Every year, tens of thousands of curious shoppers flock to Brimfield to explore “America’s oldest outdoor antiques flea market,” according to Brimfieldantiquefleamarket.com
Brimfield, a town with a population of less than 4,000 people, draws in an estimated 50,000 visitors for its world-famous antique markets.
There are three markets throughout the year, each of which lasts six days — one in May, another in July, and a final showing in September.
Veteran shoppers may offer newcomers advice on which fields are the best to shop, where to park and the best times to visit, but others have thoughts about which show they think is the best to attend weather-wise.
Clay Smith, a Brimfield Flea Market regular, said in a Facebook post he always hears the same “it’s too hot in July” comments about the summer market, which runs from July 9 to 14, …