Georgetown Flea Market: DC's Favorite Shopping Grounds
If you wonder how Georgetown residents decorate their expensive little townhouses with shabby chic décor and unique antique finds, then travel no farther than the Georgetown Flea Market. Located near the university on 35th Street in a parking lot, the popular Georgetown Flea Market is open every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help complete the Georgetown-style dream home.
The Georgetown Flea Market has an almost 40-year history in Washington, founded in 1973 by lifelong collector Michael Sussman. The market takes place at the lot of the Hardy Middle School. For years it was the place for dealers, collectors, decorators, visitors and celebrities. It even made its fame in the novel “Cadillac Jack.” The market is a vibrant, upbeat, always-happy place with ever-changing items that make people return again and again.
Search through the treasure troves for art, lamps, furniture, dishes, silverware, political memorabilia, linens, garden ornaments, architectural items, jewelry, books, mirrors, rugs, and the works. Almost anything you are looking for can be found here, and especially things you aren't looking for may soon end up in your living room as well. It's a great way to find a bargain or to get to know dealers, who can give you a heads up if they come across something you've been looking for.
The market is almost bustling and vibrant, particularly when the weather warms up, and attracts locals and visitors coming out of the Georgetown brunch places. More than 100 dealers set up shop at the market each Sunday. To become a dealer, you can email manager@georgetownfleamarket.com to register and abide by the rules on the website concerning dealers. The dealers themselves become a community of their own who meet up each Sunday at the Georgetown flea market, as well as at all the flea markets around the area to exchange ideas and stories.
Posted on May 14, 2011 by Rin-rin Yu
