Before school starts back up, whether it’s primary school all the way up to graduate school you’ll probably have some things to get first. In this time of trying to stretch your hard earned dollars further why not approach your back to school shopping in a new way by swerving to the Rutledge Flea market.

Rutledge Flea Market - 46001 State Hwy V in Scotland County

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The population of Rutledge grows over tenfold when the massive 80 acre flea market opens its gates. This monster of a flea market in Scotland County is so big you can rent a golf cart to help cover as much as you can. The Rutledge Flea Market is active one weekend a month April to November with crafts, homemade goods, antiques, collectables and several food vendors too. They are active and open this Friday and Saturday July 11th and 12th.

Open Fri-Sat July 11-12

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Back to school fashion this year is leaning into retro styles from the late 90s into the early 2Ks. You may be able to find some authentic articles from that era on sale. For college students, you might be looking for something unique for an apartment or dorm room.

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Finding a special rare item or one of a kind style that fits yours perfectly is always a fun possibility. If you’ve made the trip to Rutledge for these special events you know. Grab a friend and bring a vehicle big enough to haul back everything you can’t pass up.

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