red barn flea market

Visited relatives in January, 2015, who spend their Sundays at the Red Barn. We had a nice time, bought some fun "beachy" items, and sat with their friends to enjoy the live music. Very relaxed, a little crowded in the parking lot, but we will definitely return!

A visit to the Red Barn Flea Market was certainly interesting. They have vendors inside a building, as well as many vendors outside. I preferred walking through all the vendor displays outside, more than inside. Prices seemed fair. PROS. Lots of things to see, both inside and outside.PROS. Free parking with lots of spots available.CONS. Driving through Bradenton traffic just to get to the flea market!CONS. (For visitors) It was too crowded! It's great for the vendors... but difficult for visitors.CONS. They have food vendors, but I think it wouldn't hurt to have a few more. We stood in a long line just trying to buy a pretzel. In the end, we gave up and walked away.

Shopping at this flea market was a fun adventure. There is something for everyone! We went right at opening which was wonderful for fighting crowds and for parking. It really started picking up about an hour or two as we were leaving. While there is the typical flea market 'junk' there were also some fun jewelry stands, Florida t shirt and souvenir items, and sunglasses huts. My daughters really enjoyed the shell shop as well which were much cheaper than you would find anywhere else. The farmers market was beautiful. Wonderful and cheap produce! I would not recommend a stroller unless you have to- a baby carrier would be better as the aisles can be very tight and crowded.

We arrived an hour before closing, so many places we're starting to close up. Lots of eating options, if I came back I'd eat lunch here. Nice to have a farmers market here too. I'd return again.

What a great place to visit. A Flea market with a produce market. You can find anything here. Food inside, with live music to listen while eating. Great deals and great finds. A fun place to go visit. Every year we come for vacation, this must be on a list of things to do.

One thing to remember with Red Barn. They are only open from 10-4 p.m. So arrive early. Even though they have a few food establishments there, the wait is long and unorganized. We ate at Maws and it was good - just took too long to get it and no place to sit. Just like any flea market there is a lot of JUNK. But, if you are looking for something in particular and you are persistent you just may find it here. We did not see it all as there is too much. First look for a brochure of the layout as soon as you get there. Ask a vendor. The farmers market is incredible. You should find anything in fresh fruits and produce. Remember, this is a flea market that is permanent but you should check their website for hours and what is open on the day you want to go. Not all facilities are open every day. I arrived on the South side of the property and the parking was terrible. But, as leaving I saw much more parking on the North side. I used GPS and it didn't give me the North option. They only take cash here but if you run out of cash, they have on-site ATMs.

The biggest draw to this huge covered "flea market" is the incredible variety of different types of venders. Plenty of sunglasses and enough shoes, but I found it refreshing to find everything else imaginable, from live plants to stringed instruments! Lots of beachwear to lots of every imaginable tool any handyman would want! We were grateful for plenty of food vendors as well and enjoyed all the metal art places too! A nice break from too much sun or a nice afternoon under a roof if the weather isn't cooperating. Prices were very reasonable for a flea market of this size! Check their schedule as the entire market has certain "open" days.

Came here after a visit to the farmers market nearby, there was way more produce stands here then at the market. Inside was very well kept and lots of booths outside. Tried the mini donut stand, loved them! Will be coming back when I need fresh produce.

Visited on Dec 31, 2014 - lots of different stuff. Tools if you like tools. Clothes and jewelry if you like clothes and jewelry. Gifts and souvenirs, you name it, it's probably sold there. Ok, not caskets or large appliances. But there ARE hot tubs...Probably one of the best flea markets in the area.

Fresh produce is always in abundance! Some of the vendors are rather interesting characters. Be sure to stop at Maria's taco stand on the north side. Awesomely good Mexican. Or the grill in the center with the sausage sandwiches

We visit the red barn every time we come to the area. It is one of the largest and best maintained flea markets I have visited. You never know what you will find as you move up and down the aisles.

Hubby and I thought we'd visit the Red Barn for an hour or so. Well, we were there for over two hours, and we saw about 20% of the vendors. T-shirts, jewelry, cosmetics, fresh fruits and produce, and my favorite, As Seen on TV. All those things you see on late-night infomercials are available in one spot! Nice people wherever you go , and though we didn't visit the restaurant, we were told it's great. We'll be going back for around Two soon!

This place is a great flea market. Indoor is air conditioned and out door is more traditional market. If you go get a taco at Maria's, they hand make your taco shell and the food is excellent. I went there to buy a ranger belt at All About Leather. They have a great selection and the staff is very friendly. When we come to Bradenton we go to The Red Barn.

Big red barn located on Hwy 301 in Bradenton, Florida Parking and admisson is free Some very nice things to see such as painted lamps, wall pieces and outside pieces suck as Manatees and Herons Very reasonable. Decent leathers and nice costume jewelry along with some cookware buys and specialty stores As with all flea markets there are always trashy items but someone's trash is anothers treasure Eating places inside and vegetable sales are outside Good bargains Nice way to spend some time and you may find a treasure

Tried to plan a visit in January but the website is so out of date. An attempt to tell them failed when their email did not work