FOR RELEASE:  July 21, 2009

 

 

New Troy Flea Market Has Room for More Vendors

 

(TROY, MI) – The Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center is launching a new Flea Market every Saturday in August and still has room for vendors.  Craft, antique and specialty food vendors can see www.troymi.gov/parksrec/naturecenter for an application and policies or call 248.524.3567 for information. 

 

“Flea Market at the Farm” will be held on August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 9 am-3 pm.

 

“The Troy Farm is a terrific venue for this type of market,” Nature Center Manager Stacey Yankee said.  “Vendors and shoppers alike will enjoy this pretty, rural setting tucked right into the midst of the suburbs.”

 

The cost to display is $30 for a 10-foot by 10-foot regular space or $40 for a 10-foot by 10-foot corner space. Eight-foot tables are available to rent for $5.  Vendors who register for all five days receive a 20 percent discount on the space rental cost.

 

“Shoppers are welcome to stroll about our outdoor market and enjoy checking out the merchandise on display,” Yankee said.  “We’re excited about offering these fun-filled days of thrift in a truly wonderful setting.”

 

The Troy Farm is located at Beach and South Blvd.  For more information, call 248.524.3567.

 

 

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