No, not the college game - the Flea Market! Every second Sunday of the month the entire perimeter of the Pasadena Rose Bowl becomes a giant flea market. If you are looking for anything particular of the vintage or collectible kind, they've got it here. In fact, they've got dozens and they're willing to haggle. These vendors know their stuff. Everytime I buy something it comes with a story - my version of an authenticity certificate. And if you can't find it, enjoy the walk, the Pasadena sunshine and the frozen lemonade - there are stands everywhere. And then come back next month. It will be there.

Regular $7.00 admission starts at 9:00am. VIP admission goes up before then til 5:00am but it's fun to go towards the end of the day and catch the bargains as vendors start loading their trucks around 3:00pm. You can play the ol' "I'll take that antique vanity off your hands Mister."
Free easy parking.

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