2 sought in Surfside Beach flea market thefts
Two individuals are being sought by the Horry County Police Department in connection to multiple thefts at the Hudson Flee Market in Surfside Beach.
There were four reported thefts of trading cards and other merchandise between March 28 and April 18, police said. In each individual theft, losses range up to $2,500.
The suspects are described as teenage boys wearing dark clothes and black outfits. Anyone with information is asked to call the HCPD tip line at 843-915-8477.
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Montsweag Flea Market returns May 3 with new owner
After being closed since 2023, Montsweag Flea Market in Woolwich will reopen Saturday, May 3, under the new ownership of David J. Jones, owner of FO Bailey Real Estate in Falmouth. The flea market will remain open through the summer season from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., which is designated, "Antique Dealer Day."
Jones has been renovating the 2.7-acre property at the corner of Route One and Mountain Road since he got it this past fall. “For years our families went to Montsweag Flea Market so it really bothered me to see such an iconic property sitting idle so I decided to bring it back to life,” he wrote in an email to Wiscasset Newspaper.
The flea market’s layout will look pretty much like it did in the past. Along with cleaning up the site, Jones added new tables, and made many improvements to both the vender and parking areas, adding gravel and new signage. He’s also planning on reopening the concession stand where there’s also an ATM. The market can accommodate up to 125 tables. Venders, Jones added, can book a table online by texting their name, email address and phone number to 207-650-3455. Other information is available at Montsweagfleamarket.com
According to the website, visitors to the flea market can expect to find antique furniture, vintage tools, toys, books, clothing, artwork and more.
Jones, 69, and wife Nancy live in Falmouth. “I have been in the real estate industry my entire life starting at age 15. I am the owner and Designated Broker for FO Bailey Real Estate. My wife owns and operates FO Bailey Antiquarians,” he wrote.
"We're very excited to see the flea market reopening," commented David King Sr., Woolwich selectboard chairman. "People have told me they really missed it since it closed and I think David Jones ... has done a wonderful job renovating the property."
According to Wiscasset Newspaper files, Montsweag Flea Market began in 1977; The late Norma (Hunnewell) Scopino of Woowich started it in a small pasture once part of the family farm. Over the years, the flea market grew in size and popularit, boasting hundreds of venders and attracting bargain hunters from near and far. After Scopino died at 81 in February 2013, her family continued operating the flea market. It closed during the pandemic in 2020 and reopened briefly in 2022 before shutting down again when the property was put up for sale.
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Popular Upstate NY Flea Market Back for Season
One of the most popular flea markets in New York will open for its 55th year in the Hudson Valley soon.
Most of us have a few "things" that we look forward to in the Hudson Valley when spring finally arrives. Our favorite ice cream stands open, we can visit the drive-in movies again, hiking, and kayaking are all things many of us enjoy, but there is one thing happening soon that truly means spring has arrived in New York!
Yes!! The Stormville Airport Antique Show and Flea Market is retuning in 2025, and its opening date is getting close. The Stormville Flea Market, located at 428 Route 216 in Stormville, NY, will return to celebrate 55 years on Saturday, April 26th, and Sunday, April 27th.
This year, it will be open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and feature over 400 different exhibitors. It's FREE to enter with plenty of free parking. They are open rain or shine and have a strict NO PET policy, so if you have pets, make sure you leave them at home.