FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does it cost to rent a booth?
The booth rental fee is $60 ($40 for Harvard and Still River residents). Fees, which are non-refundable, must be received before booths are assigned.

What is the size of each booth?
All booths are 20 feet by 20 feet. All are outdoors, on the grounds of the Bromfield School in Harvard.

How many booths are there?
There is a total of 170 booths. Each boothholder may rent a maximum of two.

How many people generally attend the event?
Each year several thousand people attend.

How do I request a booth?
Booth application flyers are mailed near the end of August. To add your name to our mailing list, please send name and address to HCT/LWVH Flea Market, PO Box 31, Harvard, MA 01451, or send email to fleamarket@lwvharvard.org. The completed application, as well as payment, must be received before booths are assigned. (If you rented a booth during the previous two years, you'll automatically receive a flyer; there's no need to send a request.)

How and when are booths assigned?
When a booth application and payment is received, a booth assignment can be made. Boothholders may request specific field locations, but we cannot guarantee that a request will be fulfilled. Also, there is no guarantee that the Flea Market fields will be organized the same as in previous years.

How and when will I know my booth assignment?
In mid to late September, confirmation letters are mailed to all boothholders. The letter includes the specific booth assignment and a map that clearly shows the booth location. If a booth application and payment reach us after all booths are already rented, we will promptly return the check with an explanatory note.

What happens if it rains?
Since the Flea Market is held on town property, we must abide by the decision of school and town personnel as to whether vehicles will do permanent damage when the fields are wet. On the evening before the event, if there is heavy rain or if heavy rain is predicted for the following day, we may decide to postpone to the rain date (usually the Monday of the holiday weekend). If this happens, there will be a message to that effect on the Flea Market answering machine (978-456-9292), and several local radio stations will carry the announcement. A message will also be posted on the home page of this website. Please note that booth fees are non-refundable, even if the event is postponed or cancelled.

Are tables available?
No tables or other equipment is available.

Are electrical hookups available?
No electricity is available.

Are public restrooms available?
Portable toilets will be set up adjacent to the Flea Market field. Also, boothholders and the public will have access to restrooms in the Bromfield School.

Is food and drink available?
Each year a variety of food and beverages is for sale throughout the day.

What items are sold?
A huge varity of items are sold each year: antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, furniture, glass, household items, sports equipment, toys, clothing, etc.

Are there items that are prohibited from sale?
The Flea Market management insists that boothholders do not display or sell weapons of any kind, even those that may be considered antiques. Also, we reserve the right to prohibit the sale of items causing litter; e.g. confetti, liquid/spray string, etc.