Stamford's Big Flea is a HUGE flea market and tag sale fundraiser held once a year. The event benefits the North Stamford Congregational Church and its outreach programs.
Where
The Stone House, 31 Cascade Road, Stamford, CT 06903. The event is indoors and held Rain or Shine! Click here for directions.
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Dates, Hours and Fees
Save the dates! We have scheduled the 2011 Big Flea for Friday, August 26 and Saturday, August 27.
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If you want a sneak peek at our items for sale, then come to the early admission on Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. ($15 entry fee). General admission is free.
Friday, August 26, 2011
- 8:00 a.m. – Early Admission ($15 fee)
- 9:00 a.m. – General Admission (free)
- 3:00 p.m. – Doors Close
Saturday, August 27, 2011
- 9:00 a.m. – General Admission (free)
- 2:00 p.m. – 50% Off
- 3:00 p.m. – Everything FREE
Payments Accepted
Cash and checks (with proper ID) only. Please note that we do not accept credit cards.
Donation Guide
All donations are appreciated. All proceeds benefit the Church and its work with the community. In general, we accept items that have resale value. In recent years, that has included electronics, furniture, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, kids items (toys, strollers), bicycles, household furnishings, sporting goods, artwork, small appliances and more. If you think your item can be resold, we’ll likely accept it.
We’ve also learned that some items just aren’t right for the Big Flea. As a result, we cannot accept the following items for donation:
- Clothing (contact Person to Person)
- Chandeliers
- Ceiling fans
- LARGE upholstered furniture
- Stuffed animals
- Building supplies
- Pillows
- Curtains
- Linens
- Computers
- TVs or Monitors (flatscreen OK)
- Books
- Golf clubs
- Skiis
- Exercise equipment
- Used Christmas decorations
- Food items
To make a donation or for more information, please please visit our website at www.stamfordbigflea.com or call the Church office at 203-322-1255.
Vendors
If you are interested in setting up a booth outside the Big Flea, please visit our website at www.stamfordbigflea.com or call the Church office at 203-322-1255.
Supporters
We are looking for local businesses and professionals to support our event and help us raise needed funds, most specifically:
- Moving Company – provide a full day of moving donations from storage to The Stone House
- Food Providers – provide coffee and super yummy lunches for hungry volunteers, and sell food to patrons
- Shirt Printer – provide tshirts for Big Flea volunteers to wear
- Grocery Store – provide bags for all to collect their goodies in
- Jeweler – appraise our jewelry donations and provide a display case to make selling and security much easier
- Realtors, contractors, businesses, etc. – provide generous financial sponsorship, help in advertising or other assistance
We will add your name and a link to your website on ours, add your logo on our shirts and include you in our advertising efforts. If interested, please visit our website at www.stamfordbigflea.com or call the Church office at 203-322-1255.
