If you are looking for a fun weekend getaway, Springfield, OH is an antique lover's paradise. The Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market is held monthly (except for July) at the Clark County Fairgrounds just off I-70. Extravaganzas are held in May and September as well as the Antique Fest which is held in June.
Within a mile or two of the Fairgrounds, one will easily find two huge antique malls, AAA I-70 and The Springfield Antique Center. Jump back on the interstate and take Exit 62 to visit the Heart of Ohio Antique Mall within minutes of the others.
I recently visited the Springfield Antique Center when I went to one of the big Extravaganzas. This mall opened 12 years ago and is filled with hundreds of thousands of antiques and collectibles. Plan to spend several hours here as it contains over 100,000 square feet and more than 1000 booths and cases. When you need a break, enjoy the vending and rest area complete with a sofa and television.
One can find everything under the sun at the Springfield Antiques Center but specialties do include architectural salvage, toys, holiday and advertising. One booth displays gasoline and automobile memorabilia; another is set up to resemble and old general store complete with unused old store stock. If 1950s furniture is on your list, it can be found here along with the more traditional and Victorian era pieces. Glassware, china, jewelry, vintage clothing, housewares and vintage books are also plentiful.
Every Sunday, Steve Word plays guitar music and sings. He can also be found on site providing entertainment during the Extravaganzas and Antique Fest.
The mall is well lit, climate controlled and handicapped accessible.
Location: 1735 Titus Road, Springfield, OH 45502
Exit 59 at I-70 and US 41
Phone: 937-322-8868
Hours: 10:00 - 6:00
Elizabeth Young
is a wife and cat mom who spends many an hour hunting for vintage
goodies at her favorite thrift stores, antique shops and monthly flea
markets! A collector of vintage toys, holiday decor and general store
items, many of the found treasures end up on display in her Victorian
home. She also looks for vintage ephemera, fun supplies and kitschy
decor for her Etsy shop Grandmother's Attic ! When not doing this, she works two part time jobs, wearing different hats at each!
