Big Top Flea Market — Attraction in Providence

Don’t know how this dump got so many positive reviews (probably fake). This place is sketchy. Do yourself a favor and stay away. UPDATE-RESPONSE TO OWNER - I’ll be happy to provide examples: Sketchy vendors eyeing my wife’s Louis Vuitton bag and diamond ring and tried to persuade her to go further into their filthy booths to “show her some nice items” Thank GOD I came to her rescue or they would have jumped her and took everything she had. Filthy old junk was literally crammed into glass showcases to the point where you couldn’t even distinguish what was in there. It felt like we were inside a hoarders house to the point where we used almost an entire bottle of Purell after we left just to feel halfway clean. Just to be clear-we enjoy flea markets, but this place was unsafe and god awful. And as far as the vendors “only trying to be friendly” towards my wife…..no - they were intentionally eyeing her bag and would swipe it in a heartbeat if she put it down even for a second. Check other comments on similar behavior including the theft of a mobile phone right under a customer’s nose Never stepping foot into that den of iniquity again. Have a nice...

Disappointing experience that didn't hold up to previous visits from years ago. When you think of a flea market you think of antiques, collectibles, art, 2nd hand items at a good price. Just a whole bunch of different things that you wouldn't normally find in a store. If that's what you're expecting then this isn't a place for you. This place is sketchy, overly crowded, chaotic and kind of has an aggressive feel about it. While some vendors are certainly worth checking out while your there, most sell the same stuff that they all must buy wholesale somewhere else at prices that aren't much better than retail, not to even mention the lack of quality. These same vendors may also aggressively glare at you or shout for you to buy some item, as if you're not at a flea market and just by being there you're inconveniencing them. This place feels more like a liquidation warehouse and if you're looking for an actual flea market then...

If I could give it less then one star I would . Whats up with this place it looks like a drug den . Nothing nice just a bunch of chaos security guard yelling screaming no where to park …... I just walked In with my family Like anytime I’ve walked into a flea market and the security guard grabbed my arm yelling you didn’t pay 50 cents is crazy , nothing but expired candy’s and bullshit pricing . You’re selling second hand shit 90% of the time and are charging . Bring back vendors that took pride in there stands . Food was absolutely disgusting, I seen at least 5 roaches near the the food area this was my first and last time EVER COMING HERE ! Fake designer stuff all over . Asked to speak with manager was told he wouldn’t be there until 4pm . Wow I used to hear great things about this place and it did not live up to my expectations. Who ever is running this place should be replaced...