America's Largest Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market
History
The Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market has a rich history that dates back over eight decades and reflects the transformation of a small family-owned business into the country's largest year-round indoor/outdoor flea market.
Early Years
1939
Expansion and Growth
1966
Relocation
2002
Modern Times
2000's - Present
1939
1966
2002
2000's - Present
Early Years (1939)
In 1939, Sol Miller began auctioning livestock and selling various goods. Sol added an egg auction and started renting spaces outside the livestock sale barn for people to set up and sell their goods. This informal outdoor market paved the way for an expansive indoor/outdoor marketplace.
Expansion and Growth (1966)
After Sol's death, his son Howard and his wife, Sarah, took up the mantle, continuing to run the auction barn and flea market. With the patronage of the community, they purchased a plot of land for the Hartville Flea Market, where it operated until 2002, when it moved to its present site. The market, a testament to the community's spirit, gained popularity, offering a wide range of unique products, from antiques to garage sale treasures and fresh produce.
Relocation (2002)
As the market continued to flourish, it demonstrated its ability to adapt and innovate. In 2002, the Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market moved to its current location at 1289 Edison Street NW in Hartville, Ohio. The new indoor/outdoor facility, a testament to the market's ability to evolve, was intentionally designed to provide a family-friendly shopping and dining experience. It features outdoor vendors selling antiques, collectibles, plants, and produce and a temperature-controlled indoor space offering everything from fashion apparel to garden accessories and Amish Furniture of Ohio.
Modern Times (2000's - Present)
Since the relocation, the Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market has remained a vibrant space for bargain hunters, treasure seekers, and those that embrace shopping local. The market continues to be operated by fourth-generation family members, who are dedicated to preserving its timeless charm and appeal. The MarketPlace hosts various events throughout the year, including coin shows, car shows, craft shows and seasonal celebrations. The market is not just a destination for shopping; it is a safe gathering spot for the community, fostering a sense of local heritage and tradition. It is a beloved destination that has grown and adapted while staying true to its roots, attracting tens of thousands of visitors worldwide.
The Hartville MarketPlace is truly a unique experience for everyone! We are the largest outdoor/indoor flea market in the U.S. Our outdoor flea market features tons of vendors selling top quality products from locally grown produce, to one-of-a-kind antiques. Bring your whole family and experience all that we have to offer!
Celebrating 80 Years We started as a livestock auction in 1939.
Open Every Monday, Friday & Saturday Not just once or twice a month.
45 Annual Events For pickers and collectors of all types.
1M+ Visitors Per Year Enjoy the relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
230 Covered Spaces Lots of large, covered spaces available.
12 Total Acres With a vast selection of fresh produce & antiques!
Reviews & Local Media
Rated a Top 20 Flea Market in the United States by Flea Market Insiders
"From antiques, collectibles, old hand tools, clothing and home décor, to fresh produce, meats and cheeses, the Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market is a shopping experience one has to see to believe. No wonder why this flea market which began as a local livestock auction in 1939, has become one of Ohio's largest flea markets and a true antique collector's paradise!"
Rating: 4.5/5 - Based on 190 Reviews
Top Attraction:
Rated the #1 top attraction in Hartville
Certificate of Excellence:
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"Who doesn't love shopping? Well, now who doesn't love shopping for fresh produce, meats, cheeses, delicious foods 6 days a week? Grocery shopping at your favorite locally owned market? Indoor shopping experience that is perfect for the whole family? It's your time to explore the BRAND NEW South Side Market at Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market!"
Allison Rowe
VisitCanton.com
"The Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market offers an inside marketplace with a variety of shops. For those shoppers who visit the Hartville Flea Market every year, will be delighted with the renovations that have been going on inside the Marketplace building. The south end of the building has been revamped to resemble a street with different facades for each of the specialty stores."
The Suburbanite.com
Vendor Information
Interested in becoming a vendor at Hartville MarketPlace? You are not alone. Please see our vendor info page for this year's brochure, a vendor map, and the various rules and regulations for becoming a vendor at the Hartville MarketPlace. Questions? Please see our Contact Us page.