When you shop at a flea market, you never know what you might find. Exploring an eclectic blend of vendors is half the fun of it. Typically, flea markets offer a wonderful selection of unique items including home décor, jewelry, collectibles and more, making them a great place to stop and do some shopping. Thanks to the variety of goods available, we are certain you will find something for everyone on your list at Cowtown Farmers Market this holiday season. 

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic began, consumers were already making the shift from indoor malls to outdoor shopping centers. As a preventative measure against the spread of the coronavirus, many indoors malls have remained closed since the start of the pandemic, as experts suggest people are far less likely to catch the virus in an outdoor setting. Open-air markets therefore, provide a safer way for shoppers to congregate, making the future of these outdoor spaces a bright and promising o…

As summer fades away and the landscape bursts into shades of yellow, orange, and red, you are probably planning your Halloween décor and Thanksgiving meals already. This year, celebrations might be low-key amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, you may plan to decorate the home for the kids, or enjoy a festive meal to keep up everyone’s spirits despite the gloom and doom elsewhere. And what better way to get all your supplies and knickknacks than to visit some of the splendid NJ f…

In the past, people visited farmers’ markets for their wide range of fresh, affordable and delicious produce. Today, things have changed. Farmers’ markets have grown to become more than just a retail outlet for raw fruits and vegetables. Now, they are the ultimate social gathering place for visitors to enjoy things like prepared goods, locally made crafts and more. As markets continue to evolve, so does the variety of what you can find. Vendors who don’t sell produce are typically featured a…

Whether you work the flea market circuit as a part-time gig or depend on your stall for your livelihood, flea markets provide an ideal space for you to sell your unique items and merchandise. They are especially useful if you have recently launched a business but are not able to invest in a physical shop yet. Selling your products at a flea market allows you to test-drive your goods and establish a loyal customer base before moving onto the next stage. Before choosing where to set up shop, i…

Flea markets are often the heart and soul of a community. They serve as common ground where people can easily interact with one another and a place where social and economic activity truly come alive. Flea markets are the perfect venue for entrepreneurs to test out their products and where members of the public can gather to buy local goods, demonstrating that these types of markets directly benefit the producers, consumers and the wider community. 

While the terms are often used interchangeably, flea markets and farmers markets are different. A flea market is typically a large, mostly open-air market where people gather to buy and sell used or second-hand goods. On the other hand, a farmers market usually consists of people buying and selling things like home-grown fruits, vegetables and other assorted baked goods. Taking place in several countries around the world, these markets can be confused, as sometimes, food items are available …

When you think of the phrase “farmers market”, it usually brings to mind visions of walking amongst outdoor tents in the warm sunshine. However, lower temperatures don’t mean that farmers markets cease to exist. There is still plenty of local, seasonal shopping to experience, even as the cold weather rages on outside. Indoor farmers markets offer a warm and inviting place to find locally-grown foods and unique hand-crafted items that can be purchased in the off-season.  The Benefits …