We made our cheese/sweets run at the Swiss Colony Outlet and Alp and Del Cheese store. Both are a must when you are in Monroe. We usually eat in town, but since we were going to New Glarus for the Taste of New Glarus, we didn't. When going to New Glarus, you must stop at the New Glarus Brewery on the way. They have a really neat stone patio and steps leading up to it. The day was perfect, sunny with a nice breeze, which made it even nicer to sit outside. The Taste of New Glarus is always a nice way to experience what the town has to offer. They even have a craft fair set up. Make sure to stop at the bakery to buy nuthorns. You will love these pastries.
On our way to the Belvidere flea market in Belvidere IL, we drove back through Brodhead and found a great antiques and resale store inside a church with a sign, the Best of Brodhead. His store is called, Good Olde Stuff. He has old, used, rough, salvage treasures. You have to dig, but what fun you'll have! It is packed. And I mean packed with treasures. He is open Monday-Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday noon to 4 located at 905 10th Street.
The Belvidere flea market did not disappoint. It is a small flea market but the prices are soooooo good. I bought some big items, but we managed to find a space for them in our already packed trunk full of cheese.
The Elkhorn flea market on Sunday was also fun. (I had the best weekend!) The weather was good, sunny again with a slight breeze. We all found some nice treasures, but Ethan found the best. A Mickey Mouse toaster. Can't wait to make toast with Mickey's face on it.
July 12th is the next Cedarburg WI flea market. On the same day in Union IL at the Historical Museum is their open house, auction and white elephant sale. It's a fun day for history. July 18-19 is the Mukwonago WI flea market. I also found out about a vintage market in Rockford IL the third Saturday of the month. I don't know anything about it, but was told to check it out on Facebook at Rockford Vintage Market. I will do that. I always love a new place to find treasures.
Happy treasure hunting!
Looks like a great treasure hunt week end. We did Elkhorn today. It was a nice drive we take 12 all the way up and it is about an hour from our house in Lake Zurich. Nice pretty morning for a drive. I found a few treasures at Elkhorn. I have never been to Belvidere Flea I will have to check that out. Good Olde Stuff looks like a great place too. Glad you had a great week end.
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Glad you found some treasures at Elkhorn today. It really was a great day to be there. The Belvidere Flea market is once a year in June and is pretty small but the prices are good. The dealers that I talked to were heading to Elkhorn after the show too. I always love to find new places to explore. I had my eyes open for a hat check sign. Have a great week!
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