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A Village of Historical Buildings Houses One of New Jersey’s Most Unique Markets

9/22/2017

 
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​If you’ve driven down RT 537 Monmouth Rd., just a few miles south of Great Adventure, chances are you’ve wondered about that collection of rustic buildings on the side of the road.  Those buildings make up the New Egypt Flea Market Village, a place where even the building have a rich history.  Each of the 40+ buildings have their own story of a past life in another place and time.
 
In the late 1950’s, the town of New Egypt lost their local farmers market.  Esler (Les) Heller had just returned from serving in the Navy and noticed that the vendors were looking for a new market.  It was then that Mr. Heller decided to use the land near his home as a new venue for livestock auctions and produce sales.  Soon after opening his new market in 1959, Mr. Heller added tables for second hand and antique sales and The New Egypt Flea Market Village was alive and thriving.
 
In the late sixties, Mr. Heller began bringing in buildings.  One by one they arrived from towns throughout central and southern New Jersey.  Many of the buildings were destined for demolition, but he preserved them by bringing them into the market and giving them a new purpose.  He laid them out in a village setting with dirt roads.  The last of the buildings arrived in the mid 1970’s and nearly all the buildings are still standing today.
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​Among the buildings is approximately sixteen WWII era army barracks purchased from Fort Dix.  Once home to soldiers, the barracks now house everything from a furniture store to a food pantry.  The market has three rows, or roads.  The back road has a dozen old barracks each painted a different color.  Most of the barracks are section off into two independently run shops.
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​Another four barracks are located on the front road.  Here you’ll find the most icon one.  Several years ago, the entire back of building 39 was painted with a patriotic American flag mural.  Visible from the road, it has become one of the most iconic buildings in the village.
 
Next door to building 39, you’ll find the oldest school house from a nearby town.  A century ago, its one room taught reading, writing and arithmetic.  Now, as Glen’s Hut, it’s spent nearly two decades housing Southwestern American treasures and other historical items.  
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​The school’s red exterior is long gone, replaced with a bright yellow.  Who choose that color and why someone would paint an old school house yellow remains a mystery.  But that’s the way it is here.  Each shop owner adds their own touch to each building and as the years pass the unique characteristics of each one grows.
 
Unusual colors are typical here at the market.  Towards the end of the front road stand three old officer’s quarters, also purchased from Fort Dix.  One, a baby blue with cedar shakes, is home to Everything Under the Sun and Moon.  It’s neighbor, a pastel pink, is the home of the Poetry & Arts Barn, which hosts poetry readings and writing groups. 
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​Not all the buildings have a military and educational background.  The second road has more than a dozen and a half buildings with an exciting past.  They came from a variety of resorts and camps that were popular decades ago.  Think of the movie Dirty Dancing.  That’s the kind of resorts we’re talking about.  When the heyday for those resorts came to an end, Mr. Heller saved many of the cottages from destruction by bringing them to the village.  Now, they’re filled with antiques, collectables, refurbished furniture, and vintage items.
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One of the most unusual buildings is the office.  Its past life was a Dairy Queen.  But now, it plays double duty as the New Egypt Flea Market Village’s main office and as an antique and collectables shop run by the market’s manager (Mr. Heller’s son-in-law) Keith Warner.

In total, there’s more than forty historical buildings in the New Egypt Flea Market Village and even more unique shops.  The next time you’re driving down RT 537 Monmouth Rd., stop in and take a walk through history.  The market is open every Wednesday and Sunday, year-round from 8 am to 2 pm.
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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.  - Written by Ann Kestner.
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The Big Kid Store Hosts a Toy Show & Pop Culture Yard Sale that the Kid In You Won't Want to Miss

9/3/2017

 
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​Mike and Bri are the masterminds behind The Big Kid Store.  In less than two years, they’ve turned an old army barrack at the New Egypt Flea Market Village into a mecca for toy collectors and pop culture lovers.  Fans travel miles to snatch that hard to find item.  The Big Kid Store, located in Building 5W in the back row of the market, is a toy collector’s honey hole filled with everything from comic books, to toys, to video games, and more.  
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​But Mike and Bri aren’t stopping at just having one of the coolest collectable toy shops in New Jersey.  They’re spilling out of their building and filling the gravel roads of the village with toy vendors and dealers for the first annual Fall Big Kid Toy Show and Pop Culture Yard Sale.  
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​This outdoor event on September 17th, 2017, features aisles of vintage and modern toys, collectable Star Wars, G.I. Joe, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles items, plus DC and Marvel comics.  There’s also Masters of the Universe, anime, Jurassic Park, horror, transformers, and so much more to be found at the show.
 
In addition to the rows of toy vendors, the 40+ historic buildings that house nearly 50 shops at the New Egypt Flea Market Village will also be open selling treasures old and new, crafted, crazy, and classy.
 
With so many toy and pop culture vendors and shops, you’ll want to mark The Fall Big Kid Toy Show and Pop Culture Yard Sale in your calendar as an all-day event.  The show starts at 8 am and it goes until 4 pm.  Admission is free.  Parking is free.   
 
When it comes to taking a lunch break, the show has that covered too.  You’ll find the Corner Bar BQ in the front parking lot selling melt in your mouth BBQ ribs, pulled pork, chicken and more.  You can also head over to Jersey Girls at Building 49 for some affordable comfort food, snacks, and sodas.
 
If you’re looking to sell, there are a few vendor spaces available and they’re surprisingly affordable.  Toy vendors and pop culture collectors are welcome.  Whether you’re a pro, casual collector, or a first-time vendor, bring your boxes, buckets, totes, and bins.  Spaces are 10x10 and outdoors, so bring your tables and tents.  Vendor set up is at 6am.
 
As for the cost of a space, here is where the Bid Kid Store really shows their love not just for toys, but for local charities.  A vendor spot costs a simple donation of $15 worth of items for C.A.R.E. (Companion Animal Rescue & Education) and/or The Helping Hands Food Pantry.  You can just pay $15 dollars, but donations are preferred. 
 
To reserve a vendor spot, call The Big Kid Store at 732-359-6328 or email TheBigKidStore@Gmail.com. 
 
Not interested in being a vendor, but still want to donate…kudos to you for being wonderful.  The Big Kid Store will gladly take donations of items for both C.A.R.E. and The Helping Hands Food Pantry.  Just see the list of needed items below and bring your donations to The Big Kid Store during the show.
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That’s right, there’s toys, pop culture and charity. 
 
Here’s a list of items that are most needed:
C.A.R.E.:  Towels, paper towels, cleaning supplies, PUPPY dog food, and treats (NO rawhides or bones)
The Helping Hands Food Pantry:  Non-perishable food and gently used clothing. (Pet food is also accepted.)

Okay, so let’s sum it up: 
The Fall Big Kid Toy Show & Pop Culture Yard Sale
Sunday, September 17th, 2017 -  8am to 4pm
Admission FREE.  Parking FREE.
933 Monmouth Rd.
Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
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Contact:
The Big Kid Toy Store, Building 5W
Phone: 732-359-6328 Mike/Bri
Email: TheBigKidStore@Gmail.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheBigKidStore/
 
Please do Not contact the flea market for event information, as they are the venue, not the host.


​Photos courtesy of The Big Kid Store.

Smashley Miller Creations and Annie's Oddities Grand Opening Party

8/30/2017

 
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There’s a new shop at the market full of enchantment, macabre, horror, and pop culture.  Smashley Miller Creations and Annie’s Oddities are the latest additions to the village and they’re kicking things off with grand opening party. 

It’s all happening, rain or shine, this Sunday, September 3rd, 8am to 2pm at the New Egypt Flea Market Village, Building 14N.  It’s located at 933 Monmouth Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514 (half way between Philly and Asbury Park).

Don’t worry if you’re not an early bird.  Things will be kicking into full gear around noon, so you can snooze a little and still catch it all.
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Nathan Dickinson is bringing the live music.  Derek Kravitz, a cosplay artist, will be there in character.  The BBQ grill will be cooking.
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Of course, while you’re there, you’ve got to do some shopping.  Handmade incense, mixed media art, pop art paddles and boxes, clothes, handmade accessories, bottle incense holders, fairy houses…it’s all there and ready for you to shop your wild heart out.
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There’s over 40 shops in the village and the party is in a little corner that’s a bit tricky to find.  So, here’s the layout and X marks the spot for where it’s all going down.
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​While you’re here enjoying the party, you might want to wander through the village and head over to another one of our newest shops, the Mystic Market.  Located in the back row in building 4E, Lisa carries meaningful items for a variety of spiritual paths.  
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There’s always a positive vibe in her shop which is full of candles, crystals, statues, and more.  Angel cards are available and Lisa can intuitively show you how they work.
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If you’ve never been to the New Egypt Flea Market Village before, this Sunday is a great day to see what our diverse village has to offer.  There’s everything from antiques, crystals, clothes, vintage, handcrafted goods, collectable toys and more.  There’s a poetry barn for poets and writers.  A musician’s room for musicians.  There's even a Center of Light and Gratitude for meditation and reiki. 
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Don’t let the name “flea market” fool you.  Come out for the party, shop your wild heart out at Smashley Miller Creations and Annie’s Oddities and then get lost in the village.
 
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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A Bounty of Blue Ribbon Award Winning Canned Products at the New Egypt Flea Market Village

8/11/2017

 
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When the judges at the Burlington County Farm Fair announced the 2017 culinary arts winners, it came as no surprise that for the second year in a row, TammySue Hopkins and her daughter Rebecca took home 13 winning ribbons. The folks at the New Egypt Flea Market Village have been enjoying her jams, jellies, and gourmet products since TammySue opened her Jersey Girl’s Produce and Seasonal Items Shop at the market in 2009.

This year’s sweep of eleven 1st place and two 2nd place ribbons confirms what customers and vendors at the New Egypt Flea Market Village have known for years.  TammySue’s original recipes are delicious.  She grows her own produce organically and cans her goods using no artificial additives of any kind.  Every jar in her TammySue’s Kitchen line of products is made with wholesome ingredients (and a lot of love) by TammySue and her daughters. 
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We should mention that her daughter Rebecca, who’s only 14 years old, took home some of those ribbons too.  In fact, Rebecca even beat out her mom in one category.  In one of the categories daughter won 1st and mom won 2nd place.  
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​Here’s the tally of this year’s winnings for TammySue and her daughter Rebecca:

TammySue:
Caramelized Onions & Peppers in Balsamic Vinegar-1st 
Uncle Lee’s Secret BBQ Sauce-1st 
Blueberry Balsamic BBQ Sauce-1st 
Zesty Pickled Brussels Sprouts-2nd
Hot Pepper Jam-Strawberry-1st 
Blueberry Black Plum Jam-1st 
Uncle Lee’s BBQ Onions-1st 
Zesty Pickled Asparagus-1st 
Spiced Carrots-1st
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Rebecca:
Monkey Butter-1st 
Hamburger Relish-1st 
Watermelon Pickles-2nd
Hot Peach Salsa-1st
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TammySue’s shop, Jersey Girl’s Produce and Seasonal Items is located in the New Egypt Flea Market Village, 933 Monmouth Rd, Building 49, Cream Ridge, NJ.  Her shop, along with the while market, is open every Wednesday and Sunday from 8am to 2pm year-round.  You can find her full TammySue’s Kitchen product line there including 53 varieties of jams and jellies, and 40 other gourmet items such as pickles, relish, and BBQ sauce.
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During the holiday season, Jersey Girl’s also offers a selection of gift baskets, homemade cookie trays and pies.  You can start placing your Christmas orders in late November.  Special orders are also accepted for special occasions.
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Jersey Girl’s Produce and Seasonal Items is also a great place to stop for a little light comfort food, a snack, or a cup of coffee while you’re spending the day at the New Egypt Flea Market Village.  

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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Music, Friends, and Family at the New Egypt Flea Market Village

7/21/2017

 
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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.   
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Jamming on a license plate guitar. From left to right: Harry Warner, John Kearney, and Jim Milligan.
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.  
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​The Musician’s Room does it all when it comes to stringed instruments.  They design and build new instruments and repair and restore old ones in their onsite workshop.  They buy, sell, and consign stringed instruments.  They even offer free appraisals.  

​​In addition to selling guitars, banjos, mandolins, basses, and violins, they also offer music lessons to help you learn or improve your playing skills. 

​We know you didn’t think you could get guitar lessons from an experienced musician at a flea market, but remember, this isn’t an ordinary flea market.  It’s a village of shops run by family and friends.  So, of course there’s music lessons at the Musician’s room.


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A work in progress in the Musician's Room onsite workshop.
​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.  
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Blue Grass Roads jamming outside Almost Not a Mess, Building 6E.
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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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Beating the Brutal Heat with Iced BrutaliTEAs

7/14/2017

 
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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.”
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​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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Lands at the New Egypt Flea Market Village

7/8/2017

 
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.  
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​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.  
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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.
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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.
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Charity Event - The BIG KID Toy Show/Auction by The Big Kid Store at New Egypt Flea Market, NJ

3/24/2017

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Join us for the first "Big Kid" Toy Show/Auction ever!  
Sponsored by The Big Kid Store, located at the New Egypt Flea Market, NJ.

Admission and parking is free - Cedar Creek Food Truck will be present with comfort food and BBQ. Also present will be the New Egypt Fire Co. 1, with "Touch a Truck" for the kids.

Auction:
30% of profits go to charity.
Entries open until 10am; Auction starts at 3pm. Preview all day. See/visit the Auction house on the day of the show for details.
All donations and a percentage of all funds from the Toy Auction will go to C.A.R.E. of NJ (Companion Animal Rescue and Education) and the Helping Hands Food Pantry sponsored by Christian Fellowship Church of New Egypt.

If you wish to donate to the above charities, below is a list of their needs:
C.A.R.E. - Towels, paper towels, cleaning supplies, puppy dog food, treats (no rawhides or bones)
Helping Hands - Non Perishable food, clothing

Vendors:
-Table price for BYOT (Bring Your Own Table) vendors: Bag of canned food/dog rescue supplies equaling $15 or more or $15 CASH per vendor space at door -- remember, this is a Charity event.
-RSVP table options available @$20 each (Deadline was 3/1/17- check for availability)

Doors open at 6am for vendors.
Pop-ups/tents (weather permitting) and First Time Vendors Welcome!
Marketing Packet with PDF flyers available for vendors. 
Animal Friendly!

For any info, please call The Big Kid Store at 732-359-6328 and ask for Mike or Bri.
Please do NOT contact the Flea Market for event information!
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Welcome To Our New Website!

1/20/2016

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Take a look around! We've updated our website to bring you more information about the New Egypt Flea Market, upcoming events, new vendor announcements and more!

Make sure you stop by to visit the many awesome Merchants that offer both new and used items that are now open. 

We are open every Sunday and Wednesday from 7am-2pm, year-round.

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