Comments on: 10 Essential Brimfield Antique Show Tips for First-Time Shoppers

By: Lizbeth

Lizbeth — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 08:58:28 +0000

I am hoping to buy furniture for a house in Maine, but will be coming from NY. What is the best way to transport the furniture?

By: eleanorm9

eleanorm9 — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 11:43:47 +0000

We attended the final day in July, Sunday. Not crowded and weather was very warm but manageable. Following other recommendations, wear comfortable shoes, appropriate clothing, hats are a must – there is no shade. Bring cash! ATMs are inconvenient and cost $$$. Bring your own sturdy bags – the happiest shoppers have lightweight carts with wheels. It is not convenient to plan to take things back to the car. Parking areas are some distance when you are already trying to cover as much territory as possible. Bring water. Wear sunglasses, but bring regular ones in order to see inside tents and buildings. There is NO place to sit except for lunch. If you may need a rest, bring a portable cane-type stool, maybe. The Brimfield app may help you locate something you are seeking, but it has far to go to be really organized. This is not a place you can see in a day or two.

By: P

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 16:14:10 +0000

I’m from this area .. def come a few hrs before they open .. u will be stuck in traffic if using the pike and also b ware of the long lines on rte 20 get there early to have breakfast at a local spot ..all the towns surrounding this event are waiting for you best get there hours and I mean hours early ..vendors get there around 4-5am that’s when unwanted to be there for parking go to the crackerbarrell for breakfast and eat a good meal if your there all day you will wish u did eat first ..lots of vendors with great food but save your money for the shopping this area and surrounding areas has all of restaurants and shopping in Sturbridge as well as Yankee candle Mcds , yankee spirits Sturbridge village etc these will all be full of tourists visiting this Event and trust me when I Say Packed and being stuck in Traffick on the Masspike or Route 20 is NOT Fun especially if your a resident jus trying to avoid it and do local errands near this event .. always bring extra clothes for all season weather as well .. could rain or be 35 degrees or end up being 95 .. we never know about our weather here very unpredictable.. Hope I’ve helped ..I hope you have a great Experience..

By: Louise Burkholder

Louise Burkholder — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 19:42:12 +0000

great tips. I would also recommend a bag of chucks, those flat diaper underpads, because if you are pulling a cart, etc, you don’t want items to rub one another. And you can re-use them dozens of times. Put both a magnifying glass and a tape measure in a small cosmetic bag in you pocket or purse. And PLEASE do not stand in our booths on your phones blocking the aisle. thanks.

By: Dan Prouty

Dan Prouty — Sat, 11 May 2019 11:09:13 +0000

As I was building my cottage at Bear Island, a mosey neighbor asked where I was buying my furniture. Pottery Barn, restoration hardware? Pier One? No I said, the Brimfield Flea Markets.

By: Myra Burkhead

Myra Burkhead — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 17:06:51 +0000

We hope to be coming in Septemberand have never been. We will be pulling a large trailer. Is there place for us to park with trailer and how do we get large pieces to our trailer? We are coming from NC.

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 04 May 2018 17:12:59 +0000

Or bring your own food.

By: Ellen Shevchik

Ellen Shevchik — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:58:03 +0000

I love your hints,ideas, pictures, everything. You make it possible for me to travel around New England from my chair. I used to “throw a dart at the map” and say let’s go. Now you do the driving for me. Thank you for bringing back the memories.

By: carol a cunneengizmocunneen

carol a cunneengizmocunneen — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 14:40:10 +0000

I have been many times and used these hints. good memories of New England