What's a good flea market in western North Carolina?

[William B]

I live in Hickory so I'm kind of in between Asheville and Charlotte. I'm looking for a cool knife.

[postal p]

I absolutely love a good flea market. I love searching through tables of stuff and finding treasures. There's just something gratifying about finding great deals. Whether it's a book, collectible, or even homemade goodies, flea markets are a great place to spend the weekend. One of my favorite flea markets in Western North Carolina is Uncle Bill's Flea Market in Whittier. What makes this flea market so much better than the rest?

First of all, Uncle's Bill Flea Market in Whittier, North Carolina is a good sized flea market. It also features booths that are indoors and out, but in the main strip of the flea market all of the tables are under a roof. There are also sellers that setup next to the flea market.

One of my favorite things about Uncle Bill's Flea Market though is that it's a mix of stores. You'll find stores that are setup like an actual store. You'll also find stores that are more like thrift stores. Last, but not least, there are booths where different sellers setup each week and those are more like yard sales. Uncle Bill's Flea Market is like hitting all the best spots for deals in one location.

Uncle's Bill Flea Market in Whittier, North Carolina has just about everything you can think of. There is produce, puppies, books, DVDs, video games, and all sorts of collectibles. Almost every time my boyfriend and I visit, we buy fudge or cakes from one of the vendors that set up every week. Another one of our favorite spots at Uncle Bill's is the produce stand, which has everything from apples to corn, all of which are locally grown.

I've even experienced Uncle Bill's from the point of a seller. Renting tables is extremely reasonable and the tables are quite large. If you need even more space, you can back your vehicle up to the table and keep extra items in your car until you need them. Just be sure to choose a table that is closer to the middle of the flea market. If you choose a table at the very end and then other sellers don't setup next to you, there's a chance buyers may not walk down to your table.

All and all, I would give Uncle Bill's Flea Market 5 stars. This flea market has great deals, friendly sellers, and a little bit of everything. The next time you're driving through Whittier, North Carolina be sure to stop by Uncle Bill's.

Uncle Bill's Flea Market
5427 US. Highway 74 West
Whittier, North Carolina 28789
(828)586-9613
Open Friday - Sunday 8am to 5pm

[Ranger]

Since you're in Hickory you need to make the short trip over to Morganton along Interstate 40 and visit the Jamestown Flea Market. It's pretty big and a lot of it is indoors. The best time to go is on Saturday morning when there are loads of outside vendors set up. The spring and summer is the best time to have lots of outside vendors though.

They are open year around on Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 5pm. So you can go check it out tomorrow (Sunday) but just know the crowd of vendors won't be near as great as on Saturday mornings. They are located at 709 Jamestown Road, Morganton, NC 28655

I have seen vendors there in the past with lots of knives etc but the place changes all the time. So there may be a lot of knife vendors there now or very few. I haven't been recently so I'm not sure. But if you've never been you need to go and see it for yourself. It's a cool place.

Just take I-40 west from Hickory to exit 100 and turn right at the top of the ramp. The flea market will be about a mile or less ahead on your right. Here is a link to a Google map so you can get a better look at the place http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Jamestown+...5&t=h&z=15

Here's a link to their Facebook page if you do that kinda thing http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jamestown-...8256513574

There is also the I-40 Flea Market that is in Valdese and that will be right on your way to the Jamestown Flea Market. It is located at exit 112 at about the halfway point between Hickory and Morganton. It's smaller but pretty good. I haven't been there in a few years so I don't know what kind of place it is now but I bet it's ok. Here is a link to their Facebook page too https://www.facebook.com/I40FleaMarket?ref=stream I don't know what their hours are so I'm not sure if they'll be open on Sunday if you go then.

Good luck and I hope this helps!
Have fun!