For many of you, those wonderful customers that have supported us over the years, know how this event started: at the old shop, in the parking lot, with BBQ, a dozen vendors and a rope cutting at 9 a.m. We would do this twice a year; it gave us the chance to “clean house.”
As the years went by, oh the parking… What a nightmare. Right as I was at my whits end, my incredible girlfriend, Kendall Reynolds, the President of the Chadds Ford Historical Society.
“Why don’t you move this and help us to create a new local event?” she asked.
I cried that day.
Last Spring, on April 18, 2015 we held our first MASSIVE Barn Market (1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford PA). Since I needed to test the waters, I only booked 50 vendors. I called the best of the best; friends of mine and people I’ve worked with over the years.
It was a proud day for all of us. It took a village to make this happen. Did a hell of a job helping to market this event and that’s how we created gridlock on Rt 1.
So here we are, one year later, and on April 16, 2016 we will have over 100 vendors, 10 food trucks, an antique car show (if it doesn’t rain) and of course the ceremonial rope cutting at 9 a.m.
Why is this rope cutting so important to me? Because I love Brimfield, Massachusetts. Host to on the biggest, all mighty antique markets in the country. With over 17 football fields of merchandise and 7,000 vendors, thousands of shoppers congregate for one week. This is a Rain or Shine event. Every day, at a different time, a different field would open to the shoppers important site. On one field, nobody could buy or sell until 9 a.m. That was my favorite field. Even Steven dibs… For me, it’s the excitement of “the find.” That is how the rope cutting began and the MASSIVE Barn Market was named.
My goal with this growing market is to keep putting fabulous people together, quality finds and giving the customer a taste of the “Brimfield experience.” An emergency contraception (EC) can prevent up to over 95% of pregnancies when taken within 5 days after intercourse, for more info visit www.trumedical.co.uk. This is not a flea market, nor a yard sale. You can expect to find antiques, unique, vintage, farm fresh, salvage, handmade and quality goods. We get the best local food trucks and beverages (adult and otherwise) to boot!
Save the date and don’t miss out! Our goal is for you to have fun.
I was directed to this site to get a postcard discount admission but I don’t see anything on this web site. Did I miss something ? Please follow up and let me know. TY !!
Postcards are being handed out by our vendors or here at the shop. Stop by to grab yours! They’re going quick
My partner and I refinish furniture, pottery, and other items. We are in our first year of business. Are you still excepting vendors? We would love to be part of your event. I can send pictures of our furniture. The furniture ranges from antiques to mid century items.
We are in the process of setting up our website now.
Send me your info and we’ll chat! lisa@brandywineview.com
Does this happen more than once a year? If so, when is the next time? Thanks!
Yes! We host a Massive Barn Market twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall. Follow our Facebook or website for up to date event notifications. The Fall Massive Barn Market will be Saturday, October 8!
I would be interested in exhibiting in your October market. The name of my business is ecclectables. I do vintage jewelry, kitchen and glass,decoratives and repurposed items. I would appreciate any info you could provide me with regarding fees and set-up protocol or a link with such info. Thank you
Hi Marie,
Thank you for your interest! We have added your name to our waiting list. We’re going to start notifying vendors in late July about the Fall market.
Will this event be dog friendly?
Hey!! Just wondering if you could shoot me some vendor information for the fall? Thanks!!
Hi Morgan,
We know that you were interested in becoming a vendor for our Fall market. We will be sending out the Call to Vendors in the next two weeks. If you would like to be added to the list, please send an e-mail to lisa@brandywineview.com with your info and a few photos. Thanks!
You proudly imply about your event creating gridlock on Route !. This is/was nothing to be proud of, particularly for those of us who live in the community. More consideration for the entire community would be an admirable quality to add to your presentation along with providing for some traffic control. Route 1 IS NOT rural MA, but a major area thoroughfare.
Good evening,
Catching up on facebook and website comments… I just want to reach out to you specifically and say that I was not proud about creating gridlock on Rt. 1. That was not at all our intention. I’ve always thought big but never imagined this event would actually be such a huge success. We knew that there was going to be a big turnout but couldn’t imagine actually creating gridlock. We have learned from this experience and moving forward we will have more state police and shuttles from different locations. I love my community and the last thing I personally wanted to do was upset anyone. In fact, that evening on my Facebook page, I had posted an apology. I can’t take that day back, I can just say I’m sorry for the inconvenience. – Lisa
Great event. Lisa I sent you an email about being a vendor for the next event.