love this place! hit it every time I go to ME. have bought 150 yr old shotguns, captains kids paintings, a butter churn, you name it, its there. reminds me of the markets I hit as a kid. it is getting smaller, but the joy is still there. read more

I have always enjoyed a stop at this flea market whenever we are in the area on a weekend. The last two visits, last summer and this year in mid-August have been disappointing. It seems there are very few vendors any more. Most of the table spaces on our most recent Saturday visit were empty. The sellers continue to be an interesting bunch which is true of the sellers at any flea market I've ever been too. They will chat you up with stories of all kinds; they are "characters". Most of the vendors here are Mainers with a few other folks who travel from flea market to flea market around New England in the summer and warmer climes in the winter. This flea market holds a special place for me though. More than 25 years ago when I first came here with my husband (an inveterate collector and antique maven from childhood!) I found what became the first of my now overflowing collection of vintage cocktail shakers....and in fact the one I bought here is one of the most valuable in my collection. I remember I paid $22.00 for it having "talked the seller down" from $25.00 dollars. That emerald green glass shaker is now worth a couple of hundred dollars but I would never part with it. It's a beauty. At that time I was not nearly as interested in flea markets as my husband was and is. He would stop at any flea market he saw back then to my eye-rolls and groans. He would say to me: "Find something to collect and you will love them too". How right he was! It was the memory of my parents NYC cocktail parties that got me thinking of collecting the cocktail shakers and some other vintage cocktail era memorabilia. As a child peeking into the living room at one of my parent's parties, I saw glamour, sophistication and beauty....the women beautiful in their dresses and the men handsome in their suits and ties. I have photos of my parents' parties with cocktail shakers at the ready to pour martinis and I was inspired to go on the cocktail era memorabilia hunt. It's been sad to see the decline in vendors here at Montsweag...and maybe this means a decline in interest in flea markets? We will still stop here when we are in the area with high hopes there is a turn-around. If you're vintage hounds like we are, it's simply a fun way to spend a couple of hours. read more

I attended this flea market in the summer on a Sunday. At 11 am, there was a little more than half of the tables occupied by vendors, so it was a bit disappointing to see so many vacancies. Also, many of the vendors were slow setting up. Prices seemed high for many of the items and most vendors were unwilling to negotiate batter prices for larger purchases. Still, the prices were better than the local antique stores though the selection was very limited. Be cautious of reproductions. Bottom line: It's not a bad place to stop if it is in your way. However, the day I was there was disappointing due to the pricing and lack of vendors. read more

Montsweag Flea Market - Antiques Near Me - Woolwich, Maine

A mid coast tradition, fun and friendly. Can find a lot of genuine overpriced junk, but there are some real finds and Maine history if you have the mind to look through the flotsam read more

I hadnt been to this flea market in ten years but I knew that I wanted to stop here on our way up the coast. Lots of stuff some old and some not. The sellers are all unusual characters. Real mainers. We had fun looking at everything and chatting with them. Definately an down maine experience read more

A wonderful place to be on a Wednesday. I actually left my wallet at a vendor's table. An hour later I realized it was missing. We drove back and the vendor had it. Thank you Joy for being so honest and thoughtful! read more

Best flea market in Maine, but there are not too many any more. Reasonable prices, great dealers. I wish there were more dealers set up though. The prices are just so great there, a fraction of what the antique shops charge. It is only open on Sat, Sun, and Wed. It is all open and on tables and some small buildings. There is even a restaurant that makes breakfast and lunch sandwiches. The array of dealers is so good from food to military. I love it there and it is right on US 1. read more