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GET SHIPSHAPE AT A NAUTICAL ANTIQUE SHOW NEAR YOU
By William Flood
Nautical Flea Market, Pompano
While collectors are drawn to many things,
The 30th Annual Nautical Flea Market
one group heeds the call of the sea, drawn hosted by the city of Pompano Beach is held
to items like antique fishing reels, barnacle- the third weekend of January in Community
encrusted ship’s salvage, and even single- Park located on Federal Highway (US Route
stroke boat motors that once donned wooden
runabouts. 1). Over 200 vendors sell marine antiques
along with used and new gear.
While there are stores that offer, and even
specialize in marine and nautical antiques, Cortez Nautical Flea Market
Florida’s marine flea markets and nautical This popular marine event on the west
antique shows offer the thrill of the hunt.
Different from boat shows side of the state features nautical antiques
as well as marine-themed arts and crafts. It
that mainly emphasize has become one of the largest
new gear, marine flea nautical events in the region.
markets, and nautical ↑ Wooden model The show is held at the Florida
antique shows appeal boats are highly
to those who want to collectible. Maritime Museum, 4415 119th
Street West, Cortez the last
own a piece of maritime Saturday in October.
or sportsman’s history. ← Vintage fishing reels
Fishing enthusiasts are always popular The Annual Big Pine Key
are drawn by vintage with anglers and
Nautical Flea Market
saltwater baitcasting reels, collectors. This event, located on Big
freshwater fly rods, or Pine Key can draw anywhere
antique lures of all types. Vintage fishing lures from 100-200 vendors. You’ll
The siren call for nautical are sought after by find it at Mile Marker 31,
antique fans are things made of brass and wood collectors and anglers. →
- everything from ships wheels and binnacles, ocean side on the grounds of
the Lower Keys Chamber of
to ships’ clocks and compasses. Antique boat motors are almost Commerce. This year’s event
Because of its connection to the water, as popular as classic cars! ↓
Florida has more marine antique events than took place the second weekend
in January.
nearly any other state. Among the more
popular are:
Annual Gigantic Nautical Flea Market,
Islamorada, Florida Keys
Palm Beach Marine Flea Market Another popular nautical antiques show held
and Seafood Festival
Hosted by Under the Sun Promotions (which in the Keys is sponsored by the Upper Keys
runs several nautically-themed events), the Rotary Club. The event takes place the last
weekend in February, held at Founders Park on
Palm Beach Marine Flea Market and Seafood Islamorada (Mile Marker 87, Bayside).
Festival is returning to the South Florida
Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach for the 11th While these six represent the better-known
year the weekend of February 29-March 1.
Over two hundred vendors will be offering shows in Florida, there are other annual events
not yet officially scheduled for 2020. So,
everything from marine whether your interests run to taxidermy, marine
salvage and vintage maps, or creek chub fishing lures, there’s a
tackle, to marine artwork nautical antiques event just on the horizon.
and even used boats.
Dania Marine Flea
Market
Now in its 41st year,
the Dania Marine Flea ↑ Items like these boat lights can be
Market is recognized as purchased for reasonable sums.
the largest nautical swap
shop in the world, with
as many as 300 nautical ← Ship’s salvage like this telegraph are big
dealers occupying over draws at marine antique shows.
1,000 vendor stalls. This
year’s event will take
place on March 19-22 at Everything from small items to antique boats
can be found at marine antique shows. →
the Big Easy Casino in
Hallandale Beach.
