There’s an event in Myrtle Beach that’s the talk of the craft and antique community. Vintage Market Days is scheduled Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at Myrtle Beach Sports Center. It’s an exclusive vintage-inspired market featuring:
- Antiques
- Apparel
- Foods
- Handcrafted treasures
- Home Decor
- Jewelry
- Original art
- Outdoor furnishings
- Seasonal plantings
Sellers will have their passions and talents on exhibit, and you can bring some of the amazing goods home with you. The agenda:
Friday, Sept. 30
- VIP day
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $10 admission
Saturday, Oct. 1
- General Admission
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $10 admission
Sunday, Oct. 2
- General Admission
- 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- $5 admission
Children 12 and younger get free admission. You can pay with cash and credit cards at the gate. One ticket is good for re-entry all weekend.
What Can You Expect at Vintage Market Days?
These national events happen throughout the year. It’s an excellent shopping opportunity. If you collect, make, or decorate, this is the weekend for you. See all your Pinterest boards coming alive.
It’s a wonderful place for anyone curious about:
- Specialty items
- Amazing vintage finds
- Remodeling or laboring on a fixer-upper project
There will be more than 200 booths and 100-plus nationwide vintage dealers. They’ve done the hunting for you. Vendors obtain truckloads of repurposed and specialty finds for home decor.
Can I Take Part as a Merchandiser?
Yes! Country Living magazine named this one of “7 Flea Markets and Barn Sales not to miss.” There are 60 events nationwide, in places likely to host successful shows.
It’s a juried event with dealers decided by three standards:
- Grade of goods
- Uniqueness
- Variety
You’ll see not only high-grade wares but also sellers who complement each other. That makes for the best experience. Vintage Market Days takes applications for those who specialize in items that are:
- Antique
- Handmade
- Repurposed
- Vintage
The show accepts limited dealers who sell vintage-inspired clothes and home decor. Also invited to take part:
- Artists
- Cooks
- Food merchants
- Gardeners
Applicants must include links to online pictures or photos. Please demonstrate an ability to merchandise your items, too, with attention to detail. Event organizers distribute booths on a first-come, first-served basis.
3 Recommendations for Shopping at an Event Like This
Turn your day into a morning of shopping, lunch, and more shopping! Wear comfortable shoes and hit the ground running.
- Be prepared
If you had a seasoned consultant assisting you, they’d say to bring a cart and bags and pack snacks. Dress in layers for temperature deviations.
- Take notes
You will notice hundreds of items, so if you want to compare, carry a pad and pen. Or use your smartphone note-taking app.
- If you feel driven to bargain …
Do so with consideration. It’s usually worth it. Understand what you want, how much you’re ready to pay for it, and what a reasonable offer would be.