The colorful triangular banners snap in the breeze as the cheerful organ music of a vintage carousel drifts through the air. This is not a county fair you are walking into, but a massive North Carolina flea market that has drawn thousands of eager bargain hunters every single weekend for four decades.
Founded by a man with a simple vision of helping anyone sell their goods at an affordable price, this sprawling market has grown to cover 60 acres, housing over a thousand vendors under 14 different buildings.
You can spend the morning haggling for antique furniture or vintage records, then grab a seat for some of the best authentic Mexican tacos in the region…