Maine has no shortage of fun and fabulous flea markets and vintage shops. Many are compact and easy to navigate in a short amount of time. But, if you take thrifting as seriously as we do AND you appreciate the local artisans that can be found throughout Vacationland, you absolutely must take a trip to this special place in Portland.
The Portland Flea-For-All is a vintage, antique and artisan market located in downtown Portland.
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It used to be located off-the-beaten path in the Bayside neighborhood, but last year it moved to its current location on Congress.
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The new location is sunny and sprawling, with tons of fun nooks, crannies and back rooms to explore.
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What makes this all possible is their rotating vendors, artists and consignors.
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Each one has their own section of the shop, but the store is curated in a way that keeps everything cohesive.
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While many thrift stores are great for simply browsing, we love the Flea-For-All because if you have something special in mind, there’s a good chance you’ll find it here.
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Need an elf phone?! Look no further!
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The shop is arranged to provide inspiration for your own home, so you might find it hard NOT to walk away with something.
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The front section includes lots of fun vintage finds for the home - from furniture to accessories.
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But, an entire world awaits in the back!
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There’s an entire section for vintage clothing, from perfect 70s dresses to unique t-shirts, hats and bags.
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And even some fun salvaged stuff for constructing your own vintage-feel space.
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We love the focus placed on Maine.
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And, we especially love the record section in the back room.
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Beyond the incredible finds here, we love that the Flea-For-All works to build a community resource that facilitates and supports creation and restoration.
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Vendors come here because they can build their small business more easily through the low costs and high volumes of the shared space.
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Shoppers come here because it’s a true marketplace where just about anyone can find something that’s special to them.
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The Portland Flea-For-All is open Friday from 12pm to 5pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
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The Portland Flea-For-All is located at 585 Congress Street in Portland and they can be reached on (207) 370-7570. Click here for a list of their current vendors.
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For even MORE thrift store goodness, check out this article with some other must-see spots.
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