2020 has certainly taught us a few lessons, one of which is patience. And it appears we’ll have to be a little more patient when it comes to our favorite summer traditions (although they’ll be worth the wait). Providence Flea has postponed its summer opening date this year due to current regulations, but they’ll resume the fun as soon as they can. In the meantime, we’re shining a light on what makes this non-flea-market market so fantastic.

Providence Flea, despite its name, is much more than a flea market.

Providence Flea / Facebook This vintage and artisan market got its start in 2013, and it’s been going strong ever since.

In the fall and winter, you’ll find the market vendors indoors, with limited dates on the calendar.

Providence Flea / Facebook But in the summer, the vendors gather outdoors along the river every Sunday, rain or shine.

Each seller here is carefully selected small and micro-businesses selling both old and new goods.

Providence Flea / Facebook Needless to say, this is a fantastic place to find the perfect gift.

You’ll also find plenty of Farmers Market fare, like snacks and treats…

Providence Flea / Facebook

… and let’s just say you should probably come hungry, because the food selection is unreal.

Providence Flea / Facebook From breakfast burritos to monstrous sandwiches, you never know what you’ll find here.

Providence Flea is all about boosting the local economy, and it’s a beloved summer tradition here in Rhode Island.

Providence Flea / Facebook And while we can’t gather in person to support the vendors just yet, some of them are selling masks and other necessities on the official Providence Flea website, known as Home Flea.

We sincerely hope we’ll all be strolling these aisles soon, even if we have to keep our physical distance.

Providence Flea / Facebook This is typically a summer tradition for New Englanders, and we can’t wait to resume it.

For more information on supporting the vendors of Providence Flea until we can resume in-person gatherings, check out their website.

Providence Flea / Facebook

This vintage and artisan market got its start in 2013, and it’s been going strong ever since.

But in the summer, the vendors gather outdoors along the river every Sunday, rain or shine.

Needless to say, this is a fantastic place to find the perfect gift.

From breakfast burritos to monstrous sandwiches, you never know what you’ll find here.

And while we can’t gather in person to support the vendors just yet, some of them are selling masks and other necessities on the official Providence Flea website, known as Home Flea.

This is typically a summer tradition for New Englanders, and we can’t wait to resume it.

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