Before it was a citywide brand, Artists & Fleas was a scrappy Williamsburg market, and the original location still delivers: 50-plus independent designers and vintage sellers packed into a warehouse a block from the Bedford Avenue L, selling handmade jewelry, art, apparel and one-off finds. It's free, indoors and open all weekend, a dependable stop rain or shine. Come to support local makers, dig for vintage, or just escape the crowds outside.
What to expect
Inside the market, individual sellers run their own colorful booths, so you're often buying directly from the person who made the piece. Expect jewelry, prints, apparel, vintage and quirky design, with a laid-back, browsable vibe. It's an easy indoor add-on to a day of eating and wandering around Williamsburg.
Good to know
- Take the L to Bedford Avenue; the market is about a block away
- It's indoors, so it's a solid rainy-day or too-hot-out option
- Sellers rotate, so the mix changes from weekend to weekend
- Many vendors take cards, but bring some cash just in case
- Combine it with Smorgasburg and Williamsburg's boutiques nearby
- Good for gifts and one-of-a-kind pieces from local designers
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Common questions
Is it free to get in?
Yes — browsing is free, and you pay only for purchases from individual vendors.
When is it open?
Weekends, generally Friday through Sunday, at 70 North 7th Street in Williamsburg.
How is it different from Chelsea Market's Artists & Fleas?
This is the original Williamsburg warehouse location; the Chelsea Market outpost runs daily in Manhattan with its own vendors.
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