Country Fair Mall — Attraction in Coal Valley

It’s a bad and a good thing that I didn’t know about this store a year ago when I moved to the Quad Cities…. As I visit every weekend and never leave empty handed. So much to see each week, as new things are constantly changing in each booth. Definitely leave a few hours to stroll and do a couple of loops, since you can always find something that you didn’t see the first time around. So much vintage Pyrex, collectibles, home decor, and more. I even found real plants in pots before for $3! It’s decorated right now for Halloween and Fall and way more affordable than shopping at Target/HobbyLobby for decorations. My absolute favorite store to visit and staff is always friendly. The outdoor flea market that they host in the summers is a...

This is my favorite flea market/antique mall in the QC area. There are so many vendors that each have their own unique items. Some are a little pricey, but most are at least within the realm of reality. They don't have a bunch of AI slop or 3D printed junk. The majority of the booths are truly vintage, antique, or handmade items. It's also just a nice experience. They usually have free coffee by the front door when you come in, and the gal and guy at the checkout counter remind you of a small town friendly neighbor. I've found some great little treasures here over the years and will continue to visit when I feel like thrifting. I added a photo of one of my favorite finds: A vintage Margot Johnson...

Very nice shopping experience. Neat older items to choose from. Very friendly staff to assist you in answering questions. Stopped back again as they had an outdoor market of older crafts, jewelry, games, and other wares you could choose from. The inside shopping area has really been cleaned up to make sure your shopping is more pleasurable. You can find very unique older items from yesteryear. Fun time. Did find a few items that...