VEF Flea Market already this Saturday!
The first VEF Flea market will be held already this Saturday, June 9th in theritory of the former VEF factory, right beside VEF Art Centre (8/7 Unijas street, entrance from Berzaunes street).
Where to look for old-school diapositives projector, antique granny’s brooches or Mid-Century art book? At the local flea market, of course!
Unlike other big European cities, until now Riga has lived without a flea market. However everyone knows that flea markets are the best place to go and search for most interesting pieces from past. They are also favoured very much by tourists, who wish to bring some more unusual souvenirs home with them.
That’s why already on June 9th everyone has a great chance to visit the first VEF Flea Market, which is planned as a regular event. Its main destiny is to offer a different shopping oportunities for those who are tired of supermarkets or the ever-same classic souvenir shops, as well as to establish a strong flea market tradition in Riga. We are confident that there are many people in this city, who have treasures to sell and even more willing to buy them!
Among merchants there will be dedicated collectors of antique goods as well as regular people, who have found good stuff at their home that is no longer needed, but might become someone’s treasure.
What you will find here? Collectors items, such as stamps, cards and pins, interior and household objects, second hand clothes and accesories, books, sports goods, old cameras, jewellery and much more.
The former factory VEF is chosen as a location for this event due to it’s historical legacy (once prosperous manufacturers of radios and other related goods) in the prism of its modern day ressurection into a significant spot of art and culture in the city. Besides it’s great escape from Old Riga for citie’s visitors..
Entrance is free. Market starts at 10 AM.
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