There’s a local company called 21c Promotions that puts on antique fairs/flea markets and retro design events once a month at rotating locations. Last month’s event was an antique fair at the Croatian Cultural Centre on Commercial Drive.

With 175 different vendors offering everything from shabby chic to 50’s kitsch, collectibles and memorabilia to vintage kitchenalia, this popular European-style collectors market is a must-see. There are 185 tables jam-packed full of bargains on deluxe 20th Century junk, making this event an absolutely-do-not-miss treasure-hunting adventure.

If you need anything appraised, there is also an appraiser on hand – just like the Antiques Road Show!

The stuff you can get here is pretty overwhelming. I ended up getting a really nice gold leaf Pyrex casserole dish and a gigantic Victorian style magnifying class with a foot-long handle.

There are tons of tables and multiple rooms. This is just one of the tables and one of the large rooms packed wall to wall with sellers and buyers.

Upcoming event dates are as follows:

March 14: 21st Century Flea Market
April 17 & 18: Kerrisdale Antiques Fair
May 16: 21st Century Flea Market
June 13: Retro Design & Antiques Fair
July 18: 21st Century Flea Market
September 4 & 5: Kerrisdale Antiques Fair
September 19: 21st Century Flea Market
October 24: Retro Design & Antiques Fair
November 14: 21st Century Flea Market
December 5: Retro Design & Antiques Fair

Check out the website for times and locations: http://www.21cpromotions.com