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Deanna Metz

Sep 8th, 2025

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Attended Brimfield for the first time in September 2025 and planning a return trip in May 2026

General tips

Pro Tips for First-Timers

Bring essentials: measuring tape, comfortable shoes, and prepare for heat or light rain (most events are rain or shine)
Create a "wish list" with measurements if necessary
Plan for transport: parking can fill quickly; splitting rides or using hotel proximity helps.
Bring cash - many vendors take card but then they add tax + processing fees. You can haggle more with cash as well. Recommend $200-250/person
Haggle smart: Vendors often offer better deals on Saturday–Sunday as the show winds down
Be nice about haggling, try 50% off their price if they seem willing. If they are more curated, try 25% off. Don't push. Works to not act excited about things (hard).
Prepare for crowds: popular fields like May’s can get busy quickly after opening.
Weekends are much busier than weekdays, but still worth it especially for first timers to "get a feel" for it.
Parking: Arrive early for easier access and space options; lots range from $10–$20
We recommend parking in Quaker Acres. Central location, $10/day, clean port-o-potties, shaded parking, nice staff.
Porters: Available and helpful if you buy large items; also, some dealers may offer delivery options
Traffic: Expect crowded fields and town traffic—plan extra time between visits
Food: Food trucks abound on-site (BBQ, Thai, desserts, lobster rolls)

Accurate site: https://www.brimfieldantiqueweek.com/

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Fields

71 Palmer Rd

Building

DEALER'S CHOICE LOCATION
Timmy recco for fashion
Open One Day
A quality outdoor show exhibiting fine antiques and collectibles.
425 dealers in a spacious booths separated by wide aisles – Including 70 pavilion spaces.
A fully lighted and fenced in field – Indoor washrooms.
Food concessions on premises
Modest admission charge to the public assures quality buyers.

http://brimfieldantiquescenter.net/dealers-choice-antiques-shows/

Green Acres

Flea market

Antique store

Apple Barn Cafe

Family restaurant

Collin's Apple Barn located here.

2025 purchases: 1 Timex, tassel brooch, marble bookends

Brimfield Barn

Store

Stephen's Place

A more curated field that feels like traditional booth shopping and is a nice respite from digging. Garage style bays, 1 with a lot of cameras.

2025 purchaes: chrome piggy bank, fishing lures, cds

Black Swan Meadows Antiques Shows

Antique store

MCM furniture in great condition and decent prices

Brimfield's Heart-O-The Mart

Fair

Nice field, textile tent here but was closed when we went in 2025

Brimfield Antiques Center

Antique store

Shopping

Flea & Street Markets

New England Motel Antiques Market

Motel

Great jewelry & fashion accessories like scarves & purses. Designer pieces like Hermes, Ferragamo. @thepurslady on IG found here. Designer costume jewelry like Hattie Carnegie

2025 Purchases: Lionel train cars, sewing box. Saw copper cannisters and wall mounted magazine rack here.

Quakers Acres

Antique store

Attorney

Good field, worth a walk as it's best to park here

Linda at booth 92 has vintage linens

Central Park Antique Shows

Antique store

2025 purchases: Vintage watches (De stretchy, Alex field & stream and Swatch), PA Michter's decanter, textile artwork

Hertans Brimfield Antique Shows

Flea market

Antique store

Best field, no early admission

May's Antique Market Inc

Antique store

Furniture

A ton of jewelry, both fine & costume. Rolex's here, multi gemstone necklace found here. Need to go on opening day or second day. The last day kind of stunk, a lot of people were closed up.

Crystal Brook

2025 purchases: timex stretchy watch, cantillon basket