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    Melrose Trading Post

    4.1 (511 reviews)
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    Michael H.

    Always fun at the Melrose Trading Post. Whenever it's hot or blazing hot or overcast the Trading post always has shirts I need and great food.

    Kim C.

    Vintage, modern and more! I absolutely love this show! It's every Sunday and they have valet parking! Lots of vendors, music, good eats, great people watching! Rows and rows of stuff; plan 2-4 hours at least if you like to take your time and see everything. I've found so many cool things here! Aside from that, I love to see the creativity that people show through their business. My friend is a DJ and he found a couple performance jackets here that he still wears for shows. This is definitely a cool way to spend a Sunday if you're in LA! Wear a hat for sure!

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    Luke L.

    I have always been curious about this open-air market (founded in 1997) selling vintage goods and I always see a huge crowd whenever I drove past Fairfax High School. [Hours]: Every Sunday at Fairfax High School from 9 AM to 5 PM. [Parking]: There's limited on-campus parking and the entrance is via Fairfax & Clinton (right turn only northbound on Fairfax); however, I ended up finding plenty of metered parking spots at Melrose Avenue & Fairfax Avenue (right next to a gas station). [Admission]: $5 per person and the exit guard can stamp the back of the hand and guests can re-enter by just showing their hands. [Amenities & vendors]: There are approximately 100+ vendors and half a dozen food trucks. Vendors include jewelry and accessories (20%), vintage clothing (mostly jeans) & local designers & accessories (30%), apothecary such as candles (20%), plants (10%), local artists (10%), and antique & home decors (10%). Few vendors that caught my attention were vintage Levi's, boots, and vintage T-shirts. Food trucks got few solid options, but nothing really stood out. I circled the entire market and left in 30 minutes. While it is an ultimate destination for vintage clothing, antique selection is quite disappointing comparing with Rose Bowl Flea Market or The Pasadena City College Flea Market. Personally it's one-and-done stop as I don't live close enough or have desire to overpay for vintage clothing AND not to mention difficult parking and $5 entrance fee.

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    FUN!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! ! This is the ultimate art and wine festival minus the wine. Everyone is so friendly, endless booths/vendors with very well priced unique items. Bring cash and prepare to spend about 3 hours minimum exploring. Clean restrooms, good music, great food and limited free valet parking available.

    Celeste M.

    Don't know what to do on a Sunday? Well visiting Melrose Trading Post is an excellent option, not only do they have unique finds but you'll be able to spend your day in the sunny outdoors and great ambience. Parking: might be a bit of a hassle, there's parking within Fairfax High School but was full upon visiting, so had to drive around the annexing residential neighborhoods for a spot. Tickets: available online for $5 but includes an extra $2 service fee. Having bought online tickets has its perk as you don't have to wait in line to buy and enter. Especially if you arrive past noon, it's a long waiting line. Vendors: Wide selection of trinkets and treasures galore. Anything for yourself or perfect to find a unique gift. You will find the cutest indoor plants, jewelry, sunglasses, dream catchers, books, purses, beauty products, chakra stones, incense, and have I mentioned lots of vintage clothes! Plenty dresses, jean jackets, fringe, sequins just about it all. You'll be sure to spend hours browsing around exploring it all. Highly recommend bringing water, sunglasses and that sunblock as you'll be sure to leave with a suntan. Prices: A lil on the higher end for used clothes, as compared to your garage sale or thrift store. But there's that slight room to bargain. Also come prepared with either cash or Venmo as most vendors don't accept card. Food : Food trucks! Also stands with vegan milkshakes, lemonades, iced coffee and donuts. A perfect pick-me-up to finish enjoying your outing.

    Jenn L.

    Best place to find a wide range of everything really. From pottery, paintings, rugs, jewelry, vintage clothing, fragrance, candles, plants, coffee purveyors, foods, etc. It's all HERE. Entrance is $5 cash at the door or u can buy your entrance fee online with a $2 processing fee. Most vendors take cc & venmo. Others might offer zell, apple pay, etc. You can find parking on a nearby residence street, might take some hunting as the trading post attracts a good crowd. Possibly one of my favorite places to go and look around on a Sunday morning.

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    Leland S.

    My partner told me about this place so we checked this spot out to do some Christmas shopping. Here was our experience one Sunday morning. Ambiance: * Parking | Street Parking but they also do inside parking as well (free but they take tips) * Feels | You're not in the glamorous Hollywood area. Just your grassroot blue collar area. The highschool is pretty big and room for plenty of vendors from art, jewelry, furniture, clothing, and food. Great place to enjoy a Sunday stroll. Products: I dig it. There were over 200 vendors and was fairly impressed with them. Many of them with reasonable prices (I just wish I had more money). Customer Service: Dope! People were friendly and helpful. Overall: 4.5 Stars | I dig it. Plenty of vendors, friendly people, and great vibes. I do wish to come back once COVID-19 to get the whole experience (musicians and more food vendors). Other than that, a great LA gem. Advice: * Don't forget to tip the parking ushers. * They take cash ($5 entry fee unless you're on a vendor's guest list)

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    A lot of vendors and huge selection. A lot of things are pricy however, but a very interesting, vintage experience to say the least.

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    Is the trading post wheelchair accessible & disabled friendly?

    Hi Kimberly! MTP is wheelchair accessible through the access ramps throughout the campus. The MTP Map can be downloaded on our website to see where the ramps are before you visit.

    Where do you park?

    Hi Lisa! We have limited complimentary on-site valet parking for up to 3 hours. After that there is a $20 fee.

    I have dresses, shoes, and bags to sell, can I sell them there, at the post?

    Yes but you will have to register and arrange payment first (Info on their website)

    Is there food?

    Yes! We have many food trucks plus artisanal beverage and dessert vendors.

    Does anyone know if open tomorrow?

    Yes, it's open today.

    Do I have to buy my admission online or when I'm there?

    You can pay with cash at the entrance, or buy scannable advance tickets at MelroseTradingPost.org/tickets.

    Is this place still closed?

    It's opening this Sunday coming up

    Do you allow dogs, with leash?

    Yes, responsible dog owners are welcome to bring their socialized dogs to MTP on leash. Most of the market is either on concrete or asphalt, so be mindful of hot days where the ground may be too hot for dogs' paws.

    With this rainy weather today does anybody know if they'll still be open?

    they are open.

    Is it open Saturday 22 June?

    It is only open on Sundays.

    What days is this?

    Sunday, I believe opens at 10am until 5pm

    Is it free to get in or do you have to pay?

    The admission fee is $5/person. Your hand gets stamped for re-entry.

    Is it cash only? Or am i able to use credit card?

    You can use card. There are also ATMs in front (a lot of people give discounts when using cash)

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