After 50 incredible years of community, culture, and connection, the Berkeley Flea Market will be closing its doors on Saturday, June 28th. This milestone marks a moment of both reflection and celebration—five decades of vibrant exchanges, storytelling, artistry, and kinship that made our market a beloved institution.

We wish to extend our deepest gratitude to the City of Berkeley for their partnership and support throughout the years, and to every vendor, visitor, and volunteer who brought heart, history, and hustle to this space. You’ve helped cultivate something truly special.

Over the past few weeks, we carefully reviewed each proposal and opportunity presented to help keep the market open. After much heartfelt deliberation, we arrived at the very difficult decision to close—due to limited funding and ongoing challenges securing grants and volunteer support. This choice was not made lightly and is full of emotion and care for the legacy we honor.

As the market grounds undergo construction, we remain hopeful that this is not goodbye forever. Our goal is to return—renewed and resilient—when the time and opportunity are right. Until then, we hold this community close and thank you for walking this journey with us.

With love and gratitude, The Berkeley Flea Market Team

berkeleyfleamarket@yahoo.com