The other day we spotted Harry Warner playing a handcrafted license plate guitar at Everything Under the Sun and Moon.  At a relaxing family run market that’s full of shops owned by friendly people focused on sharing what they love, it’s no surprise to catch a laidback impromptu jam. 
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Harry started playing guitar as a kid and has previously jammed in several bands.  His brother is Keith Warner.  Keith is the market’s manager and Keith’s wife Talba is the daughter of Sandy and Esler (Les) Heller who have owned and operated the New Egypt Flea Market Village since 1959.   

The guitar Harry was playing was made by local craftsman, Jim Milligan, of New Egypt Folk String Instruments.  Jim is a good friend of John Kearney who owns Everything Under the Sun and Moon, building 42.  You can always find at least one of Jim’s handcrafted guitars at John’s shop along with everything else under the sun and moon.
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Here’s a little clip of Harry playing.  

​Not all the music at the market is impromptu.  In fact, one shop at the market is entirely devoted to music.  The Musician’s Room, building 12W, is run by Matt Stroud and Rich Barry.  Rich recently made it into the finals at the Laurita Winery Idol Contest.  

​Another talented musician at the market is Willie (Whiskers) Shaker.  Whiskers owns Almost Not a Mess, building 6E, a shop reminiscent of an old general store which carries a variety of treasures from the rustic to handmade to collectibles and keepsakes.   For nearly a decade Whiskers has been playing bluegrass.  

He brings his love of music to his shop by hosting bluegrass jams a few times a year.  You can catch the next jam September 17th, 2017 (same day as the Big Kid Toy Show).  The group, Blue Grass Roads, will start playing around noon under the big tree next to building 6E.  The band features Whiskers and several other musicians from a variety of bands and roads. 
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You can also catch their Fall Bluegrass Jam October 7th, 2017, same place, under the big tree next to building 6E.  After that, in late November, Whiskers will be preparing his shop for the arrival of Santa.  He turns a part of his shop into a little North Pole where Santa visits every Sunday during the holiday season.  

We’ll have more information on Santa’s arrival later.  In the meantime, we hope you’ll check out the music instruments for sale, music lessons, impromptu jams, and scheduled bluegrass jams at the New Egypt Flea Market Village.  We’re open every Wednesday and Sunday from 8am to 2pm.
 
The New Egypt Flea Market Village is open every Wednesday and Sunday from 8 am to 2pm, year-round, rain or shine.  We’re one of the last of the old-time markets featuring 40+ buildings each an independently run shop, plus plenty of table vendors with everything from antiques, vintage toys, furniture, handcrafted goods, homemade jams and jellies, great bargains on new items, and thrifty second-hand finds.
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When it’s 90 degrees, cool off with a 90’s rock pun like “Sage Against the Machine.”  Not sure what we mean?  Don’t worry.  You’re about to find out and we’re sure you’re going to love it.  (We did.)
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This June, BrutaliTeas opened their first shop right here at the New Egypt Flea Market Village.  Their irresistible artisan blends of tea cleverly named with heavy metal puns were a hit from the start.  Last October, they began making the rounds to rocking events like the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market and Monster Mania Con.  It was immediately clear that they needed a brick and mortar shop, or what they so kindly called their “first home.”

​They’ve found that home here at the New Egypt Flea Market Village in building 8W (in the back row just a stone’s throw from The Big Kid Store).  Inside their new shop you’ll also find BrutaliTea’s sister line of teas, The Bee’s Teas.  It’s the same delicious teas in a softer more family friendly packaging.  Why two lines of teas?  Their teas are amazing, but you’re Aunt Edna might not want “A NightPear On Elm Street” for her birthday so you can always get her some “We Make a Sweet Pear” instead.

All their teas are great hot or cold, but some are extra nice served icy cold.  “Smoke on the Watermelon” and “You Stole a Peach of My Heart” are two summertime favorites.
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Once you’ve got your tea, you’ll need the perfect serving set.  From the hard core iced tea drinker to the dainty sipper, we’ve got what you need at The New Egypt Flea Market Village.  

​Just down the row at Mi Casa es Su Casa (Building #10W) we found this cool little surprise.  It’s a top hat ice bucket.  Okay, so you probably won’t be pouring any tea out of it, but we just couldn’t walk passed it without taking a picture to share with you.  Mi Casa es Su Casa truly lives up to its name.  One step inside and you know this isn’t just Kathy’s shop, it’s a little bit of home that she shares with you.  She’ll welcome you in with a smile.  The TV’s usually on and she has a beautiful array of items on display.

Wandering along the second row, we found this Vintage Libby Rose Tea & Lemonade set with pitcher and glasses at Hidden Treasures LB/Mamma’s Gone Junkin.  It’s perfect for sipping some “Raspberry Apple” or even “Mint to be Together.”  At Hidden Treasures LB/Mamma’s Gone Junkin you can also find some luxurious vintage items that are great for relaxing on hot summer days along with items you’ll treasure year-round.

Take a trip down to the market and beat the heat this summer with some iced tea.  Find a special blend to fit your pallet at BrutaliTeas & The Bee’s Teas.  Then stroll around to find the perfect set for serving it.  We’ve just shown you two of our finds in two shops, but the New Egypt Flea Market Village has over 40 shops full of treasures.  So come join us Sundays and Wednesdays from 8am to 2pm.  Pick your favorite tea and enjoy a delicious day of treasure hunting.  We truly do have something for everyone. 
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The New Egypt Flea Market Village is open every Wednesday and Sunday from 8 am to 2pm, year-round, rain or shine.  We’re one of the last of the old-time markets featuring 40+ buildings each an independently run shop, plus plenty of table vendors with everything from antiques, vintage toys, furniture, handcrafted goods, homemade jams and jellies, great bargains on new items, and thrifty second-hand finds.

Paracord Creations landed at the New Egypt Flea Market Village this July.  The duo of artisans behind Paracord Creations deliver a variety of functional and fun products using a material with a rich history.  

​The parachute cord (commonly called paracord) that they use came into production during WWII.  The aptly named highly durable cord was first used as suspension lines on parachutes.  Military personnel quickly found many other uses for it including securing gear and roping up shelters. 
 
When the versatile and strong cording became commercially available, its uses expanded rapidly.  It became a staple supply for campers, survivalists, hikers, and many others. 
 
In recent years, the availability of vast colors of cord sparked the imagination of crafters to create functional jewelry such as bracelets.  In addition to being fun and fashionable, these bracelets can be unwoven in emergency situations where a strong rope is needed. 
 
But don’t let the history and functionality fool you.  Paracord Creations has a wide selection of whimsical and fun keychains featuring everything from dragons, unicorns, cats, dogs, people, dolphins, and more.  Their bracelets have countless designs and colors to fit just about anyone’s liking.  

If you don’t find the color, design or size you’re looking for, Paracord Creations is more than happy to custom make a bracelet or key chain right here at the market while you wait.  Just let them know what you want and while you wander around and visit a few other shops they’ll make a custom piece that suits your needs.

You can find Paracord Creations at the tables beside Georgia’s Seek and Find (building #29 in the second row).  Their prices are as affordable as it gets.  The friendly duo behind Paracord Creations consists of a lifelong artist with a need to constantly create and a retiree that keeps her hands and mind busy making new bracelets and paracord products.  Their focus is not on profiting but instead on creating, so their items are priced just a tad above the cost of the supplies. 
 
We’re happy to have Paracord Creations as the newest member of the New Egypt Flea Market Village community.   We hope you’ll stop by and give them a warm welcome. 
 
The New Egypt Flea Market Village is open every Wednesday and Sunday from 8 am to 2pm, year-round, rain or shine.  We’re one of the last of the old-time markets featuring 40+ buildings each an independently run shop, plus plenty of table vendors with everything from antiques, vintage toys, furniture, handcrafted goods, homemade jams and jellies, great bargains on new items, and thrifty second-hand finds.