2023 people learn respect and dignity. read more

I'm not sure what others expect from a flea market but It's a flea market, not a hipster resale store. Cheap off brand goods, and some garage sale type spots. Chiles and spices. Cold beer, good elotes and live music. We got some goodies, ate and listened to music and watched ppl dance and have a good time. read more

Austin Country Flea Market - Delicious elote w all the fixins, a cold Tecate and chicharrones (I ate half the elote before the pic, so good!) - Flea Markets Near Me - Austin, Texas

For a flea market it is meh at best. If you are looking for boots or tools this is your place. Dirty unstable flooring. Bring cash

You won't find any bargains here. Someone tried to sell us a used old ladder for $80....you can buy a new one for cheaper at Home Depot!

ABORT MISSION. DO NOT GO. ..unless you like nothing but disney knockoffs and junk stores. Not even close to what a "flea market" should be considered. Most of the people there didn't speak english, the products were all broken, gross, or cheap, and I was more skeeved out than impressed. Check out austin flea instead. It's way more what you're thinking when you think "flea market" read more

Don't go here expecting to find crazy awesome deals on hard to find stuff...come here for the experience! This is a great place to come if you're low on cash and want something to do on a weekend. $1 gets you in and you can walk around browsing the interesting wares. Anything from random ass car parts to a new pet turtle. My friend got a fantastic deal on a sweeeeeeeeeeeet Fat Albert shirt! For me, I only have one thing to say. One dollar sno-cones. :D read more

Only 1 review for this place? Come on, Austin, are you that afraid of a flea market? There's no way you can miss it when you pass through Manor on 290. It's still $1 to park, and the place is HUGE. But nothing beats this true Texican experience on an idle weekend when you're looking for something to do. There's tons of random stuff, tons of army surplus stuff, and tons of places to get your very own airbrushed shirt of a pimped-out lowider with your name in Old English next to it. A lot of the food is like carnival fast food, but Texican style. $1 for a vanilla cone with the smoothest, softest texture ever. Or roasted corn with butter, Mexican cheese, and all the seasonings. Or that Frito pie you've been craving since elementary school! Watch kids play bootleg carnie games to win little chicks. Yes, as in baby chickens. Maybe they've switched to goldfish now, but yeah, this was a popular prize in the mid- to late-90s. And the best part is the authentic Tejano band all dressed up, singing and playing guitar, brass, and of course -- the mandatory accordion. Take an out-of-towner here and give him a real local Texan experience! [FYI Czech and German settlers in Texas/Northern Mexico back in the 1850s influenced the creation of Tejano music as well as another local favorite -- amazing Texas barbecue.] read more

Don't burn the gas to go. I can save you the trip. Acres of junk. Unless you need a hideous quincinera (redundant?) dress or some very large, used panties, you probably won't find much of what you need. But maybe you need a really tight, form fitting dress in animal print or bright red...just in case Dell follows through with another massive 'right sizing campaign,' and that second career at the Landing Strip starts looking better and better...and don't worry men, there are plenty of large sizes for you in case you feel called to take the good fight that Leslie began. Good to know that Jesus with Hand Grenade Heart posters, shirts, and paintings were as ubiquitous as the belt buckles and pieces of discarded turkey leg littering the place. If you need to make a low budget film of a border town with tired, worn junk and the locals snoozing away, you might consider this location. read more

Back in the day Flea Markets were filled with cool old shit you could buy for $1. Now, this place calls itself a flea market? if you are looking for old stuff- you are barking up the wrong tree. It's all new crap from China. Nothing but Tejano mix tapes and Tupac t-shirts. Oh and lots of Harbor Freight (not)quality tools. read more

This is not a flea market. Sorry. This is a swap meet. A waste of a day, too. Dont expect on finding anything except old VHS's, vegetables, and junk. read more

So I guess a lot of people aren't into appreciating this place for the experience? Yeah, the selection of crap here isn't great but it's a FLEA MARKET. I'm in it for the carnival food, beer before noon and live Tejano band! Also, I scored a deal on a sick Lil Wayne tall tee here once. Sooo worth the dollar in parking and having the vendor tell me "you know he's incarcerated, right?" like twenty times before selling me the shirt. So glad he's a free man now so I can wear it with even more pride. read more

I checked this place out today since I haven't been there since the 80s. Man has it gone downhill. Literally and figuratively.It was built on top of a dump, so while back in the 80s the layout was relatively flat, today it is rolling hills making the paved walkway cracked and uneven. Dirty and run-down; cheap imported crap, low-end garage sale stuff, several generations-old electronics and knock off merchandise everywhere. This used to be one of the better flea markets around. I think ebay and even Wal-Mart and dollar stores have changed the nature of flea market selling, making them essentially irrelevant. read more

Since this is the only flea market in Austin it's better than nothing! I got a great deal on a knock off Coach wallet & the best deal was on a car charger for my iPhone, I paid $12 instead of like $45 & it works awesome! Flea markets vary from place to place....this one is rather small in comparison to the ones I had in San Antonio. Although I would advise not using the rest room I think that it was pretty good. Someone commented that there were a lot of the same booths & not as much of the old stuff as there use to be....such is the time. I don't when this happened, but a lot of flea markets are moving in this direction. You can find some food that is cheap & pretty good. I had a good time, except for the heat --- it would be great to have an indoor flea market, like the several that SA has, but oh well. What's up with that Austin --- why only ONE flea market that is only so-so!??! read more

It was a waste of a trip! It was a 30 minute drive. $1 parking. Didn't buy anything. It was very empty. I wanted to try something different since I was here on vacation, so I ordered the fried oreos from the food truck. As I was going to my car after getting my food .. I saw a dead fly buried in my food .. Needless to say I brought back the food. The good thing was that she did make me a new batch and gave me a free lemonade to make up for it. I can say I tried fried oreos .. but I can't say it was very good. I had high hopes for this place, but I was let down :( I ended up going to the premium outlets after spending 20 minutes here walking around. read more

This is a great market, but it's not a Brimfield type flea market. Things can be pricey, but if you are a good haggler, you can find good deals on things. Most vendors speak both English and spanish. So, if you don't speak Spanish, no worries. Just speak English. read more

Went here yesterday hoping to find some treasures, but was a bit disappointed. Most vendors were selling pretty old or extremely used items, such as vcrs, child's wagons, and clothes, or knockoff goods. However, there were also some vendors selling pets like parakeets and baby turtles. While we there, I got myself a funnel cake from the food truck that was near the entrance of the market and it was pretty good. In the end, the only items we bought from the flea market was a bag of marbles and dinosaur toys that my little daughter wanted. All in all, if you're looking for nice goods, this flea market may not be where you want to go. read more

Do. Not. Go. Here! It is nothing like the website makes it out to be. It is more like a seedy garage sale and every person here looks at you like they want to beat you up. I was literally scared walking through the different shops. I will never return. read more

I wouldn't call this a flea market. With that title, I expect individual vendors with various old or antique items, maybe with some newer specialty items in there. This place is mainly cheap new plastic crap that you'd get from a bodega. Thrown in are a bunch of old tools and tires, which may be compelling to some but aren't my jam. Honestly, it was pretty depressing with very little of the square footage occupied. Definitely not worth the drive nor the cost to park. read more

Dumparoo. Just a bunch of cheap junk. Terrible, chinese pot-metal tools, airbrushed TuPac t-shirts, Tejano CD's, a bunch of ripped-off stereos,... Lame. Bottom of the bucket retail. Lots o' cooties, for sure. read more