Leave to the indefatigable Allison Barta Bailey - @IndustryFlea is awesome! I didn't even realize we needed this, and yet, lo and behold, it is one of my favorite new additions to OKC. Held on the same lot as the Holiday Pop Up Shops, Industry Flea is the last Friday of every month (March-September, same evening as H&8th), and the following Saturday.
Lots of local vendors, some I knew, some I didn't. For example, we all know and love Dry/Shop, A Date With Iris, etc., but IF also brings out some vendors that must normally only sell their wares online, or have a stall in some of the little vintage marketplaces I don't tend to frequent. I saw lots of new faces, including a really amazing vintage poster dealer, some wonderful shabby chic/ French provincial dealers, and more.
I think it is one of those that will only get better with time, but it will take community support to really make it pop. They'll be able to attract more vendors if people are really using it as an opportunity to get out there and go shopping. Want to see events like this live a long and healthy life? Vote with your dollars, just as you have done with H&8th. Want to see more and different vendors? Let Allison know, I'm sure she's right there with you! read more