Wolff's Flea Market Blog

WELCOME TO WOLFF’S FLEA MARKET 2023! FIRST TIME & NEW VENDORS!   PLEASE READ! Created 8/7/17 - Updated 3/10/19, 4/19/19, 6/21/19, 2/19/2020, 3/3/2021,2/26/22, 8/29/22, 4/4/23, 7/11/23 Yup, looks like another long read by Wolff's Flea Market...👀 Thank you for considering selling at one of Chicagoland’s best flea markets! Whether you are decluttering or starting a small business, we are here to support your endeavors! It's EASY to get your seller space, and you will need to set your alarms! No reservations required. Drive to west side of building around 5am *  stay in your car and staff will direct you to a space. You will park across the back of the space.  * NOTE : WE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING LARGE VENDOR CROWDS IN 2023. TO OBTAIN A FIRST-COME-FIRST SERVE SPACE WE RECOMMEND VENDORS ARRIVE  EARLIER THAN 5AM ON GOOD WEATHER DAYS (AS EARLY AS 2AM-4AM). Watch this video to see how it looks as you drive in.   INSTAGRAM REEL OF VENDOR PARKING We want your experience

C - Canopy Weights A - Are N - Not O - Optional P - Please Y - You need to be safe ! Vendors, this post is for you. With hot weather upon us, many of you will choose to bring a canopy to shield you and your merchandise from the sun. It is very important that when setting up your booth for the day that the first tasks you attend to are your CANOPY & UMBRELLA WEIGHTS. We understand you are eager to unpack your merchandise, but if you are using a canopy, the first priority is safety. Do not leave your weights in your vehicle "to set up later". You may get busy and forget. Wind and wind gusts are an inherent part of of being outside and can occur at any time. Early in the day, the air may seem calm, but being in a wide open space, wind gusts can occur. As the day progresses, air currents from overhead planes and other weather conditions can also cause windy conditions. Occasionally we may require canopies to be taken down due to weather conditions. We like the E