WHEATON, MD—The first-ever Flea Market in the Park held at the Wheaton Outdoor Rink Saturday, June 13 attracted 50 area vendors and more than 400 shoppers, prompting the Montgomery County Department of Parks to extend the operating hours for upcoming flea markets and to add an additional date.
“In response to vendor feedback, we’re getting started an hour later for upcoming flea markets and running an hour longer,” said Wheaton Ice Arena Manager Diane Baker. “From this first one, vendors and shoppers let us know they weren’t ready to go home at noon, so we stayed open to accommodate them.”
The new hours for the Flea Market in the Park at the Wheaton Outdoor Rink are 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Saturdays, July 11, August 8 and the additional date added September 12. Wheaton Outdoor Rink is located at 11751 Orebaugh Avenue, next to the Wheaton Dog Park, just down the hill from the Wheaton Ice Arena in Wheaton Regional Park.
Admission and parking are free for shoppers. Vendors can rent a 10’ by 10’ space for just $20 to sell their wares. Vendors should bring their own tables and chairs and set-up begins at 7:00 am. To register as a vendor, sign-up at www.ParkPASS.org for course #76801 for July 11; #76802 for August 8; and #88449 for September 12—registration for the September 12 date opens July 1.
“The response to the flea market has been great,” added Baker. “We are looking forward to hosting even more vendors and shoppers during these upcoming opportunities.”
For more on the Flea Market in the Park at the Wheaton Outdoor Rink, visit www.WheatonIceArena.com.
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Contact:
Kelli Holsendolph
Media Relations Manager
Montgomery County Department of Parks
301-650-2866