Flea Markets in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond has several decent sized flea markets, each with their own distinct personality.

Bellwood

Bellwood flea market is the largest in the Richmond area, and my personal favorite. It is however, the only flea market in the area that charges admission. Fees are $1 per person, but with the variety and volume of merchandise, it's really a bargain. You can also buy a punch card that entitles you for 20 admissions for a discounted rate.

Directions: Bellwood is a little more than 10 minutes drive from downtown on 95 at exit 64/Willis Road, on the Southside of Richmond. (address is 9201 Jefferson Davis Hwy. JD highway is also known as Rt. 301) It is at the corner of 301 and Willis road. As you get off the exit, take a right at the light. The flea market will be on your left just after passing a hotel and Burger King.

It is housed in an old drive in movie theatre lot, and averages at least 250 vendors daily on the weekends, with an average daily attendance of 3,000 people. Officially open Sat and Sun 8-4, but the gates unofficially at least an hour earlier, and many sellers pack up long before 4. If you get there much after 11 PM, some sellers will probably be shutting down, although there will be many still set up. Bellwood is a large flea market, all outdoors. Wear comfy shoes, use sun protection if needed, and bring water along. It can take more than a couple of hours to walk all of the aisles. If you bring your dog (leashed, friendly dogs are welcome- $1 charge. PLEASE clean up after your dogs!!)- make sure to bring water along for them too. It really can get hot out there on that asphalt! Rain is about the only thing that can deter sellers from staying at Bellwood. I've been out there on some of the coldest and the hottest days imaginable, and am always surprised at how many sellers are there. Sunday is the biggest day with the most sellers. Because so much walking is involved, bring a wagon or stroller if you have kids with you. The added bonus of a wagon is that it can hold not just the kiddos, but some purchases too!