Mansfield Drive-In Flea Market: Now A Half-Century In Business

MANSFIELD, CT — The flea market at the Mansfield Drive-In has now been in business for a half-century.

The Mansfield Marketplace, eastern Connecticut's largest flea market, will be open for its 50th consecutive season starting Sunday, March 23.

"Although I was not involved in 1975 when the flea market started, my husband Michael said that there were only a few vendors then," current owner, Janet Jungden said. "Evidently, vendors used to set up inside the snack bar and on the patio. Now on a beautiful Sunday morning, we can expect 5,000 buyers and 300-plus vendors with something for everyone — especially that unique treasure that you can only find at a flea market."

The market is scheduled to be open every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.

Indoors and out, the flea market features new and used items that include plants, produce, antiques, collectibles, clothing, crafts, jewelry, tools, toys and more.

Parking for buyers is $3 per car.

The Mansfield Drive-in Theatre opens for the season Friday, April 4, showing the latest movies as well as classic favorites. The drive-in has been in operation since 1954.